Hendrik Lemmer @GrootLem Twitter profile

Pinned Tweet

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

22 days

And after 2025 changes here's my 2024 Velogames team #GirodItalia

1

0

3

Last Seen Profiles

@Thomasshel63570

@Aly_cal3

@yuzuisacutie

@Malcolm99660256

@coachcampbell24

@OAHSHockey

@jaeyzhn

@CoachFitz_FB

@kishansavjani

@evcaraevcara

@Supremesway8

@CAGRconference

@kimihina_ava

@csk198

@CEspelien49695

@itssconnie

@ThomasineF27586

@BarnabySpring

@EthanKunz10

@indiainbrazil

@ncbja

@riosguadaok

@DonJohnson

@stw_pdg

@MylesFoster7

@EmmaEdw05194493

@anri_on_

@Therese85135469

@walterzie

@yosoy_lalimon

@mingdwae

@latinkeik

@marks43kerrie

@PlanetarioMad

@4evasetinstone

@jitkatwitka

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 months

How did McNulty manage to get a National champion jersey at team UAE that looks like a national champion jersey?

12

9

607

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 months

Photo finish #KBK24

1

24

323

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

7 years

Froome lost 19 seconds and blocked 20 people on twitter by the time he got to the 2nd timecheck #Bergen2017

8

38

256

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

7 months

@alfred_cabonena @Slipcatch And Damian Willemse got a bursary from the Ruperts to study at the famous "rugby" school Paul Roos in Stellenbosch

5

10

240

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

Sorry Chris Froome, I saw you race in your early 20's, you were nowhere

Andrew Hood

@EuroHoody

6 years

Froome said “Egan reminds me a bit of myself when I was his age ... he brings a lot of youthful energy to the bus”

17

13

73

13

57

233

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

9 months

People have short memories #LaVuelta23

26

3

235

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

11 months

If Groenewegen made that move it was a relegation. If the move was made on a rider other than Girmay, they would care #TdF2023

Brian Smith 𝕆𝕃𝕐

@BriSmithy

11 months

Big movement from Philipsen. Girmay not happy. Another sprint and another talking point...

117

171

935

18

12

215

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

10 months

After some pressure from big boys at the UCI and media van der Poel are starting in the 5th row in the xco. Bending rules for stars. But this gives him a far better shot at the podium. They wanted him to start front row but the rest wasn't happy #GlasgowScotland2023

Domestique

@Domestique___

10 months

🇳🇱 Van der Poel will be ready to fight on Saturday! A huge battle between him and 🇬🇧 Pidcock, who’s not looking forward to that? 🔥 #GlasgowScotland2023

20

23

319

36

9

214

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

7 years

Even at the coffee shop Cummings sit at the back #TDF2017

3

56

207

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

So are the French men flying back in economy? #Wollongong2022

6

179

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

Interesting new Team TT rule for next week. A leader can ride away from his team and get his time over the line, not of 4th rider. Expect Vingegaard and Pogacar to attack their team in last kilo #parisnice

21

4

172

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

@BarbaraCreecy_ @nich_dlamini @SANParks That's great. But we need the same swift action if it's a normal not famous person as well. There's been a lot of complaints

1

8

142

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

I learn something every day thanks to @eNCA #TDF2020 #TourdeFrance

51

29

141

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Ridiculous decision. Should go to Molano #Dauphine

Critérium du Dauphiné

@dauphine

2 years

💪 @GeoffBouche was the most aggressive rider today. He wins the @PrixAntargaz . #Dauphin é

2

3

16

1

6

132

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

@iamkoshiek One of my top tips before you buy. Always ask for the minutes of the last AGM. You will read all about the noisy neighbors, the parking areas that get flooded during heavy rains, the roof that will need replacement in 2 years time and the security breaches after the last Airbnb's

1

18

117

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

This is how a one second gap can become minutes

Velon CC

@VelonCC

1 year

Insane strength from @LucasPlapp and @EvenepoelRemco making the decisive move of the race for @uae_tour Stage 1! 😵‍💫 _______ 🇦🇪 #UAETour

