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frederik van lierde, Marino Vanhoenacker, mirinda carfrae, Photo finish, product development, timothy o donnell, Triathlon, wind tunnel - July 15, 2016

Product development with some of the best athletes in the world

It’s a long and sometimes complex journey before crossing the line to the cheers of the crowd as a winner. A season has to be planned carefully because long distance triathletes only have one or two shots a year for a big race. Just like the pros, Castelli also leaves nothing to chance, and we are constantly thinking of how to improve our products so that athletes can enjoy as many such moments as possible. This includes selecting the right fabrics, optimizing the pattern design, extensive in-house tests and, last but not least, sophisticated sessions in the wind tunnel. This spring we again went to the Milan wind tunnel with Marino Vanhoenacker to test new apparel ideas and refine his bike setup. Already some years ago it was proven that sleeves are faster than skin. Short-sleeved race kits became indispensable for the best possible aerodynamics on the bike. A few years ago professional athletes with short- or even long-sleeved race suits were smiled at. I’d call myself quite picky when it comes to choosing the perfect equipment, and I spare no effort to improve my material. The central issue is fit. A race combo has to fit really well so that no unwanted aero ...

Founding a team: „The Trivolution Action Crew“

Many triathletes – Age Grouper or Pros – trust in a coach when it comes to their training or helping them to get a better athlete. They need advice in terms of training, nutrition, bike fitting, mental fitness, how to stay injury free or how to improve their swim technique just to name a few things that athletes worry about. Can one person be a specialist in all these areas? Of course a good coach should be an expert when it comes to daily training, race tactics or how to stay injury free. But does he need to be a mental coach or an aerodynamic expert? I would say no. But how can an athlete receive a professional environment where he only needs to concentrate on his training and is supported in all other aspects of triathlon? To cure this problem Susanne and I founded Trivolution-Training.de, a coaching network based in Wiesbaden, Germany. An association of experts with different strengths with one primary goal: help to become a better, healthier and happier triathlete. Even if I’m racing at pro level on the long distance, I’m also a coach since 2011 after graduated in sport science. Over the years I had ...

Carfrae and Vanhoenacker win IRONMAN Austria

This year’s IRONMAN Austria in Klagenfurt was a total triumph for Castelli athletes, who took both the women’s and men’s titles at Lake Wörthersee. Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) looked strong right from the start and took charge halfway through the bike leg. On the bike the triple IRONMAN world champion gained an advantage from the aerodynamically optimized T1:Stealth W Top and clocked an incredible 4:47:39 bike split. With a concluding marathon of 2:49:06 (new PB), she set a new women’s race record to finish in 8:41:17. While Carfrae was racing in Austria for the first time, Marino Vanhoenacker was on the starting line for the 8th time. In the days prior to the race the Belgian had left no doubt that he would be the man to beat. However, his rivals put in everything they had and showed that they would not go down without a fight. It was not until KM 150 on the bike that he was able to distance his competitors, but he entered T2 with a race-best 4:19:57 bike split and a lead of 4:11. With a 2:47:13 run, Vanhoenacker was able to continue his impressive winning streak at IRONMAN Austria, taking his 8th Klagenfurt title in 8:04:18 The Belgian pewag racing team athlete debuted a ...

Meeting of superstars at IRONMAN Austria

The popular and scenic race at Lake Wörthersee is given particular attention this year with the participation of triple Ironman world champion Mirinda Carfrae. Rinny will celebrate her Ironman debut on European soil and already announced to try to beat the course record. Her husband Timothy O’Donnell who will race Ironman Germany a week later will accompany the Australian superstar. Defending champion and one of the top contenders for the men’s title „Mr. Ironman Austria“ Marino Vanhoenacker aims to add victory #8 in Klagenfurt. The Belgian world-class athlete will lead a strong group of Pewag Racing Team athletes (professionals and age group). Vanhoenacker will be wearing a cutting-edge Free Sanremo Suit in a special design. Signing session with Mirinda Carfrae & Timothy O’Donnell Swing by the Castelli booth (Expo area) and get your autograph or pictures Date: Thursday June 23, 2016 – 1:30pm Castelli at IRONMAN expo We are partnering with P3 Trisports at the Ironman Austria expo. The triathlon shop and some Castelli experts are happy to assist you finding the ideal triathlon and cycling kit. Your chance for a last minute Sanremo Suit, T1:Stealth Top or Gabba jersey.

PRODUCT DEVELOPING IN THE WIND TUNNEL

It’s a long and sometimes complex journey before crossing the line to the cheers of the crowd as a winner. Castelli leaves nothing to chance, and we are constantly thinking of how to improve our products so that athletes can enjoy as many such moments as possible. This includes selecting the right fabrics, optimizing the pattern design, extensive in-house tests and, last but not least, sophisticated sessions in the wind tunnel. This spring we again went to the Milan wind tunnel with Marino Vanhoenacker to test new apparel ideas and refine his bike setup.

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Product development with some of the best athletes in the world

Founding a team: „The Trivolution Action Crew“

Carfrae and Vanhoenacker win IRONMAN Austria

Meeting of superstars at IRONMAN Austria

PRODUCT DEVELOPING IN THE WIND TUNNEL

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