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castelli, climbs, dolomite, passo, Photo finish, pordoi, sella, strava, testing - June 14, 2016

Two Iconic Giro Climbs

Two breathtaking climbs that overlook the Ladin valleys, Passo Sella and Passo Pordoi will witness the pros battle on the same roads in pursuit of the maglia rosa in the 2016 Giro d’Italia. PASSO PORDOI View Strava segment Length of climb: 9.2 km Starting elevation: 1,601 m (5,253 ft.) Final elevation: 2,239 m (7,345 ft.) Elevation gain: 638 m Average gradient: 6.9% Steepest gradient: 9% Total hairpins: 33 Times Giro d’Italia passed the Pordoi: 39 Gearing suggestion: 34×25 (minimum) Located between the Gruppo del Sella and the high Marmolada group, the Pordoi pass is at an altitude of 2,239 m. Although the climb from Arabba is relatively short at just 9.2 km, with a constant gradient hovering between 6% and 9% and never tipping beyond double figures, the Pordoi has an enviably rich cycling heritage. First used in the 1940 Giro d’Italia, it has witnessed more race action than many of its peers put together, and a monument at the top is dedicated to the great Italian champion Fausto Coppi, who was the first to summit the Pordoi in the Giro no less than five times. On paper, this may look like an easy ride, but only until the ...

Photoshooting with Stetina and LeMevél

Peter Stetina, Garmin-Barracuda, rode and completed his first ever Grand Tour in 2011, Giro d’Italia. He not only made it through what was without question the most difficult Grand Tour in recent memory, but he managed an impressive 22nd place overall.

Wallpaper – Passo di Giau

Passo di Giau Shot by photographer Jered Gruber for the Castelli Summer 2012 catalog. If the poster looks familiar it’s because the organisers of the Giro d’Italia have unveiled the poster for this year’s race with the same majestic picture.

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castelli, fedaia, News, passo, peter, Stetina, wallpaper - February 25, 2012

Wallpaper – Peter Stetina, Passo Fedaia 2

Peter Stetina, Garmin-Barracuda A wonderful climb to Passo di Fedaia (2057m) up beautiful slopes and onto the shoulders of Monte Marmolada where this photo was taken.

Wallpaper – Passo di Mortirolo

Passo di Mortirolo
The Mortirolo Pass (1852 m.), also known as Passo di Foppa connects Mazzo di Valtellina and Val Camonica. The road from Mazzo di Valtellina is one of the most demanding climbs in professional road cycling – appearing 10 times in the Giro since 1990 – always from this side starting in Mazzo.