It was a brilliant sprint that took Alison Jackson (EF Education-TIBCO-SVB) to the victory on the velodrome in Roubaix. She becomes the first Canadian to win either the men’s or the women’s Paris Roubaix and is only the third woman to win the now three year old women’s edition. Marron Borras (St Michel-Mavic-Auber93) opened the sprint but faded to fifth. It was Katia Ragusa (LIV Racing TeqFind) in second followed by Martha Truyen (Fenix-Deceuninck) grabbing the last step of the podium. Just out of the frame, you can see the arm of Eugenia Duval (FDJ-Suez) who finished fourth on the day. They collectively held off the peloton of favorites by twelve seconds, marking that rare occasion in professional cycling when the early break away actually wins the day. It was Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx) who won the best of the rest sprint. A small consolation to the woman who had targeted this race to add to her rather exceptional spring campaign.
Since my wife is in the hospital recovering from a knee replacement revision, I doubt I will be painting the men’s race live. But I hope to get it done over the next two days. So, shhhh, no spoilers please.
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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