Few cycling brands are as prestigious as Castelli. In 1910, fine tailor, Vittore Gianni made the first cycling-specific clothing for Alfredo Binda – the world champion and five-time Giro d’Italia winner. In 1935, Armando Castelli joined Gianni, and, over the decades, the brand became the top choice for professional cyclists. By the 1970s, Armando’s son Maurizio Castelli took the helm and lead the newly-rebranded Castelli company to new heights with a pivotal innovation –the first Lycra cycling shorts. Ever since, Castelli has remained the biggest name in road bike clothing with a reputation for fine-quality garments – outfits worthy of professional racers.