Criterium du Dauphine '25, Stage 8: Watching & Waiting

As Uno X-Mobility drove hard on the front of the peloton for Tobias Johannessen, as the main two guys of the Dauphine watched and waited to see what might happen on the last climb of the day.  On the Norwegian's wheel was Tim Wellens (UAE Team Emirates) chaperoning his leader in the Maillot Jaune, Tadej Pogacar.  Today Pogacar's constant shadow has been Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike).  He in turn looked back to see who was still in the peloton, or at least what was passing for the peloton of favorites.

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 $95 USD including shipping, but, yes, international shipping is both available and extra.

"Watching & Waiting CdD25-44" (Original art by Greig Leach)

Criterium du Dauphine '25, Stage 7: Paying Him Back

Pavel Sivakov (UAE Team Emirates) has been an amazing support rider for Tadej Pogacar throughout this Dauphine.  So, it should come as no surprise that Pogacar was more than happy to ride up to his teammate to bring him a bottle and check on just how Frenchman.  Yes, Sivakov races with a French racing license. Behind both Ivan Romeo (Movistar) and his teammate, Gregor Muhlberger, keep a close eye on just what these two might be up to.  When Bridget looked through today's paintings to pick her favorite, she thought it looked like Tadej was giving Pavel a rose.  They certainly have been a very successful pair (and he will prove it in just a few kilometers time yet again).

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 $95 USD including shipping, but, yes, international shipping is both available and extra.

"Paying Him Back CdD25-38" (Original art by Greig Leach)

Tour '24, Seeing the Devil on the Rise

Long time followers of my cycling art will know that I can't pass up a title with a double meaning, nor can I pass up a chance to paint Didi Stenft, aka "the Devil."  With the way domestic and international politics are going, it seems that the Devil is on the rise.  But I may have been referring to the peloton, led by Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates) and his teammate Nils Politt seeing the Devil as they started climbing towards the end of Stage 11.  Behind the yellow helmets of the leading trio you can just see the Maillot Blanc on the shoulders of Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quick Step) peeking out from behind his own teammates.

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 $95 USD including shipping, but, yes, international shipping is both available and extra.

"Seeing the Devil on the Rise TdF24-59" (Original art by Greig Leach)

Tour de France 23, Stage 12: Sharing Some Lunch

It seemed odd to find all of Ag2r-Citroen on the front of the peloton with 68 kilometer left in the stage.  Oliver Naesen looks at the bidon offered to him by his teammate, Clement Berther.  The bidon had come from the musette over the shoulder of another teammate on his right-hand side.  I'm sorry I was never able to figure out the name of the guy with the bag of goodies.  On their wheels are relieved teammates from UAE Team Emirates and Jumbo-Visma who don't need to ride on the front for their team leaders, Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard respectively.  Those two sit second and first in the general classification.  Those up the road don't effect either of their placings, but perhaps the guys in brown shorts are a bit worried about the placing of their team leader, Ben O'Connor.

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 $95 USD including shipping, but yes international shipping is both available and extra.

https://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/Tour-de-France--Tour-de-France-Femmes-2023/3965336-70-297438/Painting/sharing-some-lunch-tdf23-70.html

Tour, Stage 11: Running with the Devil

I am sorry to day that I can remember this uber fan dressed as the Devil.  He has been following the Tour for decades always appearing at the base of a climb in the Alps, jumping wildly and running along side the peloton.  You can see that Luke Rowe (Sky) is looking over, checking out the costume, the very real beard, and the surprising fast pace of the aged imp.  Behind Rowe, all of Team Sky is lined out on the front of the peloton.  Sky is using their usual method of just grinding out a hard pace.  They don't bother to chase attacks, they just ride hard enough that few will try, and those that do end of returning (before being spit out the back).

You can watch this painting to come to life on my You Tube channel, and one painting for every stage of this Tour.  I hope you will take the time to watch the video as I talk about the race, creating watercolors in the moment, and bike racing in general.

