Tour de France, art, Maxine Dodd

Bonjour! Stage 17 went further into the Alps – (an area where I confess I have a connection, as one of my paintings lives nearby!) It was another blistering hot day, with four major climbs, including the Col de la Forclaz, with its winding road and great descent. The final climb was tough too, the gradient so steep that first-time stage winner, Ilnur Zakarin, almost ran out of time, not to mention his balance, to do up his jacket. It was a great win after a tough day! Here are my drawings:

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7 responses to “Tour de France 2016: Stage 17 – Berne to Finhaut-Emosson”

  1. Alittlebitoutoffocus Avatar

    It’s almost as if I’m back there cheering them on ! 🙂

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