Tweets of the Week: Chris Froome, Luke Rowe, Jolien D’hoore and more
The best social media posts from across the cycling world this week
As we all know, cyclists and social media are 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 that caught our eye this week, including ones from Adam Hansen, Jonny Wale and Simon Gerrans.
1. It was all going so well
After watching one too many videos of @petosagan
(credit: IG 1lifecycle) pic.twitter.com/boFepfHbSo— Evans Cycles (@EvansCycles) June 13, 2019
2. The Froominator will return
Looking at my post op scans like… pic.twitter.com/T2r7fZ68h5
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) June 17, 2019
3. That was just impressive
This guy @Toshvds has skills we dream of. pic.twitter.com/V6gp959tOK
— Adam #Vegan Hansen (@HansenAdam) June 18, 2019
4. How much slipstream does Conor actually get?
Hey @ukcyclingexpert please can you explain why these two young'uns were allowed to ride the senior Giro race last month… shouldn't they be in the kids version this week? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/aUrZgBaaI3
— Conor Dunne (@conordunnealot) June 19, 2019
5. We’re seeing splits in the peloton at the Women’s Tour
Stage 5 in @thewomenstour pic.twitter.com/ox7BAdByIg
— Jolien D'hoore (@JolienDhoore) June 14, 2019
6. Team Ineos unveil new kit after Froome and Thomas crash
Er zijn beelden opgedoken van Team INEOS renner Egan Bernal en zijn wieler uitrusting in aanloop naar de Tour de France! pic.twitter.com/rYshNk5nJa
— Bas Tietema (@BasTietema) June 19, 2019
7. Luke Rowe weight-saving to the extreme
8. When the UCI bar trade teams for track World Cups
Ever get the feeling you’re not welcome at the party? https://t.co/nmicmk4xft
— Jonny Wale (@JonnyDWale) June 20, 2019
9. Has that been aero tested Simon?
10. When crashing out of a race isn’t the worst part of your day
O and I lost another pair of glasses 🙈😫 #hardtimes #sendsupplies
— Geraint Thomas (@GeraintThomas86) June 19, 2019
We’ll back in seven days’ time for more of the best from social media.