Introducing the Colnago C68 Rossa – A Fiery Tribute to La Vuelta and Turin
To mark the 90th anniversary of La Vuelta and celebrate the first-ever Grand Départ in Turin, Colnago unveils the C68 Rossa – a handcrafted limited-edition road bike, born from passion, culture, and racing heritage.
With only 90 individually numbered units worldwide, the C68 Rossa is more than a bike: it’s a bold celebration of two nations united by cycling. Drenched in a shimmering Candy Red finish over silver metal leaf, and inspired by shared symbols like the bull, it represents power, sacrifice, and spirit.
This model completes Colnago’s trilogy of Grand Tour tribute bikes – following the Gioiello (Giro d’Italia) and Fleur-de-Lys (Tour de France). Now, for La Vuelta, the C68 Rossa becomes a rolling piece of Italian artistry, powered by racing DNA.
Design & Symbolism Highlights:
- Red & Silver Livery: Transparent Candy Red over hand-applied silver leaf
- Bull Motifs: Symbol of both Spain and Turin – pride, strength, and fate
- Galleria Rhombus Pattern: Inspired by Turin’s Reggia di Venaria
- La Vuelta-Inspired Bottle Cage: 3D-printed, transparent, and trophy-shaped
- Special Components: From Prologo, ENVE, Carbon-Ti, CeramicSpeed – all with Vuelta-exclusive graphics
- No. 1 to be Auctioned by Sotheby’s after being ridden by João Almeida at the La Vuelta team presentation
Tech Specs at a Glance:
- Frame: Modular carbon C68, handmade in Cambiago, Italy
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200, with custom Carbon-Ti 52/36T rings
- Wheels: ENVE SES 4.5 LTD, hand-spoked in Italy
- Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 – La Vuelta special edition
- Bottle Cage: Inspired by the La Vuelta trophy
Each bike is accompanied by a commemorative volume featuring the Spanish and Italian locations that inspired its design.
