As more of us cyclists venture away from the usual roads and seek gems of quiet lanes and hidden trails, what we want of a cycling jersey subtly changes. No longer is it about the almost singular aerodynamic focus of road racing kit; instead, the Unlimited Entrata Jersey is about all-day comfort for adventure rides. The fit is looser and more accommodating of different body shapes, letting you react to ever-changing terrain with ease. Castelli utilises a beautifully soft Italian fabric, with low weight and excellent sweat-wicking that makes it barely noticeable. The smooth-running Japanese YKK®’s easy-sliding Vislon® zipper keeps you in control of ventilation. A lower gripper holds the jersey in place while also supporting loaded-up pockets. The sublimated graphic on dyed fabric offers a durable tone-on-tone look that will look the part wash after wash, season after season.
Castelli are renowned for beautifully constructed cycling jerseys that offer superb performance. The Women's Endurance Jersey is made to maintain that reputation, offering you that perfect mix of performance and stylish aesthetics. The body and sleeves use highly breathable ProSecco Air Donna fabric. This fabric uses polyester mesh to deal quickly and efficiently with sweat. It’s got plenty of stretch too, ensuring a flattering fit. Tone-on-tone elastic at the waist keeps the fit snug too, while long raw-cut sleeves are super-comfortable too. Three spacious pockets let you load up for long rides and an extra zipped pocket keeps valuables safe. And for rides that start or finish in low light, reflective tabs keep you visible.
The Women’s Anima 4 Jersey is an evolution of previous generations. This 4th generation has had a few cosmetic tweaks but the biggest upgrade comes via the update to the aforementioned ProSecco Velo Donna fabric. An Italian-made fabric, ProSecco Velo Donna feels wonderful to wear and has the quick-wicking and breathable performance needed to keep you comfortable when pushing on the pedals. The details also set this jersey apart from its entry-level rivals. Raised stitching details and discrete logos that offer visual appeal, an easy sliding zipper for easy ventilation control and reflective details that make you easy to spot as long summer evenings fade. Last, but by no means least, the fabric may be light in weight but with a UPF45, it filters out nearly 98% of harmful UV rays.
Extreme Heat. High Altitude. No Problem. The design of the Climber's 3.0 SL Cycling Jersey was a direct result of the needs of pro riders needing a jersey for racing in the high mountains and extreme heat of summer races. While few of us regularly experience the rigours of racing those soaring peaks and hot mountain passes, the products created off the back of them benefit us all. The first thing to note is the weight or rather lack of it. A size large comes in at a featherweight 106 grams and the open fabrics ensure as much cooling airflow as possible, at both low and high speeds. Quick-drying fabrics prevent discomfort from sweat build-up and has the advantage of preventing you from feeling the chill from cold sweat windchill when plunging down the descents. Even on damp days, it doesn’t soak up moisture, so much so the pros often use this jersey even when it’s wet. Ready to Race The fit is also very much race-focused. In fact, the patterning is taken from the super-smooth Aero Race Jersey, delivering aerodynamically efficient performance alongside its lack of weight. Elbow-length sleeves, with raw-cut edges, and airflow shoulders both reduce drag too. And for bright sunny days on the bike, the back blocks more than 90% of UV rays. Even if you’re not racing or tackling the searing heat and steep slopes of the Alps this summer, you’ll still love and benefit from how cool, streamlined and light this jersey is. Light. Dry. Fast. Bring on summer cycling.
If there’s just one jersey you should pick to cover all your cycling bases, the Endurance Pro Jersey is the one. Long-ride comfort comes via stretch fabrics and close fit. This maintains excellent streamlining but also ensures you don’t feel restricted on the bike. A total of four different fabrics deal quickly with sweat and offer comfort across a wide temperature range. UV protection across the back makes this jersey great for a long summer ride too. Be it a sunrise-to-sunset ride or a shorter more intense training session, aerodynamic fabrics mean more speed for the same effort levels. Across the shoulders and sleeves, aero fabric as found on pro-level race jerseys give a smooth and comfortable fit that deals quickly with sweat too. Raw-cut sleeve ends also offer comfort and an unrestricted fit. Storage comes by the way of Castelli’s drop pocket design. This puts the pockets in an easy-to-access position and minimises sagging when fully loaded. A fourth zipped pocket makes space for valuables too. A silicone gripper at the waist keeps your jersey firmly in place too.
A stylish solid-block colour cycling jersey, the Women's Anima Long Sleeve 4 Jersey is made for those of you who prefer the sun protection of long sleeves rather than slapping on sun cream. The lightweight Italian-made fabric, ProSecco Velo Donna has UPF45, filtering out nearly 98% of harmful UV rays. It also feels wonderful to wear and has the quick-wicking and breathable performance needed to keep you comfortable when pushing on the pedals. The details also set this jersey apart from its entry-level rivals. Raised stitching details and discrete logos that offer visual appeal, an easy sliding zipper for easy ventilation control and reflective details that make you easy to spot as long summer evenings fade.
