Giro d'Italia Stage 20: Doing It Old School

With all of the inventions in bicycles, frame technology, gearing, shifters and clothing, some of the old techniques are still the best.  Robinson Chalapud (Team Colombia) about to descent the Passo del Pura stuffs a 'Il Gazetta' up the front of his jersey to keep out the chill.  Having generated a lot of heat and sweat trying to bridge across to the day's break away it is vital to keep his chest warm on the descent where speeds over 60 kph create a substantial wind chill.  Several riders have been plagued with respiratory problems and fevers, some even going home unable to perform.  This technique is so respected that Europcar's soigneur is waiting to pass some papers to his riders.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard measuring 4 inches by 6 inches that was 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 this particular painting you can follow the direct link at the end of this post.  But while you are there, why not take the time to browse around at all of the artwork on offer?

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