Paris Nice is one of the races that offer bonus seconds out on the course and at the finish line. This means that for this stage, two designated places along the route the first three riders to cross the assigned piece of road would get a 3, 2 and 1 second bonus respectively. At the finish line, it is a 10, 6 and 4 second bonus for the top three placings. These bonus seconds can change who will lead or even when the overall race, so it was Michal Kwiatkowski (Etixx-Quickstep) that went out to try and get the remain 1 second bonus at the second intermediate sprint point. But it was Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) who put in a hard sprint to nip him at the line, showing that he wanted to start laying the ground work to take the overall by the time the race reaches Nice.
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 for only $50 USD. International shipping is available.
If you are enjoying reading about cycling with this accompanying artwork be sure to check out my recently publish book on the Tour de France,
Book de Tour - Art of the 101st Tour de France. The book is available through most every online book sellers around the world, just google the title to learn where you can get your copy and avoid international shipping charges.
http://www.greigleach.com/large-view/Spring%20Classics%20/2522864---195767/Painting.html#.VP6FwfzF-xU
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