Wout Van Aerts (Jumbo-Visma) had laser focus as he waited to be counted down at his start of the second time trial of the this Tour de France. I admit that part of my desire to paint this was the guy counting down the competitors in the start house. After two weeks of looking a amazingly fit young men riding thousands of miles on their bikes, it was a little jarring to see this pot belly sagging over this belted khakis. I have heard for years about how all of the French are so fit, and it is only the Americans who are fat. This guy and many I have spied on the side of the road belie that narrative. Wout's focus must have worked. He finished his ride with the best time. And it was a time that stood through the rest of the peloton who was yet to ride. He won this time trial, a mountain stage, and came in second on a flat sprint stage (just barely beat out by Mark Cavendish). What can't he do on a bike?
This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available through my website at greigleach.com or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of the post to purchase the painting above. Since it is an original work of art, it is a first come first served reality. The painting was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors from www.Richesonart.com. The work sells for $75 USD plus shipping, and yes international shipping is available.
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