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.
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.
The Endurance 3 Cycling Bib Shorts elevates traditional cycling shorts to a whole new level of long-ride comfort. Starting with the fabric, this is Castelli’s Endurance Evolution material. Incredibly soft against the skin, it’s also excellent at dealing quickly with moisture while also providing your hard-working muscles with compressive support. At the end of the legs, the renowned GIRO³ leg grippers hold the shorts beautifully in place. When it comes to the fit, Castelli always excels. The Endurance 3s are no different. Seams are carefully placed around the hips to create the perfect fit on the bike. And the careful tailoring ensures you’ll enjoy excellent freedom of movement as you pedal. Mesh bib straps to the upper body hold the shorts in place and allow for improved airflow and breathability. Progetto X2 Air Seat Pad Inside the shorts, you’ll find Castelli’s premier Progetto X2 Air seat pad. This exceptional seat pad has an incredibly soft and seamless upper face material, delivering superb comfort. The next layer, Castelli’s infinitely variable thickness padding, imparts just the right level of support where you need it, thicker under the sit bones and thinner on the sides and under the perineum. The results are intense comfort with reduced bulk.
Thanks to windproof GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ X-Fast fabric, the Estremo Winter Cycling Gloves offer complete protection from the iciest of winter winds. To the inside, a fleece liner feels brilliantly cosy and in combination with the windproof outer offers excellent insulation to prevent heat loss. The outer surface is treated with a DWR water-repellent finish to shed rain and spray before it's absorbed. Across the palm, the silicone print provides grip in all weathers while the pre-curved construction allows a more natural feel for your handlebars. The extended cuff provides a secure seal against the elements and the Velcro® closure provides an easy to adjust and firm fit.
The Graffiti Cycling Armwarmers are a cycling accessory that prove their worth year-round. Thanks to the use of insulating Thermoflex fabric, they're ideally suited to wear on an early summer morning start or to take off the bite of cooler spring and autumn temperatures. The anatomic cut ensures they fit comfortably when you're in a riding position. And with silicone grippers, they hold tight under your jersey sleeves.
Made from lightweight Meryl® Skinlife yarns and featuring mesh zones over the top of the foot and ankle, the Women’s Superleggera 12 Cycling Socks excel in the heat of summer. A mid-foot support band enhances comfort while antimicrobial silver ions prevent the build-up of odours when the going gets sweaty.
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.
Plenty of breathability makes high speed road rides through spring and summer an absolute dream with the Dolcissima 2 Gloves from Castelli. Not only are they easy to get on and off with pull tabs, but there’s also plenty of grip in the palm thanks to silicone prints, and the Castelli Damping System helps keep the shocks and vibrations of riding road at bay to prevent nerve pain from setting in.
Thanks to the combination of a high-stretch 200-needle construction, asymmetric design tailored to mirror your foot shape and the structured knit, the Women's Rosa Corsa 11 Cycling Socks offer a beautifully smooth and supportive fit. Cushioning under the ball eases the pressure when you’re pressing hard on the pedals. And Meryl® Skinlife yarns are quick to wick away sweat plus the antimicrobial silver ions keep odours at bay.
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.
Air conditioning for your head, the A/C 2 Cycling Cap uses a mesh construction to keep cool air flowing across your head. At the same time, this ventilated mesh is quick to wick away perspiration, preventing your head from feeling drenched as both the pace of your ride and heat rise.