Stage 16 - The Mortirolo Stage The Mortirolo, a fearsome climb that has made and broken many a professional and amateur cyclist. Most famously a climb the Pirate, Marco Pantani, low on the drops as would become his trademark, delivered an iconic attack that secured his, and the Mortirolo's, legendary status. Winning Performance Made with highly functional recycled materials from fabric experts Sitip, the Giro Mortirolo Jersey can boast excellent performance and comfort alongside eco-friendly credentials. Across both the front and back of the jersey, Velo Light, a fabric engineered to Castelli's specifications, provides outstanding sweat management. Be it fast-paced efforts or sunny social rides, this ensures all-ride comfort. Meanwhile, the sleeves use a 3D mesh fabric, giving a close, comfortable fit and an excellent level of breathability. Should you feel yourself getting too hot, the full-length front zipper makes it easy to regulate ventilation and body temperature. While pro riders squeeze into ever tighter jerseys, the Mortirolo Jersey has a cut and fit tailored to amateur riders who perhaps like a bit more space (particularly after a coffee and cake stop). While the fit is still streamlined, it's a more generous cut than Castelli's pro jerseys and the stretch fabrics also help in this regard, making it easy to move. At the waist, the silicone gripper prevents the jersey from riding up and three rear pockets offer space for all your cycling essentials.
Old Meets New Taking classic Giro d'Italia leaders' jersey designs of the past, including flocked graphics, but interpreted in modern, eco-friendly fabrics, the Fuori Giro Jersey has timeless appeal matched to the performance you'd expect of a modern and contemporary cycling jersey. Winning Performance Made with highly functional recycled materials from fabric experts Sitip, the Fuori Giro Jersey can boast excellent performance and comfort alongside eco-friendly credentials. Across both the front and back of the jersey, Velo Light, a fabric engineered to Castelli's specifications, provides outstanding sweat management. Be it fast-paced efforts or sunny social rides, this ensures all-ride comfort. Meanwhile, the sleeves use a 3D mesh fabric, giving a close, comfortable fit and an excellent level of breathability. Should you feel yourself getting too hot, the full-length front zipper makes it easy to regulate ventilation and body temperature. While pro riders squeeze into ever tighter jerseys, the Fuori Giro Jersey has a cut and fit tailored to amateur riders who perhaps like a bit more space (particularly after a coffee and cake stop). While the fit is still streamlined, it's a more generous cut than Castelli's pro jerseys and the stretch fabrics also help in this regard, making it easy to move. At the waist, the silicone gripper prevents the jersey from riding up and three rear pockets offer space for all your cycling essentials.
Let's start in reverse order: Run: At this point in the race, fatigue sets in. You'll love the comfort of this suit. The front Samremo opening construction doesn't pull you forward, and it makes pee stops easier and lets you open it up when you feel too hot. The fabrics are quick drying, light and cool. The seat pad that felt so good on the bike is small enough you hardly feel it. The two rear pockets compress your gels so they don't bounce around. The long legs with Giro4 leg gripper elastic don't ride up and don't bind. Maybe you'll even notice that you don't have as many burning spots where you've been chafed raw. Somehow, you're thinking that comfort gives you an extra push, some extra speed. Bike: You relish these couple of hours to put some distance into the other guys. This suit benefits from the aero research of Castelli's Pro PR suit but is tuned for speeds ranging from medium to high. The legs and sleeves provide excellent coverage while the back gives decent sun protection and the two pockets hold plenty of nutrition. And you appreciate the Castelli know-how in seat pad construction. Put your head down and pass a few more riders. Swim: The reduced seaming and long arms and legs help you cut through the water while the pockets lie flat and don't catch water. The fit is snug and the lightweight fabrics don't hold as much water. The shoulder area is extra stretchy for freedom of movement even under a wetsuit or swimskin.
Castelli Special Collection With the promise of warmer weather, longer days and more opportunity to get out and ride, we're very happy to bring you a fabulous range of Special Collection cycling kit and accessories. They're the ideal choice to keep you comfortable and stylish on your bike. Sock Perfection You may not give much thought to your socks when you're cycling, but you'll soon notice a bad pair. Not so the Gara Socks from Castelli, these are so comfortable you'll barely notice they're there. Made from Meryl Skinlife® yarns, they're quick to pull moisture away from the skin for superb comfort. And in combination with the antibacterial silver ions, your feet will never have felt so fresh, even after a long day of pushing the pedals. A compression cuff keeps them perfectly in place - no saggy sports socks here, just sock perfection.
