Well this provoked a fair bit of comment and debate... which was the whole idea of writing it... theguardian.com/sport/blog/201…

Spot on Daniel Friebe x.com/friebos/status…

RUMORS: according to Tuttobiciweb Contador will announce that 2017 Vuelta will be the last race of his career

Barguil to Fortuneo-Oscaro... what next - Alexis Sanchez to Brighton?

Looks like it's going to be the Degs, MCN & Blythe show in the sprint finishes at #LaVuelta2017 x.com/friebos/status…

Go on @JamesMarkHayden Final push! #TCRN05 x.com/transconrace/s…

Get in @JamesMarkHayden! #TCRN05 x.com/transconrace/s…

"Next year’s Transcontinental! Win it, and then come back and defend it" Well that's prt 1 complete Jamie Haughey ! marmeladrome.co.uk/james-hayden/

Sky investing in the future. They'll hope to give them enough motivation to stay if Froome hangs around for another 5+ years. x.com/cyclingtips/st…

Great to hear and hope to see her back at her best in 2018! x.com/wmncycling/sta…

Another Froome/Chavez 1-2? Would love to see Solar convert a breakaway into a win here. Cannondale riders also riding for 2018! #LV2017 x.com/friebos/status…

Harsh insight into the life and struggles of a pro cycling team. It's a brutal business relying on sponsorship to survive. x.com/cycling_podcas…

The best cycling news for a while! x.com/ride_argyle/st…

Gather at Calcot Sun 1st Oct for a ride through #Cotswolds countryside with Anna of Anna Hughes. Book now 👉🏻 bit.ly/Guided_Cycle

bit of a look back at the last time the World's was in Norway. when we were young and carefree... x.com/rouleurmagazin…

The King... x.com/kennyelissonde…

Bring on the 2018 pro season with the Tour Down Under starting next week. What would you add to this as your 2017 highlights? Contador at Paris-Nice & the Vuelta and Tom Dum at the Giro were also up there for us. x.com/rapha/status/9…

Pro cycling starts proper today... let's go to church! #OHN18 #Omloop

Some sage advice for anyone thinking of venturing out on the bike this weekend.. x.com/chrishallrides…