Vuelta, Stage 15: Climbing Mountains & Podiums

The last one to jump free of the peloton was the Russian, Ilnur Zakarin (Katusha-Alpecin).  He quickly opened a gap, a gap that was big enough to move him up to third place overall, but not big enough to catch the lone leader who may have already crossed the finish line.  The biggest thing though, was the crowds of yelling fans lining every inch of the final couple of kilometers to the highest point of the Vuelta.  Zakarin went from 6th to 3rd place in the span of just 1500 meters.  Chapeau!

This is a small watercolors and ink painting measuring just 4"x6" and was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com.  This painting and all of my Olympics artwork will be available through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  To purchase this particular painting just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  It is only $75 USD and international shipping is available.

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