5

47

661

4

9

90

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Hey @IntermarcheWG you can tell Biniam on the radio that Henok is the new champion of Africa #AfroRoadChamps22

6

5

86

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

People really think getting a stage win in the Tour de France is less important than losing 4 seconds on GC to Pogacar. It's a STAGE IN THE TOUR DE FRANCE. But what if Pogacar win by 3 seconds they ask. And what if Vingegaard crash or get covid tomorrow. Well done Jumbo #TDF2022

6

0

92

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

I really thought Chris Froome had a good chance

Laureus

@LaureusSport

6 years

The Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability is Marcel Hug #Laureus18

4

68

139

0

12

85

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 months

My dream job?

3

1

83

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Worst thing vd Poel could do is to sign for a big team with a typical conservative old team boss telling him how to race. Maybe its time all the riders pull out the radios and race solo. Who said you need a team and an old man in a car. This kid is rewriting the rulebook #agr

3

6

76

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 months

Remco. I don't want to blame anybody. And then he blames UAE for not chasing. Seems like he blames someone or a team every time he does not win. I'm not a Remco hater. Just an observation #ParisNice

CyclingPro.net

@cyclingpronet

3 months

Remco Evenepoel - Interview at the finish - Stage 4 - Paris-Nice 2024 #CyclingProNet #ParisNice #TirrenoAdriatico

0

2

3

4

1

75

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Waiting on Qhubeka to use the result of Girmay for their marketing. Sorry guys, you decided to sign old European riders instead of young Africans. Ok switching off my phone ;)

2

73

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

10 months

On my way #GlasgowScotland2023

2

5

73

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

One day when I'm big I want to win many big races. Yes kiddo, you are doing it

0

13

73

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

@CalebEwan

6

1

71

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

Congrats with your 2010 Attakwas win @benmelt

7

11

70

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

While Louis Meintjes was fighting for a top 10 at the front of the race, the other South African Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg finished in last place making sure Caleb Ewan made the time cut off. You can see the SA stripes on the sleeve

1

5

69

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

@NickolausBauer Put her on the moon

5

9

60

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 months

Office opening today. Pop in for a property or cycling chat. Corner of Church and Andringa, Stellenbosch

7

6

62

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

From team MTN 4 years ago

5

15

61

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

My wife of almost 7 years told me over supper that tonight 10 years ago she slept next to her husband in hospital. He had cancer. It was his last night. We will remember him tomorrow. Be grateful for life and 2nd chances. I promised her a laugh for every tear. We're doing well

Sean Riley

@SeanRileySA

3 years

@mikesharman My mom beat cancer. And seeing it up close and personal, it’s not for sissies.

1

8

2

0

60

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

@Adam_GC @SBSSportau @JayVine3 @BenjiNaesen @LanterneRougeCP Almeida will be a solid Giro domestique for Jay

2

1

60

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

I will donate 1 Qhubeka bicycle every time a South African rider is in the winning break away at a World Tour race so that includes all GT's and 1 day classics. Another bike every time @LouisMeintjes attacks in a GT

Qhubeka Charity

@Qhubeka

6 years

Who else can match these incredible @TeamDiData and @Qhubeka supporters? 🇺🇸 @RandyManion - 1 bicycle per Grand Tour team win 🇬🇧 @ruthduke14 - 1 bicycle per Grand Tour team win 🇿🇦 @AndreFlashPatch - 1 bicycle per Grand Tour win by @LouisMeintjes #BicyclesChangeLives 🖐🏽

3

26

3

13

59

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

The Dutch prime minister just announced that you're not allowed to shake hands any more. Then he ended the press conference.. #coronanederland

1

19

55

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

Any other South African cycling fans feel like canceling their @DStv subscription because there's absolutely no rebroadcast of cycling on @SuperSportTV retweet if you agree

12

47

59

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

My 85 year young mother in law just returned from a 10km cycle to her boyfriend's place via a nice canal in Holland, must be so nice to be in a country that values exercise, fitness while staying safe #COVID19

7

2

57

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

@FukisiMofokeng @SayEntrepreneur @MbuyiseniNdlozi Maybe people needed to be kicked in the balls after the 1st child

