Giro d'Italia Stage 16: With the Most to Gain

First Dario Cataldo (Team Sky) then a number of others including Movistar and Nairo Quintana (Movistar) decided to race down the mountain.  Apparently the weather warmed at the summit, and while the roads were dangerous and wet, they were not icy.  At some point the decision was made to let the riders race.  And race they did!  Pierre Rolland (Euorpcar), Nairo Quintana, and Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin Sharp) amongst others got a gap on the Gruppa Maglia Rosa, and then pressed their advantage as the valley floor gave way to the final climb.  Quintana started the day two and a half minutes down on Rigoberto Uran (OPQS) and his Maglia Rosa.  Rolland was hovering at the bottom end of the top ten, but both men had a lot to gain by getting as far up the road as possible.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that is available for purchase through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  For this particular painting, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.

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