Castelli Cycling Clothing Information

No symbol in the cycling apparel world signifies style, innovation, and performance more than the Castelli scorpion logo. Founded by an Italian tailor in 1876, Castelli has been on the cutting edge of cycling clothing technology since before the inception of the Giro d’Italia. Castelli prides itself in being the creator of the first lightweight silk road bike clothing favored by Fausto Coppi, for developing the first chamois pad, and for adding the requisite three rear pockets to cycling jerseys. Today, Castelli continues to one-up their products season after season, by creating ever-lighter and more performance enhancing jerseys, shorts, bibs, jackets, and accessories.

Castelli cycling shorts and bibs have a next-to-skin fit that contours to the body’s every movement. As pioneers of the chamois insert, Castelli has perfected the balance between providing enough padding but avoiding the diaper-feel. The chamois are sleek and comfortable, even on long rides. The bib straps on Castelli bib shorts are made of extra stretchy material and migrate toward the perimeter of the chest to chafing. The wide leg grippers on Castelli shorts hug quads with a soft, firm compression that eliminates the “sausage leg” look, but still keeps the bands in place. All Castelli bottoms are constructed of lightweight lycra fabrics that provide breathability and muscle support. Whether silky or cottony to the touch, these materials wick moisture away from the skin. Castelli winter tights, bib tights, and knickers use thermal fabrics for insulation, but are just as wicking as the summer wear. Typically, Castelli bottoms come in black and Euro-inspired colors that combine perfectly with the bike jerseys in their collection.

Castelli jerseys are form-fitting or semi-form fit, and come in short sleeve, long sleeve, sleeveless, and tank top styles. The most breezy Castelli summer jerseys use micro-weight fabrics that wick sweat away from the skin, and are short sleeve or sleeveless. The Castelli women’s cycling apparel line includes tank tops that have designer boutique flair, but perform as well as the summer bike jerseys in the collection. For cooler weather, Castelli winter jerseys have long sleeves and provide thermal insulation. Some long sleeve jerseys even have wind-proof panels for extra protection. Fundamental features on all Castelli bike jerseys are three back pockets, zippered key pockets, full length zippers or hidden zippers, and reflective accents.

Castelli cycling jackets are available for all types of weather conditions. A lightweight Castelli wind jacket is perhaps the most versatile type of jacket, because it provides protection from the cool breeze and water resistance. A wind jacket that is compact enough to stuff into a jersey pocket can be taken along on any ride, just in case of showers or for use on chilly descents. A Castelli winter cycling jackets provide wind protection, but has thermal insulation that keeps you warm in the coldest weather. Castelli rain jackets are a perfect choice when you know you will be riding in more than a drizzle. They feature fully-taped seams, vents for breathability, a drop tail, and usually come in bright colors. When the weather is too warm for a jacket, a Castelli wind vest is a perfect transition piece because it shields your core from wind and light showers, but prevents you from overheating. Most Castelli jackets and cycling vests have full length locking zippers that allow you to un-zip using one hand, and that lock in place to prevent you from inadvertently letting in the cold.

Castelli accessories, including mountain bike shoe covers and aero road cycling shoe covers, cycling gloves, caps, warmers, socks, and base layers, keep you warm, dry, and protected from the sun. These pieces are performance driven, but they also allow you to match your Castelli cycling kit from head to toe!