Tweets of the week: Richie Porte, Alex Dowsett, Geraint Thomas and more
The best social media posts from across the cycling world this week

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 Tiesj Benoot, Rohan Dennis, Callum Skinner and more.
1. Adam's going to space
2. Just say yes and work out the details later
3. Undoubtedly this was the reason he won
4. The pre-Tour tensions are at an all time high
5. Must be gutting this. Totally decimated
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6. He can't possibly lose all of these ones right?
7. No comment
8. Something tells me he wasn't having a great time
9. 10/10 for effort and organisation
10. This is a weird thing to film
We’ll be back in seven days’ time for more of the best from social media across the cycling world.
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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.
An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).
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