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instagram cover.png12 of the best Instagram cycling accounts to follow
Do you use Instagram? Over 400 million people do, and a reasonable percentage of them are cyclists.
From keen cyclists using the app to share their adventures on a bicycle, and professional racing cyclists and photographers travelling the world and reporting from the biggest races, there's something for everyone.
If you’re new to Instagram or looking for some new accounts to follow, here are some of our faves. Got a favourite? Then why not share them in the comments section.
100copies
Like bicycle art? 100copies feature a growing collection of limited edition prints and sculptures inspired by cycling, and it's jolly nice.
Feather Cycles
One of the new breed of UK frame builders, Feather Cycles provides a fascinating insight into the process of building a steel bicycle frame.
Martyn Ashton
If it's inspiration you seek, look no further than Martyn Ashton. A legend.
Ray Napoles
If you like to think cycling was better in the olden days, this is a good account to follow, with themes like #mapeimonday, #faustocoppifriday and #seankellysunday.
Kristof Ramon
One of my favourite cycling photographers, Belgian Kramon only got into cycling photography a few years ago but has made a name for himself with some really inspiring photos from the professional peloton.
Jered Gruber
If ever there was someone's photography who could make you reach for your passport (or just make you very jealous), it’s Jered Gruber with some of the best cycling photos on Instagram. Jaw-dropping stuff.
Rapha
British clothing brand has an active Instagram profile and it uses it to share some of its lovely photography, which has always been a big part of the brand's identity
Strava
https://instagram.com/stravacycling/
If you’re a Strava addict, you’ll want to follow its Instagram page for more behind-the-scenes stuff from the company that made segments and kom common words amongst cyclists
Team Sky
If you’re a fan of Team Sky then you’ll definitely want to be following them on Instagram, for the inside track on the tram from the biggest races
Castelli Cycling
Brimming with cool cycle clothing designs, and quite a lot of custom US stuff too
Mark Cavendish
What does a professional racing cyclist get up to when not racing or training?
road.cc
And lastly, it's us! Yes, the humble road.cc Instagram account. Check it out for some behind-the-scenes photography as well as snippets from bike launches and shows
Any good Instagram accounts you follow and want to share with us?
David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes.
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