CASTELLI Cycling Podcast

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ELITE MEN’S RACE

The year's World Road Race Championships are taking place in Scotland, and the start list is filled with riders hoping to take home the rainbow jersey as the men's elite road race champion.

In this episode, we'll take a deep dive into the elite men's race, discussing the course, race favorites, tactics, weather, the aero performance gear the Italian national team will be wearing, and how to fuel to maximize performance for such a challenging race distance.

Joining us today, we have Team Italia's very experienced leader, Matteo Trentin, with 8 Road World Championships under his belt.

Dani Hofstetter, a professional sports nutritionist, will provide us with insights on how to face such a long and demanding race as the elite men's road race.

Last but not least, our third guest is Castelli's in-house race performance product specialist, who will give us some insights into what the Italian team will have in their cycling clothing arsenal for the road races.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Welcome

(02:35) The Route, Elite Men's

(03:52) Riders to Watch

(06:01) Matteo Trentin

(06:46) Matteo, Route and Weather, 

(11:30) Matteo, Tactics

(12:31) Matteo, Favorites 

(13:30) Matteo, Back Racing in Glasgow

(16:37) Team Italia High-Performance Kit

(19:00) Aero Gains 

(22:36) Castelli Custom Team Program

(25:17) Where to find the Team Italia kit

(26:09) Nutrition for the had Glasgow course

(33:57) How to Boost Your Performance 

(42:23) Anabolic Window

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Matteo Trentin

⁠Instagram⁠

Dani Hofstetter, Sports nutritionist

⁠danihofstetter.ch⁠

⁠Instagram ⁠

Matteo Trentin winning the European Championship in Glasgow 2018

⁠https://youtu.be/glgSkNRIDaA⁠

⁠Team Italia Kit⁠

⁠Castelli Custom Program⁠

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Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of speaking with South African professional cyclist Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio after she joined the Castelli equipped AG Insurance - Soudal Quick-Step team.

We covered a bunch of exciting topics, like her journey into professional cycling, how Zwift can help boost cycling performance, her impressive QOM Strava record on the famous Rocacorba climb near Girona, her fantastic community-building efforts, and her dedication to empowering women's cycling.

We even got to dive into the world of the Rocacorba Cycling business and much more. It was such a fun and insightful conversation which we hope you’ll enjoy! 

Want to watch the interview on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/CoylzNQvNBM

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Welcome

(01:19) Ashleigh's journey into pro-cycling

(05:34) Rocacorba Cycling

(10:12) Rocacorba Strava QOM

(12:20) AG Insurance - Soudal Quick-Step

(15:25) Women's and Virtual Cycling 

(21:28) Dreaming

(23:09) Gabba Jacket

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IMPORTANT LINKS:

Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio

Instagram

Facebook 

Rocacorba Cycling

AG Insurance - Soudal Quick-Step

AGinsurance-Soudal-QuickStep.com

Instagram

YouTube

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Oggi entriamo nel mondo di uno degli eventi ciclistici amatoriali più emozionanti, incredibili e affascinanti: la Maratona dles Dolomites. E per rendere questo episodio speciale, siamo accompagnati da un ospite che ha lasciato un segno su questo evento e nel mondo del ciclismo, nonché una vera leggenda dello sport: Paolo Bettini.

Avendo partecipato alla Maratona per ben 13 volte, Paolo ci ha raccontato le sue storie e condiviso i suoi preziosi consigli e punti di vista per un ciclista amatoriale che si appresta a fare la Maratona per la prima volta.

Durante il nostro incontro abbiamo affrontato vari argomenti, tra cui la trasformazione dell'attrezzatura ciclistica di 15-20 anni fa rispetto a oggi.

Buon ascolto!

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The Maratona dles Dolomites is the queen of all gran fondos. It’s breathtaking, beautiful, fun, overwhelming and unforgettable. The Maratona is a celebration of cycling, the landscape of the Dolomites and the area’s unique culture.

