Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLORADO SPRINGS (KKTV) - Colorado Springs police need your help finding a missing girl 14-year-old Vittoria Nelson left home early Sunday morning and never returned She was reported missing by police hours later Police said they believe Nelson may be traveling to north Texas with an adult white male Police shared a photo of the vehicle Nelson may be travelling in 5-foot-5 and weighing between 180-190 pounds with dyed red hair and green eyes She has two nose piercings and a cat paw tattoo on her ankle Her home is located in the 1000 block of Petra Heights on the southeast side of the city not far from South Academy and Academy Park Loop Anyone with information is urged to call CSPD right away at 719-444-7000 (KOAA) — Colorado Springs Police are asking you to be on the lookout for 14-year-old Vittoria Leanne Nelson She was last seen leaving her home on Sunday along Petra Heights on the southeast side of Colorado Springs Just northwest of the South Academy Boulevard and Highway 24 intersection 3/3If you have seen or know of Vittoria's location, please call CSPD at 719-444-7000 or 911. pic.twitter.com/36l0hbMyGl — Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) May 5, 2025 Nelson is currently believed to have dyed red hair and green hair Other identifying items are her two nose piercings and a cat paw tattoo that should be on her left ankle Investigators believe Nelson is traveling to north Texas with an adult white man in the car that is pictured below: If you have seen Nelson or have any information about her whereabouts, you are asked to call the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719)444-7000 or 911 it's worth noting that service members who retire and then teach at the Academy are considered civilian instructors Report a typo 2025Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti attended the King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala which was held at Casa Cipriano in New York City on May 1 posed for photos on the red carpet with her see-through dress leaving little to the imagination Ceretti took to her Instagram Stories to share her frustrations about sitting in traffic 20 hours of traffic," she captioned a video it appears she made it to the event on time The Italian model has been romantically linked to DiCaprio since 2023 Though the two have done a great job at keeping their relationship private they've been pictured together from time to time over the past two years Ceretti nearly broke the internet with comments that she made about her Titanic actor beau — though she was careful not to mention him by name or say too much "As soon as you're in a relationship with someone who has a larger following than you, you become ‘girlfriend of’—or ‘boyfriend of,’ for that matter," she said in an interview with Vogue France people are talking about you as so-and-so's girlfriend who was so-and-so's ex." "It’s not nice to think that you can't love whoever you want because of the labels people need to stick on you," she added Ceretti also told the outlet that she and DiCaprio met in Milan "I prefer not to go into details," she said « Back This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Vittoria is coming in hot to the 2025 Sea Otter Classic adding a clear focus on helping riders make smarter tire choices for a better gravel experience The Italian Tire Titan released a trio of updates that signal a more refined The first update is the all-new Gravel Terrain Score, a scale designed to demystify tire selection. Riders tackling everything from buttery hardpack to sloppy post-thunderstorm singletrack can find clear tire tread guidance. Born from the data-heavy Vittoria White Paper #4 and refined with input from pro athletes The Terrain Score system breaks riding surfaces into five super-categories: Hardpack Think of it as a matchmaking tool for you and your tires Each category is scored from 0 (pavement territory) to 100 (cue the MTB playlist) giving riders an intuitive roadmap to the best tire for the job “Riders can now simply look at the terrain they’ll face and trace down to the tire that fits,” says Stijn Vriends “It’s about simplifying choices so gravel cyclists spend less time guessing and more time riding.” Vittoria is also renaming and updating its Endurance Gravel tire lineup to match the Terrain Score in with the new Terrain Score-based labels: The T50 Mixed Gravel Endurance tire leads the charge Slotted perfectly between the T30 and the more aggressive T70 this tire aims to be the go-to for riders who are dabbling in chunky loose-over-hard terrain but still want a fast-rolling It sports a directional siping texture for more grip in loose corners plus Vittoria’s reinforced nylon sidewall protection and endurance-focused construction it’s built for the long haul and changing conditions — bike-packing epics or whatever your “unmaintained road” route throws at you Last but not least is the updated Air-Liner For riders pushing their tires to the edge (literally) Vittoria’s Air-Liner Light Gravel insert now comes in a new 37–40mm The size complements the existing 42–50mm tire options Born from the DNA of the Air-Liner Light XC and the original Gravel version The updated insert is designed for more than just flat protection: This might be the quiet upgrade that saves your ride (and your sidewalls) Vittoria.com Jordan Villella is the Racing Tech Editor for BikeRumor.com He has written about bicycles and bike culture for over fifteen years with no signs of stopping Jordan raced professionally and wrote for MTBR and the now-defunct Dirt Rag Magazine He’s covered the World Championships and everything in between — where he loves to report what people are riding Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Jordan coaches cyclists of all abilities with Cycle-Smart; you can find him racing bikes around North America and adventuring with his family For an inside look at his review rides follow him on Strava Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed but don’t want to deal with solvents Simpyfast claims their Lube Cube is the easiest way Peak Performance expands on their MTB specific clothing with new pants Apparently that’s an option when you’re designing products for the GOAT We spotted Cofidis racing an all-new prototype wireless 13-speed Campagnolo Super Record 13 WRL SC road groupset Canyon Bicycles is now selling select models directly through Amazon.com Want wireless shifting but don’t want to have to buy a whole new drivetrain Be protected from the sun with the new UV Hooded Trail Shirt… OrNot The new Van Nicholas Astraeus is a beautiful titanium road bike that’s limited to just 50 frames Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, exposed it all on the red carpet The model bared her nipples at The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala in New York City on Thursday Vittoria Ceretti exposed her nipples on the red carpet Ceretti left pasties behind as she went braless on the step and repeat donned in a sheer dress that exhibited both her b------ and panties underneath maroon maxi with black sandals and a chunky gold bangle on each wrist The brunette beauty kept her long locks loose and flowing and her makeup simple as she mugged for the camera Ceretti was joined by several other A-listers at the event, including Brooks Nader, Heidi Klum, Gayle King and FKA Twigs Vittoria Ceretti bared her underwear beneath her outfit DiCaprio's girlfriend is no stranger to showing some skin. She went topless on the cover of Vogue France in March wearing nothing but sheer Louis Vuitton tights with disheveled hair Ceretti — who lives between Los Angeles and Italy — has compared herself to other models since she was little "I felt in competition with a girl in my class but I thought she was gorgeous," she told the publication in French even her braces and glasses; I wanted them Vittoria Ceretti is dating Leonardo DiCaprio she "learned to be happy" with her look and doesn't pit herself against others today Probably because I was lucky enough to land the things I dreamed of," she added Vittoria Ceretti wore a revealing maroon frock Ceretti and DiCaprio, 50, first sparked dating rumors in August 2023 when they were photographed enjoying ice cream and ice coffees in Santa Barbara they were seen dancing and kissing at a nightclub in Ibiza They became exclusive in November of that year when they displayed PDA at his 49th birthday bash in Beverly Hills A second insider added that they "kissed a couple times" throughout the night as well They put their romance on full display in front of several celeb attendees, including Tobey Maguire, Kim Kardashian, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and Rita Ora. Link to XLink to InstagramOpt-out of personalized ads A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service People may receive compensation for some links to products and services Offers may be subject to change without notice Italian became first woman to break 50km barrier in 2023 will attempt to extend record and chase 4km individual pursuit record in May Women's UCI Hour Record holder Vittoria Bussi has announced that she will come out of retirement to attempt to beat her own record in Mexico on May 9 before also attempting to break the women's 4km individual pursuit record She attempted to break the 3km individual pursuit record held by Chloé Dygert back in September 2024 but fell short and had announced at the time that that would be the end of her career but she's returning to the bike for one final Hour Record attempt "I am over the moon thinking that I will have the chance to attempt to break the UCI Hour Record presented by Tissot again in my life," Bussi said "I can say that I started my real cycling career with this record so it will be the perfect dream to finish it with another record." The 38-year-old mathematician came to cycling late in life after a career as a runner and has largely focused on time trials and individual efforts on the track after struggling to adjust to racing on the road.  the Hour and IP records have been her focus even moving to Aigle in Switzerland in order to train at the velodrome at the UCI headquarters.  this record has meant much more than just a sport performance it actually helped me in the darkest period of my life so I am deeply and sincerely thankful to all the people who supported me during all these years as an athlete but most of all as a person," she said The double attempt represents an added challenge but also a potentially even more special achievement "It will be the most challenging Hour of my career as it has been prepared together with the individual pursuit my other (very different!) love," she said "I think it would be a beautiful historical moment for women’s cycling to be able to hold both the records at the same time Bussi has broken the Hour Record twice before and another in 2017 that fell short of the record held by the USA's Evelyn Stevens The women's record has been broken seven times since 2014 Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined Cyclingnews in March 2025 she worked as the Racing News Editor at GCN and extensively as a freelancer contributing to Cyclingnews She has reported from many of the biggest events on the calendar She has particular experience and expertise in women's cycling She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism you will then be prompted to enter your display name Olympic eventer Vittora Panizzon said she is hugely relieved that her four-year ban and fine for a missed human dope test that was not her fault has been entirely overturned – but the year she has lost is one she will never get back H&H reported last year that the British-based Italian rider had been suspended by Italy’s national anti-doping organisation (NADO) as she was deemed to have failed to comply with the World Anti-Doping Association’s (WADA) athlete whereabouts scheme by avoiding testing It applied to a single test rather than missing three Vittoria was not allowed to compete – her national suspension was mirrored by the FEI – so she missed a season including the Olympics She was also banned from any activity related to affiliated sport of any kind so she was unable to coach riders for affiliated competition even though she had complied with all the testing programme’s requirements She had updated her whereabouts on the system as required when she went on holiday after the eventing season had finished