Ten tweets that caught our eye this week from the professional peloton including tributes to cricketer Philip Hughes
Cyclists and Twitter is often a fantastic combination, allowing the fans a behind the scenes look at what goes on in the professional peloton. Here’s some of the tweets that caught our eye this week, including ones from Jens Voigt, Alex Dowsett and Ian Bibby.
1. The sporting world was rocked by the death of Australian cricketer Philip Hughes, who died playing the sport he loved. Our cycling friends from Down Under paid their respects
All my thoughts go out to Phil Hughes and the entire cricket family. An extremely tough day. Be strong. Sport can be so harsh @CricketAus
— Stuart O'Grady (@StueyOG) November 27, 2014
devastating to hear the terribly sad news about Phil Hughes. sincere condolences to his family, friends, teammates & fellow players #RIP
— Robbie McEwen (@mcewenrobbie) November 27, 2014
The Australian Track Cycling team takes a moment to remember Phil Hughes #putoutyourbats #PhillipHughes408 pic.twitter.com/QU6LD7ZgWY
— Anna Meares (@AnnaMeares) November 28, 2014
2. In a less serious tweet, Andre Greipel looks terrifying in close up, with this selfie he took of Lotto’s tandem ride.
tandem coffee ride through the old battlefields of world war 1 with the @Lotto_Belisol guys done #history #remember pic.twitter.com/akRxJEjs6i
— Andre Greipel (@AndreGreipel) November 27, 2014
3. Alex Dowsett reported on an inappropriate cold call he received this week. He added that he didn’t sign up, surprisingly.
Get a cold call selling life insurance "before you start let me stop you,I'm a pro cyclist with severe haemophilia,still want to insure me?"
— Alex Dowsett (@alexdowsett) November 24, 2014
4. Former hour record holder and general hardman Jens Voigt is enjoying his retirement, by the looks of it.
The " Hello Kitty" Ninja – the most mystique and rare version of the ninja… Unbelievable skills they have… Hahaha pic.twitter.com/PU3uKz5MAm
— Jens Voigt (@thejensie) November 23, 2014
5. David Millar is not…
Just slipped in the garden, couldn't put my broken hand down to break the fall, and now have five stitches in my shin. Retirement rocks.
— David Millar (@millarmind) November 27, 2014
6. Madison Genesis rider Ian Bibby poses this ponderer.
If you were deaf, what language would you think in?
— Ian Bibby (@IanBibby86) November 27, 2014
7. Kiwi powerhouse Greg Henderson did something awesome this week.
Tonight I had the great honour of delivering a speech at The Last Post Ceremony at Menin Gates in Ieper. #proudkiwi. pic.twitter.com/qGpd2v8m7S
— Greg Henderson (@Greghenderson1) November 26, 2014
8. While Mark Cavendish shared a private moment between him and his masseuse.
Massage….. pic.twitter.com/LPntyEBLUK
— Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) November 26, 2014
9. Bibby also wins the award for ‘wierdest cyclist tweet of the week’ with this beauty of him eating toast on a moped. As you do.
In my spare time I like to ride scooters and eat toast pic.twitter.com/WdGU83eWbF
— Ian Bibby (@IanBibby86) November 25, 2014
10. Roman Kreuziger shared a photo that will guilt-trip those of us who are skipping winter training into getting on our bikes again.
In morning #fitness section and now to swet a little bit #hometrainer…Getting ready for serious training in TC GC.. pic.twitter.com/7EJklH6dKr
— Roman Kreuziger (@Roman86_K) November 24, 2014
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