The Tour de France 2021 is well underway and the riders have been giving it everything during the opening week.
But luckily for us there has still be plenty of time for the riders to tweet some insights into their lives.
We've been scouring the internet to bring you a selection of the best tweets and Instagram posts over the last week:
1. Phil Gaimon blowing my mind with dog facts
If you think about it, dogs are planking 100% of the time they’re standing up. Respect https://t.co/4xuJCpJVCVJune 29, 2021
2. Pierre Rolland challenged Stefan Küng to catch him in the TT. He did it...easily
pic.twitter.com/jAtklY6aMhJune 30, 2021
3. 50 Cent weighing in on the 'Opi-Omi' controversy - not what I expected
4. When you're inspired by the Euros
That’s my dude!!! @TeamDSM swanny @jens_van_slycke used to be a pro soccer player 🤣🤣😉 skills coming in handy at @LaCoursebyTDF https://t.co/Za9oyH4oEPJune 26, 2021
5. This is probably more terrifying than it should be
🧲 Go go Glazico 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘁 !#TDF2021 | #MenInGlaz pic.twitter.com/zgcRQGbCgyJune 28, 2021
6. Sadly Jacopo Jr. isn't on the way
Pretty much in one piece after the crash. I hit really hard my belly but the scan revealed no internal hematoma or bleeding. I am also not pregnant.July 1, 2021
7. Marc Hirschi about to drop the hottest album of 2021
8. Thomas De Gendt has seen the future and he's probably correct
Year 2032. Evenepoel and Pogacar each won 6 Tours now. Van der Poel will be competing in 17 disciplines at the olympics, aiming at 17 medals. Van Aert won Paris-Roubaix for the 7th time. Valverde announced that he will continue for another year as he doesn’t feel his age yet.June 30, 2021
9. Steven Kruijswijk's parenting style is...unorthodox
Hahaha gelukkig is Kruijswijk z’n humor vandaag niet verloren. Laat de bergen maar komen!🚴♂️🙌 #TDF2021 ©️ IG: Steven Kruijswijk pic.twitter.com/qvy3UKUyDJJune 28, 2021
10. Küng has a target on his back after the Swiss beat France in the Euros
Après une belle nuit, Stefan Küng a choisi d'exhiber ses couleurs nationales 🇨🇭 pour chambrer ses coéquipiers français ce matin. 😅 (Instagram @jacopoguarnieri) #TDF2021 pic.twitter.com/c6eut7pB53June 29, 2021
We'll be back in seven days with more tweets of the week.
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Pinnacle cycling shoes at Evans Cycles cost just £50 (but do compare to Black Friday deals elsewhere)
The Evans Cycles own brand option brings a low price to clipless riding
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan •
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Peter Sagan fined after incident with Monaco police when breaking Covid-19 curfew
The Slovakian star's representative said that he feared he would be "forced to be vaccinated" against Covid
By Tim Bonville-Ginn •
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'Opi-Omi' Tour de France spectator faces four-month suspended sentence
Her lawyer described her as 'terrified' by the media storm that followed the incident
By Tim Bonville-Ginn •
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Mark Cavendish unsure on Tour de France 2022 route: 'There aren’t as many chances for the fast men'
The joint-record Tour de France stage winner would grab his 35th with victory in 2022, surpassing Eddy Merckx
By Ryan Dabbs •
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'Opi-Omi' Tour de France spectator who caused crash on opening stage to appear in court
The spectator will be facing charges of causing 'involuntary injuries' and 'endangering others'
By Tim Bonville-Ginn •
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Santini to make Tour de France leader's jerseys in 2022
Santini will be replacing French brand Le Coq Sportif after a 10 year partnership with the race
By Tim Bonville-Ginn •
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How do the Tokyo 2020 Olympic time trials work?
The race against the clock is a highlight of the games, but what are the rules?
By Alex Ballinger •
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'It’s been a nice run, but it’s time': Richie Porte says 2021 edition was his final Tour de France
The Australian leads his national team into the Olympic Games road race on Saturday
By Richard Windsor •
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Mark Cavendish beats Tim Merlier to sprint victory in post-Tour de France crit
The British sprinter was on the podium again in the lucrative exhibition race in Flanders
By Alex Ballinger •
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From Dulwich Park to Paris: The story of Fred Wright's debut Tour de France
The 22-year-old Brit, 'a child of the Herne Hill community', was the youngest rider in this year's race
By Jonny Long •
