Cycling content
that doesn’t feel
like ads.
I’m Mesut. Ex-competitive cyclist, mechanical engineer and creator on the bike. I try to make videos that hit the algorithm before the algorithm sees them coming. Sometimes it works.
Publishing since
Live23 April 2026
The whole account is 143 days old. Everything below was earned in about 4 months.
143
days live
24
reels published
13.8M
views since
Total reel views · all-time
LiveLive sum across the 24 reels published on the profile, and climbing
Reach beyond followers
Live1.7M accounts reached in the last 30 days who don’t follow me — 99.8% of all reach, and 152.9× my follower count. Account-wide, so reels and grid posts together. Apparently the algorithm likes this one
Instagram followers
LiveSmall but loud. Mostly cyclists. Mostly nice.
Median views · per reel
LiveThe typical reel, not the best one. Mean is 575K across the 24 published on the profile, pulled up by a handful of big ones
Reach 30d
1.7M
unique accounts, all post types
Engaged 30d
130.9K
unique accounts that interacted
Reels last 30d
4
peak month: 13
TikTok followers
3.4K
growing
Engagement rate
7.7%
engaged ÷ reach
Profile visits 30d
4.2K
tapped through to the profile
Saves + shares / reel
18.6K
the metric brands love
Avg watch time
7.7s
mean across every published reel
What this means for your brandA small but rapidly growing audience of cyclists who actually watch, save, and share. Cost-per-view today is the lowest it’ll ever be. Probably.
See the offer →What a month at full
output actually looks like.
My best 30-day run was also my first: 23 Apr – 23 May 2026. Same audience, same formats — the only variable was how much I published.
Reels published
13
Views
10.5M
Cumulative reach
6.4M
Shares
355.9K
Avg views / reel
804.4K
Saves
19.2K
Likes
336.6K
Comments
2.5K
How this is measured: a 30-day window slid across every publish date, keeping the heaviest one. Reel metrics from Instagram are lifetime totals, so these are the to-date numbers of the reels published inside that window — a measure of what a full month of output produces, not a like-for-like month-vs-month comparison. Recent reels have had less time to accumulate. Cumulative reach adds up each reel’s own reach, so anyone who watched several of them is counted more than once.
Most cycling content looks like a brochure. I try to make the kind of video your friend would send you at 11 p.m. instead. That’s the goal, anyway.
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Trends first, cycling second
I study what’s blowing up across TikTok and Reels every morning, then translate it into the cycling world. Hopefully before too many other people do.
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Native, not sponsored
When I work with a brand, the integration disappears. The video stays funny, the bike stays the hero, the brand benefits without screaming.
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Real cyclist behind it
6 years of competitive racing and an engineering degree mean I can actually talk about geometry, drivetrain, fit. No vague hype, most of the time.
Each reel comes with the format used, why it travels, and the brand categories it’s ideal for. The goal isn’t to show off. It’s to make it easy for you to picture your product in the next one.
Published · live metrics
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Views
2.65M
50km in the kitchen
Watch ↗1.8M
Reach
3.9K
Saves
78.1K
Shares
11.1s
Watch
Format
Indoor mock-ride · Strava overlay
Why it works
50 km tracked indoors makes the absurdity work, and the Strava overlay sells the gag visually. The bike (and any brand on it) holds the frame for the entire ride. In this take the Van Rysel wordmark sits in the bottom-left corner the whole time, intentionally. Native product placement that never reads as an ad.
Ideal for
Views
1.64M
A win is a win
Watch ↗939.4K
Reach
2.5K
Saves
76.3K
Shares
4.6s
Watch
Format
Visual humor · scale comparison
Why it works
Surprise reveal format with a political-correct edge. Memorable, shareable, and signals a creator who can do edgy without being offensive. Exactly the type brands want for younger audiences.
Ideal for
Views
1.10M
Me, 200+kg
Watch ↗635.7K
Reach
1.8K
Saves
38K
Shares
8.0s
Watch
Format
Comedy skit · self-deprecation
Why it works
Body-image gag that flips the “cyclist = skinny” cliché. Every cyclist sees themselves in it during winter, which drives shares and DMs.
Ideal for
Views
527K
Pogačar mode. No prisoners.
Watch ↗355.4K
Reach
1.4K
Saves
15.3K
Shares
6.7s
Watch
Format
POV + Strava overlay · illusion vs reality
Why it works
Universal cycling experience: that 9-second “pro mode” moment before the legs give out. The on-screen ride data adds technical credibility.
Ideal for
Views
294K
New bike unboxing · “watched those Indian vids”
Watch ↗220.8K
Reach
693
Saves
627
Shares
26.8s
Watch
Format
POV unboxing + meta meme
Why it works
Rides a global trend (Indian unboxing format) and lands it in cycling. Cross-over reach: even non-cyclists watch for the meme.
Ideal for
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Format
POV humor · climbing pain
Why it works
Universal cyclist experience: that brutal hill where the smallest gear is your only friend. Self-deprecating without being defeatist.
Ideal for
Format
Gear admiration · bike beauty shot
Why it works
Speaks the language of gear obsession, ironic but genuine. The moment every cyclist stops mid-ride to photograph their own bike. Showcases hardware without sounding like an ad.
