Giro d'Italia Stage 16: Into the Snow Line

With three big mountains to climb in today's stage from Ponte di Legno  139 kilometers to Val Martello/Martellal, you knew some Colombian climbers would figure into the day's drama, but the weather wasn't in the mood to play second fiddle.  True to form, Robinson Chalapud from Team Colombia was the first to head out from the peloton on the first climb up the Gavia Pass.  The ride up was cold and drizzley with snow along the sides of the road, but at least the temperature stayed above freezing.  With so much to play for behind, Chalapud never got more than 20 seconds on the attentive peloton.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard measuring 4 inches by 6 inches and created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com.  This painting is available for purchase through my artist website at www.greigleach.com for only $50.00 USD.  For this particular painting, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  While you are there, why not take the time to browse around and see all of the artwork on offer?

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