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Welcome to the CASTELLI podcast, your exclusive access to the iconic brand that has revolutionized how pro-riders dress and pushed the boundaries of cycling clothing performance for decades. This is the pod you never knew you needed, whether you're a roadie, triathlete, mountain biker, graveler, track rider, or someone who simply loves commuting on your city bike.In each episode, we are joined by people from the world of cycling to learn the best practices for peak performance, how to dress, share riding stories, and hear firsthand what new and innovative products are in the works and get a glimpse into Castelli's almost 150 years of history.Whether you already live and breathe the cycling lifestyle or are looking to dust off your bike and get back out there, we've got you covered.New episodes are released every other Tuesday. Listen to the show on your preferred podcast platform. Reach out to us on social media @castellicycling or email us at podcast@castelli-cycling.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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THE GRUBERS | Behind Cycling’s Most Iconic Images (Ashley & Jered Gruber)
Episode 1
Monday, 12 January, 2026
Many of you have watched their work evolve over the years, shaping how modern cycling is seen and remembered. I’ve been lucky enough to have a front-row seat to that journey. Today, I’m joined by Ashley and Jered Gruber — a husband-and-wife photography duo and two of the most influential visual storytellers in the world of cycling. From their early years to the biggest races on the calendar, I’ve watched them quietly shape how the sport looks, feels, and is remembered. This conversation is an honest look into life inside the peloton. We talk about instinct versus technique, creative doubt, missed shots, and the pressure of making split-second decisions when there are no second chances. Jered and Ashley open up about working together under extreme stress, following the Tour de France for weeks on end, navigating chaos at Flanders and Roubaix, and why even after all these years, they still feel the urge to try something different. This isn’t just a conversation about photography. It’s about trust, partnership, curiosity, and earning your place — not by being loud, but by consistently doing the work at the highest level. This is Part 1 of a three-part series. In the episodes to come, we’ll go deeper into how they met, their early years in cycling, full race-day workflows, and what still inspires them today. Hope you enjoy this one. ________________ 🇮🇹 Breve introduzioneDue dei più importanti narratori visivi del ciclismo moderno si raccontano in una conversazione intima e senza filtri. Ashley e Jered Gruber parlano di istinto, pressione, fiducia e di cosa significa lavorare insieme dentro il caos del gruppo, dalle Classiche al Tour de France. ________________ 🇩🇪 Kurze ZusammenfassungAshley und Jered Gruber gehören zu den einflussreichsten visuellen Geschichtenerzählern im Radsport. In dieser Episode sprechen sie über Intuition versus Technik, kreative Zweifel, Entscheidungsdruck im Rennen und darüber, wie es ist, Woche für Woche im Peloton zu arbeiten. ________________CHAPTERS00:00 – Intro05:34 – First Dolomites memories & meeting Igor Tavella 08:45 – Most crazy expensive place they’ve slept in the Tour10:36 – Their favorite photo 11:37 – The shot they still regret missing 15:27 – Cycling’s most underrated roads 18:06 – Post-Tour exhaustion & recovery 20:25 – Favorite races to shoot23:09 – Technique vs instinct 27:46 – Koppenberg vs Paterberg vs Kwaremont 32:24 – Gear, lenses & race-day survival 37:38 – Planning locations with moto pilots 40:44 – Graham Watson & early inspiration 44:32 – Explaining their job outside cycling 46:05 – Why documentary photography still matters 47:07 – EndingCONNECT Ashley Norris Gruberhttps://www.instagram.com/ashleygruber/Jered Gruber https://www.instagram.com/jeredgruber/Igor Tavellahttps://www.instagram.com/igortavella/Ustaria Posta Hotelhttps://www.instagram.com/ustariaposta/https://www.ustariaposta.it/– HOST –Søren Jensen, Global Marketing Manager at Castelli, has worked for this iconic brand since 2006. He usually rides backroads and dirt trails, testing new gear in the Italian Dolomites. If you can't find him there, check the Castelli Headquarters in Fonzaso. Connect: LinkedInCheck out our new collection: Castelli-cycling.comSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONIf you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to podcast@castelli-cycling.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
