Tweets of the Week: Chris Froome vs Mel C plus Danny MacAskgill and Annemiek van Vleuten madness
The latest from the world of cycling social media


We've seen some unexpected moments on cycling social media in the last week.
From Chris Froome, going head-to-head with Mel C, to Danny MacAskill doing some insane things on an e-bike, it's been another big seven days in the virtual world.
Once again we've trawled through the social feeds of the cycling stars to bring you the best content - check it out below.
1. Even elite athletes have moments they'd rather forget
2. Vaughters takes talent spotting to a new level
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3. When road riders head to the trails
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4. The cycling rivalry we've all been waiting for
5. Michele Scarponi's parrot has a new friend in Antonio Nibali
6. I can't smile after 60km...
7. A new race format for Uran?
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8. Danny MacAskill takes an e-bike to its limit
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9. A riding challenge we can get on board with
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10. There's a lot to consider in this photo
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We'll be back in seven days with more tweets of the week.
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Alex Ballinger is editor of BikeBiz magazine, the leading publication for the UK cycle industry, and is the former digital news editor for CyclingWeekly.com. After gaining experience in local newsrooms, national newspapers and in digital journalism, Alex found his calling in cycling, first as a reporter, then as news editor responsible for Cycling Weekly's online news output, and now as the editor of BikeBiz. Since pro cycling first captured his heart during the 2010 Tour de France (specifically the Contador-Schleck battle) Alex covered three Tours de France, multiple editions of the Tour of Britain, and the World Championships, while both writing and video presenting for Cycling Weekly. He also specialises in fitness writing, often throwing himself into the deep end to help readers improve their own power numbers. Away from the desk, Alex can be found racing time trials, riding BMX and mountain bikes, or exploring off-road on his gravel bike. He’s also an avid gamer, and can usually be found buried in an eclectic selection of books.
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