in 2023 but she was at a rural property where phone signal was poor “because of the multitude of gates and challenges accessing the property the tester and I could not find each other according to the protocol Vittoria appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) which this week annulled the ban and €3,000 fine Vittoria told H&H she is good at finding positives in seemingly negative situations “But I’m struggling to find a positive from this,” she said I wasn’t allowed to do anything my business traditionally relied on; I couldn’t work with affiliated athletes or at affiliated venues so grateful to everyone for the support I have had from my owners She pointed out that she has an unblemished record for all her time as a competitor does not drink and rarely takes any medication she was “left to find my own way through a confusing and unfriendly process” She pointed out that the athlete whereabouts scheme covers all sports so does not suit riders who are often competing in a field in the middle of nowhere with no internet or phone signal athletes have to keep the system updated at all times “Like all my fellow riders I am a big advocate for clean sport and of course I understand that the FEI and [Italian equestrian federation] FISE need to be seen to be supporting the human anti-doping campaign as well as administering their own equine anti-doping schemes which are vital for the welfare of our horses but surely our governing bodies should feel able to give their human athletes support on how to navigate the whereabouts scheme,” she said “The federations should also offer advice on navigating the appeals process or even how to find a lawyer Doing so wouldn’t mean they are being biased in favour of the athlete it would just reflect the duty of care they owe that athlete particularly because not all judgements are correct and reputations I sincerely hope that the FEI will now review the suitability of the whereabouts scheme for equestrian athletes or at least provide much-enhanced guidance to those on the scheme because currently the FEI is setting its human athletes up to fail and leaving them with no support when they are deemed to fall foul of the process.” Vittoria had to bear her legal costs of about £70,000 She said her CAS appeal would not have been heard had she not paid her own costs – and those of the prosecution and should recoup the court costs of about £20,000 but cannot claim back what she had to pay lawyers “I have had to borrow from my family and without their support I would not have been able to clear my name,” she said “It can’t be justice that I would still be banned if I hadn’t been able to find the money.” Vittoria said she is hugely grateful to her mother who “encouraged me to keep fighting when I was just exhausted even though that wasn’t the right thing to do” She also thanked the people from all walks of life who supported her; close connections and many others and Susie Berry who has been competing Vittoria’s top horse DHI Jackpot Vittoria Panizzon and Super Cillous at the Tokyo Olympics “Thank you to my mother for having taught me to be resilient particularly when my father died when I was a child or it would have been much harder to cope,” she said is that perhaps her experience may help make some changes that could help others in future She added: “Pleased as I am to be able to take part in the sport that I love with my head held high at the end of the day I have lost a whole year of my competition life and I will never be able to get that time back.” H&H put Vittoria’s concerns about the system and its implications for riders to the NADO referring the request to the International Testing Agency (ITA) An ITA spokesperson said it could not comment on Vittoria’s case and directed the query to the NADO The ITA spokesperson pointed out that the whereabouts system is set by WADA we absolutely acknowledge the importance of clean sport education for athletes to know their rights and responsibilities,” she said “The ITA is leading an anti-doping education program for FEI athletes including on-site booths and presentations Athletes can at any time contact the ITA when they have questions regarding clean sport and we offer relevant resources on our dedicated athlete hub including information and guidance on whereabouts and a dedicated FAQ.” no support system for athletes was in place at the time of her case A spokesperson for the Italian federation told H&H: “FISE expresses its satisfaction with the favorable outcome of the CAS decision which has definitively recognised the position of Vittoria Panizzon we placed our trust in the integrity of the judicial process and we firmly believe that this decision restores the sporting dignity owed to an athlete who continues to have much to contribute at a competitive level.” Vittoria wants choosing a gravel tyre to get a whole lot easier with new naming conventionsGoodbye Mezcal Vittoria wants choosing a gravel tyre to get a whole lot easier with new naming conventionsVittoria also launches the new T50 gravel tyre said to be 'really Vittoria will rename its gravel tyres from July to make choosing the ideal tyre easier The company has also announced its mixed-terrain T50 tyre is now available in more sizes Previously, Vittoria’s gravel bike tyres were called the Terreno Zero But its tyres will be named based on the brand’s new Gravel Terrain Score, or T-Score. Vittoria says the T-Score ranks surfaces on a scale from 0 (smooth like tarmac) to 100 (almost impossible to ride on a gravel bike).  The T-Score breaks gravel riding into five main terrains: hardpack; fine loose; mixed; coarse loose; and mud.  all you’ll need to do to find the right gravel tyre is assess which surface you're riding on and choose a tyre accordingly.  says: “When riders follow the chart and start by identifying the type or types of terrain they intend to ride a rider can quickly identify the perfect tyre for their situation.” The tyres in Vittoria’s endurance gravel tyre range will feature new labelling which will correspond to the Terrain Score scale It will adopt the new naming convention across its sport and performance gravel tyre ranges later in the year.  we always strive to put ourselves in the cyclist's perspective and this Gravel Terrain Score is precisely an effort to simplify every rider's decision as each of them knows what bike they own and what type of terrain they will ride on the most,” says Vanessa ten Hoff Vittoria’s chief marketing and innovation officer.  Some of Vittoria’s previous gravel tyre names highlighted whether they were suitable for dry or wet riding But ten Hoff says this was “sort of misleading” because the dry tyres also work well in the wet “It’s more important to focus on the terrain,” she says In a white paper, Vittoria explains that we are in a “golden age” of gravel riding There is an evolution in the bikes and equipment people use as well as riders “enjoying a fresh perspective”.  But the momentum in innovation has led to confusion over equipment and application. This is an issue BikeRadar’s senior technical editor Warren Rossiter addressed, arguing that we need to change the way we categorise gravel bikes Vittoria says this issue is particularly true with tyres and that it should be simpler to pick the right ones consumers are faced with complex naming conventions and product categories In the white paper, Vittoria says the category of ‘gravel tyres’ does little to guide a consumer towards the correct product for their riding, be it gravel racing or bikepacking It says a consumer stating they are interested in gravel riding to a shop assistant is the ‘beginning of a battle’.  “[T]hey must pour [sic] through seemingly endless tread designs casing and worst of all model names are devoid of any clear contextual application,” it says.  Vittoria says the T-Score will bring some clarity to these interactions: “When that same gravel consumer enters the shop ‘what percentage of the time do you ride off-road?’ and the consumer answer will automatically link their needs to the correct product.”  Vittoria adds that if a consumer has tried one of the products before but wants more off-road capability knowing which tyre to choose becomes easier they can choose a tyre with a lower T-Score.  The T50 gravel tyre has no previous equivalent in Vittoria’s range The tyre is the first from Vittoria to follow the new T-Score naming convention and it's now available in three sizes Vittoria says the T50 ensures you can find the “perfect” tyre for your riding in its new categorisation.  Vittoria says the tyre provides “unparalleled speed and capability across various terrains Ten Hoff explains that the new V-shaped tread plays an integral role in this performance.  when the V shape comes down it has the smallest area that grips this is where the bigger part of the area is gripping,” she says The new directional siping texture on the tyre aids the T50’s performance across the surface Ten Hoff says these lugs provide “progressive feedback” when you are leaning and that the lugs on the edge of the tyre are different sizes to help free debris.  adding that the T50 doesn’t feel like a mixed-terrain tyre.  the tyre uses Vittoria’s endurance casing for adaptability and strength It features reinforced nylon sidewalls for puncture resistance and stability The tyre also features an anti-puncture belt The T50 uses Vittoria’s Endurance Formulation tyre compound with graphene making it suitable for long-distance gravel riding.  It will also be available with black or brown sidewalls which will soon be available for all Vittoria’s gravel tyres featuring exclusive designs from 60 visionary designers It blends effortless glamour and relaxed luxury in a way that only Moda Operandi can deliver The collection’s editorial was shot at the legendary Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria in Sorrento this 5-star property offers the perfect backdrop of timeless Italian elegance Shot by photographer Diane Betties and directed by Jules Le Masson Fletcher who effortlessly embodies the carefree spirit of the Riviera Chief Merchant April Hennig describes Club Moda Riviera as a fresh This vibrant edit mixes renowned designers like Brandon Maxwell and Oscar de la Renta with emerging talents such as La Veste they created over 350 exclusive styles that channel coastal Europe’s sun-soaked charm The capsule collection ranges from gingham mini dresses to citrus-toned micro-shorts and tassel-accented separates and entertaining selections that complete the carefree Mediterranean mood A highlight includes the exclusive La Bonne Brosse hairbrush created in a special colorway for Moda Operandi’s expanding beauty portfolio Moda Operandi curated gifting packages for 150 influential tastemakers Each gift included Riviera-inspired collaborations like Les Tien sweatshirts These treasures arrived packed inside custom Paravel suitcases with matching train cases containing beauty products from Westman Atelier Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria has launched an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime package in partnership with Moda Operandi Designed to immerse guests in timeless Italian luxury the experience starts at $33,000 and offers an unforgettable two-night stay in one of the hotel’s iconic individually named suites with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples guests are welcomed with a private aperitivo hosted by the Fiorentino family the hotel’s fifth and sixth-generation owners This moment is a heartfelt celebration of the hotel’s remarkable 190-year legacy of hospitality and tradition set against the stunning backdrop of Sorrento’s sunsets The experience continues with a Michelin-starred dinner for two at Terrazza Bosquet featuring an exquisite tasting menu served at the terrace’s turreted tables Each morning begins with a decadent breakfast in bed creating an unforgettable start to each day A personal styling consultation with a Sorrento leather artisan adds an authentic fashion touch to the experience Guests also enjoy breathtaking scenic helicopter transfers and a private boat ride along the Amalfi Coast to Nerano they savor an exclusive lunch featuring the town’s famed Spaghetti alla Nerano creating memories that will last a lifetime an exclusive Moda Operandi welcome amenity awaits them Every detail of this curated package reflects the spirit of La Dolce Vita blending luxury fashion with the romance and history of Italy’s iconic