Neil van der Ploeg

Im a curly haired man trapped in a straight haired world, a mountain biker confined to the road - follow my struggles, triumphs and everything between!

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

We know heavy is slow up hills, but HOW SLOW are we talking? Check it out!! @AvantiBikes@ScodyAUS@GiroSportDesign
https://t.co/EvaPx3EHQh

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@andrewjnorton Thanks for taking an interest and sharing. A tricky and interesting area. We were surprised to hear back from so many students. We've had a lot of discussion about the fail rates of the students who continued, and what the response should be. Great topic for debate, not here🤣

[Retention Team @TeamRetention]

What’s the opposite of a black box? A white sphere? Either way, we’ve opted to leave the black box out of this one. Helping students pre-census using explainable learning analytics.
We hope sharing this work can lead to better outcomes for more students!
https://t.co/NVf67ucPbH

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

Hot off the cold and ethereal, digital press! https://t.co/YNVyzXbYgt

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@phillipdawson Sounds like you're speaking Lance Armstrong's language😆. The drugs only augmented his performance. Obviously a different context, but sport has gone down the intrusive pathway with biological passports and whereabouts systems.

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

Loved it #Socceroos . What a great tournament.

[CommBank Socceroos @Socceroos]

We gave it 💯, but fell narrowly short in the end.

Thank you for everything, Australia.

#GiveIt100 #Socceroos #FIFAWorldCup

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@TeamRetention I'm sure I've given some that perhaps should never have been born (much like orcs, according to Galadriel), but I'm confident some were fun for me and the students. Long live... some of the lectures!

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

Literally why I’ve logged on. It’s shameful. Not having a crack is worse than trying + falling short of a podium. We should select some of our best young men, throw them in and back them. Disappointing. #Wollongong2022 @AusCyclingAus

[Nathan Elliott @n_sumo23]

Beyond disappointing that an U23 wasn’t given the chance to fill a TT slot at the world champs, let alone when it’s in AUS. Great athlete development. Kicking goals 🫠🫠🫠.

[Retention Team @TeamRetention]

Ever seen teenagers at a dance party? Self conscious, arms crossed, watching the dancefloor from afar. At the twitter party this has been us, until Today! Henceforth, WE DANCE! Expect regular updates on our work and research in understanding and improving student Retention. 🕺💃

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@phillipdawson @ameenalpayne I couldn’t quite remember all the moves! Young Neil would not be happy. Glad we could could at least give you the jist Ameena!

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@andrewjnorton Absolutely- very interesting but tricky business. Especially at scale.

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

Watching @MarkCavendish win that stage was special. He looked like had lost all hope, like he'd accepted the inevitable process of slowing down... and then just like that, he wins! Magic #TDF2021 #couchpeloton #SBSCycling

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

I haven't looked really closely at the finish so wont comment, but I've been thinking the same thing - riders' views are understandably affected by what happened on the day. If they all had a cracking day out, no one would be even thinking of protesting!

[Pat Shaw @pat_shaw_]

Funny thing sport.
When you win its always good.
Lose it normally sucks.
Crash or get hurt it always sucks.
Love to see some riders that crashed view on the stage if they won. Btw I do believe the finish was dangerous, just suggesting that perspective changes on circumstance.

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@M2WCycling @TeamBridgeLane @InForm_Racing_ @NeroContinental @oliversracing @STGCCteam @verisracing @MarcusCuley Who is chasing?

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/55L3MHdfhY

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

Tour of Mansfield has begun!

Sometimes athletes get a fierce, animal look in their eyes, as if they are summoning some kind of primal force from deep within... this is NOT one these times.

Go Maddy!! https://t.co/5imE2aT2Wu

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

Just posted a photo @ Ballarat, Victoria https://t.co/PrasVVh9Xu

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@danielpowney Hi, are you still interested in worm farms? I've got these tiny white bugs EVERYWHERE in the worm farm, the worms are also looking much smaller now these other fellas have taken hold. Know what they are? Are they a problem?

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

Omg. What a stage #TDF2020 . I bet the gravel section had a clear tick of disdain from @praties well before the start of Today. We almost saw exactly why- puncture pot luck. Would have seen a fence of Treks over the gravel if ACJ was DS 😂. Sensational ride @richie_porte 💪😡👌🏼

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@RobbieHucker We should see some van Aert / Sagan battles

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

You did tell us Wout Van Aert was good @RobbieHucker ! Bloody hell. Does a mega turn, peels to ride a "cruisy" pace with Bernal to the top. Few days ago in 4 wide throw in a bunchie 🤣. He's like the novalty character on computer games, 10/10 in everything. #TDF2020

[Neil van der Ploeg @neilvdp]

@RobbieHucker Need them all to mature at the same time- I hope Sagan doesn't wilt before Pidock blossoms (springtime analogy, seems appropriate!)