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I Got Close TdF25-44
Despite being the last member of the breakaway, Ewen Costiou (Arkea-B&B Hotels) was still about to be caught be the peloton. With 12.7 kilometers left of stage 7 he looked back to see the UAE led peloton about to swallow him up. The catch came with exactly twelve kilometers to go. His efforts weren't in vain. He managed to pick up three King of the Mountains points along the way. I fully expect he will be awarded the most aggressive rider of the stage, too.
This painting represents the third competitor in this Tour that I am painting for the very first time.