From Split Second to Aero Pro In the past, performance cycling jerseys were all about moisture management with little to no attention given to aerodynamics - that was a consideration for time trialling only. Baggy cycling jerseys were the norm until the very first Castelli aero focused jersey appeared- named the Split Second. However, with every new version of the jersey, the aerodynamic advantages have proved to be worth far more than just split seconds. Using CFD (Computational Flow Dynamics) to analyse wake-flow, the Women's Aero Pro Jersey will fit you even better when you're in an aggressive riding position while seam placement has been optimised to minimise drag. At speeds of between 30 and 55 km/h, the aerodynamic efficiency is optimised giving more speed without an increase of power output compared to a standard jersey - you could almost call it free speed. Cool and Fuelled Of course, riding fast, whether in training or racing, is going to generate heat. That, in turn, leads to sweat. However, the Women's Aero Pro isn't just efficient through the air it's also efficient in dealing with moisture too. Quick wicking and with a 3D mesh back you'll be cooler and drier as you push hard on the pedals. To keep you fully fuelled for your ride the pockets are easily accessible when stuffed with gels and thanks to the drop tail design the jersey remains sleek even when they're loaded up. The Women's Aero Pro Jersey is Castelli's most aerodynamically advanced design to date and yet it's also their best fitting too - Just ask their WorldTour professional riders. A remarkably comfortable high-performance cycling jersey whether it's your longest days in the saddle or a short and intense criterium race.
Made from a light stretch rib knit polyester, the Prosecco Tech Long Sleeve Base Layer is body-mapped to provide perfect temperature regulation. Castelli's Prosecco hydrophilic treatment is applied, ensuring any sweat build-up is quickly and efficiently wicked away from the skin. In areas where your shorts or tights overlap, around the waist and bib straps, lighter-weight PrimaLoft® fabric is deployed, balancing out insulation levels so you don't overheat. A crew-neck also makes it easy to wear with low-collar jerseys.
Made from a light stretch rib knit polyester, the Prosecco Tech Short Sleeve Base Layer is body-mapped to provide perfect temperature regulation. Castelli's Prosecco hydrophilic treatment is applied, ensuring any sweat build-up is quickly and efficiently wicked away from the skin. In areas where your shorts or tights overlap, around the waist and bib straps, lighter-weight PrimaLoft® fabric is deployed, balancing out insulation levels so you don't overheat. A crew-neck also makes it easy to wear with low-collar jerseys.
Most warmers available are made from a nylon/elastane material and they tend to hold onto moisture, meaning they may be warm to start but they'll soon have you feeling chilly and damp when you get going. However, the Pro Seamless Leg Warmers use a polyester yarn, far better for dealing with sweat build-up while still maintaining excellent warmth. Just what you need for cool weather, hard training and fast racing. Thanks to the low weight, high stretch and seamless construction you'll barely notice them either. If the day warms up they'll fold up small and easy fit in a cycling jersey pocket.
Most warmers available are made from a nylon/elastane material and they tend to hold onto moisture, meaning they may be warm to start but they'll soon have you feeling chilly and damp when you get going. However, the Pro Seamless Knee Warmers use a polyester yarn, far better for dealing with sweat build-up while still maintaining excellent warmth. Just what you need for cool weather, hard training and intense racing. Thanks to the low weight, high stretch and seamless construction you'll barely notice them either. If the day warms up they'll fold up small and easy fit in a cycling jersey pocket.