Ideal for
Format
Interactive · tap-and-hold game
Why it works
Uses Instagram's tap-and-hold mechanic. Engagement rate explodes because every viewer touches the screen. Universal cyclist dilemma (“should I upgrade?”).
Ideal for
Format
AI meme + bike beauty shot
Why it works
Rides the “ChatGPT remove X” global trend and lands it on a road bike. Cross-niche reach (anyone who follows AI memes also watches), the bike stays the visual hero.
Ideal for
Format
POV humor · gender-trope inversion
Why it works
Plays into the “men can't X” global trend. Broadens reach beyond the cycling bubble while still keeping the cyclist persona. Perfect for crossover brand integrations that want the cyclist demo.
Ideal for
Format
Gear porn · cockpit ASMR
Why it works
Tactile close-up that triggers gear-obsession watchers. Slow camera, hand on lever: the shot every cycling brand wishes they had in their TVC.
Ideal for
Format
Minimal POV · curiosity hook
Why it works
One-word hook (“Hé?”) creates a 0.5s mystery that forces viewers to keep watching. POV asphalt + bike close-up = clean brand canvas.
Ideal for
Format
Reaction · aspirational gear commentary
Why it works
Reaction format on premium gear (€14K bike), high engagement on the “price reveal” moment. Speaks to the aspirational segment of cycling.
Ideal for
Format
Premium unboxing · ASMR shoebox reveal
Why it works
Premium cycling shoes are the dream every rider scrolls past. The unboxing pacing turns a price-tag fantasy into a tactile moment. Brand drop happens on the box, not in the caption.
Ideal for
Format
Meme template · evolution comparison
Why it works
Universal meme template + cycling-specific gear stack. Layered identification: every viewer recognises themselves somewhere on the spectrum. The right column is essentially a viral product wishlist.
Ideal for
And these are just a sample. There’s a format for every cycling brand. Whatever you sell, I’ve probably got an angle for it. If not, I’ll invent one.
See full feed on Instagram →Age distribution
LiveGender split
LiveInstagram only reports gender for accounts that declare it — 18.4% never did. Of the ones that did, 90% are male.
Top countries
Live55% of the audience sits in Europe — Italy, France and United States lead — with 18% across Latin America and 8% in North America. Built for brands that ship beyond one market.
Your brand,
on every ride.
Tap any open slot to start the conversation. Categories already in rotation are listed for context, open to upgrade or category partnerships at any time. Yes, even the helmet.
- HelmetVan Rysel
- Eyewear
- Cycling apparelDarevie
- Mountain bikeRockrider
- Road bikeAvailable
- WheelsAvailable
- ShoesAvailable
How we can work together.
Eight ways to build a partnership, from one-off content to full ambassador.
01
Instagram Reel
Idea → shot → edited → posted. The whole pipeline, including the part where I rewatch it 12 times before publishing.
02
UGC Package
Raw vertical-ready content for your own paid ads. Full usage rights, no posting on my profile.
03
YouTube Long-Form
5 to 15 minute review, race vlog, gear deep-dive. Distributed to YouTube + cut-downs for Shorts/TikTok.
04
Instagram Story Takeover
3 to 8 stories with stickers, polls, swipe-up to product. Saved to Highlights.
05
Product Review
Honest, hands-on review. On-bike footage, technical breakdown, pros and cons.
06
Event & Race Coverage
On-location production. Behind-the-scenes for sponsored events, races, launches.
07
★ PreferredLong-Term Ambassador
Multi-month partnership. I show up wearing your stuff long enough that even my mum recognises the logo. Locked exclusivity within category.
08
Affiliate / Discount Code
Trackable codes promoted across Reel, Story, bio link, YT description.
Rates vary by deliverable mix, exclusivity and usage. Request the full media kit →
Brands already on board.
A new chapter. First partnerships are landing now. Reserve your category before it’s locked.
Active partnership
- Product
- Rockrider mountain bikes
- Type
- Product testing + content
Active partnership
- Product
- Bike computers + power meters
Active partnership
- Product
- Cycling apparel
Active partnership
- Product
- Electric bike pumps
Active partnership
- Product
- Foldable walking treadmill
Open slot
Your brand here →
Currently dreaming about · open category lock-in
Reach out → claim it
Behind the camera
Same passion, new lens.
From the start line
to the camera.
2014
Started racing
Joined a youth team at 13. Road and circuit. Italian junior calendar.
2020
Stepped away
Stopped competing after a teammate's tragedy on race day. Took the engineer's path instead.
2020-2025
Mechanical engineering
Five years of mechanical engineering — materials, aerodynamics, and plenty more. The love for the bike never faded.
2026
Back on the bike
Back on the bike. Camera in hand. Trying not to crash either of them.
Let’s make
something good.
Drop the brief below or text me directly on WhatsApp. I reply within 48 hours, usually a lot faster.
Contact me on WhatsApp→- WhatsApp+39 347 890 7982
- Emailhello@mesutrides.com
- Instagram@mesutrides
- Based inItaly · Available worldwide