Tour '22, Stage 18: You Are Too Kind

I have been impressed with Jonas Vingegaard's (Jumbo-Visma) sportsmanship.  Yesterday's last painting was another handshake between these two after Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) won that stage.  After Pogacar crashed, Vingegaard waited for him to catch back up.  You could see him in the distance constantly looking back to see how the Maillot Blanc was getting on.  As he road up to the Maillot Jaune he reached out to shake the other's hand to say thank you for waiting.  There is an old tradition in the Tour to not attack the race leader when he has had a crash nor a mechanical.  Apparently, in Vingegaard's mind it also applies to the Maillot Blanc.  Neither wants to win the Tour over the misfortunes of the other.

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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.

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