Super Secret Rapha Sale

This isn't Castelli Cycling gear but if you like Rapha, they are having an archive sale and advertised it on Instagram December 15th, 2015.

Here is the link.  If any Castelli sales pop up that I find, I'll let you know.

http://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/sale/archive-sale/category/archivesale

Also, if you prefer Rapha, there is a similar blog with updates on Rapha gear.

http://carbonaddiction.net/tag/rapha/

No Cycling Company Does This (except maybe Castelli Cycling)

Lululemon Athletica has recently brought out a line of creative reflective clothing for runners called the "360° reflectivity."  I keep hoping Castelli Cycling will do the same thing for cycling.  Why have very few reflective bars on clothing?

We want reflective dots everywhere!!!  Please comment if you agree.  Castelli Cycling has one jacket that has large areas that are reflective with the Mortirolo Reflex Jacket that is new this year.  The grey areas are reflective.

 

More photos of Winter 2015 Mortirolo Reflex Jacket below!

Castelli Cycling Sizing Changes

Greetings!

Castelli Cycling has updated their sizing chart.  This is wonderful for race enthusiasts for purchasing winter gear that fits well.  A good cycling friend of mine suggested upper arm measurements would be useful, as well.  Although, I'm sure Castelli cycling thought this through as well.

Cheers!,

#castellicycling

Is Castelli Cycling a tease?

Is Castelli Cycling a tease?

You decide.  They've put up the Espresso Cups Set up on their general site but they are nowhere to be found for purchase in the U.S. online.  Although, in the UK they have been available.  Do any readers from the rest of Europe have access to these items?

Maybe, they saw our post? ( click Castelli Accessories) Probably not!  Hopefully, according to this article, there will be espresso cups available come Spring!

http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/castelli-s-eurobike-issue-coffee-cups-become-instant-collectors-items/015309

This is what is currently up on the website.

Cheers!,

#castelliaddict

We're excited about the Women's Alpha Jacket!

Have you heard the news?  It's true.  Castelli Cycling tests all it's new gear on men first and then, once it's proven to be good...sell it to women.  This is a smart business move and the wait and delay is worth it.  Below is the new Alpha Jacket for women. It's also Rosso Corsa!

Cheers!,

#castelliaddict

Updated Castelli Size Chart

Welcome to Castelli Addict--where we hold the secrets to Castelli Cycling's sizing.  We will be filling this chart out over time.

Size for the Men's L shorts is from the Castelli Free Aero Race Bibshorts from Summer 2014. Men's Medium shorts are Style # L4060010 and Cut # 4241.  Size for the Women's M shorts are from the Scarabocchio shorts.  Please keep in mind that the sizing of some of the new gear for this summer (2015) is rumored to be more restrictive than last year.  Measurements of thigh size are with the measuring tape perpendicular to the floor.  Thigh circumferences E and F were added to the chart from Castelli Cycling as shown in green. Sunglasses added for a pro look.

Happy Valentine's Day from Castelli Addict

Did you get your boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife or bike out for a ride for Valentine's Day? (Castelli Elegante Dress pictured)

Cheers!,
#castelliaddict

Castelli Cycling Sneak Peaks: apparel for Castelli cycling summer '15 released online February 21st, 2015

Castelli Cafe says that new summer apparel will be available for the masses or "the Average Joe" on February 21st!  That is just one week away.  Get ready!  Pros and sponsored racers have already received their Castelli Cycling apparel, as I'm sure you have noticed.

The majority of visits to Castelli Addict are for a search of "sneak peaks."  With some luck I came across these photos posted by Lava Magazine when looking for some other Castelli gear.  I like that these photos show the garments up close as one would see them in a store.

For the full summary please go to:

http://lavamagazine.com/eurobike-digest-hed-lazer-verve-cycling-castelli-rotor-for-2015/?cbg_tz=420

First, shown is the Women's Climber's Jersey in pink.  This jersey has a light front panel behind the zipper for modesty called the "modesty panel," according to Lava Magazine.  Women can unzip and cool down because the panel is barely there but still sewn into the jersey.  I love the color!  It is similar in color tone to the pink Castelli Cycling Elegante Dress in my mind.

Next, from the triathlon collection is the Stealth T1 jersey.  Please read more about it from Lava Magazine (link above).

Cheers!,
#castelliaddict

New Castelli Triathlon Video is Introspective

There is a new video released by Castelli on February 3rd, 2015.  The best cycling videos are positive, encouraging and ignite some sort of competitive fire in the viewer.  In fact, intervals are an exciting way to make training more fun.

I have no words.

The most creative part of the video is when the triathlete is watching her laundry and sees the spinning machine and door as bike wheels.  Also, the bird chirping is nice. The link is below.  Enjoy!  If only the music were motivational at some point during the video.  What do you think?  Motivational video or not?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx_aRa62YOA

                      

Cheers!,

#castelliaddict

Sizing for Castelli Cycling Men's and Women's Shorts (Help with Castelli Sizing)

Welcome to Castelli Addict--where we hold the secrets to Castelli Cycling's sizing.  We will be filling this chart out over time.  If you would like to contribute with your size and measurements, please send us a note on the CastelliAddict Facebook account.  It would be helpful for many other people.

Size for the Men's L shorts is from the Castelli Free Aero Race Bibshorts from Summer 2014. Size for the Women's M shorts are from the Scarabocchio shorts.  Please keep in mind that the sizing of some of the new gear for this summer (2015) is rumored to be more restrictive than last year.  Measurements of thigh size are with the measuring tape perpendicular to the floor.  Thigh circumferences E and F were added to the chart from Castelli Cycling as shown in green.

Cheers!,

#castelliaddict

Castelli Cycling Women's 2015 Rosso Corsa

Castelli Cycling Women's 2015 Rosso Corsa

For the first time, Castelli has plenty of Rosso Corsa apparel for women cyclists for Winter '14 and Summer '15.  Last summer (2014) Castelli Cycling had Rosso Corsa apparel only for women triathletes.  (see Summer 2015 Catalog link in last post)  Although, for Winter '13, a Rosso Corsa Transparente Women's Jersey was available.

However, as we all know, women can wear men's castelli cycling gear and look great.  Below, is a photo taken by Jered Gruber of his wife, Ashley Gruber. They have a website (http://www.gruberimages.pro/#!/index)!  Her tights look almost like the Men's Sorpasso Bibtights but without the "Rosso Corsa" in the top white line on her quadriceps or more likely, it is part of the Castelli Sanremo Thermosuit.

Cheers!,

#castelliaddict

Castelli Cycling 2015 Summer Catalog Up!

Castelli Cycling 2015 Summer Catalog Up!

If you're looking for summer Castelli Cycling sneak peaks, here is an entire catalog full of them!

http://issuu.com/castelli-cycling/docs/s15-castelli-eng

Women's Sneak Peak of Bellisima Collection

Women's Sneak Peak of Bellisima Collection

Photo from CastelliCycling Instagram Account

Cheers!,

#castelliaddict

Happy New Year from Castelli Addict!

Here are some photos of Castelli Lovers and Addicts on their New Year's Day Rides.  This year we're welcoming guest blog posts so if you'd like to review any gear under your name and credit, that would be wonderful!

Photo credits: @what_da_heck, @ronannvivier, @rafaramcal, @jeanyuhs, @tayloredfit, and @solosixi