The Giro d’Italia is a race known for epic mountain battles on climbs like the Passo di Gavia and the Passo di Stelvio. To celebrate this iconic race and its always exciting fight for the Maglia Rosa, Castelli and Strava are challenging you to ride the combined distance of stages 10, 14, 15, 19 and 20 from this year’s race. These five stages, all major summit finishes, are where the eventual winner will undoubtably prove they have what it takes to bring home the Maglia Rosa.
Riders that successfully complete the Challenge will have the chance to take home an exclusive jersey produced by Castelli and only available for purchase by Challenge finishers. To join the challenge, visit Strava’s website for details.
Instagram Challenge
In addition to the Strava challenge, Castelli will also be hosting a photo contest on Instagram through the duration of the Giro. Show off your favorite rides, a favorite view, or where you will watch the Giro. Post and Tag your photos to have a chance to win.
Five winners will receive a Castelli Climbers Jersey, and five more will receive Castelli Socks.
How to enter:
Make sure you are following @CastelliCycling then use the hashtag #BattagliainMontagna so we can see your photos. Enter as often and as many times as you like. Winners will be chosen by number of likes, great comments and maybe by a Podium Girl in Italy. Mostly it will be what we like and what our followers like. So get to it!
To keep up with Castelli’s coverage of the Giro, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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The hashtag is very long, can you not have a shorter one. I’ll be standing by the side of the road typing all day.
Imagine how long it would be in Italian though!
@Paddy You can configure keyboard shortcuts. For example on my iPhone I type #BM becomes #BattagliainMontagna. You can do the same with an Android. Ride Safe!
Paddy, also when you use Instagram it remembers hash tags, so you only need to type it once.
Hi,
Is the jersey similar to one of the current Castelli range in terms of fabric and features apart from the design?
Cheers
Whats the price for the jersey? (yes I am Dutch ;-) )
Will I be able to purchase one since my name is plastered across the front? I am willing to forgo signing any waivers for the use of my name…great looking jersey!
The jersey can be send to Brazil and what is the payment method ?
Cheers
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Also… what Castelli jersey is it comparable to in terms of the sizing? (i.e. race fit, relaxed etc)
Enough talk…. lets ride!
I am 6 foot 2 and about 12 and a half stone, what size jersey would you recommend?
Ditto what Edward said – what Castelli jersy is it comparable in terms of sizing?
Completed the challenge with room to spare! Coincidentally a friend lent me his Castelli jersey which was one size too large just yesterday (not sure if I could have taken it off if it fit perfectly!), even still now I can appreciate the fit and feel of Castelli and hope I will be able to afford this fine example of cycling gear :)
Does anyone know when the link to buy a Battaglia in Montagna finishers jersey will be sent out?
greg, the link will be sent out next week, is said on the strava dashboard of the challenge
I finished the strava challenge. When will I receive the email. I email strava as well with no reply.
I guess I didn’t read ur comment carlo. Thanks
I still have not received the link despite finishing the challenge. Am very interested in the jersey. Any news?
Strava informed me on request that the link will be sent out in one or two weeks.
I’m still waiting for the link for the Jersey. =(
Wonder when there will be a note on who won the Instagram Challenge?
I ordered the Jersey on Jun 7, you billed my credit Card on Jun 10, but I did not receive the product so far. As you do not answer to E-Mails, I ask you to ship the Jersey ASAP!
You guys sent me a Small, I ordered and have a receipt for a Medium for this challenge jersey.
Hi, just recevied my jersey today, it’s beautiful, thank you !
However, the size M that I’ve ordered is unfortunately too small. Can I change it for a size L via return shipping ? Please send me instructions to do so.
Many thanks !
Hi, just received my jersey today as well, it is fantastic and is a fitting prize to wear proudly when i get out on the road bike tommorow. Thank you Strava and Castelli : D
Hi… I’ve yet to get my jersey!!! It’s coming to end August already! Can someone please get back to me on status of my purchase??!!
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Participants who ride 253 minutes and complete the challenge can enter into a draw to win one of two slots for a Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl Experience in December. The winners will be drawn at the conclusion of the challenge from users completing the challenge and are subscribers of the Castelli newsletter. Donkey Kong