Renaat Schotte

Renaat Schotte

@wielerman

Cycling Reporter @VRT/@Sporza_koers 🎙• Cabeza de Carrera y Cola de Pelotón • Writer & Columnist @ProcyclingNED • 📖 In de Kop van de Koers👇

België https://www.borgerhoff-lamberigts.be/shop/boeken/wielerman Joined 2010-06-30 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

74,511

Followers

1,527

Following

10,035

Tweets

56.2

Avg Engagement

925

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @wielerman's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2010-06-30
  • Verification:No
  • Location:België

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,223
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:42.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:13.4
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,223 tweets

Wielerman's tweets receive a moderate to high level of engagement, with an average of 1,151 likes and 179 retweets per tweet. Their content is well-received and shared within the cycling community.

42.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

13.4

Avg Retweets/Tweet

137,875

Total Likes

43,224

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

14

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

45

75th Percentile

5,954

Top Tweet

0.75

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

52.8%

Original

17.8%

Replies

13.1%

Retweets

16.3%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.5%

With Media

74.4%

With Links

59.7%

With #Tags

78.5%

With @Mentions

46.6%

With Emojis

133

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.34

Reply/Original Ratio

1.24

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

64.1%

Weekday Posts

35.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#sporza (354) #cycling (183) #vrtnws (162) #reporter (149) #italy (128) #giro101 (102) #giroditalia (95) #giro (91) #worldtour (78) #odyssey (75)

Most Mentioned

@sporza_koers (888) @giroditalia (303) @een (246) @sporza (145) @wielerman (101) @letour (93) @canvastv (76) @josedecauwer (56) @woutvanaert (54) @vueltasanjuanok (53)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,223 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,702 (53%)
Replies 574 (18%)
Retweets 423 (13%)
Quote Tweets 524 (16%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 423 retweets (13% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,223 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The audience primarily consists of cycling enthusiasts and fans of professional races. They are likely interested in detailed race coverage, athlete performances, and behind-the-scenes content.

Average

Audience Quality

31.9%

Suspicion Index

47.5%

Low-Quality %

8

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

59.0%

Empty Bio

47.8%

<10 Tweets

4.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

61.1%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

91.9%

No URL

35.9%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

3,871,210

Total Potential Reach

8

Median Follower Reach

54

75th Percentile Reach

3.0%

>1K followers

0.4%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

32.1%

Creators

3,210 accounts

20.1%

Consumers

2,012 accounts

47.8%

Dormant

4,778 accounts

19

Verified Followers

0.19% of total

3.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.06

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Belgium (212) België (101) Ghent, Belgium (54) Antwerp, Belgium (51) Antwerpen, België (33) Nederland (32) Gent (25) The Netherlands (25) Brussels, Belgium (24) Amsterdam (22)

19

Verified Followers

0.19% of total

758

Protected Accounts

7.58% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JanVertonghen 935,114 Footballer Football, SL Benfica, Belgian National Team
@schadjoe 235,164 Sports Journalist Miami Dolphins, Journalist, Sports
@velovelovelo__ 159,600 Cycling Cycling, Competitive Sports, News
@WeDontHaveTime 133,115 Climate Activist climate solutions, tree planting, review platform
@Q36_5ProCycling 111,264 - -
@mcewenrobbie 109,880 - -
@NikiTerpstra 104,725 Cyclist Cycling, Racing, Speed
@mcmansionhell 98,267 Journalist architecture, cycling, journalism
@cyclingtips 85,426 Cycling News News, reviews, adventure
@josedecauwer 61,701 Cycling Coach Cycling, Coaching, Champions

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

cycling (254) sport (114) life (81) love (81) wielrennen (78) cyclist (77) sports (70) vader (68) music (65) student (63)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#cycling (6) #bitcoin (5) #innovation (4) #marketing (3) #crypto (3) #nietmijnregering (3) #belgium (3) #data (3) #music (3) #sales (3)

4,099

Followers With Bio

5,901

Followers Without Bio

40.99%

% With Bio

59.01%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,223 analyzed

19,235

Combined Engagement

4,221

Total Likes

15,014

Total Retweets

3,847

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

80%

With @Mentions

60%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Cycling Professional Races Athlete Updates Visual Content Real-Time Reporting

Key Insights & Takeaways

Wielerman frequently shares high-quality visuals and links to race moments, which likely drive engagement. Their content often includes real-time updates and athlete-specific news, appealing to dedicated followers. They maintain a professional yet accessible tone, balancing reporting with personal commentary.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 74,511
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @wielerman reveals an growing Twitter presence with 74,511 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 56.2 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025