The final day of climbing for the 98th Giro d'Italia feature a very long, steep climb to the highest point of the entire race. The final section of the climb of the Colle Delle Finestre was a 10 kilometer stretch of unpaved, dusty, rutted one lane track that challenged the riders stability and their climbing legs. Steven Kruijswijk (LottoNL Jumbo) worked hard to keep those he had dropped earlier from catching back onto his wheel. At his point, Ryder Hesjedal (Cannondale Garmin) was closing back to the Dutchman. Hesjedal had the Maglia Rosa of Alberto Contador (Tinkoff Saxo) glued onto his wheel, with the Astana duo of Fabio Aru and Mikel Landa just behind the man in pink. It seems cruel that the 30 kilometer banner should be sponsored by an Italian beer company. I am sure most of the peloton was lusting for a cold beer after a long, hot, dusty day in the saddle. Bicycling Magazine claims that a beer after a hard ride is a perfect recovery drink.
This is a small original watercolor and ink painting that was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from
www.richesonart.com. In addition, this painting is available for purchase from my artist website at
www.greigleach.com. To buy this particular painting for only $50 USD, just follow the direct link at the end of this post. But be advised, this is a one of a kind painting, so don't delay, when it is gone, it is gone.
http://www.greigleach.com/large-view/Giro%20d%20Italia/2561494---184157/Painting.html#.VWqnnc9Viko
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