Every team leader has one rider who is assigned to stay with them if at all possible, usually this teammate is the same basic build so he can give the team leader his bike should it be necessary. That is exactly what is going on in this image, the riders for the former Rabobank team are passing bike parts (wheels) across to the leader who is waiting patiently to get back on the road. The fans along the road are enjoying and photographing this bike change and the chance to see some of these amazing athletes up close and stationary. Rabobank started this season as Blanco, a reference to having no title sponsor, but will line up at this Tour under the title sponsor of Belkin, adding a little more green to the peloton. This is an original watercolor and ink postcard and is available at my artist website. Just follow the direct link at the end of this post.
http://www.greigleach.com/large-view/Tour%20de%20France%20Watercolors/1990989-8-6-171269/Painting/Sports.html#.Uc0QBMvD_IU
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