Giro, Stage 2: Out Sprinting Them All

Leaving it a bit late clearly didn't keep Elia Viviani (Quick Step) from claiming victory in the first road stage of this Giro d'Italia.  Viviani jumped onto the wheel of Jakub Mareczko (Wilier Trestina - Selle Italia) and as Mareczko faded, Viviani road up the barrier to victory.  Mareczko just held off a fast closing Sam Bennett (Bora-Hansgrohe) for second, with the Irishman taking third on the day.  Just off the podium, but into the painting is Sacho Bonifazio (EF Education First-Drapac) taking fifth.  None of these men effected the destination of the Maglia Rosa, that was taken over by Rohan Dennis (BMC) thanks to his taking the second intermediate sprint (and the 3 second time bonus) out on course.

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Giro, Stage 2: LIfting the Pace

With just seven and a half kilometers to the finish of the first road stage, it was time to try and line out the peloton.  Maunele Boaro (Bahrain Merida) and his teammate Domenico Pozzovivo vied for control at the front with Tony Martin (Katusha-Alpecin).  Martin had stretched the group out as they came out of the first two tight ninety degree turns.  He was using his famed time trial skills to keep his team's GC man save on the run in to the finish.  Boaro was trying to set up Pozzovivo for the stage win.  I will admitt that I enjoy that there are two Arab based teams racing through the streets of Israel to the cheers of crowds all along the course.

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.

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Giro, Stage 2: Trying Again

After having been thwarded in his first attempt at a break away, and on the climb of the Zikhron Ya'Agov, Guillaume Boivin (Israel Cycling Academy) went off the front of the peloton again.  With over 37 kilometers left to the line in Tel Aviv, it was perhaps a fool hardy effort.  But for the team, it was a chance to show their colors to the Israeli fans along the roads, and the millions watching around the world.  Again, it was unlikely that the ProTour teams sprinter's were going to let a lone attack succeed.

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.

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