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2016, castelli, contest, dubai, dubai tour, jersey, leaders, leaders jersey, nothing, win - January 29, 2016

Win a 2016 Dubai Tour leader’s jersey

Third DUBAI TOUR edition starts on Wednesday, and we just love the race so much that we have decided to give away one Blue GC leader’s jersey. Entering is easy and open to all Castelli InsiderNews subscribers and Facebook fans. PICK THE WINNER OF THE 2016 DUBAI TOUR, AND YOU COULD BE THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE BLUE LEADER’S JERSEY. Some hot aspirants for the overall GC: Mark Cavendish, DIMENSION DATA (RSA) Marcel Kittel, ETIXX – QUICK STEP (BEL) Lars Boom, ASTANA PRO TEAM (KAZ) Elia Viviani, TEAM SKY (GBR) Daniele Bennati, TINKOFF (RUS) Fabian Cancellara, TREK – SEGAFREDO (USA) Sacha Modolo, LAMPRE – MERIDA (ITA) Philippe Gilbert, BMC RACING TEAM (USA) Bradley Wiggins, TEAM WIGGINS (GBR) Last year’s top 5 (2015) 1. Mark Cavendish (GBr) Etixx-QuickStep 2. John Degenkolb (Ger) Giant-Alpecin at 6 secs 3. Juan Jose Lobato (Spa) Movistar at 10 secs 4. Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Movistar at 12 secs 5. Marco Canola (Ita) UnitedHealthcare at 14 secs CONTEST RULES: The usual Castelli rules apply (see below), only one entry is allowed per person, and you enter by commenting below who you think will win the 2016 Dubai Tour. 1. Contest is open to all Castelli Newsletter subscribers and ...

Product Review: road.cc – Gabba 2 Jersey

Castelli’s Gabba waterproof jersey needs little introduction. Since it came out in 2010, it has taken the pro peloton, and non-fairweather cyclists by storm. And that’s fair enough really, who wouldn’t want to make their bad weather riding a bit more comfortable? A quick recap: The Gabba is made from Gore X-lite plus, a lightweight windproof fabric with water-repellent properties. It’s designed by and for pros, so the fit is tight and racy. It has a storm-flap at the rear to protect the rider from wheel spray. We’re on the new and improved version now, imaginatively called Gabba 2. The biggest difference, and improvement, is the introduction of a wind flap for the full-length zip, keeping more wind and rain out than the previous version. The eyelets in the rear pockets have been replaced with mesh fabric at the bottom of the pockets for better drainage. Other features have remained the same: the aero fit, reflective piping on the three pockets, full-length zip, high collar and gripper hem. I guess by now it’ll be clear that pros like this one for racing in foul conditions, but where does it fit in for those not racing? I like wearing it in ...

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gabba, jersey, kit, Perfetto, Product talk, Tempesta - September 3, 2015

Better than the Gabba? The Perfetto Jersey has been launched.

The Gabba jersey have grabbed the headlines and forged a well-earned reputation for its cold and wet weather properties in recent years, the lightweight version (25 percent lighter, and with more breathability for milder conditions) of the Gabba jersey was launched at Eurobike. This article was originally published by RoadcyclingUK The Gabba might have grabbed the headlines over the past few years, but Castelli have an impressive range of other jackets to cater for every meteorological scenario. The Perfetto was one of two wet weather pieces launched at the Eurobike show along with the Tempesta waterproof rain jacket. First, the Perfetto, which is essentially a Gabba-lite. Whereas the full-blown Gabba, which combines a windproof, water resistant and breathable fabric with a race-ready, aero cut, is designed for cool to cold conditions, the Perfetto is designed for when it’s still damp, but the temperature is a little milder. The Castelli Perfetto is essentially a lightweight version of the Gabba With lower weight comes claims of improved breathability, while the jersey is also more compact and Castelli say it can be stowed in a pocket if, say, you were to wear it over a typical, lightweight short sleeve jersey. Pair the Perfetto with Castelli’s excellent water resistant Nanoflex arm warmers and you should have ...

Breakthrough Victory in the Aero Race kit

Kristian Sbaragli took a breakthrough victory yesterday at the La Vuelta stage 10 wearing the fastest aero jersey and short on the market. The wind-cheating properties of the Aero Race 5.0 jersey are so effective that you’ll save an average of 20 watts at 40km/h and around 35-40 seconds saved over an hour. Furthermore, the aero Velocity fabric is quick-drying and boasts a low weight keeping the jersey to a claimed 103 grams for a size large. Additionally, the fabric has a tightly knit weave that manages laminar airflow over the body. The Free Aero Race Bib-short is further evidence of Castelli’s dedication to making clothing that provides a competitive advantage for top athletes. After 3 years in development, Castelli’s new top-of-the-line race short represents a significant increase in muscle support and comfort to go along with the wind tunnel tests that show a reducing power output by 10 watt savings at 50 km/hr compared to the outgoing model, Free Bib-short. The secret to these gains lies in how the shorts manage airflow across their multiple boundaries and textures — most obviously via the dimpling across the shorts’ outer plane. Our best race short is now both more comfortable and more aerodynamic and represents the ...

Castelli and Maratona Unveils 2015 Race Kit

This is the Maratona dles Dolomites, the queen of all granfondos. It’s grueling, breathtaking, beautiful, fun, overwhelming and unforgettable. The Maratona is a celebration of cycling, the landscape of the Dolomites and the area’s unique culture. Because Castelli’s head office is near Alta Badia, Castelli staff live and ride these mountains every day, and it is an honor for the Italian brand to be the official technical clothing partner of the 2015 Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel. The sponsorship reflects Castelli’s dedication to performance and perfection, working hard toward a goal and beyond. Are you training for the Maratona dles Dolomites? Whichever course you plan to ride, Castelli’s range of pro performance road wear has everything you need, both for the big day itself and for your remaining training. MARATONA 2015 CLIMBER’S JERSEY The Climber’s Jersey answers the Cannondale-Garmin and MTN-Qhubeka riders’ requests for a super-lightweight, highly breathable jersey for the mountain stages of the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France. This jersey is made from 3D mesh fabric on the front and shoulders to keep the jersey extremely aero, light and dry, and the waist band to keep the 3 rear and zippered key pocket in place. The ...