GIRO D'ITALIA | Marginal Gains, Wind Tunnel testing, and more

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’Italia02:52 - Foul-weather rain products 04:44 - Product testing program06:08 - Giro d’Italia, leaders aero and cold/wet gear08:24 - Giro d’Italia: TT Suits 10:45 - Wind Tunnel testing11:50 - Track racing and supporting the Italian National Team12:40 - 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 stages19:29 - Giro d'Italia, how to dress for the crazy steep ITT on SaturdayWe’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]_________Host: Søren Jensen (Castelli Marketing Manager)Guest: Steve Smith (Castelli Brand Manager) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.