coastline The Club Moda Riviera collection launches officially for immediate delivery on April 17 This ensures there’s something special for every shopper seeking to capture a piece of Mediterranean magic Following previous successes like November 2022’s inaugural Club Moda capsule the Club Moda Riviera edition further cements Moda Operandi’s reputation for curating unforgettable seasonal edits Each collection offers a multi-category shopping experience crafted with thoughtfulness This latest collaboration between Moda Operandi and Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria beautifully celebrates heritage they invite fashion enthusiasts and travelers alike to step into a world where coastal luxury and global fashion meet with unforgettable flair From the sparkling waters of Sorrento to the runways of the world Club Moda Riviera is a love letter to the joys of summer Moda Operandi once again proves that discovery Book Now Haute Living hosted an exclusive Haute Leaders dinner at Alessa NYC a modern Italian gem in the heart of New York’s Penn District certain names echo not just for their scents but for their seismic influence on the industry Estée Lauder unveils its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas at Hacienda AltaGracia in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone We’ve rounded up the best Mother’s Day gifts that will pamper and indulge the ultimate beauty lover in your life Haute Living and hip-hop legend Fat Joe celebrate the launch of Sonrisa Rum at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach IWC and Mercedes-AMG Petronas kicked off the 2025 Miami Grand Prix with a soiree featuring George Russell and the stars of the new F1 film Receive Our Magazine Directly at Your Doorstep Embark on a journey of luxury and elegance with Haute Living magazine Subscribe now and have every issue conveniently delivered to your home Join Haute Black and unlock access to the world's most prestigious luxury events PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vittoria Biotherapeutics, Inc. a clinical-stage immunotherapy company specializing in the development of innovative cell therapies for hard-to-treat diseases today announced the successful completion of a $25 million private financing round This funding is a $10 million extension to its previous $15 million financing secured in November 2023 The latest round was led by Valley Forge Investment Corporation with new investments from the Global BioAccess Fund and Hatch Biofund alongside ongoing support from existing investors Agent Capital The funds will primarily support the company’s Phase 1 clinical trial of its lead oncology candidate as a potential treatment of T-cell Lymphoma VIPER-101 leverages the company’s proprietary Senza5TM platform technology which enhances T cell effector function by abrogating CD5-mediated immunosuppression through gene editing five-day manufacturing process that significantly improves production efficiency while delivering enhanced functional benefits in preclinical testing Senza5 has demonstrated outstanding preclinical anti-tumor efficacy across a range of liquid and solid tumor models Vittoria’s broader pipeline includes novel assets targeting solid tumors and autoimmune diseases “This milestone represents a vote of confidence from both our existing and new investors and reinforces our commitment to pioneering innovative immunotherapies,” said Dr Chief Executive Officer of Vittoria Biotherapeutics “This capital infusion will accelerate the clinical progression of VIPER-101 and we are excited to explore its potential to deliver meaningful therapeutic benefits to patients battling T-cell Lymphoma.” President of Valley Forge Investment Corporation “The recent progress seen with next-generation cell therapies reinforces Vittoria’s potential to revolutionize cancer treatment Its cutting-edge platform and highly differentiated pipeline position the company to make a significant impact and we are excited to support their efforts as they advance VIPER-101 into the clinic with the potential to transform patient outcomes for T-cell Lymphoma.” Partner at Valley Forge Investment Corporation will join the Board of Directors of Vittoria Biotherapeutics Vittoria's VIPER-101 clinical trial is actively recruiting patients and information about the trial can be found at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06420089) dual-population cell therapy being evaluated as a potential treatment for patients with T-cell lymphoma which is present on cancer cells in more than 85% of patients with T-cell lymphoma VIPER-101 leverages the company’s proprietary Senza5 platform technology VIPER-101 has shown superior efficacy compared to classical CD5-targeted CAR T Investor ContactVittoria BiotherapeuticsNicholas A Ph.D.Chief Executive Officer+1 215-600-1380 Media ContactLifeSci CommunicationsJason Braco, Ph.D.jbraco@lifescicomms.com +1 646-876-4932 Editor’s Note: The University of Pennsylvania holds equity in Vittoria Biotherapeutics has received sponsored research funding from Vittoria has licensed certain intellectual property to Vittoria and may receive future funding and financial consideration based on development and commercialization of certain products by Vittoria The model opened up about her relationship with the actor (and whether or not she's seen 'Titanic') in a new cover story for 'Vogue France' Jon Kopaloff/WireImage; Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vanity Fair By BROOKE KATO and JAMES VITUSCKA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Leonardo DiCaprio sported a noticeably slimmer figure while vacationing in Ibiza this week with his supermodel girlfriend the 50-year-old actor was spotted alongside Ceretti and their friends leaving the exclusive Spanish seaside restaurant Casa Jondal where a caviar-topped wagyu steak tartar will set you back an eyewatering $295 DiCaprio switched out his hallmark face mask - often donned in an attempt to conceal his identity - for a dark hat baggy blue jeans and carried a brown tote for the outing The movie star's slender frame was evident even when covered by his sloppy attire - and it was a far cry from the heavier build we've seen in recent years and which friends haved chalked up to DiCaprio's 'overindulgent' lifestyle of alcohol and cigarettes It seems he has ultra-slim Ceretti to thank for the transformation.. DiCaprio went incognito for an outing with his girlfriend and friends in Ibiza where he hid a noticeably slimmer frame beneath a black zip-up The couple walked with a group of their friends from the seaside restaurant Casa Jondal DiCaprio's slim figure is a stark contrast from his physique in years past DiCaprio vacationed in St Barts sporting a heavier build 'Leo has shed pounds before but this time is different because it isn't for a movie role,' a source close to DiCaprio told the Daily Mail 'He is getting healthy and fit to keep up with Vittoria She's a great influence on him and he is very much in love with her She's a part of his world now and he intends on keeping it that way.' 'Vittoria is enjoying her "new man" so to speak she is very happy with him and being several pounds under the weight he was at only a few months ago is only a good thing she certainly doesn't hate it,' said another source close to the actor 'But in no way was she turned off from what he looked like before.' The once interminable bachelor is said to be serious about Ceretti after years of being teased for his apparent penchant for dumping girlfriends once they turned 25 'With previous relationships he felt a certain pressure to make it official with talk of marriage, but there is no rush to change what [he and Ceretti] have right now,' an insider previously told the Daily Mail 'She is the realest girlfriend he has ever had You can see that they both appreciate what they have [She] understands that his schedule can change DiCaprio previously admitted in a 2014 Esquire interview that women struggled with his more nomadic lifestyle 'Six months of being on location or being off in Morocco or someplace like that is not the best thing for a relationship,' he told the magazine was previously married to DJ Matteo Milleri for three years – seems undeterred by DiCaprio's globetrotting DiCaprio is said to be maintaining his figure for his girlfriend of nearly two years DiCaprio fans have joked that he has broken the unspoken 'Leo Law,' Historically the Hollywood hunk has dated multiple women under the age of 25 'Leo has shed pounds before but this time is different because it isn't for a role,' a source close to DiCaprio said 'He is getting healthy and fit to keep up with her She's a great influence on Leo and he is very much in love with her,' the insider said 'She's a part of his world now and he intends on keeping it that way.' Ceretti has previously said she finds it 'annoying' when she is referred to as 'Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend.'  DiCaprio and Ceretti were romantically linked in 2023 and have been together ever since globetrotting together on various beach vacations This trip to Ibizia is the latest excursion for the lovebirds who insiders have previously revealed are quite serious The couple reportedly met at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2023 but were not romantically linked until after they were spotted enjoying an ice cream date in Los Angeles that August and hot on the heels of DiCaprio's rumored fling with model Gigi Hadid In a recent interview with Vogue France Ceretti insisted they met 'in Milan,' but refused to divulge more details she also shared that she finds it 'annoying' when she is referred to as 'Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend.' 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Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group passed away peacefully at home on Thursday surrounded by the love and grace of her family Vicky carried the love of her homeland in her heart throughout her life They immigrated to the United States in 1958 bringing with them a spirit of resilience and a deep devotion to family and tradition Vicky is survived by her loving husband Dominic; her children Joseph (Bridget) Staffileno and Mary Louise (Steve) Camilletti; and her grandchildren Steven (Alison) Staffileno and Taylor Staffileno (David Vaughn) She was deeply proud of her family and showered them with love She is also remembered fondly by her brother and several nieces and nephews in Italy She was preceded in death by her three sisters Vicky was known far and wide for her extraordinary cooking and baking Vicky had a heart for children and spent 25 years working at Wellsburg Primary East School where her kindness and gentle soul touched countless young lives Vicky was a woman of deep love for her family Her legacy lives on in the meals that were shared A private celebration of life will be held Today's breaking news and more in your inbox Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Ohio | https://www.heraldstaronline.com | 401 Herald Square Vittoria Guazzini will ride for WorldTour team for three more years while Amber Kraak all-rounder confirmed through 2027 FDJ-SUEZ confirmed multi-year contract extensions for two riders this week, Vittoria Guazzini through 2028 and Amber Kraak through 2027.  Guazzini joined the French WorldTour team three years ago moving from the Valcar Continental programme where she won the women's under-23 European time trial title She made an immediate impact at the top level with an overall victory at the 2022 Bretagne Ladies Tour and winning the gold medal at Worlds in the U23 women's time trial.  The Italian rider's speed and technique in time trialling was on full display on the track as she won the world Team Pursuit title in 2022 and at the Paris Olympic Games won the gold along with Chiara Consonni in the Madison.  "Vittoria is one of the best time trial riders in the world one of the most successful in the classics and one of the best teammates a leader could ask for," Stephen Delcourt "Her dedication and loyalty made this extension a natural decision We’re delighted to continue writing our story together "Amber brings invaluable stability to our starting line Her determination and work ethic are a perfect match for our team values We look forward to seeing her defend our colours for another three seasons," Delcourt said Kraak is expected to make her next start for the squad next week at a pair of French one-day races Pointe du Raz Ladies Classic and La Classique Morbihan.  