Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France Bike Auction – ,000 Colnago Y1R

Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France Bike Auction – $70,000 Colnago Y1R

December 4, 2025 David Thompson - Sports Editor Sports

Here’s ‌a breakdown of ‍the key⁤ data from the text:

*​ Pogačar’s Bike Auction: Tadej Pogačar‘s ⁣Colnago Y1Rs‍ bicycle, ridden during‍ the 2023 Tour ​de‌ France, is being auctioned by sotheby’s.
* Unique Paint Job: The bike features a subtle rainbow ⁣paint job (red, green, yellow, and blue) added on a rest ​day before stage 16, earning it⁢ the name⁣ “Raw Carbon edition.”
*⁢ Previous Bike: Before switching to⁣ this bike, Pogačar won​ a⁣ mountain time ⁣trial on ‌Stage 13 ​using a ‍heavily‌ modified, unpainted Colnago Y1Rs weighing ​only‌ 6.9kg.
* Bidding War: The auction⁣ has already exceeded its estimated price of $15-20,000, currently standing at $70,000 (approximately £52,456) with ‌66 bids.
* Auction‍ End ‌Date: Bidding closes at 3:34pm GMT ‍on Friday,⁣ December 5.
* Description: Sotheby’s describes the ‌bike as ⁤showcasing “extreme performance ​engineering and aesthetic refinement” designed for⁢ a World Champion.
* ⁣ Part of a Larger Auction: ‍This bike is one ⁤of four Colnago bikes being auctioned by Sotheby’s.