
In this special Tour de France episode, we're joined by two of the sharpest minds in performance cycling: Koen Pelgrim, Head of Performance at Soudal Quick-Step, and Steve Smith, Castelli Brand Manager and driving force behind the Scorpion’s aero innovation.
Recorded just ahead of the Tour’s Grand Départ, the episode dives deep into the world of wind tunnel testing and the relentless pursuit of marginal gains.
From Tim Merlier’s Tour stage-winning Sanremo S Speed Suit to Remco Evenepoel’s time trial suits—including the one he wore while storming to victory in stage five’s Tour de France time trial.
Koen and Steve pull back the curtain on testing protocols, fabric breakthroughs, rider-specific positions, and the surprising results that prove: what looks fast isn’t always fastest.
Whether you're a marginal gainer, tech nerd, or just obsessed with the Tour like we are—this one’s for you.
Enjoy!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
03:18 Behind the Scenes of Wind Tunnel Testing
03:55 Tim Merlier's Sprint Suit
11:27 Fast Feet Aero Socks
12:09 Refining Remco's Time Trial Suit
14:50 Remco's New Time Trial Position
17:03 Aero Suit Testing with Soudal Quick-Step
18:08 Adapting Suits for Different Cyclists
20:17 Different TT Suits for the Uphill Time Trial
20:48 Ending
LINKS
Castelli Speed Shop
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/Speed-Shop/c/Speed-Shop
Castelli Pro Shop
https://www.castelli-cycling.com/PRO-SHOP/c/Pro-Shop
GUESTS
Koen Pelgrim, Head of Performance at Soudal Quick-Step
Steve Smith, Castelli Brand Manager
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