Dauphine Stage 4: In Search of Time

The next to attack the Malliot Jeune and the rest of the peloton was Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin Sharp), perhaps hoping to atone for his miserable ascent of the Col du Beal the day before.  He was quickly joined by two riders who saw a chance to take time out of Team Sky and Chris Froome.  They were TeJay Van Garderen (BMC) and Maxime Bouet (AG2R), their efforts were not in vain, both gained 39 seconds on Froome and moved themselves into 19th and 7th respectively.  It seems that Team Sky played the descent of the Col du Manse conservatively figuring that those ahead would not be able to gain too much time, and that the closest on the GC where still with him in the peloton.  This is an original small 4"x6"watercolor and ink painting that could be yours through my artist website.  To purchase this particular painting, follow the direct link at the end of this post to get your original art from the 66th Criterium du Dauphine. 

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Dauphine Stage 4: It's What He Does

Tommy Voeckler (Europcar) is the darling of the peloton.  He spent most of the day hanging around the back of the peloton even drifting off the back just a few minutes before he launch this attack on the Col du Manse.  So yes, he went from off the back to off the front in less than a kilometer.  I am sorry to say I never caught the name of the Lotto-Belisol rider who tagged on to the little French man's wheel.  Team Sky let them go, knowing that their tempo riding could be counted on to wheel the former French National Champion back into the fold.  This is an original small 4"x6" watercolor and ink painting that could be yours through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  To purchase this particular painting, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.

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Tour Stage Sixteen: Want to Go?

There was time to chat in the break with one topic being when are we going to get rid of everyone else.  Hoogerland seems to be asking Andreas Kloden and Navardauskas if they want to go for the attack now or wait for the final climb.  Hoogerland had the opportunity to show off his Netherland's Championship jersey for a long time with his break away companions.  The decision apparently made to wait for the Col du Manse, partly because it was a dive from the top to the finishing line.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that is available for purchase at my artist website.  Just follow the direct link at the end of this post to get your piece of art of the 100th Tour de France.

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