{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ba47265648a8001146d33c/686fa450610560d3efe79958?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"TOUR DE FRANCE | Chasing Speed with Soudal Quick-Step","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64ba47265648a8001146d33c/1752402847392-d893d697-68c7-44da-a596-13e5c59658ea.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this special Tour de France episode, we're joined by two of the sharpest minds in performance cycling: Koen Pelgrim, Head of Performance at Soudal Quick-Step, and Steve Smith, Castelli Brand Manager and driving force behind the Scorpion’s aero innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>Recorded just ahead of the Tour’s Grand Départ, the episode dives deep into the world of wind tunnel testing and the relentless pursuit of marginal gains.</p><p><br></p><p>From Tim Merlier’s Tour stage-winning Sanremo S Speed Suit to Remco Evenepoel’s time trial suits—including the one he wore while storming to victory in stage five’s Tour de France time trial.</p><p><br></p><p>Koen and Steve pull back the curtain on testing protocols, fabric breakthroughs, rider-specific positions, and the surprising results that prove: what looks fast isn’t always fastest.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a marginal gainer, tech nerd, or just obsessed with the Tour like we are—this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>CHAPTERS</u></strong></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>03:18 Behind the Scenes of Wind Tunnel Testing</p><p>03:55 Tim Merlier's Sprint Suit</p><p>11:27 Fast Feet Aero Socks</p><p>12:09 Refining Remco's Time Trial Suit</p><p>14:50 Remco's New Time Trial Position</p><p>17:03 Aero Suit Testing with Soudal Quick-Step</p><p>18:08 Adapting Suits for Different Cyclists</p><p>20:17 Different TT Suits for the Uphill Time Trial</p><p>20:48 Ending</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p><strong>Castelli Speed Shop</strong></p><p>https://www.castelli-cycling.com/Speed-Shop/c/Speed-Shop</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Castelli Pro Shop</strong></p><p>https://www.castelli-cycling.com/PRO-SHOP/c/Pro-Shop</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GUESTS</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/koenpelgrim1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠Koen Pelgrim, Head of Performance at Soudal Quick-Step⁠</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/smittystuff/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠Steve Smith, Castelli Brand Manager ⁠</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Castelli Cycling"}