I’ve had great support in my progression and I’m really impressed with the development of the team so I’m excited to keep moving forward and fighting for our shared dreams," the 30-year-old Dutch rider said a sports marketing and public relations agency which managed projects for Tour de Georgia a Georgia non-profit to promote safe cycling She is proud to have worked in professional baseball for six years - from selling advertising to pulling the tarp for several minor league teams She has climbed l'Alpe d'Huez three times (not fast) Her favorite road and gravel rides are around horse farms in north Georgia (USA) and around lavender fields in Provence (France) Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti who was first linked to the Titanic actor in 2023 shared rare insight into their romance—including what she thinks about his most iconic film role Because love protects and gives confidence.”Still while she’s been hard at work building her own modeling career Vittoria is well aware there are eyes on her simply because of her relationship with Leonardo “As soon as you're in a relationship with someone who has a larger following than you you become ‘girlfriend of’—or ‘boyfriend of,’ for that matter,” she explained people are talking about you as so-and-so's girlfriend who was so-and-so's ex.” And she wants to overcome the label of just being the girlfriend of a celebrity “It’s not nice to think that you can't love whoever you want,” she continued “because of the labels people need to stick on you.” But while Vittoria and Leo—who previously dated Gigi Hadid Camila Marrone and Bar Rafaeli—keep their romance out of the public eye the Italy native did share insight into how they first crossed paths "[We met] in Milan," she revealed "But I prefer not to go into details." As for what Vittoria did reveal is she’s a fan of Leo’s work noting she particularly loves one of his most famous films which happened to come out a year before she was born For more of the Academy Award winner's past romances The first model Leo reportedly romanced? Victoria's Secret model Bridget Hall, with the pair attending several events together in 1994. But her agent at the time denied any rumors that they were anything more than friends, saying While Leo rarely walks the red carpet with any of his significant others he was hand-in-hand with actress Kristen Zang at the 1996 premiere of Romeo + Juliet The couple dated for two years before they split in 1998 In 1998, around the height of his post-Titanic fame, there were rumblings Leo was romantically linked to Vanessa Trump. However, his publicist Cindy Guagenti firmly said otherwise and told New York Magazine that year How serious were Leo and Gisele Bündchen when they were together she is the only woman he's dated to ever walk the red carpet with him at the Oscars Leo and Gisele dated on and off from 1999 through 2005, becoming one of Hollywood's hottest and most private couples. But in 2005, the Brazilian supermodel made the decision to walk away. And then, in 2019, she finally opened up about the breakup revealing she was struggling with panic attacks and knew she needed to change her lifestyle "No longer numbing myself with smoking, drinking and too much work, I was becoming more and more aware of things that I'd chosen not to look at," she reflected to PORTER at the time "Was I alone in wanting to do some serious soul-searching while he stayed the same he moved onto another serious relationship.. In 2006, Leo began romancing Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Bar Refaeli with Bar later explaining she needed that time apart "It was a half year for which I am very grateful," the Israeli supermodel told L'Isha magazine "I came to understand a lot of things about myself."Such as "I worked on myself [and] I grew up," Bar continued "I didn't know what 'alone' was like Today I know that a relationship can work only if you know you can be alone and you are not afraid Today I'm not afraid of being alone."By 2010 the couple split for good.Bar went on to marry businessman Adi Ezra Spotted in May 2011: Hollywood's most in-demand actor and TV's It Girl getting cozy on a yacht in Cannes. Yes, before Blake Lively married Ryan Reynolds she dated Leo.After first being seen together at the glam film festival—months after they reportedly met—the Gossip Girl star were photographed on dates and engaging in PDA in Italy the hottest couple of summer 2011 was dunzo Following his whirlwind romance with Blake Leo began dating Victoria's Secret model Erin Heatherton in early 2012 with the pair being photographed zip-lining in Mexico with his mom The couple welcomed daughter Eila Violet the following year Leo was first spotted with the Victoria's Secret model Toni Garrn in 2013 when they were photographed kissing on a yacht in Ibiza. (Fun fact: This was the trip Leo infamously tried flyboarding.) the couple had enjoyed lavish vacations to Bora Bora the German model attended a Golden Globes after-party with the star a then-22-year-old Toni looked forward to starting a family one day though she didn't mention Leo: "I always wanted four kids it was confirmed the pair had split in December 2014 they reportedly rekindled their romance briefly in 2017 when they were photographed together in NYC Toni was married to Magic Mike actor Alex Pettyfer she sparked romance rumors with Joshua Phitoussi Leo dated Victoria's Secret model and Baywatch star Kelly Rohrbach in 2015 The Internet nearly shut down when photos emerged of Leo and Rihanna getting very close at Coachella in 2016, with the pictures coming just a year after the two reportedly were kissing at a Playboy Mansion Party While Leo was first linked to Nina Agdalthe as early as 2014 (when they were spotted at the same Super Bowl party) but I have a friend who got invited to dinner with him," she told Cosmo It's kind of the group you interact with so that would be only natural." But by May 2016 "They have great chemistry and laugh a lot." Alas including vacations to the Bahamas and Montauk But it turns out Leo was actually ready to get a bit more serious as he started dating girlfriend Camila Morrone in April 2018, with the duo being spotted engaging in PDA at Coachella that year (though they were first photographed together in December 2017) "Distance played a factor," a source said in August 2022 adding that the romance "ran its course."However reports spread that Camila had struck up a romance with music video director Cole Bennett "They have been trying to stay low-key and private and she has been enjoying the time they have been spending together." "Preserving a part of your life for you and your loved ones is a luxury many in our professions don't have Vittoria expressed how she tries not to let the public attention get to her."If what you're experiencing is real then there's no reason to be alarmed," she added "Love protects and gives confidence." Italy (BRAIN) — Selle Italia has acquired a fellow Italian cycling brand with a long history: Vittoria Cycling Shoes Vittoria — which is unrelated to the Vittoria tire brand — dates to the 1976, when it was founded by former pro racer Celestino Vercelli. The brand has supplied many major professional road racers and teams over the years, including Stephen Roche and Marco Pantani. Vercelli died in 2020 Giuseppe Bigolin, the president of Selle Italia, compared the purchase to his company's acquisition of Selle San Marco in 2016 we are gearing up to expand our range of performance cycling products with a company that has always believed in technological development Just like us," he said.The Vittoria shoe collection includes modern shoes for road as well as a collection for vintage cycling fans The company said it would apply its idmatch fitting technology to develop future shoe models For the North American market, Vittoria will be incorporated into Selle Italia North America (SINA) portfolio of brands, managed by Mastoic Consulting in Boise, Idaho. U.S. dealer inquiries can be directed to customerservice@selleitalianorthamerica.com Download the 2019 Industry Directory Read the 2021 Sales Training Guide autologous dual-population CAR-T therapy in patients with T cell lymphoma VIPER-101 was developed with Vittoria’s proprietary Senza5 platform that features CD5 modulation and a proprietary 5-day manufacturing process PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vittoria Biotherapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage immunotherapy company specializing in the development of innovative cell therapies for hard-to-treat diseases the first patient was dosed in its Phase 1 clinical trial of VIPER-101 VIPER-101 is an enabled autologous cell therapy designed to treat relapsed and/or refractory (r/r) T cell lymphoma a severe disease with limited treatment options VIPER-101 incorporates Vittoria’s proprietary Senza5™ platform which integrates CD5 gene-editing technology with a rapid 5-day manufacturing process to deliver a potent and targeted therapy for r/r T cell lymphoma This innovative approach is intended to enhance the efficacy and safety profile of conventional autologous cell therapies offering new hope to patients whose cancers have not responded to traditional lines of treatment “This milestone represents a pivotal step forward in our mission to develop transformative therapies for patients with difficult-to-treat diseases,” said Nicholas Siciliano "By addressing the key limitations of existing CAR-T therapies VIPER-101 is uniquely engineered to enhance the potency We are eager to evaluate its therapeutic potential and look forward to generating meaningful data that could redefine the treatment paradigm for patients battling T cell lymphoma.” Scientific Founder of Vittoria Biotherapeutics and a Physician-Scientist in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania added patients with T cell lymphoma continue to have limited treatment options Bringing this innovative approach into the clinic represents the culmination of years of dedicated research aimed at addressing the need for new treatment options for these patients.” The Company anticipates preliminary data from the trial in 2025 dual-population cell therapy being evaluated as a potential treatment for patients with T cell lymphoma which is present on cancer cells in more than 85% of patients with T cell lymphoma Senza5™ is a proprietary cell therapy engineering and manufacturing platform that combines the power of genetic engineering and a proprietary five-day manufacturing process to maximize stemness and efficacy of its produced cell therapies by disabling the CD5 signaling pathway on engineered CAR T cells and bypassing CD5's immunosuppressive effects to amplify the therapy’s antitumor activity The expedited five-day manufacturing process further enhances stemness which promotes greater in vivo expansion and durability and the potential for longer-lasting responses Senza5 can be widely utilized to improve the efficacy of engineered T cell therapies by acting on the fundamental biology of T cells The University of Pennsylvania holds equity in ViTToria Biotherapeutics has licensed certain intellectual property to Vittoria and may receive future funding and financial consideration based on development and commercialization of certain products by Vittoria Media ContactLifeSci CommunicationsJason Braco Ph.D.jbraco@lifescicomms.com+1 646-876-4932 Hollywood's legendary actor who's been dating Vittoria Ceretti for quite a long time now recently has been spotted vacationing in sunny Spain with the 26-year-old Italian model The Wolf of Wall Street star and his girlfriend kicked off their day with a little retail therapy at a cozy local shop headed back to their stylish villa with another couple by their side Leo and Vittoria were also seen enjoying a meal at Casa Jondal a fancy beachside spot where the caviar-topped wagyu steak tartare comes with a jaw-dropping \$295 price tag It was the third time in two weeks that the stunning couple dined at the popular new spot in the heart of the party capital "Leo has shed pounds before but this time is different because it isn't for a movie role,' a close insider told the Daily Mail "He is getting healthy and fit to keep up with Vittoria She's a part of his world now and he intends on keeping it that way." The 11-year-old young royal took part in the special tea festivity Jenna Ortega's 'Wednesday' season 2 has been teased by