Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs Raw Carbon, ridden on the iconic Mont Ventoux Stage of the Tour de France 2025

On 22 July 2025, Tadej Pogačar lined up for the 16th stage of the Tour de France in Montpellier, wearing the yellow jersey and riding a bicycle that immediately captured the attention of the cycling world. For the hill-climb time trial to Peyragudes a few days earlier, he had used a Colnago Y1Rs in a raw black-and-white livery, without the UCI colors, marking the first public appearance of this custom machine.

Taking advantage of the rest day, the bike was finalized with the signature World Champion accents — red, green, yellow, and blue — creating the Raw Carbon edition known today, which made its official debut in the 16th stage, set to face the iconic Mont Ventoux climb.

The frame’s exposed carbon finish and meticulous detailing reflect both extreme performance engineering and aesthetic refinement, designed to complement the abilities of the reigning World Champion and support his campaign for overall Tour de France victory.

Pogačar went on to secure his fourth Tour de France title, cementing his place among cycling’s elite. From that day forward, he used no other bike for his major victories, achieving further triumphs including the World Championships, the European Championships, and a record fifth consecutive Il Lombardia — all aboard this distinctive carbon-black Y1Rs.

A unique and historically significant racing machine, the Colnago Y1Rs Raw Carbon is a bicycle for the most passionate and discerning collectors.