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andreas, castelli, free, Giglmayr, klagenfurt, News, suit, tri, Triathlon, triathon - June 30, 2014

Brilliant performance by Ironman rookie Andreas Giglmayr

The 30-year-old Austrian and former short distance triathlete only switched to longer distances for 2014 and already had a good start into the season with a second place at Challenge Rimini in May. At his debut over a long distance triathlon at Ironman Austria (Klagenfurt) he gained 4th place with an impressive time of 8:09:06. It hasn’t been anything but easy already before the race. Ironman is never easy and everyone has some issues once race unfolds. Coming straight from a block of altitude training in Font Romeux, were he sustained a foot injury, he was in doubt about his running capability. “I am delighted with my race and very satisfied with my performance. I surpassed all my expectations. The atmosphere over the day was amazing and it’s a phenomenal feeling receiving so much support at my home race. I really had a superb bike leg, but struggled during the concluding run. With about 20k to go, I got cramps and even wasn’t sure if I’d see the finish. Solely the supportive spectators and fans were crucial to move on till the finish line. The happiness I experienced today is beyond description. Finishing my first Ironman among the best is ...

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body, body paint, paint, short, tri, Triathlon - April 5, 2014

BodyPaint Triathlon Shorts – Comfortable and Aero

Feeling comfortable while training or racing is absolutely essential for every athlete. And hey: Who would refuse being aero on top of that? Who ever have had smarting abrasions caused by a wet suit (because one forgot body glide/petroleum jelly or a rubbing zipper/collar) or irritating seams, would die for a worry-free race kit. Body Paint is Castelli’s technology of advanced engineered fabrics to eliminate seams and build components directly into the fabric. The Body Paint men’s and women’s triathlon shorts are each made out of a single piece of fabric yet offer perfect anatomic fit. The leg gripper is knit into the fabric and we don’t need to make extra panels for a contoured fit. The waist band is an engineered flat fabric with a raw edge that lays completely flat. A envelope pocket on the back holds a gel for the run. The near total lack of seams makes for a very aerodynamic product that consistently gives the lowest drag results in our wind tunnel testing. The lack of seams especially becomes evident when you hit the run and realize that you have no chafing. As one Kona competitor told us, “this is the first time that I’ve done an ...

Core Tri Line – New for Summer 2014

Castelli introduces the new Core line of Tri products for the Summer 14 season. The Core Collection (men and women line) is a complete redevelopment and was designed for age group athletes who don’t necessarily need our Kona-winning Free aerodynamics but who want great fit and exceptional comfort plus durability for a full season of racing. Core brings many features from Castelli’s high end products. The Kiss Tri pad is exceptionally comfortable on the bike and on the run. The Speed Hooks are an innovative system that lets you hook your top to your shorts to prevent riding up for the swim and bike legs, yet can be unhooked for comfort during the run. And the high capacity aero pockets are nearly invisible to the wind or water, yet have enough capacity for a vest and arm warmers plus nutrition should race day turn cold. All pieces of the Core collection can be designed and sublimation printed to outfit your club through our Servizio Corse program. Tim O’Donnel in Core CORE TRI TOP – go to product page CORE TRI SHORT – go to product page CORE TRI SUIT – go to product page CORE W TRI SINGLET – ...

Rider Diary – Matthias Knossalla

It’s February and my first competitions are still months away. However, it is important to be prepared for a long season so you have to work on your basics. As triathletes we have many possibilities besides swimming, cycling and running. Strength training for example is very important to me and I do a special mix of core stability and plyometric exercises.

Jay Prasuhn visits the home of Castelli

Jay Prasuhn of the American Triathlon magazine, LAVA, stopped by the Castelli in June, 2013, to get a better insider view of the company behind the iconic brand. Story and photos by Jay Prasuhn.