On Friday, December 20, 2024, a new chapter of a historic partnership pulsing with passion and pride for Italian sports was written. Castelli and the Italian Cycling Federation renew their bond for another four years: the scorpion will continue to dress the National Team until 2028. Since 2010, Castelli has been the brand proudly accompanying the successes of the Italian National Team.
In these years, the excellence of the Castelli brand has shone on the biggest stages: from Elia Viviani's Olympic gold in the men's omnium in Rio 2016, to the 2021 World Championships triumphs in Flanders with Filippo Ganna (men's elite time trial) and Elisa Balsamo (women's road race). Added to these are the memorable medals in international track competitions, such as the team pursuit, gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the women's madison that crowned Olympic champions Chiara Consonni and Vittoria Guazzini in Paris 2024.
Alessio Cremonese, CEO of Manifattura Valcismon, enthusiastically expresses the pride of seeing the scorpion logo as a symbol of Italian cycling: "When we think of cycling in Italy, we think of Castelli. Continuing to represent our country fills us with joy. It's not just about brand or innovation, but about passion for Italian sports. We want to fuel this passion, see Italians dressed in blue and with the tricolor flag along the roads, and contribute to new successes that enrich an already extraordinary palmares. With determination, we aim to bring Italy to the top of the world, shaping the future of cycling through continuous innovation."
President Cordiano Dagnoni: "We are proud to renew the partnership with a brand that for years has represented the excellence of Italian cycling. A renewal that is a sign of mutual trust and constant commitment to bringing the National Team to new successes, wearing cutting-edge products essential to achieving ambitious goals. With Castelli, we share a passion for sports and a commitment to innovation and sustainability. We look to the future with enthusiasm, ready to write new pages of success for Italian cycling together."
On the clothing front, Castelli confirms its cutting-edge position. From time trials to longer distances, the azzurri athletes will continue to wear top products that offer advantages in aerodynamics and lightness, and unprecedented comfort in racing and training. These include the new Aero Race 8S jersey, the Sanremo S Speed Suit, and the Gabba R jacket. Commitment to sustainability is also a priority: many of the supplied garments are made with high-performance recycled fiber fabrics. With this choice, Castelli and the Italian Cycling Federation demonstrate that performance and respect for the environment can go hand in hand. Together, Castelli and FCI look ahead, ready to write new pages of glory and inspire Italian cycling towards ever more ambitious goals.