Tom Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5) had fought to get into the break, then to get up to the escapees from the break. After going over the Cote de la Croix du Pey first, he had the unfortune of having his electronic gearing fail. He was stuck in his climbing gears as he tried to fly down the other side of the climb with his breakaway companions. After gesticulating furiously and kicking his derailleur, he kept on spinning his legs in hopes of staying close while he awaited his team car. Surprisingly, his gears suddenly started working again. Perhaps his battery had been loose, and he kicked it back into connection. Or after beating them senseless, the gears decided they best behave. I will say that he claims that they failed again in the final sprint to the line. More about that later.
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: "Badly Timed Mechanical TdF26-62" (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
