Paris-Roubaix: Here We Go!

"Here we go!" cried Paul Sherwen as the peloton hit Pave Section #29.  The sections of rough cobble stones are numbered in reverse order, counting it down for the riders as they near the velodrome in Roubaix.  With the peloton reaching this section in Troisvilles about six minutes behind the break, it was time for the serious racing to get underway.  Three teams were vying for control of the peloton (and the best sight lines across the pave) including Bora-Hangrohe, Team Sky, and EF Education First - Drapac p/b Cannondale (that is the last time I will be using their full name).

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/Spring-Classics-/3141637-406-195767/PaintingHere-We-Go!-PR18-2.html

Paris-Roubaix: Hoping to Get There First

If it is racing, it is an early break away.  Today it was a group that swelled to nine riders that build up an eight and a half minute lead on the rather relaxed peloton.  That would all change as soon as the first of the 29 sections of pave were reached in Troisvilles just another nine kilometers up the road.  A couple of those at the back of the group included the Swiss National Champion, Silvan Dillier (Ag2r La Mondiale), Marc Soler (Movistar), Jay Thomson (Dimension Data) and Ludovic Robeet along with his teammate JImmy Duquenny (WB Aqua Protect).  With a single day race, the rules of thumb go out the window when it comes to a break's success or eventual failure.

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/Spring-Classics-/3141631-405-195767/PaintingHoping-to-Get-There-First-PR18-1.html

Olympics 2018: Leader of the Pack

The final event of the games is traditionally the women's 30 K mass start in cross country skiing.  Early in the race those who would be a factor at the end were making their presence known.  Stinna Nilsson (Sweden) was leading with about 3/4s of the race left to go.  She went on to finish with the Bronze Medal.  Behind her is Marit Bjoergen (Norway) who later escaped on her own to win the Gold Medal.  Behind her teammate was Ingvild Flugstad Oestburg who finished the day in 4th place.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available by emailing me at greigsart@gmail.com.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  It is $75 plus shipping.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com.  And yes, international shipping is available.

Olympics 2018: Soaking It In

After winning the Gold Medal in the Men's Parallel Giant Slalom Nevin Galmarini (Switzerland) laid down on the snow at the end of the race.  Not so much in exhaustion but in disbelief at his accomplishment.  It was just a moment to absorb his success and the roar of the crowd.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available by emailing me at greigsart@gmail.com.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  It is $75 plus shipping.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com.  And yes, international shipping is available.

Olympics 2018: Historic Gold

Ester Ledecka (Czech Republic) did something that has never been done in the Olympics before.  She won a Gold Medal earlier in the Women's Super G (a skiing event) and today took Gold in the Women's Parallel Giant Slalom in snowboarding.  No Olympic athlete has won Gold medals in two different sports in a single Olympic games until Ledecka did it today.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available by emailing me at greigsart@gmail.com.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  It is $75 plus shipping.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com.  And yes, international shipping is available.

Olympics 2018: Final Corner

This was the women's mass start in speed skating, the first time this race has been an Olympic event.  It is based on a similar event in track cycling.  Riders gain points in three intermediate sprints during the race, and if a skater can lap the pack they will gain 20 points.  The final sprint earns the first across the line 60 points, so it still comes down to the finale.  Going into the final corner of the race in was Irene Schouten (Netherlands) on the front followed by Nan Takagi (Japan) with Bo-Reum Kim (Korea) on her wheel.  It was Takagi taking Gold, with Kim in for Silver, and Schouten for Bronze.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available by emailing me at greigsart@gmail.com.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  It is $75 plus shipping.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com.  And yes, international shipping is available.

Olympics 2018: Off the Front

Whenever I watch mass start cross country skiing, all I see is cycling on skis.  Today it was a three man break that got away from the peloton to ski for the medals.  Alexander Bolshunov (Russia) led his rival, Iivo Nikanen (Finland) for most of the final laps.  Nikanen was using the technique of drafting allowing Bolshunov to do all of the work while he waited for the final sprint.  His plan work earning Nkanen the Gold, with Bolshunov coming in for Silver.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available by emailing me at greigsart@gmail.com.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  It is $75 plus shipping.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com.  And yes, international shipping is available.

Olympics 2018: Sliding into Gold

Every four years, every one seems to fall in love with curling.  This year in the States it will be even more intense since the American men won the first Gold Medal in the sport in USA Olympic history.  These Olympics have seen the USA winning Gold medals in sports they have never medaled in before.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available by emailing me at greigsart@gmail.com.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  It is $75 plus shipping.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com.  And yes, international shipping is available.

Olympics 2018: Cross

Ski Cross, and Snowboard Cross, are a bit insane.  However they are rather exciting to watch.  This is Fanny Smith (Switzerland) and Sandra Naeslund (Sweden) skiing their way down the course and into the gold medal finals.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available by emailing me at greigsart@gmail.com.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  It is $75 plus shipping.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com.  And yes, international shipping is available.

Olympics 2018: Traffic

The finals in the Women's 1000M Short Track was quite the exciting race.  With two South Koreans in the race, Sukhee Shim and Mimjeong Choi, whipping up the crowd.  As they women came into the final lap, however, one of the Korean women went down taking her teammate with her.  In the tight corners of short track, there is a lot of traffic and competition for a piece of ice.  It was Suzanne Schulting (Netherlands) taking Gold, followed by Kim Boutin (Canada) for Silver and Arianna Fontana (Italy) grabbing the Bronze.

This is a small 4x6 inch original watercolor painting that is available by emailing me at greigsart@gmail.com.  Since it is an original it is first come first served.  It is $75 plus shipping.  The painting was created using Yarka St Petersburg watercolors from Richesonart.com.  And yes, international shipping is available.