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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Tour '22, Stage 17: Respect


Both Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) were completely exhausted after the three big climbs of the day.  While surrounded by security, who couldn't keep the cameras far enough away, Vingegaard reached over to shake the hand of Pogacar.  He was congratulating him on winning the stage, but also showing respect for the racing they had just completed.  It is clear that each has great respect for the other, but each wants to pull on the final Maillot Jaune in Paris.  At this point, it is looking like it will stay on the Dane's shoulders but tomorrow is another tough, tough day of climbing in the Pyrennes.

I wasn't too sure about this painting, but Bridget assures me it is good.  I may not be able to see it for what it is, I am just seeing how it didn't do quite what I intended.  But I can count on her honest opinion because she always tells me when it isn't right.

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 painting was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.Richesonart.com. The work sells for $90 USD including shipping, and yes, international shipping is available.

https://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/Tour-de-France--Tour-de-France-Femmes-2022/3894991-110-294403/Painting/respect-tdf22-111.html

Tour '22, Stage 17: The Stage, but Not the Jersey


While Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) attacked first, it was Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) who countered.  Yet in the end, Pogacar had enough left to get round the Maillot Jaune on the climb up the airstrip to claim the stage victory.  Yet with Vingegaard on his wheel all he managed after all of McNulty's work was a four second time bonus.  So yes, he gained time but is still two minutes and eighteen seconds behind.  That is a gap that Vingegaard can savely defend in the final time trial. But don't forget, there is still one more mountain top finish in the Pyrennes yet to go.  And then there is always luck that can factor in to who gets to Paris, and what color jersey they are wearing when they get there.

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 painting was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.Richesonart.com. The work sells for $90 USD including shipping, and yes, international shipping is available.

https://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/Tour-de-France--Tour-de-France-Femmes-2022/3894990-109-294403/Painting/the-stage-but-not-the-jersey-tdf22-110.html

Tour '22, Stage 17: What Do You Have Left?


After all of the incredible work by Tadej Pogacar's (UAE Team Emirates) Brandon McNulty, Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) was wondering why Pogacar hadn't attacked.  With just a kilometer and a half to race, he pulled up along side his main rival to look hard into his face.  He must have been trying to decide if Pogacar didn't have the legs or was feinting before launching a vicious attack (not that there was much road left with which to gain any serious time).  Vingegaard must have felt a bit more confident because he slotted himself between the two UAE men.  That way, if Pogacar went he would have to come around the Maillot Jaune.  He did finally go, but yet again, Vingegaard was able to get on his wheel straight away.

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 painting was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.Richesonart.com. The work sells for $90 USD including shipping, and yes, international shipping is available.

https://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/Tour-de-France--Tour-de-France-Femmes-2022/3894986-108-294403/Painting/what-do-you-have-left-tdf22-109.html