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Castelli unveils jerseys for 2018 Giro d’Italia

  • Ron 

After a 26-year interval, Castelli has once again been tasked with the design of the maglia rosa of the Giro d’Italia – the pink jersey worn by the race leader.

The Giro leader’s jersey was produced by Castelli in 1981 and was worn by many champions, beginning with Giovanni Battaglin in that year and concluding with Miguel Indurain, who won the race in 1992. In between, the jersey graced the shoulders of Saronni, Hinault, Moser and Bugno, to name just a few.

Castelli brand manager Steve Smith said: “It’s not just a jersey; it is a highly cherished object that represents the ultimate goal for a cyclist in Italy and in the world. And it’s not just fabric; it is a symbol of the sweat that is required to win it, and it is an honour that elevates the lowliest of riders, even just for a day.”

This is why Castelli wanted to pay tribute to the Giro and its champions with something truly unparalleled. They have created special jerseys featuring details that enhance them and make them unique: subtle references scattered along the fabric like treasures for cycling lovers and fans of the Giro to discover, from a very special zipper featuring the symbol of the never-ending trophy to the relief print of the name of the classification that the jersey represents.

Beginning this year, Castelli will create the pink jersey – along with the blue, cyclamen and white jerseys for the leaders in the mountains, points and young rider classifications – adding a new chapter to the brand’s long history, which began in 1876 and has always been linked to the champions of the Giro d’Italia, the toughest race in the world’s most beautiful place.

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