Bed knobs and boxer shorts. Here’s a compilation of the Paris-Nice riders’ and team staff’s behind-the-scenes Tweets from after the race.
Peer praise, teammate banter, fighting over hotel rooms and double beds, hating on televised football, and quite a focus on the post-race evening meal!
The basic facts: yesterday’s stage in the Paris-Nice was won by Michael Matthews (Orica-Greenedge) in a sprint finish. Matthews is now leading the General Classification.
#ParisNice Winner stage 3: Michael Matthews of Orica
— Lotto Soudal (@Lotto_Soudal) March 11, 2015
Top 10 stage 3 #ParisNice. pic.twitter.com/AmNTFjKw2y — peloton magazine (@pelotonmagazine) March 11, 2015
#ParisNice Not to be today! No top 10 for @GiantAlpecin in the tough sprint finish. We’ll have the full results soon. #KeepChallenging
— Team Giant-Alpecin (@GiantAlpecin) March 11, 2015
A great 2nd place for @cimo89 @ParisNice stage 3 ! Really great job Davide !!!! ;http://t.co/DYMJf9nA1H — Team Lampre Merida (@lampre_merida) March 11, 2015
Un vélo d’avance ! One bike ahead! @blingmatthews super strong today! #ParisNice pic.twitter.com/b6bIfwObKH
— Paris-Nice (@ParisNice) March 11, 2015
#TinkoffSaxo‘s @Mattibreschel finishes 6th in #ParisNice after a tricky finale pic.twitter.com/cUL8YmmQHC — Tinkoff Saxo (@tinkoff_saxo) March 11, 2015
Sweet we’ve got the suite! @parisnice @jonasahlstrand pic.twitter.com/VM2V93e3AA
— Dominique Rollin (@be_Rollin) March 11, 2015
Impressive riding by all the @ORICA_GreenEDGE boys today in @ParisNice . We finally nailed the lead out and @blingmatthews finished her off — Daryl Impey (@darylimpey) March 11, 2015
I won the double bed last night n @blingmatthews had to settle 4 the sofa bed.. And today he wins! Now he should always take the sofa no??
— Simon Clarke (@SimoClarke) March 11, 2015
Hugely rewarding being part of such a team effort today. Good work boys and all. — christianmeier (@christianmeier) March 11, 2015
Jaune-vert-blanc : @blingmatthews en voit de toutes les couleurs ! / Colorful day for @blingmatthews! pic.twitter.com/awL2doDjhZ
— Paris-Nice (@ParisNice) March 11, 2015
Wow what a day I’m blown away by me team @ORICA_GreenEDGE to set me up for this win what a team #brothers pic.twitter.com/VDnpmy4cwc — michael matthews (@blingmatthews) March 11, 2015
#ParisNice got turnt up a bit today. Congrats @blingmatthews. 1st mountain stage tomorrow. Tune in!
— Ben King (@BenKing89) March 11, 2015
Here is your new King of the Mountains leader at #ParisNice. Congratulations, @PhilippeGilbert! pic.twitter.com/qOJE1lGS5U — BMC Racing Team (@BMCProTeam) March 11, 2015
RT to show @tomboonen1 your support! We’re with you Tom! #OurWay pic.twitter.com/iFBQcWCatn
— Etixx – Quick-Step (@Etixx_QuickStep) March 11, 2015
Thanks for the lion @blingmatthews but seeing you sooo happy matters to me more 🙂 Congratulations!!!!! #heisjustawesome — Katarina Hajzer (@Katarina_Hajzer) March 11, 2015
Not having my best days @ParisNice #bronchitis
— maarten wynants (@wynants82) March 11, 2015
Tanti auguri Guiseppe Martinelli! Long may you live! pic.twitter.com/Rj1ff868pK — Astana Pro Team (@AstanaTeam) March 11, 2015
One of @blingmatthews favorites for starter. sushi rice, avocado and salmon sashimi one #OGEeats #winnerdinner pic.twitter.com/N8UZL2q2eD
— Nicki Strobel (@Nicki_Strobel) March 11, 2015
Like u @Greghenderson1 my roomie Lars is watching it. Have I got this right, over an hr & no1 can put the ball through the huge metal frame? — Adam Hansen (@HansenAdam) March 11, 2015
If @Greghenderson1 and I was on the same football team…. pic.twitter.com/EaO1M5a7Eq
— Adam Hansen (@HansenAdam) March 11, 2015
A cool moment of the day #ParisNice2015 @Ride_Argyle “it’s all about super foods” Which super food is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/TcQFoFdv35 — Sean Fowler (@Larryvich) March 11, 2015
This Frenchie just got mega excited in his M&M boxers. pic.twitter.com/KZjy1SZ5w3
— Greg Henderson (@Greghenderson1) March 11, 2015
Baked Belgium endives with smoked paprika, sheep’s milk cheese and chervil @Ride_Argyle #ParisNice2015 #nutrientdense pic.twitter.com/FoicnPLJzB — Sean Fowler (@Larryvich) March 11, 2015
What time is it you ask?”Show time”it is!mountain stage tomorrow #ParisNice2015 @Ride_Argyle Penne arrabiata & rocket pic.twitter.com/yKoZURP3qh
— Sean Fowler (@Larryvich) March 11, 2015
Baked Turkey burgers mixed with quinoa and Jamon topped with roasted eggplant #changeitup @Ride_Argyle #ParisNice2015 pic.twitter.com/R6ShrqwQP6 — Sean Fowler (@Larryvich) March 11, 2015
Sometimes it’s about how you finish! Baked apple sauce with blueberry coulis and #nongluten cookies @Ride_Argyle pic.twitter.com/s9FxnrnXoU
— Sean Fowler (@Larryvich) March 11, 2015
On the road @ParisNice d-day for GC @IAM_Cycling #bus pic.twitter.com/CfzEm9YfDk — Rik Verbrugghe (@RikIAMcycling) March 12, 2015
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