After the team had fought to a draw on the previous climb, the word went out to Adam Yates (Visma-Lease a Bike) that he was now free to fly. He has spent the day sitting on the back of the breakaway, not contributing nor sticking his nose in the wind. He was there to be one of two teammates up the road for Vingegaard to bridge up to should he be able to drop Pogacar. Since that wasn't happening, Yates attacked his breakaway companions at the base of the final climb. He was the most rested of the group and put that to use on the way up the Puy de Sancy. He claimed the stage victory (the first for the team) by nine seconds over Thymen Arensman (Ineos-Grenadiers). He cherished the opportunity. It is his first Tour stage win in six years! When we get back to racing after the rest day, I am sure he will be all the more willing to work for his team leader, Vingegaard.
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 work sells for $99 USD including shipping, but, yes, international shipping is both available and extra.
"He Was Free to Fly TdF25-64" (Original art by Greig Leach)
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