Earlier this week we looked back at our 12 most popular articles of 2016 and today we remember our top viral cycling social media posts of the year. Mind you, these weren't just popular, they were HUGELY popular, racking up millions and millions of views, likes, and shares. Most of them are quite funny (it's a good thing we can laugh at ourselves), some are shocking, and some inspiring. Even if you've seen them before, we think you'll love seeing them all again.
12. Never to young for cyclocross
Proper #cyclocross training starts early. ???? :) RELATED: Joey's HUGE CX FAIL! video: http://snip.ly/cdTh [via @ccmaceda] #cyclocross #cx #bicycle #startemyoung #balancebike #kidsbike #cycling
Posted by BikeRoar on Thursday, March 3, 2016
11. Severe bicycle faceplant
Severe bicycle faceplantDANG! That faceplant tho! Wish he had a full-face helmet... Like cycling? Like what we share? LIKE/FOLLOW our page: https://www.facebook.com/BikeRoar/ RELATED: Find and compare full-face helmets on BikeRoar - http://roa.rs/1WmAhAu #faceplant #bike #jump #skills #helmet #fullfacehelmet #fail [via Videos El Chapolin VM]
Posted by BikeRoar on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
10. "Stormy sprint" of Paris-Nice stage 2
What do you think of the "stormy sprint" of Paris-Nice stage 2? Matthews awarded win, Bouhanni demoted to 3rd. SEE THE FULL SPRINT FINISH VIDEO: http://snip.ly/vbr35 RELATED: How to become a better sprinter: Tactics and techniques - http://roa.rs/1C5gFIl #parisnice #cycling #sprinting #rubbingisracing #sprinter #bicycle #race [via @pro_tour_cycling]
Posted by BikeRoar on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
9. Extreme: MTB mom vs. BMX mom
Extreme bicycle for mom"Extreme bicycle for mom" WATCH HOW IT ENDS: http://snip.ly/fqn2k #bicycle #mom #basket #babyseat #cycling #extreme #mtb #bmx #mothersday
Posted by BikeRoar on Sunday, May 8, 2016
8. Incredible skills display by Abbombazza 100% Brumotti
Balance and balls! RELATED: Remember Learning How to Ride a Bike? We Do. http://roa.rs/1UePT7 #brumotti #bike #balance #edge #trick #bicycle #gopro #freestyle [via Vittorio Brumotti on Instagram]
Posted by BikeRoar on Sunday, February 21, 2016
7. Bicyclist nearly done in by train track and train
You shouldn't be dodging or trying to outrun trains, especially if you don't have bike skills. FULL VIDEO: http://snip.ly/MIvf #cycling #rail #bicycle #train #tram #closecall
Posted by BikeRoar on Wednesday, January 20, 2016
6. Triathletes crashing TT bikes
Triathletes crashing TT bikesCrashing triathletes. RELATED: 5 of the best TT, Triathlon or Ironman bikes for racers on a budget http://roa.rs/1Fm1Fml [via TriHype - Triathlon] #triathletes #triathlon #timetrial #tt #bike #crash #cycling #ironman #bicycle
Posted by BikeRoar on Wednesday, February 24, 2016
5. Girls with hors catégorie (HC) bike parking skills
Little girl NAILS parallel bike parking slide! What you got? RELATED: 5 ways to introduce your kids to competitive cycling - http://roa.rs/15G3Ge0 #bicycle #girlpower #trainingwheels #bike #parking #powerslide #nailedit
Posted by BikeRoar on Tuesday, January 12, 2016
4. Avoiding the 'Door Zone'
Avoiding the Door Zone by Chicago Bike ProgramIt's a drag to get doored. Have you ever been doored? FULL VIDEO: http://snip.ly/h6PE #doorzone #bicyclelane #cyclist #doored #bicycling #getdoored
Posted by BikeRoar on Monday, January 11, 2016
3. Daughter gets MTB simulator from awesome dad
Kid's Mountain Biking Simulator by Awesome DadAMAZING new MTB training simulator! This dad is WINNING! RELATED: Roll On Rollers - http://roa.rs/1mqXphs #mountainbiking #trainer #simulator #bike #dad #bestrideever [via Newman Chan | http://roa.rs/1UlConY]
Posted by BikeRoar on Wednesday, March 23, 2016
2. Mr. Bean shows how 'real cyclists' get it done
Mr. Bean Holiday Bike RideThere's always that one guy. WATCH MORE: http://snip.ly/TPfv #mrbean #cycling #nibali #hitcharide #peloton #onyourleft
Posted by BikeRoar on Saturday, January 2, 2016
1. Nothing beats going on a ride with a friend
These kids don't care if they only have one bike or that it's raining. RELATED: BMX by Tim Knoll: Viral video of the week - http://roa.rs/1qrelTc #bmx #bike #tandem #bicycle #bikewithfriends #bikeshare #sharetheroad #sharetheride [via Rick's Sam Banyu | http://roa.rs/1KmgJaY]
Posted by BikeRoar on Monday, February 1, 2016
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