Much was made about how the final climb up Mount Lofty and the end of the stage might play out. Stephen Williams (Israel-Premier Tech) had started the day tied with Oscar Onley (DSM-Firmenish-PostNL) and just a five second lead on Jhonatan Narvaez (Ineos-Grenadiers). But as they sprinted for the line, Williams was able to get around Narvaez (and the rest of those looking to take either the stage or the jersey) to claim the stage, a ten second time bonus, and the 2024 Tour Down Under. While Narvaez claimed second and a six second bonus it left him in second place overall. Finishing the stage in third thus moving himself in third was a former wearer of the Ochre Jersey, Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates). Bart Lemmen (Visma-Lease a Bike) finished in fourth on the day, and fifth in the Tour. Just peeping in behind this group was the man who started the finale attacks, Laurence Pithie (Groupaman-FDJ).
This is the finale of the Tour Down Under. I will be back painting some of the Spring Classics and Monuments over the coming months. But now it is on to finishing a cycling art commission and then preparing for an exhibition of my large scale figurative works at the end of March in Richmond, VA.
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 $95 USD including shipping, but yes international shipping is both available and extra.
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