Paris Roubaix '26: Time to Celebrate

When it came down to just Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Wout Van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) in the finale on the velodrome it seemed likely it would be Van Aert to take the two-up sprint to win this edition of Paris Roubaix.  After all, Van Aert has won the sprint finale on the Champs Elysees of the Tour de France.  He has been seeking the victory on the velodrome of Roubaix his whole career, so it was now surprise that he broke down in tears after holding off the man many consider the best bike racer of all time.  I'm still in the camp of Eddy Merxyk personally. It should be noted that Pogacar has only competed twice in Paris Roubaix and has taken second place both times.

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.  

"Time to Celebrate PR26-9" (Original art by Greig Leach) - This painting has sold!

Paris Roubaix 23: By a Lap!

While it may look like the chasing duo was about to catch Matthieu Van Der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) as he celebrated his victory in the 120th edition of Paris Roubaix.  In fact, Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) and his teammate, Jasper Philipsen, were a full lap behind.  It was fun that Philipsen was celebrating along with his team leader.  Side note, Philipsen out sprinted Van Aert to give their team a one, two, with Van Aert rounding out the podium.  The next group of three came in another two minutes later and the unfortunate John Degenkolb another minute further behind,  Many other big names in the sport weren’t able to finish the race at all.  The last man to cross the line was a full forty minutes behind the time of the winner.  Alas for him, that was outside of the time limit thus counting as a disqualification.  But finishing the ‘Hell of the North’ is a win in itself.

I am not sure what other races I will be painting before the Tour, but it will most likely include the Dauphine and perhaps some other Spring Classics.

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, but yes international shipping is both available and extra.

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Paris Roubaix '22: Time to Celebrate

I love it when I can use a title that has two different, and correct, meanings.  As Dylan Van Baarle (Ineos-Grenadier) rode around the fabled velodrome in Roubaix, he knew it was time to celebrate his victory of the 119th Paris Roubaix.  With a minute and forty seven seconds lead he also had plenty of time to celebrate the victory for both himself and the first ever for his team.  Paris Roubaix is one of the very few races that has eluded Ineos-Grenadiers or its previous names while they seem to have won every other race on the pro calender over the last nearly two decades.

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 $75 USD plus shipping, and yes international shipping is available.

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Paris Roubaix Femmes '22: The Second Queen

There is a certain symmetry in Elisa Longo Borghini's (Trek-Segafredo) win today.  Last year she took third as her teammate Lizzie Deigan won the first Paris Roubaix Femmes and Marianne Vos (Jumbo-Visma) took second.  This year Deigan didn't race and Vos had to pull out before the race start due to a positive Covid test.  I hope she recovers quickly and completely.  (Not that she didn't win today on her own merit!)  Her 23 second advantage over the six women chasing behind was no fluke, clearly she had the legs today to avenge her team leader's disqualification.  Chapeau!

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 $75 USD plus shipping, and yes international shipping is available.

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