the makers Prince Harry dragged through the mud with Thomas Markle comparison Barry Williams opens up about portraying Greg Brady in 'The Brady Bunch' Blake Lively talks about ongoing controversy at 'Another Simple Favor' promotion 'Beautiful Things' singer Benson Boone shares candid moments from his first-ever 'SNL' appearance Copyright © 2025. The News International, All Rights Reserved | Contact Us | Authors This story is taken from the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of AnOther Magazine:  Hair: Dylan Chavles at MA+Talent using ORIBE Model: Vittoria Ceretti at The Society Management Body doubles: Emily Hall and Delaney Godbold at Ford Models This story features in the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of AnOther Magazine, which is on sale internationally on 6 March 2025. Pre-order here By 2024-08-30T21:17:00+01:00 A working-class Naples mother dreams of adding to her family in this affecting and very real drama Directing duo Alessandro Cassigoli and Casey Kauffman are on their third film set in the tough port town of Torre Annunziata Each one has been born from the rib of its predecessor Docudrama Californie (2021) was the scripted story of a pre-adolescent Moroccan-Italian girl the directors met while making the 2018 female boxing documentary Butterfly Now the pair return with a story that casts in its central role a hairdresser they encountered during the filming of Californie Builds to a moving lump-in-the-throat finale We first see Marilena Amato’s character Jasmine as she’s having her fortune read by a tarot card reader A cine-verité feel is established from the get-go that is partly explained in the final credits when the actress is credited as Marilena ‘Jasmine’ Amato You don’t need to read anything about the making of the film beforehand (and probably shouldn’t) to sense that all the actors are non-professionals and that not every scene may be entirely scripted The dramatic current thus generated lends depth and nuance to what is on the surface a fairly simple story about a headstrong woman’s desire to adopt the daughter she was never blessed with.  Grounded in the dusty streets of a sprawling working-class town famous for pasta and heavy industry Vittoria is an emotional pressure cooker that builds to a moving lump-in-the-throat finale an intensely human drama given heft by a rich soundtrack that might have blown in from a bigger studio film Easily the most marketable of the directing duo’s three Torre Annunziata films to date – despite the subtitles that will be required even in most of Italy given the characters’ impenetrable dialect – it could tempt arthouse distributors in more than a few territories after further festival play With her punkish undercut dyed blonde hair tattoed lipliner and flashy-trashy fashion choices Jasmine is clearly a feisty woman of the people: but she’s smart and independent with it while making time for things she cares about – the old ladies in a care home whose hair Husband Rino (Gennaro Scarica) is a carpenter with a one-man business that’s never short of work – in fact he’s thinking of opening a second workshop on the island of Capri There’s clear affection between the couple though they don’t express it effusively: in fact Jasmine seems closer to her eldest son Vincenzo (Vincenzo Scarica) a sensitive young man in his early twenties who is following in his mother’s footsteps as a hairdresser Jasmine’s other two school-age sons seem rather in awe of their mother: we learn a lot about her when she is so busy killing bad guys she refuses to give up the TV game console to her middle son There is a vulnerability behind Jasmine’s tough Neapolitan street-girl exterior that comes through in her initial reluctance to act on her dream of adding a daughter to the family And it is literally a dream that has been disturbing her sleep – one that involves a little blonde girl and the hairdresser’s dead father who contracted cancer from the asbestos dust he inhaled while working in a local steel plant.  But this is also a film about a marriage a gruff man of few words who can’t understand his wife’s daughter obsession He backs her up with the utmost resistance (we sense here an old relationship that is being stress-tested by a shift in the dynamics) Rino will turn out to be something of a bedrock Although Vittoria is grounded in an intensely real place there is a more than a touch of the fable about a story which is scripted with admirable efficiency but Torre Annunziata is presented as a mosaic of confusing fragments – hair salon a menacing presence brought out in a conversation about evacuation plans in the event of a Vesuvian eruption Jasmine and Rino will travel together to a land of snow and ice Californie so impressed Italian auteur Nanni Moretti that he stepped into produce Vittoria – which can only help attract more admirers to this creative team Company’s latest foray into genre will open theatrically on October 10 Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates CAD $90,000 in cash and prizes presented at Friday’s ceremony in Toronto Florence Pugh takes centre stage for this mighty tussle in a post-Avengers world Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong reunite to tell their own story Pleasingly complex murder mystery opened the Hong Kong International Film Festival Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud Leonardo DiCaprio and model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti are turning up the heat in Italy an exclusive eyewitness source caught the couple arriving at a southern Tuscan seaside village “Leonardo DiCaprio spotted with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti Tobey Maguire and about 15 others coming off the Serenity Yacht to have lunch at the Michelin Star restaurant at Hotel Il Pellicano in Porte Ercole Wore a mask and hat up to the restaurant and didn’t come down until the boat was ready to take him to the yacht.” This wasn't the only stop on their itinerary as they were seen moving south down the Italian coastline the pair was photographed in Sardinia enjoying another luxurious yacht day with the same crew This latest Mediterranean outing showcases their undeniable chemistry as they’re pictured relaxing who first sparked romance rumors in the summer of 2023 seem to currently be going strong despite their historically wavering relationship status the couple was also spotted by an exclusive eyewitness source on July 13th at The Rolling Stones concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles It seems pretty obvious that these two are back on It's Day 2 of our Sicilian Food Tour and today we are exploring the baroque city of Vittoria just 20 minutes away from the quiet fishing town of Scoglitti The two neighbouring areas are just 13 kms away and many Vittorians holiday in Scoglitti there is a rivalry between Scoglitti and Vittoria that runs deep But how does Vittoria compare to Scoglitti The day ends with a Michelin starred meal at Ragusa Ibla the stunning town that looks like a dream I am on day 3 of having no luggage and I have a personal reason to wanting to visit Vittoria - to shop While I love the simple charm of Scoglitti there are virtually no shops in which to buy clothes and the big city of sister Vittoria with its population of 70,000 has these aplenty "We only eat every second day on this tour," quips Carm. She is joking of course, because there has been non stop food and this theme continues when we reach Vittoria and alight at Massaro bakery. I am glad that I skipped breakfast at the hotel in favour of a scacce making class and tasting. Long time readers may remember when Carm came over to my house to show me how to make Scacce, the Ragusane specialty Described as something like a lasagne crossed with a pizza it's a semolina dough layered with tomato and onion baccalau as we are lucky enough to be visiting on a Friday Different versions of scacce exist and vary according to the area and the ones that we are seeing today are Ragusane's layered scacce Alina and Massimo run Massaro Pastaficio bakery which he inherited from his father Massaro had been running it for 53 years and it was his Massimo's mother's idea to make scacce 40 years ago Since then Massimo has expanded the range of scacce - on Fridays you'll find baccalau and calamari scacce and on holidays like Good Friday you'll find lamb and pea scacce The semolina based dough rises for 1 hour and is then rolled thin and then filled with tomato sauce or caramelised onions caciocavallo cheese and local ricotta cheese that is delivered fresh each day more sauce," Massimo says because the beauty of scacce is the fantastic dough to sauce or filling ratio They're wrapped up like a rectangular parcel and baked at 200C/400F for 20 minutes Then there's the Turkish Head scroll filled with spinach and ricotta These were traditionally sold around Easter but nowadays are sold all year round These start with the same dough as the scacce but are rolled even thinner and then filled with spinach and cheese or a variety of other fillings before being cut into three and then turned on their side and shaped into little turbans The name comes from the distinctive shape that is said to resemble the turbans worn by the Saracens My favourite is the spinach and raisins that is surprisingly sweet but somehow works (it is also a vegan pastry) Carm asks us if there is anything we want to try so we also try the Casatella a delicious star shaped baked version of the casateddi that we tried yesterday filled with sweetened ricotta and cinnamon considered a poor man’s dessert pudding made with fresh pasta semolina muscat grapes and topped with chopped almonds It's mildly sweet and has a comforting pudding texture to it There are also biscuits of this made in terracotta molds with more semolina added to them so that they have a thicker "I live across the road and I open the doors and breathe in every morning," says our local Vittoria guide Giovanni Next is morning tea and coffee at Pasticceria Stracquadaneo where we will also have a cannoli demonstration We sip crema cafes and espressos before Chef Mimmo shows us how to make the cannoli dough Sicilian cannoli dough always has wine added to it for flavour and texture Lard is also used to give the dough bubbles and crunch The dough is rested for 2 hours and then rolled into a log and cut into 30g or 1oz portions The same dough can also be used for crostoli/chiacharre The cannoli are filled with the lightest ricotta and dipped in nuts with candied orange Tour participant Dan from Ohio also fulfils his dream of filling a cannoli with the cream After this we get a break and I do some shopping for some clothes and I find what I need at Max and Co because tonight we are going somewhere special and my travelling clothes will not do as my luggage still has not arrived But the food doesn't stop and then it's time for lunch Aqua e Vino is one of Vittoria's best restaurants and is located in an elegant building The doors are flung open in this 24C/75F day showing the view of the church the red from Chiaromont DOP from Tonda Iblea (mountains) There is only one DOCG in Italy and it is made in Vittoria Our first course is a pesci plate with tiny mini calamari or capputeddi dusted in flour and deep fried - perfect for the white wine's minerality After this are two pasta courses: a grouper ravioli filled with shrimp clams mussels in a tomato sauce But my favourite is the paccheri Norma with soft melting eggplant cubes and a delightful tomato based sauce The pasta has the perfect al dente texture a Bianca mangiare that translates to "eat white" It is a Sicilian almond milk pudding thickened with cornstarch Others order the panna cotta with caramel sauce or the semifreddo and everyone shares and tries all of them That evening we depart at 6pm for the stunning town of Ragusa Ibla It is Golden Hour as the bus approaches the town and the warmth of the evening lights is reflected in the buildings The town of Ragusa Ibla is called the City of Nobles and is named after the Hyblaen mountains the lower old town is Ragusa Ibla while the other area is Ragusa Superiore The buildings that spans the space of almost a block used to be palaces for the nobles The old town is a wonderful place to take a stroll There are plenty of shops to visit selling testa de moro There are anything from casual cafes selling pomegranate and orange juice wine or snacky foods as well as places to have olive oil tasting and