Giro d'Italia Stage 18: Getting Away

Few riders have been more animated than Pierre Rolland (Europcar) and today was no exception.  He started the day in fourth place by virtue of the work he has done on the previous stages, with just a few kilometers left to go up Rif Panarotta he charged off away from the Gruppo Maglia Rosa in search of seconds.  The break was too far up the road for him to hope for the as yet elusive stage victory.  As Pierre went off the front, Cadel Evans (BMC) went off the back, so Rolland is riding himself onto the virtual podium.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that is available for purchase through my artist website at www.greigleach.com  For this particular little 4"x6" painting, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.

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Giro d'Italia Stage 18: Attacking Columbians

If the first week of the Giro was the Giro d'Australia the final week has became the Giro de Colombia.  Colombians hold first and second place overall, and they hold the Maglia Azzuro of the King of the Mountains, and Team Colombia has been present in virtually ever break away in every stage.  Today's stage included Johan Davi Arredondo's (Trek Factory Racing) cementing his ownership of the KOM Jersey with taking the first two climbs of the day (and here he is looking to make it three out of three), however he is being challenged by his countryman, Fabio Andres Duarte (Team Colombia).  Now, along all of the roads of Italy are very happy Colombian fans proudly waving their flag and celebrating with abandon.  Who knew there were so many Colombians in Europe.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that is available for purchase through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  For this particular painting follow the direct link at the end of this post to get your piece of the 97th Giro d'Italia.

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Giro d'Italia Stage 18: Having Another Go

Thomas De Gendt (OPQS) has been very active in the final week of the Giro d'Italia, going on a long break yesterday and back at it again today.  This time he has been caught and gone again several times.  This assault was sprung as they road through the narrow streets of the final climb up to Rif Panarotta in a 15% gradient section of pave.  He left behind some guys with some very strong climbing pedigree.  I must say I enjoy the move to beards amongst some of the men of the peloton, ironically paired with shaved legs.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that 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.

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