Castelli Special Collection As we look forward to cooler temperatures and less predictable weather, it's time to delve into the Castelli special collection of winter cycling kit. With a focus on performance and style, these pieces give you warmth and comfort alongside exclusive designs that stand out amongst the rest. Winning Winter Warmth The Women's Graffiti Thermal Long Sleeve Cycling Jersey benefits from the use of Castelli's super-cosy Warmer fabric. The soft fleecy interior is incredibly comfortable and retains body heat for all-ride warmth. It also has great moisture control, preventing clamminess as you dig deep and put in some harder efforts. And if you do find yourself overheating, a smooth-sliding full-length YKK® Vislon® zipper makes ventilation control easy. As you'd expect of a Castelli, all the details are perfectly in place too. To the back of the jersey, the 3 dropped pockets offer ample space for all your cool-weather cycling essentials, from multi-tool to spare tube to an emergency rain jacket or gilet. Reflective trim keeps you visible as daylight fades and gripper elastic at the waist keeps the fit smooth. For cycling in cooler weather, this is a jersey you can trust, and in the coldest of conditions, it makes a brilliant mid-layer insulator too.
Castelli's best all-around long-distance race suit but in a sleeveless version. This suit trades the on-bike aerodynamic advantages of sleeves for the comfort and cooling of a sleeveless top. Everything else is full race performance. The short portion is built around comfort, with compressive fabrics for muscle support, the GIRO4 leg gripper that holds the leg securely in place without the dreaded sausage effect, and the KISS Tri seat pad that provides good padding and comfort on the bike yet is hardly noticeable on the run. The upper portion features the Castelli Sanremo overlapping front opening to optimize fit during the swim and run when you're fully stretched out, while avoiding folds when hunched over in the bike position. There are two generous rear pockets, and the armholes have been constructed to reduce chafing during the run. If you're not fighting for the win or a Kona slot, maybe the comfort-aerodynamics trade-off is worth it.
The Core Seamless Long Sleeve Base Layer slips under your cold-weather cycling kit to provide both extra insulation and to ensure sweat isn’t left on the skin to chill you down. With moisture quickly wicked away, you’ll enjoy more warmth and less clamminess. Meanwhile, the seamless construction boosts comfort and the wider neck makes it good even for shorter-collared long-sleeved racing jerseys, ideal for your early season racing and training.
Autumn and spring are fabulous times to ride a bike. But the weather is so hard to predict and achieving the right balance of warmth, breathability and weather protection is difficult - you'll often end up too warm or too cold. However, the Women's Beta ROS Jacket makes it easy. Using a mix of lightweight and stretchy fabrics it cuts out most of the wind, remains extremely breathable and should rain strike offers surprisingly good water protection. Facing into the weather, the front panels and upper sleeves use Polartec® NeoShell®. This is windproof, waterproof and breathable, striking the balance you need when the weather changes from good to bad from one moment to the next. Across the back Castelli use their Nano Flex Light woven fabric. This prioritises breathability, keeping you dry and sweat-free when you're pushing hard on the pedals or the day warms up. It is also windproof and splashproof, for all-ride comfort. Castelli tailors the Beta with a women's specific race-bred fit, perfect for fast autumn and spring rides and smooth efficiency when tackling rolling terrain. No flapping fabric to sap energy, leaving more watts for the job at hand, riding and training hard. When it comes to features there's nothing unnecessary either. Three rear pockets offer space for nutrition and spares, a reflective panel keeps visibility up during evening training sessions and a full-length front zip makes it quick and easy to control ventilation.
A generous Terry cloth under foot ensures you'll be pedalling in comfort mile after mile.
The concept for the Women's Omloop Nano Bib Shorts is simple, to give you a pair of shorts with excellent thermal properties for colder weather, some extra protection from wind and rain while staying as flexible as your favourite summer cycling shorts. To achieve this Castelli use their brilliant Nano Flex 3G fabric. This high-performance fabric features a brushed inner face to trap warmth while to the outside, it repels water using a nanotechnology system. Nano Flex is also very flexible, so won't hinder your smooth pedalling. Castelli have also reduced the number of seams compared to a standard short. This gives a twofold advantage - firstly fewer seams reduce areas water can seep inside - and secondly, eliminates areas that can chafe, thus boosting comfort. Mesh bib straps allow your skin to breathe and allow you to tailor warmth via your base layer choice. Kiss Air2 Donna Seat pad Inside the shorts, you'll be pleased to find Castelli's Kiss Air2 Donna Seat pad. Next to the skin, you'll enjoy the luxury of Castelli's softest ever surface fabric, delivering immediate comfort. Seamless construction and stretch fit all but eliminate chafing as you push the watts. Next comes the dual-density, variable thickness padding. This sees maximum density and thickness across the ischial zone, reduced thickness around the perineum and then minimum thickness at the edges. This is all wrapped up in an anatomically shaped pad for optimal comfort for any distance Once you try the Women's Omloop Nano Bib Shorts you'll quickly understand why they're such a hit for racing and training in cold, damp weather. Warmth, weather-protection and flexibility working in perfect harmony.
