With all of the technology in the Tour, from carbon fiber bikes to hydraulic brakes to electronic shifters it is somehow comforting to know that riders will grab newspapers to put in the front of their jerseys for the ride down the mountain. They do this to keep warm, having sweated on the ride up, they need to block the wind from cooling them down too much. This was one of the first times I have seen a team helper standing at the top of a climb handing out papers, they usually are passing water bottles. This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that is available for purchase at my artist website. Just follow the direct link at the end of this post to get your piece of the 100th Tour de France.
http://www.greigleach.com/large-view/Tour%20de%20France%202013/2183651---186227/Painting.html#.UfCAYs_D_IU
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