Meet Steve Smith, Castelli's brand manager, and a true Marginal Gainer since his early days racing bikes in Portland, Oregon, USA. In this exciting episode, Steve shares his insights into wind tunnel testing, offering a glimpse into the innovative products that can make a substantial difference in your cycling performance.
Ever wondered how the Giro d'Italia classification leaders stay ahead of the pack? Steve takes you behind the scenes, revealing the cutting-edge aerodynamic and foul-weather gear supplied to the pros at the Corsa Rosa.
Gear up and get ready for an exhilarating ride!
Chapters:
01:45 - Riding 240km to watch the Giro d’Italia
02:52 - Foul-weather rain products
04:44 - Product testing program
06:08 - Giro d’Italia, leaders aero and cold/wet gear
08:24 - Giro d’Italia: TT Suits
10:45 - Wind Tunnel testing
11:50 - Track racing and supporting the Italian National Team
12:40 - At what speed does aero clothing make a big difference?
14:16 - Best Castelli products for marginal gains?
16:30 - Most aerodynamic riding position?
17:16 - Wind tunnel tested gravel gear
18:03 - Giro d'Italia, how to dress for the epic mountain stages
19:29 - Giro d'Italia, how to dress for the crazy steep ITT on Saturday
We’ll also take some of your questions at the end of this episode. And remember to submit your product-related questions or topics you’d like us to discuss on a future episode on Spotify, DM us on social, or send us an email: blog@castelli-cycling.com
_________
Host: Søren Jensen (Castelli Marketing Manager)
Guest: Steve Smith (Castelli Brand Manager)
","author_name":"Castelli Cycling"}