The Nano Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts are a continuation and evolution of the race-ready and pioneering Omloop thermal shorts. First created for racing and inspired by Pro riders who improvised longer shorts at the early season Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, these latest shorts keep the extra 10 centimetres length to provide more warmth over the knees. The major leap forward to performance comes by the way of the Nano Flex fabric. Soft, stretchy, breathable and as warm as their Thermoflex fabric, it’s superb in cold dry weather but this material provides extra protection on wet days. The soft fleecy inner is luxuriously warm too. For early season races and training where the weather can turn quickly from good to bad and back again, there’s nothing better. As you’d expect, Castelli gets the details just right too. Fewer seams prevent water ingress while also reducing areas that could chafe. And a mesh bib section improves moisture control and lets you easily tailor your base-layer to suit your specific riding conditions. Then there’s the superb Progetto X2 Air seamless seat pad inside. Utilising ventilating perforations, it keeps you more comfortable on endurance road rides. The design allows air and moisture to flow directly to the surface fabric for quick evaporation maintaining dryness. The seat pad is constructed with three-layer components, each dedicated to a specific purpose to create the most comfortable seat pad available. Created as a pro-rider tool for spring Classics racing, the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts offers you outstanding comfort and performance for your very own spring racing and training endeavours.
You could be forgiven for thinking this is a standard string vest, but the Women's Pro Issue 2 Sleeveless Base Layer makes use of an advanced 3D mesh to enhance moisture control beyond that of a standard vest. The 3D structure works to increase surface area with which to draw excess sweat away from the skin. The semi-open design also allows for excellent ventilation and sweat evaporation to keep you cooler. The result is a base layer that will leave you feeling drier and fresher as temperatures rise.
Dry is good This is the piece Castelli pro riders requested for those in between conditions where the Flanders base layer is too warm but the Core Mesh is too cool, like Spain in February or Belgium in April. You’re not looking for warmth from your base layer, just something to move the moisture away from your body and help your race jersey perform. The 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away.
Dry is good This is the piece Castelli pro riders requested for those in between conditions where the Flanders base layer is too warm but the Core Mesh is too cool, like Spain in February or Belgium in April. You’re not looking for warmth from your base layer, just something to move the moisture away from your body and help your race jersey perform. The 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away.
The first thing to notice when pulling on the Prologo VI Jersey is the luxurious softness of the Punto fabric, it feels great against the skin, it's light and it's also highly breathable. Not only does it feel good it performs brilliantly too, with bioceramic nanoparticles added to the fused polymer, reflecting far infrared light to provide protection from the high summer sun but also acting to keep you warmer should the temperatures dip if your ride finishes as the sun sets. In terms of the fit, it sits between a full race fit and regular fit, tailored for a wide range of rider sizes but with a nod to aerodynamics so there's minimal excess fabric to slow you down. The drop tail design gives the jersey a great fit around the waist and allows the generous pockets to sit just right, supported by a fabric with limited vertical stretch. Lastly, wraparound side panels provide excellent airflow to the back, speeding sweat evaporation for even greater comfort when the sun is high in the sky. With a design that has evolved over six generations, the Prologo VI is a refined cycling jersey with a classic design and sumptuous comfort. You can, of course, continue to call it the 'Pro Logo', a new favourite for all your summer cycling.
Dry is good. This is the piece our pros requested for those inbetween conditions where the Flanders is too warm and the Core Mesh is too cool, like Spain in February or Belgium in April. You’re not looking for warmth from your base layer, just something to move the moisture away from your body and help your race jersey perform. Our 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away. Features: 100% polyester 3D mesh fabric Reduced seaming at shoulders for extra comfort Wider collar to fit under aero jerseys Flat waist hem to lie flat in shorts Specifications: Windproofness Waterproofness Insulation Breathability Lightweight
Dry is good. This is the piece our pros requested for those inbetween conditions where the Flanders is too warm and the Core Mesh is too cool, like Spain in February or Belgium in April. You’re not looking for warmth from your base layer, just something to move the moisture away from your body and help your race jersey perform. Our 3D mesh fabric creates dead air space next to your skin, while the polyester capillary action moves sweat away. Features: 100% polyester 3D mesh fabric Reduced seaming at shoulders for extra comfort Wider collar to fit under aero jerseys Flat waist hem to lie flat in shorts Specifications: Windproofness Waterproofness Insulation Breathability Lightweight