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Castelli cycling, eurobike, Germany, News - August 23, 2016

We have some cool new stuff coming out!

Be one of the first to see the innovative and ground-breaking Spring/Summer’17 Collection that meets the needs of professional athletes at the highest level of the sport, from the cold of Belgium in March to the heat of France in July. SUMMER17 RUNWAY! Enjoy our runway show featuring the latest designs and technology, emerging 2017 Spring/Summer color trends revealed here first. You will see our one of a kind fashion show on stage. WHEN: Everyday: 11:00am & 2:00pm WHERE: Hall A7, Stand 319 LET’S PARTY! Whether you’re interested in chatting about cycling history, cobblestone sections or what gear to wear on your next ride, join us for a couple of drinks and more at our vintage party – bring your old retro Castelli jersey and you’re set! WHEN: Wednesday, August 31, 5:30 pm. WHERE: Hall A7, Stand 319

How to dress for a grand tour

Based on the characteristics of the stage and the weather conditions, every rider makes his own clothing choices. It’s important to show up at the start with the “perfect” clothing, but it’s also important to select the right pieces to have in the team car during the race or in the team bus before the race when there will be a warm-up session on the rollers. We took a moment to chat with Andrea Peron, Castelli Race Performance Director, about what clothing the riders of team Cannondale-Drapac selected during the most significant stages of the 2016 Giro d’Italia. STAGE 1 Individual TT. (Apeldoorn) Since this is a time trial, I’ll use the TT Suit 3.1. The highest-performance and most aerodynamic product currently available, it is the result of hours and hours of research, aerodynamic studies and wind tunnel tests. The different fabrics used, along with the cut and the seam placement on specific points on the body, ensure maximum aerodynamic efficiency and energy savings. Along with the TT Suit 3.1, I’ll wear the Aero Speed Glove, our super-specific glove for time trialing. Because the warm-up is done on the rollers, and therefore the body will generate a lot of heat and ...

Nutrition tips: how to prepare for a long ride

The first thing professional cyclists or athletes think when they decide to practice a sport is to focus on that discipline, looking for the most effective way to improve their own performance. But “peak performance” is actually the result of a balanced blend of three important factors: training, rest and nutrition. It is worth nothing here that authoritative scientific studies have shown that nutrition is as important as training, or even slightly more so. We can have our car super tuned for top performance, but if we put in inappropriate fuel, the engine will struggle and perhaps not even start. A pro rider during the — always extremely challenging — stages of the next Giro d’Italia will need to consider many factors that can increase the need for sugars, such as the weather conditions. He will also need to remember that by two weeks in, he will find it significantly more difficult to start each stage with full muscle glycogen stores — not to mention that fatigue and inflammation can affect anabolic processes as well. In my profession I always like to begin with an analysis of the specific movement from all points of view and then find the optimal ...

Castelli lunch rides: Croce d’Aune loop

Fonzaso — the location of the Castelli HQ. When searching for this destination on the map, one would not expect to find the home of a leading cycling apparel company or a fantastic area for bike riding. But on second glance it becomes obvious that the southern foothills of the Dolomites offer some of the best cycling playgrounds in the world. Being coming from someone who’s been by Salzkammergut and Salzburg a true cycling paradise that’s a significant statement. Contrary to the widespread belief that we are riding bikes every day (some even believe all day), we enjoy our beautiful surroundings during our lunchtime rides or a post-work spin in the evening. It is not unusual that we test prototypes or new concepts during those rides. The Croce d’Aune loop is also the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air at lunch or test myself after a hectic day in the office. When riding the loop clockwise, there is not much time for an easy warm-up before the ascent kicks off. After leaving Fonzaso toward Fiera di Primiero and turning left (to avoid the main road’s tunnel), the shortcut up to the top of Croce d’Aune with a moderate gradient ...

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2016, castelli, News, olympics, Racing, Rio - July 22, 2016

Castelli Unveils Team Italia Kit For the Rio 2016 Olympics

The Tour de France is nearly over for another year, and with all eyes on this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio, Castelli today unveiled the kit for the Italian athletes competing in the cycling events. Ahead of the kickoff of the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, Castelli and the Italian National Cycling Federation today unveiled the innovative 2016 Rio kit featuring various cuts and textiles, as the fabrics perform differently at different speeds. Castelli has been the technical sponsor of the Italian National Cycling Federation since 2010. The advanced cycling apparel brand has created the best cycling garments on the market by working with professional cycling teams. “We currently work with cycling teams racing at the highest level, and after six years of supplying the national team clothing it’s exciting to take the next step and become official sponsor of the national team,” said Castelli vice president Dario Cremonese. “Castelli leads in innovation and performance and has a long history of supplying exceptional cycling clothing to professional athletes.” “We’re delighted to work with Castelli. The company leads in innovation and performance and has a long history of supplying exceptional cycling clothing to professional athletes,” said Davide Cassani, head coach of the Italian ...