Tweets of the week: Mark Cavendish, Chris Hoy, Michal Kwiatkowski, and more
The best tweets from around the world of cycling this week
As we all know, cyclists and Twitter is often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in and around the professional peloton. Here are some of the tweets that caught our eye this week, including ones from Mark Cavendish, Michal Kwiatkowski, and Tiago Machado.
1. Come on Chris, I’m sure the Olympics weren’t that bad
Going to watch our wee boy’s first nativity play. This is probably the most nervous I’ve been since London 2012..
— Chris Hoy (@chrishoy) December 6, 2017
2. Who said being a professional cyclist was glamourous?
That face tells it all. „Lovely” training 👍🙄☃️
Follow ➡️ https://t.co/Q5qdYjOFKY📲 pic.twitter.com/CQgcxXeTNc— Michał Kwiatkowski (@kwiato) December 5, 2017
3. That’s a great effort
My cycling shoes don't have laces, so I wore my #rainbowlaces in my plait for training today. Sport is for everyone. @stonewalluk pic.twitter.com/sl2wv1B9lT
— Elinor Barker (@elinorbarker) November 29, 2017
4. We’ve all been there
One of the major downfalls of travelling alone is there's no one to tell you when you spill aioli and chilli sauce all over your jumper.
— Chloe Hosking (@chloe_hosking) December 1, 2017
5. This photo of Rafal Majka will give you nightmares for weeks
Enjoy your #Sunday evening with a relaxing @Hansgrohe_PR #shower like @petosagan & @majkaformal
🚿🛁#ShowerPleasure #hansgrohe
Pic: hansgrohe pic.twitter.com/FVAiWshkHS— BORA – hansgrohe (@BORAhansgrohe) November 26, 2017
6. If there’s one thing I’m pro at, it’s off seasoning
Mallorca bound tomorrow, training camp time, we’ll see how hard everyone off seasoned in the new team 🙈👍 #excited
— Alex Dowsett (@alexdowsett) December 2, 2017
7. “Elton was delighted to meet his hero”
8. Working on the tan
9. Great hack
Flat tire?? Its not a problem for @NathanPeterHaas 🤣 he fix everything 🤣 thanks mate 👌 pic.twitter.com/KgjvJkAg4g
— Tiago Machado (@Tiagomachado85) December 4, 2017
10. He hasn’t changed a bit, bless him
We’ll be back in seven days time for more picks from the world of cycling social media.