Michelin starred restaurants and boutique hotels We take a stroll around the cobblestone lined streets reaching the Duomo di San Giorgio Tonight our dinner is at Michelin starred restaurant Locanda Don Serafino with chef Vincenzo Candiano does not impose a dress code and accepts pets as long as they are given notice Still everyone is dressed up for the dinner and I'm glad that I have my new dress and shoes We are having the tasting menu which is €150 per person and consists of 5 courses It's a mix of seafood and meat and is the most comprehensive option We start with bread baked in-house and served with extra virgin olive oil that is presented to us with glove gloved service and cut at the time On a crispy cheese "fish" pastry is a dab of ricotta cheese There's also an ice cream stuffed bell pepper filled with potato onion and glazed in two colours of bell pepper caciocavolo cheese from Ragusa and salted ricotta cheese Every bite is delicious and textural from the crunchy crispy fish to the delicious "ice cream" with the soft The red mullet is cooked at a low temperature served with sand vinaigrette lime olive oil and carrots grown in a small town nearby The next course is a beef course where the beef tenderloin is shaped into little meatballs of roasted beef cheese and a cheese crisp finished with hot olive oil and garlic This is a wonderful course that you simply do not want to end as it delivers in both flavour and texture Next is a light pasta course made with house made black spaghetti with squid ink with roe at the bottom with a canella cheese with a srig of wild fennel It is finished at the table with roe and fresh sea urchin Every bite of this is divine although by now I am getting very full I have the words of Carm "Don't eat the bread!" ringing in my ears The last savoury course is the richest and is served with mustard sauce and mustard seeds chickpea and paprika powder and cremini mushrooms The lamb is so perfectly pink in the centre and I really love this witwh the chickpea hummus style spread The sorbet course isn't just a sorbet course it is a peach bellini sorbet with a citrus ganache pearl inside The main dessert is their homage or take on a traditional Savoia chocolate cake a traditional Sicilian chocolate and hazelnut cake with a brandy snap like decoration smooth and served wtih a quennelle of ice cream that gives it a refreshing quality There are four: a raspberry and mascarpone cheese tart and a surprise chocolate with orange cream a polite hush came over the table but by the end of the night we have fun with our waiter Daniel who playfully scolds us when we do something funny "Madam!" is a constant refrain before bursting out into a wide smile We giggle at everything including the slanting Coke glasses NQN and Mr NQN travelled to Europe as guests of Vietnam Airlines and NQN was a guest of Sicilian Food Tours but all opinions remain her own To book the Sicilian Food Tour follow this link If you use the code NQN when booking (please write it in the date field) then you’ll get a bottle of Cerasuolo Wine from Vittoria This cherry red wine variety is a blend of Sicily’s famous Nero D’Avola & Frappato worth $80AUD Vietnam Airlines offers 23 flights per week connecting Sydney Melbourne and Perth to Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Vietnam Airlines is continuing to add new routes having recently announced new flights to Milan https://www.vietnamairlines.com/au/en/home Join our VIP Club for exclusive giveaways and members only events “As soon as you’re in a relationship with someone more famous you become ‘so-and-so’s girlfriend’ or ‘so-and-so’s ex,’” she revealed addressing the relentless tabloid fixation on her love life DiCaprio, 50, has long been one of the world’s most sought-after leading men, but for Ceretti, 26—a model who has been the face of campaigns for Chanel, Fendi and more—being reduced to a plus-one is not the career setback she saw coming “It’s not nice to think that you can’t love whoever you want because of the labels people need to stick on you,” she added Ceretti remains steadfast in her relationship then there’s no reason to be alarmed,” she explained “Because love protects and gives confidence.” The couple reportedly met in Milan, though Ceretti shied away from going into further details. What she did admit to, though, was holding a soft spot for her boyfriend’s breakout hit, Titanic Be one of the first to try our new activity feed This week in tech news comes all over the spectrum of bikes Perhaps the most intriguing update comes from State’s new carbon gravel bike with massive tire clearance Clip’s new Bolt motor clips onto the fork of a standard bike (which we’re deeply skeptical of Pas Normal Studios has an array of new colors for 2025 Skratch goes for grape flavored energy chews Google adds Loss of Pulse Detection to its Pixel watches And the Bike Tailor will tailor your next bike trip with a custom-made bicycle In no particular order, here’s what’s new this week in tech As much as we were intrigued by the first generation State Bicycle Co we felt it had some weaknesses that undermined the value the bike represented This second generation of the Carbon All-Road feels a whole lot more intriguing: SRAM UDH compatibility State says its geometry has been completely overhauled as have its State-branded Sensah groupset and build kit options Stay tuned for a review of the Carbon All-Road in the coming months as we think the value for money proposition could be hard to beat Just how good is that value proposition? Pricing starts at $1,299.99 for the frameset and $2,299.99 for complete builds. Find more on statebicycle.com The Pas Normal Mechanism collection is the brand’s race cut collection of products designed for riding hard It’s said to match “an aggressive position on the bike” and is “optimally suited to fast-paced training intervals and racing.” It’s also a few years old and Pas Normal has gone a step farther with the Mechanism Pro collection Mechanism Pro launched two years ago with less color options and the sizing runs even smaller The bibs are getting updated straps to add “extra stretch and breathability” as well as a new design at the front with a higher rise and a switch in fabrics The chamois will get “zigzag in-seam chamois stitching” to minimize “friction between the seam and saddle” and provide higher durability Both men’s and women’s will now “feature a low-cut collar to reduce chafing and improve the comfort of the jersey.” This will come alongside aero benefits plus an added side pocket with zipper The final updates are the Stow Away Jacket/Gilet and Pertex Rain Jacket changing to PFC-free C0 material and new colors As before the Mechanism Pro collection uses the full PAS Normal name rather than the shortened logo Visit the Pas Normal website for more information Remember how we spotted Visma-Lease a Bike using a set of Vittoria Corsa Pro Wide tires at the Tour de France and there are two versions of the tire: the Corsa Pro Wide and the Corsa N.EXT Wide for folks who prefer vulcanized casing to a cotton casing Both tires are available in just one 29 mm width and are aerodynamically optimized to work with 25 mm internal rim width the minimum tire width for said rim according to ETRTO Why use this over a standard Vittoria Corsa tire although that’s at a somewhat shocking 55 kph (34 miles per hour) We never said the savings weren’t marginal Vittoria Corsa Pro Wide tires are available now for $106.99, while Corsa Next Wide tires are available for $91.99. Find more at vittoria.com Teravail just dropped three new products: one a go-fast gravel tire The Teravail Updraft gets a fairly blockly file tread with pronounced knobs on the side for some added grip and 50 mm with a choice of Light & Supple or Durable casings low-profile carbon rim that offers a 25 mm internal rim width and a hookless profile Teravail offers it in a rim-only and a complete wheelset build Accentuating the rims is a new tubeless valve that offers an integrated valve core tool Find more about the tires, rims, and new tubeless values at teravail.com For me what works best to get calories in is to put them in my drink The only problem with that is if the ride gets long enough then you need variation I like to carry a few different types of mouth-feel foods with me so I can switch when I need to One of the options that almost always sits in my jersey pockets are Skratch labs Energy Chews and now Grape is in the flavor rotation This is hardly groundbreaking stuff but if this is something you use, a new flavor is welcome news. The new grape adds to the existing raspberry, orange, sour cherry (with caffeine), and lemon + green tea priced at $2.75 per pouch or $26.95 for a 10-pack. More information is available on the Skratch website Austin-based Roka has dropped a new set of glasses called the Roka San Remo Air Roka says it “bridges the gap between its existing sport shield glasses and lifestyle frames,” and I honestly agree They have a vaguely aviator-like look that I find quite appealing Along with that, Roka offers the glasses in 10 colorways, with one of them coming in a photochromic lens. Find them for $200 to 220 on roka.com Zwift introduced its Virtual Shifting feature in October 2023 It has taken a year and a half for Rouvy to engineer virtual shifting using Zwift’s hardware and now it looks like MyWhoosh has done the same MyWhoosh promises 30 virtual gears “through the MyWhoosh Link app.” Also available is in-app custom route creation using an existing .gpx file expanded trainer compatibility and functionality with speed sensors used on classic trainers Honestly, it’s a fairly impressive update and one that we’re excited to dig into. That said, we doubt that virtual shifting is all that useful if you need to use an app to access it; unlike Rouvy, MyWhoosh’s virtual shifting is not compatible with Zwift Click buttons. These updates are no charge, just like the rest of the MyWhoosh app. Find more at mywhoosh.com For years I’ve been exploring what smart watches from both Apple and Google can do for cyclists. How much data can you get for each one to help with training and how do they compare with Garmin or Coros So far I haven’t found quite the right article to include that but the watches both have compelling features One of those features are various emergency heart health notifications I explored a number of stories where cyclists found serious issues because an Apple watch alerted them So far Google hasn’t been able to match that Now Google is adding a feature that Apple doesn’t have with a “Loss of Pulse Detection.” This seems primarily aimed at detecting a heart attack then calling emergency services and that seems useful to me this is an FDA approved feature and after no pulse is detected “Pixel Watch 3 activates additional sensors’ signals to identify any pulse or motion If no signs of pulse or motion are detected it begins an initial check-in to see if you’re ok it will start to play a loud sound and escalate to a countdown a call to emergency services is automatically placed on an LTE smartwatch or connected smartphone.” The Google Pixel 3 is $349 and you can find more information at the Pixel Watch Website It seems wasteful to leave behind an old and favorite bike only because that’s what it takes to get some power assist The idea of converting an older bike into an ebike is an attractive idea for a lot of people and there are companies who make it possible One of the simpler ways of doing this is with some kind of wheel that rolls against the tire You can find options for this that hang off the seat post and engage the rear wheel and now there’s a new option for the front wheel It’s hard to tell if this is a good idea or a disaster and only having prototype images supplied doesn’t add confidence appears to be easy to carry with you and relatively inexpensive Check out the Clip website for more information Much of what makes a bike special is the experience a rider associates with it The memories of how it came to the owner and the places it has taken that rider The Bike Tailor is taking that to the extreme First you pick a builder between either Braum or Festka Then you fly to Girona and enjoy a luxury cycling vacation During the time there you get to ride with Irish ex-pro Nico Roche and receive a comprehensive bike fit as well as talk through your build decisions Once done you head home and the builder of choice fast tracks your bike including a paint job that’s unique to the program Pricing is, as expected, not cheap with the Baum option running £21000 and the Festka £19000. More information available at The Bike Tailor website What’s it like to be an American cyclist living in France Watch to get professional road cyclist Joe Dombrowski’s view Vittoria’s new tyre pressure calculator provides personalised results for all bikes the tyre pressure calculator is said to help you find the right level of inflation for any riding discipline – from road cycling to downhill mountain biking – using a unique formula Vittoria’s chief marketing and innovation officer says: “One of the most asked questions to us With optimal tyre pressure becoming a greater focus for many riders seeking extra comfort and performance Vittoria was inspired to develop its new online tool “We started analysing all the tools that are in the market and we realised there are actually quite a number of gaps They are not scientifically optimised,” ten Hoff says.  