5

0

47

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

I am so happy for Dumoulin, Roglic and Dennis, all 3 riders that went through their own battles and tough times recently. Tom and Primoz also 2 of my all time favorite riders #CyclingRoad

3

53

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 months

UAE managed to lose this. If you have good riders you don't have to be a good DS #IlGirodAbruzzo

1

2

53

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Connecting with the fans on another level. Show me any other sports star in the world that does that. Mid race, on a huge mountain stage #sagan #TDF2019

Mikkel Condé v2.0

@mrconde

5 years

While everybody else is suffering in the Pyrenees, @PetoSagan still has energy to sign a copy of his book to an eager spectator running alongside him. Basically, just Sagan being Sagan. #TDF2019

358

6K

21K

1

8

51

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

Stefan de Bod won the Western Cape road race and TT last weekend. National Championships in about 3 weeks time. Would be great to see the SA flag in the Giro

4

52

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

New scanning system being tested at Jonkershoek Nature Reserve where we've been playing on bikes for years, a random Dutch rider getting to try the new system. I'm sure he will agree Stellenbosch is the mountain biking paradise of the world

5

3

51

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

Something amiss with Dutch cycling team management in Tokyo?

7

4

50

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

@amudeeh @Julius_S_Malema Zuma for Correctional Services

4

7

49

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

@Momof5Jacobs @SolidarityRSA Wow. That must be terrible to live like that

1

0

45

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

That white jersey winner just gets younger and younger #LaVuelta21

1

2

49

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

I had wine in restaurants most nights while on a short holiday the last week. All restaurants with liquor license should just start serving alcohol with food instead of protesting peacefully. Government doesn't care about your protest #Jobssavelives

8

46

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

@BenjiNaesen Social media allows for another take ;) Perfect job by Richeze. Hope UAE gives him a raise after that. Lead out riders always drift off to the side and if Cavendish is so stupid to sprint on the barriers .. ok Cavendish fans. Shoot

5

0

47

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

Remco should learn cycling is not just about pedaling hard. Primoz Roglic playing him #VoltaCatalunya102

7

2

48

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Life is such a wonderful and shit thing where we laugh and cry. It was our 8th wedding anniversary date last night. A beautiful friend lost her fight against cancer yesterday. Eleven years since cancer took my wife's first husband. I promised her a laugh for every tear

3

0

47

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

So how far is Gloag from the top of the reserve list by now #Giro

8

0

47

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

Im doing baby sitting this week ;) Eric came all the way from Lesotho to ride the SA Cup mountain bike xco in Stellenbosch this weekend, the guys at @LesothoSky told him I've got a spare bed near the course. The dream is for a Lesotho rider to qualify for Paris Olympics

8

1

46

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

@LesegoTlhabi I'm sorry. I swear on my mother's grave I raised my 2 boys to never ever do this or think it's acceptable

0

1

45

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Respect to DSM rider Bardet climbing down the side of road to go check on Alaphilippe

Le Gruppetto

@LeGruppetto

2 years

Sur le ralenti, on aperçoit Romain Bardet qui descend dans la fossé pour venir prendre des nouvelles de Julian Alaphilippe. Grande classe. On espère que tout va bien pour le champion du monde. #LBL

17

139

2K

0

4

44

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

@DeGendtThomas Should've taken the shit before the TT. Difference between 3rd and 4th

2

0

41

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

I'm such a softie. In tears as Meintjes goes on stage thinking of the days I ran road cycling at Cycling South Africa and Louis was a junior going to u23 trying to get South Africans to the Tour de France. But it was worth it @AndrewMclean @CiskaAustin @RoyGershow #TDF2022

1

44

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Hey pro teams check out Morne van Niekerk racing in the Commonwealth Games road race

2

6

43

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Wowwww, best news of the week @MattBeers55 what an opportunity. I hope the world sees your talents displayed on the global stage. Another great offroad talent on the pro road scene :)

