Giro Day Thirteen: The Final Climb of the Day

This is the break of the day still away at about 70 K still to go, they are about to crest the final climb of the day.  While nothing like the mountains of the last two days, it was short and very steep.  More like some of the fabled climbs of the Arden.  I am not sure what the tifosi in the red suit  signed said, I don't read Italian, but he sure looked like he was trying to be a Santa Claus.  This break comprised of riders from Vacansoliel, Argos Shimano, Katusha, Androni-Giocattoli Venezuela, stay away until inside of the last kilometer of the race.  It is always so heartbreaking to see them get caught within sight of the finishing line.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard and can be yours by visiting my artist web site.  Just follow the direct link at the end of this post. 

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Giro Day Thirteen: Come On, Let's Go!

The break away had a very long day in the rain, well so did the rest of the peleton, and seemed to get a little testy along the way.  Here De Becker tries to get Belkov to pick up the pace and ride on ahead.  Judging by the way everyone is dressed it was not only wet but rather chilly as well.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard and like all of the works in this project, it was created with cake watercolors, brushes and papers from www.richesonart.com   In addition, all of the works, including this one are available for purchase through my artist website, just follow the direct link at the end of this post. 

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Giro Day Thirteen: Cold & Wet

Another wet day at the Giro and another break away.  The rain doesn't stop thousands and thousands of fans from coming out to watch the race fly by, some are rather picturesque along the side of the road.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard and is available for sale through a 3 day auction on ebay.  Just follow the direct link at the end of this post, but hurry, the auction begins as soon as this post is published.

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