The translation of the title is "head of the race." At sixty-nine kilometers to go, Julian Alaphilippe (Tudor Pro Cycling) was in a small breakaway with a twenty-four second gap to the peloton. Alaphilippe is not having the best of Tours, so it was nice to see him at the right end of the race today. He and his teammate, Marco Haller, are on one of two teams that are wearing a black kit, not the best color for the hottest day of the Tour's history. Three of the other hottest days in history are also from this, the 113th, Tour de France. That may be why Alaphilippe is pouring his water bottle onto his teammates back. At this point they are joined by Michel Hessman (Movistar), Dorian Godon (Netcompany-Ineos) and Xabier Mikel Zaparren (Pinarello-Q36.5). I should point out that shortly after I painted this, the group was chased down and absorbed by the peloton. It was the last time I saw the idol of the French cycling fans today.
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: "Tete de la Course TdF26-59" (Original art by Greig Leach)
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