The roads of Belgium and Northern France are famous for the bone jarring cobbled sections of narrow roadways that criss-cross the farmlands of the countryside. These roads have long been the stage for most of the fable Spring Classics of the Professional Cycling season. Today's opener of the spring calendar in the north of Europe, was first animated by a break away of seven riders (one having punctured early on), included in the group was Michael Reihs (Cult Energy), Louis Verhelst (Cofidis), Albert Timmer (Giant-Alpecin), Alexis Gougeard (AG2R) and Christophe Laborie (Bretagne Seche). They are storming across the cobble section known as Kaperij, one of 11 sections of pave. At this point the septet have built up a nearly five minute advantage on the Team Sky lead peloton.
This is a small original watercolor and ink painting that is available through my artist website at
www.greigleach.com To purchase this particular painting, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.
If you are enjoying reading about cycling this way and the accompanying artwork, be sure to check out my recently published book, "Book de Tour - Art of the 101st Tour de France"
http://www.greigleach.com/gallery/201710/Book+de+Tour/#.VPOW8vnF-xU
http://www.greigleach.com/large-view/Spring%20Classics%202014/2519124---195767/Painting.html#.VPObpvnF-xU
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