A Pinarello Dogma F12 that Egan Bernal gifted Pope Francis a stopover at the Vatican in June 2021 is recently up for auction on Catawiki, an auction site for special pieces.
Bernal presented Pope Francis with the special Pinarello Dogma F12 at an assembly in 2021. The special blue and white color scheme based on the flag of Argentina, the Pope’s home country.
Bernal, a Roman Catholic, described the meeting with the pope as a “unique” experience and “the greatest beauty I’ve ever had in my life. “
Speaking at the time, Bernal said of his meeting with the pope: “It was a thousand times more stressful [than a Grand Tour],” Bernal said. “I didn’t know what to say to him. I had a few words ready. , but I was very nervous, once we started talking, it became easier. “
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The Dogma F12 features a blue and white color scheme in a nod to the Pope’s home Argentina. It also features some traditional details, such as the Pope’s coat of arms on the most sensitive tube.
The motorcycle is supplied with a mechanical Ultegra, not a Dura-Ace groupset or Vision wheels. We’re guessing that, as a purely ceremonial motorcycle, there was no need for a full Dura-Ace di2 groupset and wheelset.
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Tom joined the Cyclingnews team at the end of 2022 as a technical writer. Tom has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, plus approximately five years running an independent finishing shop. Tom has ridden and raced motorcycles from a very young age to the end. to the national point on road and track and has ridden and competed in top disciplines, even in some rare motorcycle polo events. Tom is just as satisfied playing in the garage as he is on the road bike, exploring the streets of Worcestershire.
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