The third categorized climb of the day was the Cote des Terrasse, and it was the third climb that Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal-Quick Step) got the maximum King of the Mountain points at the summit of. He out sprinted Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) yet again. Behind them were the Lidl-Trek teammates, Mathias Vacek and Mads Pedersen. Why that is important is that Pedersen is wearing the Maillot Vert of the best sprinter in the Tour. Sprinters are known for their climbing abilities, but here he is with the leaders on a mountain stage. Of course, the intermediate sprint is another twenty-four kilometers down the road. His main competitor in the sprint competition is behind the peloton in the grupetto about ten minutes behind the breakaway.
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.
Purchase this painting here: "Scooping Up the Points TdF26-129" (Original art by Greig Leach)
Learn more about Greig Leach at The Art of Cycling: About the Artist: Greig Leach
And learn about Leach's published books at The Art of Cycling: Cycling Books by Greig Leach
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