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 Alex Dowsett, Deceuninck – Quick-Step and Nathan Haas.
1. A heartfelt message of support from Lewis Capaldi
Oh and for anyone who rode @womenstourscot this weekend, the one and only @LewisCapaldi has a very nice message for you all…😂💪🏼 enjoy x#WTOS 🏴 pic.twitter.com/DO9qIYZIvI
— Hannah Walker (@spannawalker) August 11, 2019
2. He’d probably still win a sprint on that
🇧🇪🇳🇱 #BinckBankTour
"Alright, let's go!"
After today's podium ceremony, @Sammmy_Be went for a ride with a new bike 🤣 pic.twitter.com/qXApt1jZOB
— BORA – hansgrohe (@BORAhansgrohe) August 13, 2019
3. Matt Winston knows his audience
Sent @JamieHaughey my preview quote for Tour of Denmark using S Club 7 song titles…..he worked it out straight away! Not bad seeing as he was 7 when they were famous! Boy has got more cheese than Cathedral City #sclubparty
— Matt Winston (@Mattw1nston) August 16, 2019
4. A partisan bee tried to interrupt Hayley Simmonds’ Euro TT
Relatively happy with my ride in Euros ITT. Honestly I hoped for a few places higher but not the smoothest of mornings being stung by a bee 3km in (I’m allergic). Stinger pulled out at the finish, let’s see how big my arm is tomorrow! Thanks @BritishCycling for the opportunity! pic.twitter.com/CgVMviRIm8
— Hayley Simmonds (@hayleyrsimmonds) August 8, 2019
5. Everyone’s a critic
Everyone’s a troll on YouTube these days @Tomashuuns pic.twitter.com/fMLakkrTQ6
— Phil Gaimon (@philgaimon) August 13, 2019
6. When the flag drops on your head
7. The Arctic Tour of Norway has a very set menu
Public announcement 🚨
Lunch in Norway 🇳🇴 was in fact not salmon, I repeat, not salmon!
I’m still in shock— Nathan Haas (@NathanPeterHaas) August 14, 2019
8. Altitude problems
Back at altitude after 6weeks away, fully declimatised, I know this because I’ve had to have a little sit down after lugging 2 bikes and 2 suitcases up the stairs
*and I used the elevator pic.twitter.com/yqNBG4jEjW
— Alex Dowsett (@alexdowsett) August 12, 2019
9. To say the least, Mathieu…
10. Willie Smit pinpoints the exact moment he lost his glassess
Lost them right here 😎👌! Hope there's a Sherlock Holmes in Belgium 😜 https://t.co/q95t9CoNxk pic.twitter.com/yhx9WLRLNr
— Willie Smit (@williesmurfy) August 14, 2019
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We’ll be back in seven days for more of the best from social media across the cycling world.