@UAE-TeamEmirates

@TeamEmiratesUAE

5 years

We're pleased to announce the arrival of @MattBeers55 🇿🇦 and #NicolasDallaValle 🇮🇹 as stagiaires for the remainder of the 2019 season. 📝 More details: #UAETeamEmirates #RideTogether #YearofTolerance

6

21

136

2

4

43

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Fantastic result for SA Cycling with @ashleighcycling 3rd on stage 3 of the Tour de France Femme. A lot of hard work went into that result and the legs are looking strong for a GC podium this weekend #TDFF

3

1

42

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Love it when more South Africans work in pro cycling. When I asked him when is the press release he said "no one cares about an ex pro that didn't win many races" im stoked that Jay Thomson will work as a coach for the Swiss team Tudor Pro Cycling with Cancellara from next week

4

1

41

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

Wealth, positions, fame doesn't impress me. We're all normal humans. But I saw young rugby player Herschel Jantjies in local coffee shop now and he impressed me. Lifts his cap greeting fans that want selfies, let a lady exit the door first. Manners, respect. Well done young man

1

2

39

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

@LukeRowe1990 @INEOSGrenadiers 15h37min. 19h01min if they take the detour

1

40

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

Time for bed. Olympic Cycling road race starting at 04h00, good luck to our 3 riders, hope you dont got Etna or Mikinu mountain nightmares tonight. My favorite the other Slovenian Primoz Roglic to ride away from everyone. Wout van Aert wins a small group sprint for 2nd #Tokyo2020

6

1

41

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

@daniellloyd1 Bernal pulls out earpiece and takes stage

1

0

37

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

RIP Gino

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

Hey @maedergino you've been one of my favorite riders since you rode for Africa's team. Get through this

0

4

2

1

38

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Joe Biden and @DeGendtThomas both had a pedal or clip out issue today

Benny Johnson

@bennyjohnson

2 years

BREAKING: Another angle showing Joe Biden collapsing while riding his bike

2K

3K

10K

5

0

39

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

@pierre_rochard @PrestonPysh My brother followed no charts, spent no time on crypto twitter like i do, he sold ALL his coins mid December when the hairdresser wanted to buy. When I asked him today he had no idea of price if it was $1000 or 10 000. He is thinking of buying again, must be a good sign :)

3

4

36

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Cool pic from around 1987 that popped up on facebook. Two legends on the left no longer with us. FLTR Ertjies Bezuidenhout (legendary climber in SA), Alan van Heerden (SA's 1st Grand Tour stage winner), Neil Crosswaith (fast pro sprinter), and boet Carinus Lemmer (fast amateur)

5

2

39

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

Good luck South African riders starting in Spain next week @lavuelta @williesmurfy @StefandBd @nich_dlamini @ReinvanRensburg

2

1

39

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

@RenaldoGouws Fill up your taxis but if I catch you running alone... it's all a big joke

3

36

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

@DeGendtThomas Kids these days

1

0

38

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

Can I speak to the Olympc selectors please. Louis Meintjes top 20 on Mont Ventoux stage. Well done @LouisMeintjes

5

2

39

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

This guy deserves a raise after that interview, congrats @dougryd @QhubekaAssos

0

1

38

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

My beautiful engineer son turned 27 this past week. What a humble, both feet on the ground, young man has he become. Proud dad

0

39

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 months

Hey Peter, here's a nice new profile pic for you @petosagan

3

1

37

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

@DeGendtThomas Same view Primoz had yesterday afternoon

1

0

38

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

Cyril I gave you 50 days. That's enough. Now I can't wait for my ride when it heats up tomorrow, looking at the weather that's after 9. Followed by a coffee in town #level3lockdown

1

3

37

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Africa's biggest, most important road race to kick off tomorrow. My pre race favourite @MeraKudus , Good luck to the SA boys racing in the @ProTouchZA colours

𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝘂 𝗥𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 🇷🇼

@tour_du_Rwanda

5 years

Big day tomorrow! Grand depart at 10:00 CAT! Head over 👉🏽 for more details! See you along the roads!

