Yorkshire 2019 - Elite Men's ITT - What Can He Do?

As you may have figured out, I use the TV broadcast to find these images to paint.  I usually just take images that I could physically see if I was on a motorcycle at the race.  That being said, I was intrique by this boom shot as Chad Haga (USA) rolled down the start ramp in Northallerton.  There was a strong possiblity that Haga would be able to lay down a great ride today.  Given the field of competitors, it was unlikely he would pull on a rainbow jersey at the end of the day, but a podium finish wasn't out of the question.  He did manage to finish inside of the top twenty on the day.  Perhaps his Tour de France ride left his too spent to deliver the ride he hoped for.

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Tour, Stage 13: A Lone American

Chad Haga (Sunweb) is not the only American still in this Tour de France, but he is sure riding a lonely stretch of road on this section of the 27 kilometer individual time trial course.  Haga was the fifth rider to start today, but quickly started posting best times at each of the time checks out on course.  He also posted the best time at the finish, for now.  Ultimatedly he fell to seventeenth on the day, not quite the showning he had in this year's Giro d'Italia.

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This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available though my website at www.greigleach.com, or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of this post.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com. The work sells for $75 plus shipping. And yes, international shipping is available.

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Tour, Stage 9: A Drink Before the Cobbles

I am somewhat at the mercey of the video broadcast of the Tour, so I wasn't able to paint the peloton hitting the first section of pave today.  Instead, this is section 14, d'Eswars a Paillencourt, (counting backwards to Roubaix).  Just before the day's break away riders hit the cobble stones they wisely grab a drink.  No one should try to take a hand off of the handle bars once on the incredible rough pave sections.  At the back of the nine man group are Chad Haga (Sunweb), Olivier Le Gac (Groupama-FDJ), Lilian Calmejane (Direct Energie) and Omar Fraile (Astana). Every kilometer of today's stage will be lined by fans, many of home have been waiting (and drinking) for days just to see the Tour fight it out on these iconic roads of northern France.

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This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available though my website at www.greigleach.com, or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of this post.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com. The work sells for $75 plus shipping. And yes, international shipping is available.

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Tour, Stage 6: Desperate to Get Back

Unlike Fulgsang, who had a flat tire with 40 kilometers to go, Tom Dumoulin (Sunweb) had his mishap within the final five kilometers.  He was outside of the magical three k mark, so any time lost would count against him.  He started his desperate chase back through the caravan of team cars shepherded by the American Chad Haga.  He soon dropped Haga and was picked up by other teammates in turn.  He ended the day losing over a minute and a half to the stage winner, but more importantly is now 30 seconds behind most of his GC rivals (he had started the day about 30 seconds ahead of them).  Daniel Martinez (EF Education First) was thankful for some truly fast wheels to jump on to at the end of a very long stage.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available though my website at www.greigleach.com, or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of this post.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com. The work sells for $75 plus shipping. And yes, international shipping is available.

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Giro, Stage 10: Time for a Chat

With a lone attack up the road, and the peloton just riding tempo, Tom Dumoulin (Team Sunweb) felt he had enough time to drop back and have a chat with his team director.  While he would be able to use the convoy of team cars to get back onto the tail of the peloton, he had his teammate Chad Haga to help with the effort.  Dumoulin knows that he has moved into second place overall.  Perhaps they were discussing if today was the day to put some time into the race leader, Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott).  Scott had already added three seconds to his lead over Dumoulin in the intermediate sprint, but might be able to be pulled back on the next climb.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available though my website at www.greigleach.com, or you can simply follow the direct link at the end of this post.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com. The work sells for $75 plus shipping. And yes, international shipping is available.

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Giro, Stage 10: Making a Pass

Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun.  Luis Leon Sanchez (Astana) picked up where he left off from the last two stages.  While today was not a road stage, Sanchez was still burning up the road, today against the clock.  He was able to catch his two minute man, the American Chad Haga (Team Sunweb), and at least the man ahead of Haga as well.  Sanchez had the best time when he crossed the line, but given his position in the start list, he would have to wait awhile to see if he would take the day.

This is a small watercolors and ink painting measuring just 4"x6" and was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com.  This painting and all of my Olympics artwork will be available through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  To purchase this particular painting just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  It is only $75 USD and international shipping is available.

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Criterium International Stage 3: Down to Two

Chad Haga (Giant Alpecin) and Romain Feillu (Bretagne Seche) managed to ride away from their other three break away companions as they headed into Porto Vecchio.  With an intermediate sprint just ahead, Feillu convinced Haga to let him have the sprint bonus.  In a break, riders will often work out deals and alliances so that they can reach mutual benefits from their efforts.  The pair were also hoping to hit the final climb up the Col d'Ospedale with a couple of minutes advantage.

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Criterium International Stage 3: Chatting

I was unable to access the first two stages of the Criterium International, both of which were held on Saturday, March 28th.  Ben King (Cannondale Garmin) won the first stage and road well enough in the second stage time trial to start stage 3 in the Maillot Jaune of race leader.  There, now you are caught up.  As per usual, a small break away got off the front of the peloton.  Marco Canola (UnitedHealthcare) seemed relaxed as he chatted away with the American, Chad Alpecin (Giant Alpecin).  Tucked in behind the pair is Christian Mager (Cult Energy), ahead are two more riders, Romain Feillu (Bretagne Seche) and Romain Guillemois (Europcar).

This is a small original watercolor and ink painting that was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steven Quiller brushes from Jack Richeson & Company, www.richesonart.com.  The painting is available through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  To purchase this painting, for only $50 USD, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  Enjoying reading about professional cycling with this accompanying art?  Then be sure to check out my recently publish book on the 2014 Tour de France, just google the title, "Book de Tour - Art of the 101st Tour de France" to discover where you can order a copy from your local online book seller.

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