Giro d'Italia Stage 16: Zipping Up

Most teams thinking that the descent has been neutralized, stop after crossing the summit to add more layers of warmer, dryer clothing.  Figuring that the time it took didn't matter, many let their soigneurs wrap them up, tuck in their scarves in, and zip up their jackets.  Notice that it is a fan along the side of the barriers who is holding Alexandre Geniez's (FDJ) bike while he dresses for the descent.  Of course with these weather conditions, hyperthermia was a very real possibility, and a little lost time was far better than a trip to the hospital and then home.  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.  While you are there, why not take the time to browse around at all of the cycling art on offer?

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