This pair, David de la Cruz (Quickstep) and Alberto Contador (Trek-Segafredo) had caught and dropped the flagging Marc Soler (Movistar) and came to the line together for the stage victory. The vastly more experienced Contador had managed to get de la Cruz to lead the duo onto the final straightaway. De la Cruz looked back over his shoulder and must have felt that Contador had nothing left for a sprint. He was right. De la Cruz took the win on the Promenade des Anglais and the ten second time bonus. That left a six second bonus for Contador. Unfortunately for the man who lost the race by four seconds last year, Contador, the Colombian, Sergio Henao (Sky) was able to pull back enough time to end the day holding onto the Maillot Jaune by TWO SECONDS. In the post race interview, Contador seem almost non-plus about the results. Perhaps it is his Spanish nature, or just having won every Grand Tour more than once, and this race twice in the past, he just knows what racing is all about.
Thge next race for my paint brushes will be the one day, Milan-San Remo. So please check back next weekend.
This is a small watercolors and ink painting measuring just 4"x6" and was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com. This painting and all of my Olympics artwork will be 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. It is only $75 USD and international shipping is available.
http://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/Spring%20Classics%20/2933009-379-195767/PaintingAnything%20Left?%20PN17-43.html
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