As the peloton came through Nice to start the second of four laps, both Malwina Mul (Cofidis) and Paula Ortiz (Movistar) had managed to get off the front of the of the reduced group. They each peeked to see if they were getting much of an advantage. Racing through the downtown area it was Ostiz's turned to peer back to assess where the chasers were. The peloton wasn't too concerned. The first trip up Col d'Eze had dropped about have of the one hundred and twenty some women who had started the final stage. It was safe to assume that these two would most likely suffer the same fate.
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: "How Much? TdFF26-57" (Original art by Greig Leach)
Learn more about Greig Leach at The Art of Cycling: About the Artist: Greig Leach
And learn about Leach's published books at The Art of Cycling: Cycling Books by Greig Leach
