Paris Roubaix: Welcome to Hell

Paris Roubaix is foundly (or with dread) as the "Hell of the North."  For Joseph Areruya (Delko Marseille France) it was becoming a hellish ride indeed.  Arervya is the first cyclist for Rwanda to ever start this iconic race.  The twitter site for Rwanda cycling alerted me that he would be racing, and I was actually able to find him during the broadcast.  I, he, and all of Rwanda cycling had hoped it would be because he was off the front in a break, but at least his race wasn't completely anonymous.

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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Richmond 2015 UCI Worlds: Making the First Move

With a long day in the saddle ahead of them, the peloton didn't exactly storm off of the line.  But there is always someone who wants to go out and look for some early glory.  After all, the break away almost never works out, but then there is that one time where it pays huge dividends.  Perhaps the Rwandan rider was looking for a chance to show his colors (I think it is Jean Bosco Insengiyumva),  The African was quickly joined in the effort by Omer Goldstein (Israel) and Jose Luis Rodriquez (Chile).  The trio would soon become a carrot for others who dreamed of a surprise victory.

This is an original small watercolor and ink painting that was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com.  These paintings are created live while watching the races through a feed provided by the Richmond 2015 Worlds organization.  For two more days, you will be able to watch me create the works live at the Fanfest area at 5th and Marshall Streets near the finish line.  You can also purchase either the originals or one of two different sizes of prints while you are there, or later at www.richmond.com.

Richmond 2015 UCI Worlds: Just Underway

Bonaventure Uwizeyimana of Rwanda was just the second U23 man to get underway on the two lap 30 kilometer course around downtown Richmond, VA.  I had the pleasure of meeting this quite young man last Friday night.  He had opted to come to an art cycling event at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts rather than attend the opening ceremonies for the UCI World Road Racing Championships.  I learned that he had never been in an art museum before, he claimed to be quite impressed.  The Rwandan Cycling Federation has come to help the US get a new impression of their country.

This is a small original watercolor and ink painting that was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com.  The paintings are for sale each day at the Downtown Fanfest in the Greater Richmond Convention Center at 5th and Marshall Streets in Richmond, VA.  There are originals and two different sizes of prints being offered for sale starting at $20.00 USD. Eventually, they will be available through www.richmond.com.