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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