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:
Jackets open! Col de la Forclaz
Crowds watch! Col de la Forclaz
Coming up the hill! Col de la Forclaz – SOLD
Descent!
Maxine Dodd 
It’s almost as if I’m back there cheering them on ! 🙂
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