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.

http://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/Tour-de-France-2018/3189383-56-251072/PaintingRunning-with-the-Devil--T18-56.html

Tour, Stage 8: Rolling Along

Another flat stage and another rather relaxed peloton.  Again the group was falling behind the slowest predicted finishing time.  Perhaps all were saving themselves for the mini "Hell of the North" tomorrow.  Each of the sprinter's teams put a rider on the front to keep the two man break in check.  While they had no real intention of catching them too soon, neither did they want to let them get too far up the road.

This is the painting from this stage that you can watch come into existance on my YouTube channel.  Please check out the channel and give it a subscripition (no cost).  I will be talking about the art of the process and what is happening in the Tour up until this moment of the painting.  You can also see the video right here -

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.

http://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/Tour-de-France-2018/3187339-37-251072/PaintingRolling-Along--T18-37.html

Tour Down Under, Stage 4: Giving Chase

With the break building up just shy of ten minutes on the peloton, it fell to Jack Bauer (Mitchelton-Scott) to drive up the pace and give chase.  He was experiencing the down side of having the Ochre Jersey on the shoulders of a teammate.  Behind him was most of Ag2r La Mondiale.  Each teammate will make sure his compatriots are top up with water and food.  With the continued heat of South Australia, the organization started the stage an hour early in hopes of avoiding the worst of the heat.  With temps over 105 degrees, I hate to think what the heat of the day might be.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available through my artist website at www.greigleach.com created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com. To purchase this artwork, just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  And yes, international shipping is available.

My website is down for matainence, so I will post links later.  In the mean time, if you really want this painting, just email me at greigsart@gmail.com.

Giro, Stage 11: Doing the Work

As the peloton over the summit of the Passo Del Carnaio, it was Team Sunweb doing the work on the front.  Those up the road did not pose a serious threat to the Maglia Rosa of their leader, Tom Dumoulin, but never the less, they didn't want to let anyone close in on him either.  Dumoulin knew that all of the riders close to him on GC were riding just behind him in the peloton.  

This is a small watercolors and ink painting measuring just 4"x6" and was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com.  This painting and all of my Olympics artwork will be available through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  To purchase this particular painting just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  It is only $75 USD and international shipping is available.

With the start of the Giro d'Italia, I am crowd funding my third cycling art book through Kickstarter.  I could use your support in making this book get made, please consider supporting the project here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1335072134/art-of-cycling-100th-giro-ditalia.  This will be just one of the hundred plus paintings that will be included.

http://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/100th-Giro-dItalia/2968092-75-235247/PaintingDoing-the-Work-G17-76.html

Tour Down Under Stage 3: Doing the Work

With the leader's Ochre Jersey on the back of their team leader, Richie Porte, it was time for BMC to do the work of pulling back the break.  Doing the lion share of the effort was the neo-pro Miles Scotson who is also the brand new Australian national champion.  Joining him in the effort are two of his teammates, Francisco Ventoso and Danilo Wyss  The last time I remember painting Scotson was when he was on the ground after crashing in the Under 23 Road World Championships in 2015 in Richmond Virginia.  Scotson had crashed on the same piece of road that has bitten off some of my skin in the past.

The painting of Scotson along with all of the action of the 2015 UCI Road World Championships are available in my book Art of Cycling:  Richmond 2015 UCI Road World Championships available at www.artofcycling.bike

This is a small watercolors and ink painting measuring just 4"x6" and was created using Yarka St. Petersburg watercolors and Steve Quiller brushes from www.richesonart.com.  This painting and all of my Olympics artwork will be available through my artist website at www.greigleach.com.  To purchase this particular painting just follow the direct link at the end of this post.  It is only $75 USD and international shipping is available.

http://www.greigleach.com/large-multi-view/Tour%20Down%20Under/2906639-109-194179/PaintingDoing%20the%20Work%20TDU17-11.html#.WIDkdfkrLIU