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A glimpse into our latest photo shoot

ATTENTION! You are about to read the one-day journey of a Canadian lady attending a cycling photo shoot in the Dolomites. This may content pastries, coffees and mountains. Reader’s discretion is advised. 7:30 AM— leaving the office Leaving the headquarters moment before the first ray of dawn, crisp morning air, we knew the day wasn’t going to be warm and hoped the changing weather of the mountains would be on our side. Heading up and down through the meandering roads leading right into the monumental Dolomites, Corvara in Badia. 9:15 AM— the arrival All the way to get there until the first location, a continual feeling of amazement inhabited me. The powerful attraction led by the numerous peaks (no wonder it’s a UNESCO world heritage site) made me feel so little but such in peaceful state of mind at the same time. 9:45 AM— meeting with the crew … but first coffee I could then feel that even if the weather were not likely to be on our side, we would have a good day. The models, the team and the Gruber’s (Ashley and Jered, photographers and dear friend of Castelli), everyone had an optimistic energy ready to chase the sun and authentic ...

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Maratona Dles Dolomites fever: Guess The Grubers Finish Times

The 2017 edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel will kick off on July 2 in the Badia valley of Italy’s far north. More than 9,000 riders will climb out of the darkness, just before dawn breaks over the surrounding limestone peaks of the Dolomites. The race is a must for every serious cyclist. As you begin to fine-tune your training, Castelli and the Maratona dles Dolomites organization have decided to give away 2 entries for the 2018 edition in celebration of the official 2017 Maratona jersey unveiling on June 13, 2017. The presentation will be Facebook Lived from the Maratona dles Dolomites race route on Tuesday – yes, you heard it right! The winners will be the persons who guess Ashley and Jered Gruber‘s correct STRAVA MOVING TIMES on the Sellaronda 55-kilometer course (contest open only to female participants) and the Maratona dles Dolomites 138-kilometer course (contest open only to male participants), respectively. Follow Ashley and Jered Gruber live on Castelli’s Facebook page and Twitter as they tackle the 55-kilometer route with 1,800 meters of climbing and the extraordinary, excruciating 138-kilometer route with just short of 4,200 meters (13,780 feet) of climbing. SAVE THE DATE: Date: June 13, 2017. ...

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Castelli and Maratona dles Dolomites partner up for 2015

Castelli has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Maratona dles Dolomites suppling the official technical clothing for the 2015 edition held on July 05, 2015. The Maratona dles Dolomites is a unique event taking in the stunning scenery of the Italian mountain range that lends the event its name. The sponsorship is further evidence of Castelli’s dedication to performance and perfection working hard toward a goal and beyond. With its full maratona distance over some of the most celebrated mountain passes that have featured in the Giro d’Italia, 4,190 vertical meters of climbing, the Maratona is a ‘must do’ for serious cyclists. Castelli vice president Dario Cremonese, says, “We are proud to work alongside Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel – its one of the world’s premier mass-participation rides, and taking part in the same region as the Castelli Head Office. We are both extremely ambitious and are sure it will be a fruitful partnership.” The Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel director Claudio Canins also shares his satisfaction: “We are delighted with this partnership, which will allow us to expand the Maratona dles Dolomites – Enel brand in collaboration with other brands known worldwide. Our aim is to become a worldwide brand and we think that Castelli as a strong international player can play an important part in terms of product quality, ...

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