Unlike the unnamed competition (Silca and SRAM have calculators), Ten Hoff says Vittoria used a “scientific approach” to develop its tool. This process took more than two years and, starting from what Vittoria understood about road bike tyre pressure it compiled the factors that impact tyre pressure.  “We worked with all our professional teams and the amateurs we collaborate with to understand this,” ten Hoff says “And then we started formulating our hypothesis – our idea of which factors are impacting tyre pressure.”  The result is a tool that asks you for a myriad of details. These include: tyre type; wheel size; tyre size; the combined weight of you, your bike and any accessories; riding style; skill level; whether you're riding an electric bike; terrain; and weather. The tool also asks whether you’re using inner tubes, tubeless tyres or tyre inserts.  the recommended pressures are highly specific and the tool even suggests individual pressures for your front and rear tyre Vittoria says the results are validated by testing completed at its labs and outdoor test centre at Vittoria Park When BikeRadar visited the labs and testing centre Vittoria’s CEO Stijn Vriends explained that no other bike tyre brand has an outdoor facility like this Opened two years ago and costing €10 million Vittoria uses the Park to test tyres across terrains It can also test tyres across the cobbles found at Paris–Roubaix and Flanders which are subtly different in shape.  Ten Hoff says: “We started testing in the laboratory and in the Vittoria Park this formula to really optimise for all the categories and all the settings that one can imagine.” ten Hoff says Vittoria double-checked its findings “We went back out again and tested with all our teams and with the amateurs to really have a very solid support for our consumers when they're looking for tyre pressures.”  She says the tool can be used for Vittoria’s tyres and bike tyres from other brands.  Vittoria’s project manager and team liaison says one story sums up the tool for him.  This year Vittoria started working with Team Cofidis Capella says the team was unsure of what tyre pressure to use with the new tyres So at a dinner with the performance manager and mechanics Vittoria used the tool to establish which pressures each rider should be using every rider came back from training with a huge smile on their face the pressure has never changed,” Capella says.  You can use the tyre pressure tool on Vittoria’s website.  Vittoria Ceretti walking in the Chanel Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show The model and actor were first linked nearly two years ago talked about dating the actor and whether she's seen his most famous film Ceretti talked about being labeled DiCaprio's girlfriend even though she had a successful career of her own "As soon as you're in a relationship with someone who has a larger following than you you become 'girlfriend of'—or 'boyfriend of,' for that matter," she said people are talking about you as so-and-so's girlfriend who was so-and-so's ex So it's not nice to think that you can't love whoever you want because of the labels people need to stick on you." Asked about jealousy being part of a relationship with someone so well-known Because love protects and gives confidence." To get into the conversation about the 50-year-old Oscar-winner The blockbuster film was released in December 1997 DiCaprio said that being an actor means that "a lot of other stuff comes hand in hand with that" including "the complete loss of your private life." Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends a lot of people have to deal with a lot harsher things than having their private life be public knowledge I feel too lucky to do what I do to sit here and complain about it It’s just one of the things you have to accept and you adapt." Ceretti shared that she values the privacy she has it's that there's nothing more precious than what we don't know about you Preserving a part of your life for you and your loved ones is a luxury many in our professions don't have Senior Showbiz ReporterPublished: Invalid Date LEONARDO DiCaprio’s girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti has gone braless under a totally see-through dress Rocking a sheer burgundy dress on a red carpet in New York, Vittoria looked sensational as she almost bared all Attending The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala on Thursday night the stunning model posed up a storm and smized for the cameras She opted for a minimal smokey eye and a nude lip Underneath her dress, it was abundantly clear that she was not wearing a bra, with her black panties also visible. She completed the look with a gold bangle on each wrist and some gold earrings. "She’s too sexy in this dress," said one fan account on Instagram. one person said: "She forgot her clothes." Vittoria is currently dating Leonardo DiCaprio The pair were rumored to be engaged to last November The couple made headlines in July 2023 when they were first romantically linked to one another In November 2024, fans went wild when gossip site DeuxMoi reported that the pair were engaged The actor has been invovled with a wide range of stars throughout his career he’s making a lifelong commitment to someone over 25????" "50 is a good age to settle down and start a family," said another in reference to the chatter that Leo doesn't date women over the age of 25 "He hit 50 and realized that it was finally time to settle down The Wolf of Wall Street star showcased his preference for younger women from 2011 with there a running joke on social media that he won't date women under the age of 25 For a year he dated Erin Heatherton who was 23 at the time he then dated German model and actor Toni Garrn who was 21 at the time with their fling lasting a little over a year was Leo's other rumored love interest with the model thought to have been "smitten" with the actor with them now rumored to be engaged - although this has not been confirmed Welcome one and all to the final In The Drops of April With Easter now out the way and a chocolate mountain the size of Alpe d’Huez conquered we’re swiftly moving into proper road cycling season We’ve also been couting down to the first Cyclist Track Day of 2025 this weekend in Bath. London and Leeds, you’re coming up soon, so if you want to come along, book your tickets now With the shameless plugging over and done with let’s dig into this week’s broad selection of cycling goodies Related questions you can explore with Ask Cyclist, our AI search engine.If you would like to ask your own question you just need to Login, Register or subscribe Vittoria is giving its gravel line a fine-tune in 2025 The Italian brand’s previous gravel offerings will soon be moved into one broad Terreno family these names will be replaced by a new T-scale across the gravel range It goes from T10 for the driest compact gravel up to T90 for the muddiest tracks the Terreno Wet will transform into the T90 and the Terreno Dry will morph into the Terreno T30 expect a full spread of tyres across the scale to be launched later in the year Vittoria’s chief innovation officer Vanessa Ten Hoff told us that Mathieu van der Poel would have required Terreno T10s to get through the 2024 UCI Gravel World Championships in Belgium Bang in the middle of the scale is Vittoria’s Terreno T50 Gravel Endurance tyres which are now available in all sizes as of two weeks ago They hit the mark when it comes to durability and performance across mixed terrain When tested at Vittoria’s on-location test track in northern Italy the Terreno T50s were shown to have better grip than their predecessor The tread is slightly different on the T50 Gravel Endurance as well with three distinctive lugs through the tyre to help clear out debris and minimise directional slipping the v-shaped grooves also help to pick up extra speed without sacrificing grip when the brakes are pulled The T50 Gravel Endurance tyres are now available in 40mm, 45mm and 50mm. Tan walls are an option for tyres of 40mm and 45mm width as well. Vittoria also suggests pairing up the tyres with its Air Liner Gravel insert As Vittoria project manager Tomasso Cappella told me last month ‘There’s no reason not to be using it.’ Insta360's camera has quickly become the onboard camera of choice for cycling influencers Able to capture the bike from the front or rear perspective the compact chocolate bar-sized camera packs quite the punch the X5 camera is 12cm tall and weighs just 200g Two 360° cameras pop out on both sides of the camera there's a screen that doubles up as a digital viewfinder so you can scroll across the screen to see the full width of the 360° shot The camera can shoot in an impressive 8K with 30fps There are quite a few dimensions and frame rates to choose from Insta360 provides a preset option for cycling along with nine other pre-programmed settings for different sports Videos can be exported in either a flat video or a full 360° file The new InstaFrame mode links up to your phone and can be edited and uploaded within minutes of shooting Given the camera tracks you regardless of where you are in the frame this leaves less hassle when editing the video afterwards Insta360 offers several packs filled with extra tools and equipment which features a selfie stick that can attach to your handlebar as well as a lens replacement kit and a hardy lens cover for when you're not shooting the kit comes with a travel bag to store your camera SD cards and any other special tools you need you can attach the camera onto the bike through the metal selfie stick provided in the essential pack This can be hooked up to the handlebar or the seatpost – although that requires a separate tail adapter it's much sturdier than some I've used before The X5 comes with a claimed one-of-a-kind lens replacement system in case of any impromptu bumps to the 360° lens when out on the bike an improved wind noise suppressor and better capability to shoot in low light Quoc has been climbing through the ranks in recent years in part due to its pro collaboration with Geraint Thomas the British brand launched two new shoes for its road line: the M3 Pro and the M3 Sport The M3 Sport is a sleek shoe that doesn't sacrifice performance and comfort in the name of aesthetics What's particularly clean on first look is the parallel locking system The proprietary dials operate individually it has extra padding and a shock-absorbent insole to boost comfort The upper is made using a leather-like polyurethane material Although not derived from a real mooing cow the leather-like synthetic material provides extra flexibility and comfort around the foot Quoc claims that the leather-free approach also negates any need for breaking in the shoe The M3 Sport shares the same stiff carbon sole as its pricier colleague the M3 Sport also comes with three inserts to match the arch of your foot Gorewear launched a new line of windbreakers these aren't the kind of windbreakers popular in the 1980s Gorewear have added a thinner rain shell to their range to act as a jacket perfect for these transitional months The first thing that's noticeable is the jacket's soft recycled material which offers low air permeability and enough breathability underneath it's waterproof and comes with a built-in packable bag so any unwanted flapping is minimised in the wind Gorewear says it has enhanced the ergonomics of the design too so it remains 'optimised for the forward-leaning cycling position' Unlike some thin