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belgium, Contest, cycling - March 4, 2016

‘Guess the location’ Photo Contest #2: WE HAVE THE WINNER!

Right ! “Muur van Geraardsbergen, Belgium“ If your name is Oriol Hernandez then you are probably pretty happy right now! That’s right, you’re the lucky owner of the Castelli Linea Pelle Combo Pack. Stay tuned for the ‘GUESS THE LOCATION’ Photo contest #2, we’ll give away an other interesting product this time. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can still make it by clicking here.

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Contest, cycling, roubaix - February 26, 2016

‘Guess the location’ Photo contest #1: We have the winner!

True: ” Johan Vansummeren in the Roubaix Velodrome” If your name is Matthew Newell then you are probably pretty happy right now! That’s right, you’re the lucky owner of the Castelli saddlebag. Stay tuned for the ‘GUESS THE LOCATION’ Photo contest #2, we’ll give away an other interesting product this time. If you haven’t signed up yet, you can still make it by clicking here.

Gabba 2 Long-Sleeve: lightweight and protective

GABBA 2 is phenomenal because it keeps out the elements while offering excellent breathability and stretch combined with a perfect fit. Pro riders appreciate this product for racing in foul conditions but what does it represent for everyone else? You probably love it in any weather that doesn’t involve sunshine. This jersey keeps you warm and dry and provides protection from wind and light rain. But the real question is: why does Castelli offer a long sleeve version? Standard long sleeve jerseys are good to be worn as part of a layering system, but are they really suitable as an outer layer over a base layer? They can be used for summer evenings to take the chill off and for spring, autumn and winter months when the temperature is not too low. And what about rain and wind? Cyclists who are wearing a thermal long sleeve jersey probably also own a wind and water proof jacket to put on top when needed, increasing weight and “killing” performances, we are almost sure. So far, so good, but why not a product which is lightweight and aerodynamic like a jersey and protects almost like a jacket? GABBA 2 LONG SLEEVE JERSEY is a protective wind and waterproof jersey ...

Servizio Corse – Customized cycling and triathlon clothing

Our friends at bikeboard.cc came by the office to visit our European Servizio Corse Custom team division in Fonzaso, Italy. A sneak peek behind the scenes of the Castelli Servizio Corse Custom Team Division and followed the production process of our own custom-design clothing. Individually printed, functional clothing is still very popular among hobby and amateur cyclists. Castelli is considered to be the inventor of sublimation printing, a very common process of manufacturing these days. We went to Manifattura Valcismon SpA, headquarters of the brands Castelli and Sportful, located in Fonzaso (Veneto) and glimpsed behind the scenes. 25 years ago, the main production of Castelli and Sportful was run in Italy. Today, the headquarters is only production plants for samples, prototypes, smaller custom team orders and the whole clothing for sponsored professional teams and athletes. The majority of the inline collection production and custom team clothing are outsources to different factories in Europe. At its headquarters, Manifattura Valcismon SpA employs approximately 120 staff for research & development, design, marketing, sales and storage. R&D and small series production Developing and testing is key for Castelli and Sportful. That’s why prototypes are tested by employees during daily lunch rides or at weekends under various ...

Best of Winter’15: MUST-HAVES FOR REAL CYCLISTS

Do you hang up your wheels during the winter, or do you keep cycling whatever the weather? The Best of Winter’15 presents our favorite Castelli pieces from our new collection. Discover how to dress for riding in any winter riding condition – from cold and wet to mild and dry. Products and tips to keep YOU motivated and cycling through the winter.