Since January, a day doesn’t go by where there isn’t a Castelli ride to join in the Companion app. They have introduced new rides to see those in the Northern Hemisphere through the worst of winter, and these rides have been well attended and enjoyed by all. Their Tuesday monthly “Epic ride” has remained constant and this month sees the Castelli team leading us up the Alpe du Zwift, on the “Road to Sky” route.
The ride will be paced around 2.5-3 w/kg which means it will take probably 80 minutes to ascend the mountain. I have to say, if you have not done a group ride up the Alpe, it’s certainly something to try at least once. It’s pretty special seeing and being part of a huge group of riders all ascending together!
The event is hosted on Tuesday 22nd March at 7:25pm CET/6:25pm GMT/2:25pm EDT/11:25am PDT.
Kit Unlock
Complete the ride to unlock the Castelli 2022 kit.
Prize Giveaway
As customary, those who undertake the ride have a chance of winning a prize as a reward for their effort, since Castelli always holds a giveaway for a premium item of clothing. This month a long-sleeved jacket called the PERFETTO RoS LONG SLEEVE (Men’s version) / PERFETTO RoS LONG SLEEVE (Women’s version) is up for grabs!
About the Perfetto RoS Long Sleeve Jacket
These items of clothing have brand new designs and I must say they’re pretty jazzy with their urban camouflage theme. This item is from Castelli’s Premium line and as such comes with a premium price tag attached. In Castelli’s own words, “It’s the one jacket that does everything well.”
Understanding the design of the jacket makes for some interesting reading, with Castelli noting that they “initially designed it as a cool-weather training and extreme-weather race piece for pro riders.” However, they note that “it excels in many conditions thanks to its full wind protection, great fit through stretchy fabrics, and best-in-class breathability.”
“RoS” denotes Rain or Shine as the jacket works in both scenarios thanks to GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ WINDSTOPPER® fabrics Castelli worked with Gore to develop.
Notably, this is Castelli’s best-selling jacket.
How to Win the Jacket
To win the jacket you need to stay close to the yellow beacon and at a set point a screenshot will be taken and the person nearest will win the prize. For more information, visit their Strava club page here: Fonzaso, Belluno, Italy Club | Castelli Squadra Corse on Strava.
