Sometimes you have to go against what is expected to make something happen. That is what Team Sky and Chris Froome set out to do on the Colle del Finestre. The team road hard all day, drivng a ferocious pace up the lower slopes of this monumental climb. When Froome's last teammate rolled off the front, it was time for the four time winner of the Tour de France to go. Attacking solo at 74 kilometers to race is a huge risk, particularly with another two mountains to climb before this Queen Stage was over. But as an artist and a former amateur racer, I know that nothing risked most often means nothing gained. At this point in the climb he isn't quite into the virtual lead yet, but it sure looks like he will be at the end of the stage. The tifosi are certainly enjoying the show.
This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available though my website at
www.greigleach.com, or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of this post. Since it is an original it is first come first served. The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from
Richesonart.com. The work sells for $75 plus shipping. And yes, international shipping is available.
http://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/101st-Giro-dItalia/3168911-80-249297/PaintingMaximum-Risk--G18-85.html
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