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 Geraint Thomas, Phil Gaimon and Ellen Noble.
1. A warning we can all relate to this winter
To every road rider, enjoy your off season. But not TOO much 😂😂🙈. Trust me!https://t.co/MwJkjVBxlk pic.twitter.com/NeNOKCGGrm
— Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) October 20, 2019
2. Not sure that was part of the course…
I guess my sister filmed you there haha! pic.twitter.com/6gSlUoNCag
— Joris Nieuwenhuis (@jorisnieuwenhui) October 23, 2019
3. The best or worst way to spend your honeymoon?
Honeymoon 😂 @chrisfroome #Tokio2020 @Olympics pic.twitter.com/npbNCRs9gj
— Michał Kwiatkowski (@kwiato) October 25, 2019
4. Toms’ theory of potatoes has been proven
I actually paid for someone to do this study so maybe they forgot to mention it and it might not be completely biased. #potatopower https://t.co/mHkJzvHhKw
— Toms Skujiņš (@Tomashuuns) October 18, 2019
5. This late in the season, anything can happen
my 80 kilo boyfriend is a climber? x https://t.co/zMM2s0sQp4
— Ellen Barker (@ellenbarker__) October 17, 2019
6. Thomas knows how to handle the trolls
https://t.co/fjlHmSxMO9 pic.twitter.com/ZBeudsLrhR
— Geraint Thomas (@GeraintThomas86) October 20, 2019
7. Gaimon’s new book: A Cyclist’s Guide to Toilet Etiquette
Yes I will call you while I’m pooping but I’ll politely hit mute when I flush
— Phil Gaimon (@philgaimon) October 23, 2019
8. #ThingsWeAskWomen
Bike shop guy: so do you ride, too?
Me: yep, I actually race professionally!
Him: oh wow. So do they like pay you or …? #thingsweaskwomen 🤦♀️— Ellen Noble (@ellenlikesbikes) October 20, 2019
9. No privacy for the warm up at Six Day London
Big crowds for a turbo session. 😅@GoZwift @sixdaycycling pic.twitter.com/Nkx33fdNQs
— Manon Lloyd (@manonlloyd96) October 24, 2019
10. The Welsh riders thought off season would be relaxing – not with the Rugby World Cup on
Just lost a year of my life watching that. A win is a win @WelshRugbyUnion #Cymru #Ymlaen #Gwlad
— Owain Doull (@owaindoull) October 20, 2019
Too early for a drink?? 😅😅🍺
— Geraint Thomas (@GeraintThomas86) October 20, 2019
We’ll be back in seven days’ time for more of the best from social media across the cycling world.
