Bruno Armirail (Visma-Lease a Bike) sits at the back of the early breakaway as they drop off of the Grand Ballon. It is a tradition (and a superstition) to wear the number 13 upside down to ward off the bad luck. It hasn't worked so well for Armirail who has crashed at least twice during this Tour. Maybe if the bib number was pinned on upside down, rather than printed upside down it may have worked better. He is following Lennert Van Eetvelt (Lotto-Intermarche), Simone Velasco (XDS-Astana), Egan Bernal (Netcompany-Ineos) and the rest of the large break down the sweeping turns. Given the speeds that the modern peloton descends, they really don't have time to take in the majestic vistas just to their left. I have heard ex-pros talk about never seeing so many of the sites along the course of the Tour (or most any professional race).
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: "The View from the Back TdF26-94" (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
