The latest high end model from Diadora, the Jet Racer in fluorescent yellow:
It's an interesting contrast against the trendy Rapha style new "Grand Tour" shoes (this is the white version; there is also a black with white strap version): Follow on Twitter: ITALIANCYCJOURN
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A limited edition of 200 espresso machines from Rocket Espresso Milano have been created for Rapha. Costing the same as very good frameset they even (!) come with a quote from Fausto Coppi, "OGGI CI DAREMO UNA BOTTA". Cost: €1700; at current exchange 1,940 Euro, $2,780 (incl. shipping and duty outside EU).
Details from Rapha here. If you have an interest in espresso machines the Rocket website is www.rocket-espresso.it.
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From Rapha comes "THE GIRO" CD (only available on CD): "Inspired by the history, passion and glory of the Giro d’Italia, this soundtrack travels through an eclectic mix of music and sound to celebrate what is for many the greatest bike race in the world. The Giro is synonymous with Italian cycling and names like Binda, Coppi, Moser and Pantani, champions and legends that have all worn the Maglia Rosa.
For the road-racing connoisseur, the corsa rosa is a romantic and colourful carnival marking the start of summer road racing. This album combines 21 tracks of opera, jazz, traditional folk and classic italo-disco and house to reflect the varied culture and heritage of Italy's Grand Tour. Each track has been chosen to capture the atmosphere and essence of the Giro d'Italia. Accompanying the music are the authentic sounds of the tifosi and the Giro caravan. There is also commentary from the voice behind the 1974 film The Greatest Show on Earth. The CD artwork features the photography of Daniel Sharp."
Tracklisting: 1.Religion / LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT 2.La Traviata: Di Provenza il Mar (Vocal) – Verdi 3.THE CARAVAN OF THE GIRO D'ITALIA 4.Bartali – Paolo Conte 5.WHAT IS THE GIRO? 6.Welcome – Gino Latino 7.HISTORIC LANDMARKS 8.Numb – Mescalito 9.Omertá – El Domingo 10.Io Che Non Sono L'Imperatore – Edoardo Bennato 11.Lamette– Donatella Rettore 12.TARANTO TO FOGGIA 13.The End – Change 14.It's a War – Kano 15.GIRO LEGENDS 16.Stop Bajon (Club Mix) – Tullio Di Piscopo 17.Testa – Testa 18.Ice Metropolis / THE TIME TRIAL 19.Walk a Mile (Henrik Schwarz edit) – Coldcut 20.FREE ENTERTAINMENT 21.Acqua Azzurra, Acqua Chiara – Lucio Battisti 22.Lonesome Gun / THE DOLOMITES 23.4 MILES TO GO 24.Come Down Easy – Howard Eliott Payne 25.THE CLIMAX 26.Milan – Wish 27.HEARTS OF THE TIFOSI 28.Un Bel di Vedremo – Puccini
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