Tour Down Under: Feeling OK, Stage 3

Cadel Evans used his team, his climbing ability, his descending ability and his experience to win the stage by 15 seconds.  With time so important he forsook the traditional two armed victory, instead pedaling across the finishing line at full speed.  Only after stopping the clock did he flash the universal sign for feeling okay about his race.  The 15 seconds ahead of the charging contenders and the additional 10 second time bonus for winning the stage put Cadel into the Ochre Jersey of race leader of the Tour Down Under.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that could be yours by visiting my artist website, www.greigleach.com, or you could just follow the direct link at the end of this post.

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US Pro Challenge Stage One: Thumbs Up!

Peter Sagan throws a thumbs up as he crosses the line ahead of Greg Van Avermaet on the streets of Aspen, Colorado.  Sagan was on the ropes first trying to catch the early break, then jumping into a break of his own, losing out on the two that jumped from that group.  Those two were caught at the one kilometer banner, setting the stage for a battle between Sagan and the sprinter from BMC.  Sagan is one of the rare breed of sprinters who doesn't go backwards up the mountains.  This is an original watercolor and ink postcard that is available through a short three day auction on ebay.  Just follow the direct link at the end of this post to get your piece of the US Pro Challenge.

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