Tour de France 2021: Stage 21 – Wout’s wheels

Tour de France 2021 - Stage 21 - On Wout's wheels, original watercolour by Maxine Dodd

24/07/202131/07/2021 | Maxine Dodd - Art

Stage 21 – Paris, and the one where Mark Cavendish breaks Merckx’s record and wins 35 stages….but sadly the fairytale finish wasn’t to be. The stage began well, but towards the climax, Cavendish became separated from his lead out man, and instead took up position on the wheels of Wout Van Aert. He was side by side with Jasper Philipsen and couldn’t get past. Van Aert took his third stage win with phenomenal strength and Cavendish slapped his bike in frustration, knowing he just missed out.

I was very sorry about it but it was still an outstanding race for them both. Van Aert crossed the line with three fingers aloft. Cavendish can hold three fingers on one hand and four on the other if he chooses, which is wonderful. He won his second Green Jersey, a great souvenir of his outstanding Tour performance. He is the greatest sprinter of all time, it’s official!

STAGE 21 – Wout’s wheels

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Tour de France 2021: Stage 20 – Tadej waits

24/07/202105/09/2021 | Maxine Dodd - Art

Stage 20 – Tadej waits to start his time trial. He is in yellow and has been for so much of the race. He has made a remarkable start to his career, raced two Tours de France and won them both, not to mention his other achievements. This view shows just how young he is, but at just 22, he should have the prospect of a great career ahead.
The great thing for me as a fan, is that he isn’t the only one. The performances of Wout van Aert alone, show great strength, Jonas Vingegaard has been a revelation too. There seems to be a new generation coming through who are extraordinarily talented and young with it.
Exciting times ahead…

STAGE 20 – TADEJ WAITS

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Tour de France 2021: Stage 18 – Pretty Town

24/07/202124/07/2021 | Maxine Dodd - Art

Another little study from Stage 18 that I like because of the peloton taking a bend, always love to see it and draw it – This town was attractive too, very French even down to the ‘Tabac’ sign – beautiful!

Stage 18, Pretty town

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Tour de France 2021: Stage 18 – A little study

Tour de France 2021 - Stage18 - Little study, Original watercolour painting Maxine Dodd

21/07/202124/07/2021 | Maxine Dodd - Art

Stage 18 – A little study from Stage 18 that I like because of the flag – It shows a breakaway with riders from B & B Hotels, with a glimpse of Julian Alaphilippe behind

Stage 18, A little study

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Tour de France 2021: Stage 18 – Wout

18/07/202131/07/2021 | Maxine Dodd - Art

Stage 18 – and a view, (finally!) of Wout Van Aert, who is such an accomplished cyclist – he can do anything – with his sights also set on the Olympics soon, but he seems to be able to do anything, from climbing to sprinting and of course, time trialling, this multi-talented Belgian rider is a joy to watch!

Stage 18, Wout

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Tour de France 2019: Stage 10 – Saint-Flour to Albi

26/07/2019 | Maxine Dodd - Art

Bonjour! This was another long, hot, rolling day through beautiful countryside, heading south. The anticipated issue for the riders was crosswinds, always tricky. A breakaway of five riders began the campaign but were soon reigned in.The groups came together, split and divided so much – it was really hard to keep up. The finish was one for the sprinters and this time, Wout van Aert took the glory by an absolute whisker! I was confused but happy! Fab stage!

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Stage 10 – Breakaway, Fab Five, 213.4im

Stage 10 View from the back in the afternoon

Stage 10 Really Tight

Stage 10 – So many groups, all a bit of a blur!

Stage 10 So close! Van Aert to win!

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