First, I should say that my wife had knee surgery the Wednesday before Paris Roubaix weekend. She had a tough recovery that left her sleeping most of Saturday during Paris Roubaix Femmes. Sunday she still had troubles but was more awake yet more uncomfortable. Therefore while I was able to painting this image the day of the men’s race, most were done either the following Monday or Tuesday. She is home now and I am able to take care of her a bit more easily. So it goes.
After 160 kilometers of racing the peloton arrived at the first sector of cobbles all together, an unusual state for Paris Roubaix. You may notice that it is labeled “29.” The cobbles count down from 29 to the ceremonial “1” just before to the entrance to the fabled Roubaix Velodrome where the race finishes. Matteo Trentin (UAE Team Emirates) led Jumbo-Visma and the other 20 teams onto the first of 54 kilometers of cobblestone roads that make up the Hell of the ‘Hell of the North.’
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 and Steve Quiller brushes from www.Richesonart.com. The work sells for $90 USD including shipping, but yes international shipping is both available and extra.
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