windbreaker-style jackets I've tested before Gorewear's one actually comes with a rear pocket it's extremely good bang for your buck too I was in Mallorca earlier this month for the inaugural Zwift Community Live which brought together Zwift community leaders users from all across the globe and stars from the sport the brand unveiled several changes to the platform including a new update to the Zwift Companion app which now allows for outdoor rides to count towards your Zwift statistics the companion app now tethers to your Wahoo and Garmin headunit – with Hammerhead coming later this year – so the data automatically syncs up with the Zwift Companion app when you complete a ride outdoors helping you to map out your fitness progress and climb up the Zwift levels without losing your streak during summer The in-app tracker can be altered to measure different metrics Through the app's algorithm a training score is displayed on screen alongside a training status that judges how hard you've been training in a given week the Zwift Companion app has morphed into more of an all-round training app This makes sense given that the app now acts as a one-stop shop for all your Zwift and Wahoo/Garmin data collecting them all into one place without the need for faffing around other third-party apps There's fair reason to think that Zwift is swerving into Strava's lane here but the brand's director of content Mark Cote reassured me that Zwift won't be moving into mapping or live tracking anytime soon it only feels right that the Lorde has risen once again Much like how Mary Magdalene rolled back the stone Lorde appeared out of the blue in New York's Washington Square Park to debut her first release in three years to a crowd of surprised fans on Tuesday Yes, Lorde – real name Ella Yelich O'Connor – has released the first single from her upcoming album. The track, titled 'What Was That' is a triumphant return to form for the Kiwi star who has been making records since her teenage years Although Lorde's production team has changed face for the upcoming album, swapping out Jack Antonoff in favour of London-born Blood Orange, 'What Was That' sonically takes the baton from Lorde's 2017 album Melodrama she has returned to the sweeping synths and earnest lyricism of her earlier work if this album follows in Melodrama's footsteps then it's sure to go triple-platinum in my house when it gets released later this year if you're looking for a cycling connection here Lorde spends a good chunk of the iPhone-shot music video riding on a Klein Quantum Race bike you'll see that she's swapped out the traditional spec's drop handlebars for Dutch-style upright bars We can only hope she's preparing for a trip to Mont Ventoux or the Angliru in the near future You must be logged in to post a comment To manage an existing Cyclist magazine subscription, please visit Manage your account or visit our subscription FAQ page. To subscribe, or for other enquiries, please contact us Sign up to the Cyclist newsletter to receive curated emails direct to your inbox Sign up to our newsletter Log in to access Cyclist Rides using your email pertaining to your subscription Don't forget a subscription to Cyclist includes: Log in to post comments and use Ask Cyclist our AI platform that answers your questions based on our articles Register to comment on our latest articles Occasional emails from selected third-party sponsors and advertisers Please enter your username or email address to reset your password The Mezcal tread is a classic 'almost centre ridge' speed design Rounded carcass and flexy side knobs make it a drifter not a carver It's still best for dry/loose conditions and riders who like a high energy but now with better damp/lower pressure performance than before fast rolling feel with hardpack/road efficiency Competitive with other fast tires in damp conditions Pings and skitters around more than the most controlled XC carcasses FKT (fastest known time) and bikepacking riders too The latest version comes with a new XC Race Formulation construction and compound that’s designed to make it more stable faster and yet grippier in more conditions but how do they ride and compare to other leading XC rubber options on the trail?  the Mezcal tread pattern hasn’t changed You still get the centreline of alternating ‘slopey Fs’ with small perpendicular siped sub knobs creating a relatively tight arrowhead pattern A wave pattern of parallel siped side knobs then sits on top of the rounded shoulder The Race Formulation compound is a new graphene and silica mix though replacing the previous quad compound graphene 4C recipe of the Mezcal XCR it’s gained weight but that’s paid back in toughness that claimed width isn’t far from the truth either with my test tires blowing up easily to 2.35in on a 30mm internal rim The largely unbroken centreline tread gives the Mezcal a very easy roll on hardpack and road That’s why it’s always been so popular with the long-distance crowd as well as drier conditions racers.  The more open outer tread means it’s OK in muddier conditions too loose surfaces where it can be pushed noticeably harder without trust issues than the semi-slick Vittoria Peyote The new carcass is more stable too so you can go lower with pressures for more ground molding without it suddenly crumpling and stumbling You do lose speed – I tested this physically following other tires/riders not just anecdotally – running at lower pressures though slurring feel than other brands once you’re into teen PSI That means it’s still better for pilots who prefer higher (20psi plus pressures) and a more lively pinging ground feel rather than a damped vibe The rounded shape and alternating flexy side knobs mean it’s a controlled drifter than a hard carver in corners The win is that after several months of thrashing the new carcass seems more durable in terms of scuff/puncture resistance and wear life is excellent so far as well Mezcal is still a tire best suited to dry/loose/hardpack riding at higher pressures so its loyal fan club aren’t going to be disappointed with the changes tougher carcass make it much more predictable and controlled in wetter/more aggressive situations too Vittoria has done a great job of updating a favorite fast rubber option for the increasingly challenging world of XC without losing the characteristics that have made it a classic for many riders.  The lowdown: Vittoria Mezcal XC Race Formulation tireAttributesNotesRatingSpeedFeels fast but needs high pressures to roll well★★★GripBest in dry / loose but better than before in damp★★★DurabilityImpressive puncture / scuff proofing and tread wear so far★★★★Value for moneyTypical price but durability boosts value★★★★Tech Specs: Vittoria Mezcal XC Race tirePrice: $99.99 / £64.99 / €77.95 Current rides: Cervelo ZFS-5, Specialized Chisel, custom Nicolai enduro tandem, Landescape/Swallow custom gravel tandem MENU.page-339064166{--slot3:#cad533;--slot4:#f5ffb1;--slot6:#78ae02;--slot8:#cad533}Nylon; Getty ImagesFashion Natasha Colvin dresses Irina Shayk and Vittoria Ceretti while keeping the dream of the ‘90s alive But beyond these exercises in extravagance Colvin has honed in on a distinct “off-duty” look for these modern-day supers: relaxed yet idiosyncratic vintage and contemporary to appeal to the girls who instantly recognize the exact season of an archival Prada look on Pinterest Below, Colvin touched base with NYLON from Milan Fashion Week to talk about her career beginnings, her style inspirations, plus her must-have shopping list for fall and what were your first memories of fashion I knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps I watched The Rachel Zoe Project and I was obsessed with her I studied at NYU and I interned for Patti [Wilson] during my third year I fell in love with what Patti was doing with styling; she taught me everything and I would skip class to go help her on set for Vogue shoots She taught me the old-school way to do everything I didn't even really know what the clear path to becoming a stylist was: you intern Getting exposure to being on set with Steven Klein when I was 20 years old was amazing That's when I realized this is definitely what I want to do I started taking on my own clients right before COVID, and I was working with some influencers. There was one musician I worked with, Blu DeTiger I moved to LA for a year and started doing more influencers and I didn't like the track I was going on I've always been interested in high fashion What eras of fashion do you like to draw from I would definitely say the ‘90s and ‘00s are the biggest inspiration for me. I have Pinterest boards full of Calvin Klein, Prada Is there anyone’s personal style in particular you draw inspiration from I would say Kate Moss. I love Amber Valletta. Interestingly, the one person I always go back to is a movie character: Elizabeth James from The Parent Trap “Who is the woman I want to be?” She was the first woman I saw — even though it was on a movie screen — where I was like “I want to be like her.” I was obsessed with her individuality You dressed Vittoria Ceretti for the Met Gala The dress was custom; I was brought on after they had chosen the dress. They created two sketches, showed Vittoria, and she chose the white one. We had two or three fittings in New York the week before, and the whole Alaïa team flew in with the tailors and Montassar [Alaya] It’s really exciting to work on a big project where everyone is excited and eager for the day I think she looked very elegant compared to how a lot of people turn up on the carpet What are some of your favorite brands right now that you like to put your girls in I have been loving Felice in the short coat with black sunglasses and super baggy jeans I see the runways and what everybody's doing but I don't look into trends or what other stylists are doing otherwise the lines get blurred and it becomes stressful We threw in some blazers and some double denim We mixed some vintage Chanel with an Adidas sports jacket I only really buy vintage I don't know the last time I bought something current-day because I like to keep my wardrobe individual and personalized there's a place called Madame Pauline Vintage where I just got a vintage Miu Miu sweater A classic knee-high boot but I'm very into a knee-length skirt with a little vintage turtleneck You also have to have a good blazer that’s black and simple Leonardo DiCaprio was recently the center of rumors that he’d popped the question to girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti Leonardo DiCaprio was not engaged Amid reports that the Academy Award winner had gotten down on one knee to propose to girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti News can confirm that the rumors are just that—rumors—and that the pair are not engaged And in an extra special moment, Leo was serenaded by Stevie Wonder who played the piano and sang “Happy Birthday” as Vittoria stood near The Revenant actor’s side Since they first sparked romance rumors in August 2023—when they were spotted on a yacht together in Spain—Leo and Vittoria enjoying the occasional public date night together the couple kept things casual with Leo in a beige ensemble baseball hat and face mask while Vittoria donned black pants a white tank top and matching black zip-up sweatshirt She kept a low profile in sunglasses and a ponytail when she’s not spending time with her boyfriend Vittoria enjoys a career as a model and recently walked in the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show For her part, when she’s not spending time with her boyfriend, Vittoria enjoys a career as a model and recently walked in the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Ahead of her moment on the runway, she told Page Six The pair—who starred as Rose DeWitt and Jack Dawson in the iconic 1997 film—smiled widely as they hugged and posed for pictures In the years since Leo and Kate made audiences cry in the Titanic making the rare instances in which their busy schedules align enough for a reunion an emotional moment Take, for instance, their 2021 reunion following the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown I've known him for half my life!" "It's not as if I've found myself in New York or he's been in London and there's been a chance to have dinner or grab a coffee and a catchup,” she explained “We haven't been able to leave our countries we've missed each other because of COVID." from the Titanic to 2023’s Killers of the Flower Moon