Hello! Mallorca is a popular winter training ground for many top cycling teams, the terrain of the island providing a great mix of climbs and long flats – bathed in gentle sunshine. This winter has been extraordinary with the island (and most of southern Europe) subject to storms and snowfalls for the first time in many years. Glad to say that things settled a little on the first day of the Mallorca Challenge, with a lovely course for the sprinters. Stage 1 was won in style by Andre Greipel. I forgot to say, by the way, that Mallorca is one of my favourite places, so for me, to see a road race there is just about perfect! Here are my drawings:
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Stage 1, Mallorca, Blue Skies
Stage 1, Porreres
Mallorca Challenge, Climbing the hill
Mallorca Challenge, Sprint to the finish!
Ready to roll, Mallorca
Mallorca – Coming to the line
Mallorca Challenge 2017
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Love cycling in Mallorca and these pictures bring back great memories & sweats from mountain rides there
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Wonderful to hear it! There’s more to come! I realised that I haven’t featured my favourite island very much, so time to redress the balance! Thanks again 👍
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Reblogged this on CyclingEurope.org and commented:
More beautiful watercolours from Maxine Dodd…
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Wonderful pictures!
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Many thanks! Do you know Mallorca races at all?
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