Tour Down Under Stage 2: Climbing Pass the Fans

The three man break away hit the climb and the beginning of a three lap circuit with almost two and a half minutes on the chasing peloton.  The fans lining what will eventually be the finishing strait were going to be treated to the flashing colors of the fast moving cyclist several times before knowing who would take the stage.  These three, Thomas De Gendt (Lotto Soudal), who has one the Tour Down Under before, along with Cameron Meyer (Orica-GreenEdge) and Campbell Flakemore (BMC) were hoping the GC men were going to make another mistake.  De Gendt, by virtue of his two intermediate sprint wins, was in a good position to take away the Ochre Jersey from Jack Bobridge (UniSA-Australia).  This is a small original watercolor and ink painting that is available through my artist website at www.greigleach.com for only $50 USD.  Yes, international shipping is available.  For this particular painting, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.

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Giro d'Italia Stage 11: On a Fast Ride Home

Tinkoff Saxo had managed to get two riders into the early break.  First, it was Ivan Rovny (Tinkoff Saxo) who sacrificed himself on the front of the break for Nicholas Roche (Tinkoff Saxo).  After Nicholas Roche attacked on the climbed but faded before the summit of Naso di Gatto, it was Mick Rogers (Tinkoff Saxo) who attacked as the peloton started its descent into Savona.  On a descent it is easier for a single rider to gain time than the peloton, as the individual can pick is own lines through the turns having a clear view of each corner without worrying about the wheels in front.  So, Mick went off down the mountain hoping to continue the Australian dominance in this year's Giro d'Italia.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard (4"x6") that is available for purchase at my artist website, www.greigleach.com.  For this particular painting of the streaking Aussie, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  While you are there, why not take the time to browse all of the cycling art on offer,

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