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bag, Product talk, Race bags, travel bag, Video - November 9, 2016

Rolling Travel Bag XL

Water and stain resistant materials Semi rigid bottom for support and protection Moulded botom skid plates Low density wheels Telescoping handle Internal laptop sleeve 2 main compartiments Front and top carry handles Multiple internal pockets Fleece lined electronics pocket ID window Reflective accents Size: 40 x 74 x 29cm – Capacity: 80 LITER

Alpha Women Jacket – Technical function and plenty of style

GREAT FOR A WIDE RANGE OF TEMPERATURES There’s so much to love about this jacket. Most importantly, it’s really warm, but if it gets too warm then you can just open the outer layer without getting too cold too fast. The fabrics are really soft, and it’s so light you don’t feel like you’re wearing an old-style bulky jacket. The Alpha W Jacket is available in stores and online. Visit the Castelli website for more details.

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2017, partnership, Team Sky - November 4, 2016

Team Sky and Castelli announce performance kit partnership

Two organizations with a history of firsts join forces to turn innovation into results. Team Sky will race and train in Castelli clothing beginning in 2017. 3 November, 2016 (London, United Kingdom) – Team Sky, who have won four of the past five editions of the Tour de France, will be the only WorldTour team wearing clothing by the brand with over 40 years of being first to bring performance innovations to pro cycling such as Lycra shorts, aero jerseys and the Gabba jersey that has become indispensable for every pro cyclist. “We’re really excited to be able to announce this partnership between Team Sky and Castelli”, says team principal Sir Dave Brailsford. “They will be more than a kit supplier; they will be an innovation partner. Castelli has a long history of breaking new ground when it comes to kit and design. We will continue to push hard to make sure our riders have the best clothing and equipment, and we’re already excited about some of the ideas Castelli are working on with us.” “Team Sky’s relentless pursuit of results means that they expect the maximum from their technical partners. We’re looking forward to being pushed.” For Castelli the ...

Idro Jacket – Product testing near the office

Finally, the miracle jacket is here. At only 123 grams it offers full Gore-Tex® waterproof protection, the most breathable Gore-Tex® ever made and permanent water repellency — and it all folds down to fill just half a pocket. Now you don’t have to choose between a small jacket or a protective one to carry with you. We gave it a close-to-body race fit and functional details like the YKK® waterproof Vislon® zipper and a zipped opening to access your jersey pockets.

Reflecting on a great six year partnership with Slipstream Sports

Castelli has had a great six year partnership with Slipstream Sports first as Garmin-Cervélo through various sponsor changes up to our current Cannondale-Drapac. Along the way we’ve won some great races: · Paris-Roubaix 2011 · 4 stages and the team classification at the Tour de France, 2011 · Omloop het Nieuwsblad 2012 · Giro d’Italia 2012 · Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2013 · Stages in the Giro and Tour, 2013 · Critérium du Dauphiné, 2014 · Tour of Britain, 2014 · Giro di Lombardia 2014 · Circuit de la Sarthe 2015 Along the way we’ve made some great friends as well as developing clothing that has changed the ways pro cyclists dress: Sanremo Speed Suit BodyPaint 3.0 Speed Suit Climber’s jersey Inferno bib shorts The Perfetto family of jackets and vests As part of our history, Castelli will continue to race at the highest level in the sport and we will announce our future direction on November 3rd. Stay tuned! Here’s a small selection of images of our past six years …