After the two categorized climbs and ninety kilometers it was finally time for Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) to go for the maximum sprint points on offer at the intermediate sprint in Le Perier. He was led out by his teammate the Czech Champion Mathias Vacek. Michael Matthews (Jayco-Alula) gave what felt like a token sprint and then congratulated Pedersen with a handshake and a hug (while on their bikes) afterwards. With these additional twenty-five points towards his Maillot Vert it feels like he has sealed up the win in the sprinter's prize. It is still mathematically possible for Jasper Philipsen to catch him, but he would have to win either both sprints tomorrow and/or the more difficult intermediate sprint tomorrow and win on the Champs Elysees. And Pedersen has to not score any more points in any of those ensuing sprints. Matthews congratulations implied that he thought the Green Jersey was the Dane's.
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: "Is It Enough? TdF26-137" (Original art by Greig Leach)
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