Giro d'Italia Stage 19: Under the Alpini's Eyes

The Northern Italian soldiers or Alpini, are used by the Giro to police the barriers along the Alpine and Dolomite stages of the Giro d'Italia.  It is a treat to watch them march down the course, taking up their positions along the route with their distinctive felt hats and feathers.  But make no mistake, this is an elite force used to guard the American Embassy to the Vatican in Rome.  Tim Wellens (Lotto-Belisol) was the next rider to come up the mountain with the new best time.  Wellens has been on the attack on each of the previous mountain stages and still had enough energy to shake up the leader board.  Again, posting the best time is no insurance of the over all stage victory, it is only when the last cyclist crosses the line that the stage winner can be determined.  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, please just follow the direct link at the end of this post.

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