Join us as we take dive deep into the twists and turns of this remarkable event with our special guests, Paolo Bettini, who has won almost everything in his road cycling career, Igor Tavella, a well-known figure in the cycling community, and Richard Pesters of PEZ Cyclingnews.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Welcome

(03:33) The 3 Maratona Courses

(06:43) History

(08:17) Guest #1: Igor Tavella 

(30:16) Giveaway: Win an entry for the 2024 edition

(32:06) Guest #2: Paolo Bettini 

(40:52) Guest #3: Richard Pestes, PEZcyclingnews.com

(52:22) Ending 

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Igor Tavella

Instagram

YouTube 

Paolo Bettini

Instagram

Richard Pestes

PEZcyclingnews.com

Instagram

YouTube

Maratona dles Dolomites

Website

Instagram

Alta Badia Turismo

Website

Instagram

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In this episode, we sit down with Castelli’s product and Race Performance manager, Alvin Nordell, who joins the show for the first time to answer the comments and questions from our social media and email. This episode hosts a variety of information on sizing, care information, hot weather and aero products for road and gravel riding, and so much more, all of which is inspired by your questions. 

If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to [email protected]

GIVEAWAY!
Share a link to the CASTELLI podcast with your friends on social media by tagging @castellicycling and using the hashtag #Castellipodcast, and you have entered the Premio Black Bibshort contest.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00) Welcome
(01:55) Soudal Quick-Step Tour kit
(05:07) The difference between the Premio and Superleggera bibs?
(07:09) Aero socks or shoe covers?
(08:26) Why the white band on the Giro's Leaders Jersey?
(09:11) Do you make lightweight LS summer jerseys?
(10:50) Best summer kit for hot weather?  
(12:39) How should I choose the right size jersey?
(14:11) In-between sizes on bibshorts, which size should I choose?
(15:23) How should bib straps fit?
(16:05) Why the low-cut front on shorts? 
(17:08) Best clothing for long-distance rides?
(19:56) How do I clean and maintain my Castelli gear?
(22:35) Best-suited clothing for gravel riding?
(25:15) Giveaway details 
(25:55) Premio Black Bibshorts (deep dive) 
(29:23) Submit your questions. 

PRODUCT LINKS:
Premio Black Bibshort
https://premioblack.castelli-cycling.com

Superleggera Bibshort
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/p/4520004_010

Superleggera jersey
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/p/4523011_346

Climbers jersey
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/p/4523012_309

Fast Feet TT Shoe Cover
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/p/4519031_010

Fast Feet 2 Sock
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/p/4523029_010

Prologo LS Jersey
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/p/4522024_065

UPF50 Arm Sleeves
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/p/4516036_001

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Join us as we sit down with Kasper Asgreen of Soudal Quick-Step, for a funny and inspiring conversation on his way into professional cycling, one-day classic races, favorite Castelli gear, funny insider Wolfpack stories, and more. 

Gear up and get ready for an exhilarating ride with the Danish powerhouse. 

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Welcome

(03:05) Transition into cycling 

(08:06) Joining Quick-Step

(13:59) King of Flanders

(15:09) De Ronde, Roubaix

(19:16) Training for one-day Classics vs. TTs

(20:40) How to prepare mentally for a grand tour

(22:33) Communicating during racing 

(24:15) Crashes and setbacks

(26:33) Living in Denmark

(29:33) Gravel riding 

(33:49) Season goals and future

(35:38) Tinker with bike setup

(37:55) Race Suits and Foul-weather gear

(40:12) What's in the race rain bag

(46:02) Cycling Style (Q&A)

(47:45) Random Questionns Q&A)

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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: [email protected]

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Host: Søren Jensen (Castelli Marketing Manager)

Guest: Steve Smith (Castelli Brand Manager)

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In this first episode, we'll talk to current Road World Champion Remco Evenepoel about his outstanding 2022 dream season, hear about his first Castelli memory, what Castelli products make his life as a professional cyclist a little easier, and take a closer look at his 2023 season goals with a big dive into the Giro d'Italia.

Want to watch the interview on video? Check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/cloGBRLsZuY

We hope you enjoy our conversation with Remco!

If you have a Castelli product-related question or a topic you’d like us to discuss on the podcast, send us an email: [email protected]

Chapters: 

01:16 First Castelli memory

02:45 When did Remco find out that he had a talent for cycling

03:56 Learning the ropes, road bike handling skills

05:38 Winning LBL, La Vuelta, and the Worlds in one season

09:11 Dealing with high pressure and stress

11:48 Defending his LBL title

13:14 Giro d'Italia #1, reckoning the early stages

13:53 Giro stage recon in the rain

14:34 What Castelli products stand out to him

16:11 Road speed suit or bibs and jersey?

18:43 Giro d'Italia #2, key stages

22:57 Improving and working on weak points

25:17 Giro d'Italia #3, GC contenders

26:01 What makes the Giro so unique?

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Host: Soren Jensen

Guest: Remco Evenepoel

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