Perfection simplified...And windproof The Meno products offer a minimalist design that offers superb function. This wind-protecting bib tight is singularly focused on keeping you warm and comfortable in cold conditions. AirFlex Thermo fabric is the stretchiest windproof fabric Castelli have ever made and allows this tight to fit great. It’s ideal for conditions from 8°C/40°F and down ... as low as you’re willing to ride. Anatomical cut The seams are placed closer to the back for extra warmth, but still Castelli manage to provide an anatomical cut that fits just right when riding. The seams are flat for extra comfort, and the zippered ankles get some reflective taping for added visibility on the bib tights. The Meno products personify Castelli's pursuit of 'perfection simplified'. KissAir Seat Pad The new improved Kiss Air seat pad aims to incorporate as many of the features and comfort as the top-of-the-line Progetto x2 seat pad but at a more affordable price. 1. Seamless skin care layer: A super-soft, brushed microfibre top that maximizes comfort and fit. Seamlessly engineered to eliminate chafing and abrasion. Flexible to move with you. Bacteriostatic treatment to avoid saddle sores and infection. 2. Continuously variable thickness: Dual density and infinitely variable thickness gives you the perfect cushioning for every part of the pad. Maximum thickness and density in the ischial zone, tapering to moderate thickness in the perineum, and minimum thickness at the perimeter. 3. Anatomic shape: Comfort is further enhanced by creating a perfect interface to your body during every pedal stroke.
With a 100% cotton construction and subtle Castelli print, the Ventaglio T-Shirt is just right for those days where you're not hitting power targets, ticking off intervals and chasing extra miles in the legs. Soft to wear and stylish too, it's about relaxing and taking it easy before your next training session.
The key to the cool-weather performance of the Pro Thermal Mid Long Sleeve Jersey is in its use of mid-weight Warmer X-Stretch brushed fabric. It’s still got a fleece inner face for warmth, but Castelli have lightened it up a bit to make sure you don’t overheat when injecting some pace. Excellent breathability also allows sweat to escape. And with more stretch, thanks to extra elastane, and a race fit, it allows for a speed-focused streamlined fit while not feeling too tight. As a pro-performance garment, Castelli have kept details functional and focused. The YKK® Vislon® zipper slides easily, letting you boost airflow as and when needed. The drop-pocket construction allows you to load up and yet the jersey remains in a secure and stable position. There’s also a reflective stripe on the centre pocket, enhancing visibility after dark.
Made from Polypropylene yarns, the Entrata 9 Socks are quick to wick away sweat, leaving your feet dry and comfortable as you put pressure on the pedals. Thanks to a careful blend of textures, Castelli have also ensured the Entrata socks provide the perfect blend of breathability as well as cushioning.
Completely impervious to the most biting of winter winds and with a water-resistant finish to fend off road spray and drizzle, the Raddopia 3 Jacket offers heavyweight protection for your winter training. Gore-Tex INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® X-Fast used for the main body features a fleece back to lock in warmth. Meanwhile, sleeves and sides use lighter weight INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® 150, ensuring you enjoy optimal breathability and easy mobility. A drop tail provides coverage to protect against wheel spray while an easy sliding Vislon® zipper makes it easy to control ventilation. And for long days in the saddle, there are 3 rear pockets to load up with food and essentials. A zippered pocket also keeps valuables safe.
Summer Starts Here Creating that perfect summer weight base layer is harder than it sounds. Castelli have intentionally kept this base layer as minimalist as possible to let the open mesh fabric pull the moisture off the skin. The secret to this base layer comes in the fabric that is highly stretchy but without using Lycra® that tends to hold in the moisture. You stay drier and cooler, thus perform better when the heat rises.
Thanks to ultra-thin walls, the Castelli Water Bottle weighs in at a featherweight 53 grams. Holding 550ml of fluid you can keep hydrated on rides both long and short, with a soft rubber nozzle making it easy to drink from. The wide opening makes it easy to fill too, getting your favourite hydration/energy powder in with ease and then clean after.
The key to the comfort and snug fit of the Prologo 15 Cycling Socks is the combination of 200-needle construction and Meryl® Skinlife yarns. The extra-stretch of the 200-needle construction gives a wonderfully smooth fit inside your cycling shoes. And when the going gets sweaty, the Meryl® Skinlife yarns are quick to wick away sweat while also being infused with antimicrobial silver ions for freshness. Reinforced heels and toes boost durability and the Piqué ankle knit and Castelli logo gives them a timeless finish.
While the Entrata V Cycling Gloves are entry-level, they have all the details you need for a comfortable grip of the bars. The durable synthetic palm features medium-density padding to absorb vibration and pressure. The back of the gloves deal with any sweat build-up quickly and efficiently and there’s a nose wipe on thumb too. CDS – Castelli Damping System The Castelli Damping System has been designed to address the numbness and discomfort you can experience when gripping the handlebars for extended periods of time. Key zones of the hand benefit from a combination of protective materials and cushioning foam/gels, reducing the impact of road vibrations on the hand. Control and comfort are optimised across almost any road surface.
Weighing in at an astonishingly light 101g, the Women’s Free Tri Shorts from Castelli keep your speed high with plenty of support and comfort. It’s constructed for a wonderful anatomic cut to fit the curves of your body, with a breathable seat pad for the cycling section that almost completely disappears during the run section of the event. That’s on top of flat-lock stitching that won’t chafe, even on the most intense Iron Man, and soft gripper elastic for a distraction-free experience. In the water, the Instadry Speed fabric avoids absorbing half the sea as you swim, promoting a faster performance than ever before.