Check out these 12 Instagram accounts that feature epic photography, as well as behind-the-scenes snapshots from cycling's biggest race.
Le Tour De France
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While you won't find much activity on this page in any month other than July, this official Tour de France feed offers an inside look that's usually only available from the front seat of the Tour's pace car. As an added bonus, you'll also get rarely seen pictures from former Tour de France champions.
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Your Next RideChris Froome
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One of the most active pro cyclists on Instagram, Chris Froome's page is a mixture of silly, family and cool training shots. His account also stays updated with cool racing pics during the tour, offering a pretty neat inside look at the race's current three-time defending champion.
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Your Next RideJered Gruber
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One of the most talented cycling photographers on the planet, Jered Gruber always seems to be in the right spot for the perfect photo. If you're looking for gorgeous snapshots during the Tour—and of cycling in general—this page is worth a follow.
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Your Next RideAshley Gruber
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While not as well known, the other Gruber is quickly making her own name for her stunning cycling pictures from around the world. Consider her page an artistic look at the world's biggest cycling race.
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Your Next RideTDW Sport (Tim De Waele)
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You know those dudes you see hanging off the back of motorcycles and out of car windows snapping pictures during the race? One of those guys is Tim De Waele, and the Tour de France is the time of year when his page really shines. Look for victory celebrations and the moment when a decisive attack was made, which is kind of his thing.
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Your Next RideTeam Sky
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Team Sky's page offers the kind of inside look at riders like Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas that you can usually only get inside the team bus. The page is very active during the Tour and is worth a follow during the rest of the year if you enjoy training pics and profile shots of your favorite riders.
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Your Next RideRide Argyle (Cannondale-Drapac)
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From team manager Jonathan Vaughters to American pro Taylor Phinney, there are some seriously big personalities on the official team Cannondale-Drapac page. The pictures you'll find here won't be found elsewhere, and during the tour, you'll find interesting shots of what it's like for a Tour mechanic, as well as what's on the table for dinner.
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Your Next RideMark Gunter
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Though this Australian cycling photographer always has the best pics of the Tour Down Under, rest assured he doesn't skip cycling's main event. Give his page a follow if you love up close and personal pics of your favorite cyclists.
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Your Next RideBeardy McBeard
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As his name might suggest, this cycling photographer has a pretty cool beard. And his action shots of the Tour de France are pretty cool too. Give his page a look if you like photographers with personalities as epic as their photos.
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Your Next RideMarcel Kittel
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If you like fireworks, Marcel Kittel is your guy. This big German cyclist from team Quik-Step is known to mix it up on sprint stages, but it's his fancy hair and knack for the perfect cycling selfie that makes him standout from the pack.
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Your Next RideBrake Through Media
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While not technically a cycling-only Instagram, this account has plenty of awesome pics during cycling's biggest events. If there's one page that seems to perfectly capture what the Tour de France is all about, this is it.
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Your Next RidePeto Sagan (Peter Sagan)
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The biggest star in cycling also has one of the best Instagram pages in the pro peloton. Besides his awesome pictures, he usually gives daily updates on how the day of racing turned out.. Consider it a straight-from-the-horse's-mouth page with photos included.
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