Christmas time, mistletoe and… weelll, if you’re a pro cyclist (or doing the Rapha500) still rather a lot of bike riding!
Though half of the pros are out on pre-season training camps (or returning from one or preparing to go on one), that doesn’t mean they’re not excited about Christmas. It just means most of them are probably going to have a massive appetite when Christmas lunch arrives.
We’ve ransacked Twitter in search of the most festive pros (and a few very dedicated not-quite-pros) to bring you a little insight into how the cycling elite prepare for Christmas…
Christine Majerus and Boels-Dolmans
Boels-Dolmans have been out riding up sunny climbs, and showing off their new team kit. Whilst there, the ever thoughtful Majerus presented each of her teamies with a card and handmade santa. Aww!