0

27

78

1

8

37

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

At last the news is out :) Very happy for Stefan @StefandBd joining one of my favorite teams. Thank you @EFprocycling @Vaughters giving this very talented rider from my Stellenbosch an opportunity

EF Pro Cycling

@EFprocycling

2 years

Join us in welcoming Stefan de Bod to our squad for 2023. The 25-year-old South African brings time trialing and stage racing experience. “For me, riding a bike is just a part of your life. You just need to. It’s one of the best things that exist.”

11

29

311

3

1

38

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

I hope Kulhavy/Gaze rides as good backup for Beers and Hatherley this week #epic

1

36

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

@danroodt @the_rantingpony Het jy afslag gekry omdat jy n doos is?

2

36

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Did these Cavendish fans forgot to watch cycling the last 2 years, for goodness sake, the guy couldn't even podium at the short Argus

3

2

34

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

When Jumbo with Roglic, Dumoulin, Kruijswijk and Ineos with Thomas, Froome, Bernal find out the Movistar 3 leader tactics still doesn't work in cycling this kid can win the Tour de France 2020. For the betting guys, odds at wsb still 20/1 for Pogacar

La Flamme Rouge

@laflammerouge16

4 years

#SlovenianNats - ITT 🥇- @TamauPogi 31'10'' 🥈- @rogla 31'19'' 🥉- @PolancJan 32'57''

3

26

229

8

5

36

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

Wout graciously not sprinting over his Jumbo team mate Laporte keeps the French men in business class #Wollongong2022

1

0

34

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

A few days ago I told someone how much Ryan Gibbons has improved his other skills besides sprinting. His climbing and becoming more of a classics type rider is really turning him into a more complete rider. Well done on 37th in a huge mountain stage @RyanGibbons23 #lavuelta21

0

34

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Well done on finishing your first Grand Tour @nich_dlamini and @williesmurfy you guys both look like you can do another stage tomorrow, also good to see the other local @JacoJVenter congrats all. Let me know if you need help at the party #LaVuelta19

0

1

35

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

@DavideHansen @faustocoppi60 If you can't stay on the wheel go home

0

34

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

The reason why I'm @GrootLem is because we were 2 Lemmer brothers that raced very long ago. Groot means big and he was Klein Lem, means smaller. I'm 362 days older so for 3 days every year we're the same age. Today till Sunday. Anyway here's 3 pics of the younger faster brother..

3

2

34

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

STEFAN! #UAETour

3

0

35

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

@YallaIsraelSUN Still better than pacing for Cav all day

2

1

32

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Great to see our Eritrean friend Natnael Berhane in the break and taking the KOM #TirrenoAdriatico

Team Cofidis

@TeamCOFIDIS

5 years

Au sommet de la 1ère difficulté du jour c'est @Natnaelb2 qui est passé en tête et récolte donc les points du classement de la montagne ⛰️ #CofidisMyTeam #TirrenoAdriatico

0

11

1

4

31

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

@InsidePeloton96 Nothing, it weighed 8kg

2

0

33

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

2 years

@DeGendtThomas Hope Caleb leads you out on the next sprint stage

0

34

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

5 years

Had coffee and a great chat this morning with Willie and his wife before we walked to the station for them to leave for Andorra. It was a bit surreal, we met near the finish line of the race, this morning a Vuelta finisher was just a person trying to get on a train in time

CyclingTips

@cyclingtips

5 years

Sixteen stitches and a life of pain: Willie Smit is cycling’s toughest rider

1

8

25

2

0

34

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

1 year

Overreaction much? #giro

5

0

32

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

@marbella_broker @PeterLBrandt End of January 2018

1

0

30

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

6 years

Special shoutout to a rider that will start his first Tour de France today. It's been a long, long journey, but this guy didn't give up. We know you will work so hard for the team and there will be very little chance of personal glory. Just get to Paris @JayRThomson #TDF2018

0

2

32

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

4 years

@InsidePeloton96 Porte season begins and ends in January. The Riis effect on NTT. Colombian climbers can ride echelons. Paris Nice isn't a stage race, it's a week of classics. #parisnice

3

1

34

Hendrik Lemmer

@GrootLem

3 years

Imagine Jan Tratnik was in the break. So strong #CyclingRoad

3

1

34