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 Lawson Craddock, Conor Dunne, Tom Pidcock and more.
1. When Rigoberto Urán’s feet are as good as his legs
It’s too bad @UranRigoberto is so shy and reserved. pic.twitter.com/EA1HHY0Dxm
— EF Education First – Drapac p/b Cannondale (@Ride_Argyle) October 21, 2018
2. Testing your tyres with Tom Pidcock
3. Alex Dowsett knows the meaning of romance – and it’s a giant picture of himself
4. When 10-year-old Ruby is better than you on rollers AND gets sponsored
Hi everyone, I would like to share my awesome announcement! I am proud to say I am now a Junior Advocate for @TrekSegafredo a massive thank you to @TrekBikes for this awesome opportunity and to @SANTINI_SMS for all your support. This is so exciting! Ruby X pic.twitter.com/3UFFtwyyxY
— Ruby Isaac (@RubyWIsaac) October 21, 2018
5. Dan Martin’s weather forecast is how we’re all feeling
Here comes winter 😳 pic.twitter.com/mNrYJTKQyh
— Dan Martin (@DanMartin86) October 24, 2018
6. Conor Dunne gets an unfair advantage in the newspaper quiz
🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐 pic.twitter.com/XVVIsL8DIa
— Conor Dunne (@conordunnealot) October 21, 2018
7. Rohan Dennis thinks Lachlan Morton has a celebrity double
8. Six Day sprinters showing some average-to-poor cadence
Meanwhile, @PerkoPerkins and @RFoerstemann have found a novel way to wind down in between racing… #SixDayLondon #BikesBeatsBeers pic.twitter.com/yPcvOo9eUF
— Six Day (@sixdaycycling) October 24, 2018
9. Peter Sagan’s new training programme – mountain bikes, guns, and a hammer?
Trying my luck in a biathlon relay race, @tvb_osttirol style, in our first team camp! @GoPro @BORAhansgrohe @BORAGmbH @Hansgrohe_PR @iamspecialized @sportful @ride100percent pic.twitter.com/Ivw4lHgxeg
— Peter Sagan (@petosagan) October 26, 2018
10. Lawson Craddock looks back at what could have been
#TBT to the Styx cover band I co-created with my buddy in High School. We were a one hit wonder, but a wonder nonetheless. pic.twitter.com/sZEB0FDQH2
— Lawson Craddock (@lawsoncraddock) October 18, 2018
We’ll be back in seven days time for more picks from the world of cycling social media.
