Everyone on Twitter loves Steve Cummings
The reaction to the British rider's victory just shows how popular he is
Steve Cummings (MTN-Qhubeka) helped his team celebrate Mandela Day in the best way possible, by getting a stage win in the wildcard's maiden Tour de France.
As is the way these days, plenty of people had their say on his win and for once the overwhelming social media theme was positive. This raft of tweets shows just what a popular rider Cummings is. Chapeau.
Get your scrolling fingers ready, because there are quite a lot of tweets... and this isn't even all of them.
His own team were particularly pleased, as you might imagine. This was one of several tweets celebrating their rider's victory.
As per usual, Chris Boardman is spot on.
Fellow Tour rider Dan Martin, himself close to a stage victory earlier in the race, was beaming when he heard Cummings had won.
Already in the British stage winners' club at this year's race, Mark Cavendish was as pleased as he would have been to see a teammate win.
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Cav's wife Peta also offered her congratulations... and a questionable gourmet treat.
Busy having the Grand Tour of his life, the ever-affable Geraint Thomas was simply 'made up'.
Former British National Champion, TV presenter and Belgian-impersonator Matt Stephens hinted at the cunning of the move that gained Cummings his stage victory.
Stephens's fellow retiree Rob Hayles enjoyed the victory salute as much as the rest of us. That is to say, a lot.
Absent from racing after his crash at the Tour de Yorkshire, Ben Swift is obviously still keeping track of the Tour de France and was pleased with today's outcome.
We know how you feel, Matt.
Matt Brammeier will likely be drinking some of the beers he won at the Tour of Flanders earlier this year to toast his teammate's win.
Watch: highlights of stage 14 of the Tour de France
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-time to cover racing, review cycling gear and write longer features for print and online.
-
Italy will use Filippo Ganna's Hour Record bike at the Olympics - and you can buy it for €29,000
The 3D printed Pinarello Bolide, developed from the Italian's Hour smash, will set you back a small fortune
By James Shrubsall Published
-
Conservative London mayor candidate vows to tear out 'havoc-causing cycle lanes' if elected into office
As well as removing cycle lanes in the capital, Susan Hall also promises to back any group that wants rid of LTNs in London
By Tom Thewlis Published
-
Former pro Dan Martin nominated for prestigious book prize
Irishman’s autobiography Chased by Pandas is up for Sunday Times cycling book of the year
By Cycling Weekly Published
-
Retired British pro Steve Cummings joins Ineos Grenadiers as sports director
Retired British pro Steve Cummings is joining Ineos Grenadiers as a sports director.
By Alex Ballinger Published
-
NTT Pro Cycling announce new headline sponsors
NTT Pro Cycling has announced its new headline sponsors, bringing an end to the uncertainty around their future.
By Alex Ballinger Published
-
Bjarne Riis leaves NTT Pro Cycling after just one year as manager
Bjarne Riis is leaving NTT Pro Cycling after just one season as team manager.
By Alex Ballinger Published
-
NTT Pro Cycling boss Bjarne Riis says ‘time is running out, it’s not looking good'
The fate of NTT Pro Cycling still looks bleak, as the team’s boss says there is still no new sponsor lined up.
By Alex Ballinger Published
-
NTT Pro Cycling left searching for new sponsor as NTT pulls out
NTT Pro Cycling is facing an uncertain future as headline sponsor NTT has pulled out of the team.
By Alex Ballinger Published
-
Bjarne Riis 'confident' NTT will continue into 2021 season
The Dane is aiming for stage wins at the Tour de France to try and attract new sponsors
By Jonny Long Published
-
Giacomo Nizzolo wins European Championships road race in dramatic sprint finish
Nizzolo beat Arnaud Démare and Pascal Ackermann to become the 2020 European champion
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published