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alex zanardi, expobici, News, padova, padua, paraciclismo, paralimpiadi, Photo, podesta, vittiorio podesta, vittorio, zanardi - September 22, 2014

Alex Zanardi and Vittorio Podestà at the Castelli Expobici stand

Alex Zanardi and Vittorio Podestà came to the Castelli stand at the Expobici, the biggest bike show of Italy, in Padua. They came to make a small conference in front of the people that came to the stand and to sign some autograph, finishing the postcards they had in few minutes. Zanardi had to talk about Kona, because he will participate to the World IronMan championship. Everybody knows about the curiosity and the tenacity of Alex, he always wants to try new things in sport and this will be his ultimate adventure…for now. When he told to his coach Francesco Chiappero that he wanted to do it, he could not believe it; but when he saw Alex on Gavia and Pordoi, he told him he could do it. Zanardi admits to be very lucky. He always say that he can do what he does because he has the possibility and doing a Ironman is an opportunity that many good athletes dream for all their life, and he can take part to this challange. He says that many other people could make the same results of him or more having the opportunity he has, and he is lucky because he has ...

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auction, ciolek, gerard, mtn, News, Qhubeka, signed jersey, win - September 18, 2014

Make your offer for Gerald Ciolek number 1 jersey!

In celebration of Qhubeka reaching the milestone of 50 000 bicycles distributed throughout South Africa, Team MTN-Qhubeka p/b Samsung cyclist Gerald Ciolek has kindly donated his 2014 Milan San Remo jersey to be auctioned off in aid of the charity. The jersey contains the bib number 1, in reference to being the defending champion of the race. Ciolek surprised the cycling world by winning the 2013 edition of the Italian race in sub-zero snowy conditions. Item is not currently autographed but if the winning bid would like it signed, Gerald Ciolek will sign it before posting. Click here for the auction and make your offer!

Michael Raelert wins Ironman 70.3 Rügen

Past weekend has been high-flying for lots of Castelli triathletes. Scotsman Fraser Cartmell finished second at Ironman Wales (Pembrokeshire), 4 minutes behind winner Matt Trautman (RSA). Laura and Greg Bennett did and olympic distance race and both placed 3rd at Beijing International Triathlon. Without no doubt, the most notably results were achieved at the first edition of Ironman 70.3 Rügen. Michael Raelert triumphed ahead of Castelli brand mate Matthias Knossalla and Edo van der Meer from the Netherlands. Talking about Rügen, conditions were rough on race day and organizers had to cancel the swim due to heavy rain, storm and harsh waves at the Baltic Sea Coast in Binz. So the Ironman 70.3 was transformed into a duathlon event. Instead of the 1.9 km long swim a 5-kilometer run was the prelude. “It’s always a pity, when it is impossible to make the entire route, but under these conditions, a swim would not have been a good idea. It was a very challenging race for all competitors. Today, everyone has felt how hard the conditions have been,” said Michael Raelert. Contrary to Michael Raelert, the podium spot of Matthias Knossalla was a bit surprising, especially for Matthias himself. The Limburgian ...

Castelli to sponsor National Team Jersey

Italian brand becomes official partner and sponsor of Italian National Cycling Federation for 2014 UCI Road World Championships in Spain. Castelli has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Italian National Cycling Federation for the 2014 UCI Road World Championships, which will be held in the historic city of Ponferrada in northwest Spain from September 21 to 28. The sponsorship is further evidence of the Italian brand’s dedication to making clothing that provides a competitive advantage. Castelli has been the technical sponsor of the Italian National Cycling Federation since 2010. The advanced cycling apparel brand has created the best cycling garments on the market by working with teams racing at the highest level. “We currently work with three professional teams, and after four years of supplying the national team clothing it’s exciting to take the next step and become official sponsor of the national team,” said Castelli vice president Dario Cremonese. “We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Castelli. The company leads in innovation and performance and has a long history of supplying exceptional cycling clothing to professional athletes,” said Davide Cassani, head coach of the Italian National Team. ONE-PIECE AERO ROAD SUIT FOR THE ITALIAN NATIONAL TEAM Castelli started the aero jersey revolution that has changed the look of pro ...

Tyler Farrar Joins Team MTN-Qhubeka

Bringing to end a near-decade with one team and embarking on a new project with another, Tyler Farrar has confirmed that he will race with the Team MTN-Qhubeka squad in 2015. The American has taken six individual stages in Grand Tours; one in the 2011 Tour de France, two in the 2010 Giro d’Italia and three Vuelta stages between 2009 and 2010. However his rate of victories has slowed in the past two seasons and the 30 year old is looking for a fresh start to try to get things back on track. “I am really excited and happy to be joining Team MTN-Qhubeka next year,” he said. “This is a big change for me in my cycling career after having spent seven years with my current team. I feel it is the perfect timing for me to move on though and Team MTN-Qhubeka is definitely the team that appealed to me the most.” Farrar is part of a general fortifying of the team; new signings include Edvald Boasson Hagen and Theo Bos and, together with the current team captain Gerald Ciolek, the team will have a strong sprinting and Classics presence in 2015. It is pushing hard for a ...