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 _________ Follow us on social: Instagram Instagram Triathlon Facebook Twitter We're also on STRAVA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.