The Livelli Short Sleeve Jersey combines three high-performance fabrics and a fit that achieves the ideal balance of smooth airflow and easy-going comfort. Starting with the fit of the jersey, this is made to accommodate the average amateur rider rather than the skinny pro. It’s slightly more forgiving than Castelli’s race-focused jerseys, ideal for all shapes and sizes and easy to move in when on the bike. However, you'll still enjoy a smooth and streamlined level of performance via stretch fabrics. We then come to the functional fabrics. The body is made with rapid wicking and highly breathable ProSecco Micromesh. When the temperatures are high or you’re pushing out extra watts against headwinds or hills, this will ensure you remain as sweat-free and well-ventilated as possible. Meanwhile, mesh side panels also optimise cooling airflow, so you don’t overheat. And lastly, the sleeves use Velocity Rev2 fabric, laser-cut stretch with raw-cut edges to deliver a comfortable and sleekly modern finish. Whatever your cycling ambitions this summer season, the Livelli Cycling Jersey is ideal for notching up the miles, whether that's a gentle spin to your favourite cafe or taking on a challenging sportive.
If there’s just one jersey you should pick to cover all your cycling bases, the Endurance Elite Cycling Jersey is the one. Long-ride comfort comes via stretch fabrics and close fit. This maintains excellent streamlining but also ensures you don’t feel restricted on the bike. A total of four different fabrics deal quickly with sweat and offer comfort across a wide temperature range. UV protection across the back makes this jersey great for a long summer ride too. Be it a sunrise to sunset ride or a shorter more intense training session, aerodynamic fabrics mean more speed for the same effort levels. Across the shoulders and sleeves, aero fabric as found on pro-level race jerseys give a smooth and comfortable fit that deals quickly with sweat too. Raw-cut sleeve ends also offer comfort and an unrestricted fit. Storage comes by the way of Castelli’s drop pocket design. This puts the pockets in an easy to access position and minimises sagging when fully loaded. A fourth zipped pocket makes space for valuables too. A silicone gripper at the waist keeps your jersey firmly in place too.
As dropped bar bikes become more versatile, with wider tyres, more relaxed geometries and riders heading off the beaten track for adventures, the Unlimited Allroad Cycling Jersey matches this more laid-back, relaxed style of riding. That’s not to say it’s lacking in performance, far from it. Castelli knows a thing or two about keeping you comfortable, and here they use a high-performance fabric to keep you feeling dry and fresh, wherever you’re exploring. The fit of the jersey is more generous than Castelli’s usual ‘race fit’, the focus on easy mobility and comfort, rather than aerodynamic performance. The relaxed style also extends to the no-sew sleeve ends while a waist gripper keeps the jersey in place. At the back, 3 large pockets and a zipped pocket offer up space for essentials you want close to hand and don’t want to stash in your handlebar or frame bag.
Made from custom-engineered fabrics, the Women's Giro 104 Competizione Jersey (Ciclamino) offers superb levels of comfort and moisture management. With an eco-aware construction, using 100% recycled fabrics, it's also kinder for the environment. Velo Light fabric, made by performance-fabric experts Sitip, is deployed to the front and the back of the jersey. This material is quick to deal with sweat, keeping you comfortably dry as you apply ever more power to the pedals. The sleeves, meanwhile, use a 3D mesh fabric, giving a sleek finish and ensuring excellent breathability. If you do get too warm, the full-length front zipper makes it easy to boost airflow and regulate body temperature. While pro riders squeeze into ever tighter jerseys, the Women's Giro 104 Competizione Jersey has a tailored fit more suited towards us amateurs who perhaps like a bit more space (particularly after a cafe/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.
When seeking to create a base layer for freezing cold days, Castelli’s design team turned to the insulating power of Polartec® Alpha®. What they found is that on its own it tended to feel a bit too damp and clammy for use as a stand-alone base layer. However, paired up with a quick-wicking base it offered superb warmth and comfort. The result is the Cold Days 2nd Layer Jersey. Thanks to Polartec® Alpha®, this cycling top is incredibly lightweight, soft and yet offers superb insulation against the cold. It certainly won't weigh you down or get in the way but still retains incredible levels of warmth. It’s the perfect mid-layer to complement your favourite winter base layer. Details have also been carefully designed for mid-layer comfort. A half-zip allows you to vent but lessens bulk over the torso. It's also slightly off-centre, ensuring it doesn't interfere with the zips on your outer jacket or jersey. The high neck offers a warm seal against the cold while the close fit lets you tuck it into your tights or leave it outside.
First thing you'll notice when you pull the Women's Tutto Nano on is the snug stretch fit. This is thanks to the highly flexible Nano Flex 3G fabric, as found in Castelli's superb Sorpasso tights. This close fit not only saves precious energy but less flapping boosts warmth too. Speaking of warmth, the fleece inner is great at trapping body heat and the tighter knit of the fabric lets less air through than traditional thermal jersey fabrics, enhancing warmth still further. Next comes Castelli’s proprietary nanotechnology water-repellent finish. When you're cycling in the dry you'll not notice it. However, on a damp and drizzly autumn day, it comes into its own, fending off light rain and wet roads, keeping you comfortable for longer. Spring and autumn days are shorter and so you'll also be pleased to find 360° reflectivity, keeping you visible as the night draws in. An easy-sliding KK® Vislon® zipper with rubberized pull and the silicone gripper elastic finish the jersey in style. If you're looking to upgrade your cool-weather cycling kit, the Women's Tutto Nano ROS Jersey is a great place to start. Compared to a traditional thermal jersey it's a definite step up in performance.