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 Astana, Thomas De Gendt, and Alex Howes.
1. Conor Dunne has found his spirit animal
If I was a mountain goat. I feel I'd be this mountain goat. pic.twitter.com/dnA6gWNfgD
— Conor Dunne (@conordunnealot) January 21, 2019
2. We’ve all been there
After reaching the limit on the bike, there’s always another limit to reach on foot 🤣 pic.twitter.com/n45ZHVXIF1
— Alex Howes (@alex_howes) January 21, 2019
3. We give it a…15/10
Rate this photo out of 10 for 'Aussieness' 🇦🇺❤️👍 pic.twitter.com/JUA9ViJalS
— Velon CC (@VelonCC) January 20, 2019
4. Chris Boardman is taking intervals to a new extreme
I’m still between efforts… https://t.co/f4ZPEyTBPp
— Chris Boardman (@Chris_Boardman) January 21, 2019
5. Enric Mas has some pretty insane leg veins
Trabajando duro para intentar tener las mismas piernas que el año pasado / Working hard to try having the same legs as last year (Foto Sigfrid Eggers) pic.twitter.com/BF8T078iU6
— Enric Mas Nicolau (@EnricMasNicolau) January 21, 2019
6. Rebel without a cause
Watch out. We got a badass over here. @AdamBlythe89 pic.twitter.com/ANGzaccXU6
— Thomas De Gendt (@DeGendtThomas) January 22, 2019
7. This mixtape is going to be fire
New album dropping next week. Watch this space for tour dates… pic.twitter.com/sD7is1Q2MP
— Geraint Thomas (@GeraintThomas86) January 23, 2019
8. It’s a team sport!
If she needs to have a wheel change, @shannonmalseed is set on our F1 circuit for Towards Zero Race Melbourne! 👏😂 @teamTIBCO #CadelRoadRace pic.twitter.com/jT3q5p7D9Z
— Cadel Road Race (@CadelRoadRace) January 24, 2019
9. Aussie to English translation anyone?
Thanks James, I think.
Can someone translate this pls. 😂 https://t.co/cLaQfkHood
— Alex Dowsett (@alexdowsett) January 24, 2019
10. Vino’s still got gas
Our GM is still in good form, ready to accept the challenge from the best climbers of Astana Pro Team. Alexandr Vinokurov vs Pello Bilbao in a short uphill sprint challenge during the training camp in Calpe #AstanaProTeam #Cycling #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/Psxf7vzgnN
— Astana Pro Team (@AstanaTeam) January 24, 2019
We’ll back in seven day’s time for more of the best from social media.
