Power, design and ambition in the Tour de France

Red Bull Bora bicycle in the Tour de France 2025.

Photo: Kevin Ramírez

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He Tour of Francia 2025 It will start this Saturday in Lille, north of the country, and as is tradition, this edition will be the second consecutive participation of the team Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohethat this year will feature its absolute leader, Primož Rogličin fullness.

After retiring in three of his last four participations (2021, 2022 and 2024), the Slovenian, four times champion of the return to Spain, now seeks to take a place among the great favorites: Pogačar, Vingegaard, Evenepoel Y Wout van Aert.

In 2024, without Roglič, the team achieved a worthy 18th place in the general classification thanks to the Australian Jai Hindley. This year, ambition is greater. With the turn already on his legs, Roglič focuses on finally conquering the tour.

A bicycle that does not go unnoticed: S-Works Tarmac SL8 Red Bull Edition

By the hand of Specialized, Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe It presents a bicycle that promises to capture all eyes in the platoon: la S-Works Tarmac SL8in an exclusive edition limited to only 500 units. His deep blue finish with tone tone graphics gives him a radical and elegant aesthetic in equal parts, inspired by the iconic football world cup t -shirts.

Unlike the usual target with visible logos, the new painting looks sober with blue details distributed in the tubes. More than a replica, This is the same bicycle that Roglič will use In the race, making it an authentic collector's piece.

Elite technology in each component

The assembly does not spare on performance:

Wheels: New Raval Rapide Clx III of 50 mm, with Arris carbon radios.
Transmission: Electronic Grupo SRAM Network Axs 2×12 with enhancement included.
Brakes: SRAM RED HYDRAULICS.
Covered: S-Works Turbo TLR Race de 28 mm.
Other components: Integrated Robval Rapide handlebar, 3D S-Works Power Mirror and Carbon Tarmac SL8 carbon beer.

The set in Talla 56 It weighs just 6.64 kg. Roglič, which uses a size 52, must adjust the configuration or add additional weight to meet the 6.8 kg ICU limit.

Helmet, clothing and limited edition: All matching

The launch of this machine is accompanied by the casco S-Works Evade 3customized in dark blue with the gray logo of Red Bull. This high performance model retains key technologies such as the MIPS Node Air system, occipital adjustment and aerodynamic design with rear ventilation in the form of a triangle.

In addition, the team will premiere a new equipment for the Tour 2025: White jersey with red and blue lines “Inspired in the French flag,” and Culotte Azul. Both garments were developed by Specialized in their wind tunnel, incorporating diamond texture sleeves that reduce aerodynamic resistance by up to 20 watts compared to previous models.