Media Kit 2026

@harkmeij

Cycling content that connects the sports world to real life. Fun, engaging, and built to go viral.

15.7K Instagram Followers
10M+ Views in 2025
1M+ Monthly Views
400K Accounts Reached / Month
Mark Heij
mark@betterview.nl
+31 6 1026 9874
instagram.com/harkmeij
10M+
Total Views
First year on platform
1M
Monthly Views
Consistent growth
400K
Monthly Reach
Unique accounts
385+
Posts Published
Reels, carousels & stories

Making cycling content
that people actually watch.

Harkmeij brings YouTube-style entertainment to cycling short-form content — with series, challenges, and crossovers that reach beyond the core cycling niche.

I’m Mark Heij — a Dutch cyclist and content creator who believes cycling content should be fun, relatable, and bigger than just the sport itself. My content connects the sports world to mainstream audiences in a way that traditional cycling influencers don’t.

I shoot, edit, and produce everything myself. This means I control the creative vision end-to-end, and brands get authentic content that feels native to the platform — not like an ad.

In my first year on the platform, I reached 10 million views and grew to 15.7K followers. My audience follows me not because I’m the fastest or have the best bike, but because I show what it’s really like to push yourself, fail, and show up again. That honesty is what makes brand partnerships work.

Full Creative Control

I handle the entire production pipeline — concept, filming, editing, and publishing. No agency middlemen, no template content.

100% Self-Produced

All content is shot, edited, and produced by me. Brand deals are 100% margin — you’re working directly with the creator.

Proven Viral Reach

10M+ views in year one. Multiple Reels passing 500K views. Content that consistently reaches far beyond the existing follower base.

0 → 10M views in 12 months

From first post to viral series — built entirely on organic content.

Oct 2024

The Start

First RTNGD concept born during a training trip to Calpe, Spain

Jan 2025

Going Viral

RTNGD episodes with pro cyclists gain serious traction

Mar 2025

MvdP Moment

The Mathieu van der Poel encounter becomes a breakout viral hit

Jul 2025

Big Collabs

Tour de Tietema collab during Tour de France Femmes

Dec 2025

10M Views

Crossed 10M total views, 15.7K followers, 1M monthly views

Social Proof

Featured collaborations

Content collaborations with some of the biggest names in Dutch cycling and beyond.

Creator Collab

Tour de Tietema

Collaborated with the Netherlands’ biggest cycling content channel — known for their Tour de France coverage and 500K+ YouTube subscribers.

Format: Challenge content & crossover
Creator Collab

Beyond the KOM

Joined forces with one of the leading cycling content creators for collaborative content reaching new audiences across the cycling community.

Format: Ride & challenge content
Pro Athlete Feature

Mathieu van der Poel

Featured the World Champion in RTNGD content — a challenge-style format that brings pro athletes into entertaining, relatable scenarios.

Format: RTNGD Challenge Series

See it in action

A selection of top-performing Reels that showcase the RTNGD format, viral reach, and brand integration potential.

Audience

Who’s watching

A young, active, and brand-conscious audience that trusts product recommendations and takes action.

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Age Range

18–35 year olds. The sweet spot for cycling gear, lifestyle brands, and sports nutrition.

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Geography

Primarily Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and UK. Core European cycling markets.

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Interests

Road cycling, gravel, fitness, outdoor adventure, and sports entertainment beyond just cycling.

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Spending Power

Cyclists with disposable income — investing in bikes, gear, nutrition, and cycling experiences.

Signature Series — 2026

Recurring content formats that build anticipation, drive engagement, and create natural integration opportunities for brands.

Road to Not Getting Dropped

Year-round series

The signature series. I challenge professional cyclists and elite athletes to races, climbs, and segments — and try not to get dropped. Featured Mathieu van der Poel, Bavo Mortier, and Jasper Verkuijl.

Challenges Pro Athletes Competition

Traka 360

January — May 2026

Training for my first-ever gravel race — and it’s 360km. The audience follows every training ride, gear decision, and moment of doubt. A raw, honest journey perfect for gravel and endurance brands.

Gravel Training Endurance

Japan Cycling Trip

August — October 2026

A dream project — cycling through Japan and creating a multi-episode content series. Inspired by Yes Theory and Jetlag: The Game. Premium content opportunity for travel and lifestyle brands.

Travel Adventure Multi-episode
Partnerships

Ways to work together

Every partnership is built around authentic integration. I limit myself to 6 active brand partners — so your brand gets real attention, not a slot in a rotation.

Campaign
€3–5K
per campaign
  • 1–3 dedicated Reels or posts
  • Story coverage around content
  • Full creative concept & production
  • Brand tagging & mentions
  • Usage rights for campaign duration
Title Partner
€15–25K
per year
  • Series title sponsorship (e.g. “RTNGD presented by...”)
  • Deep brand integration across all content
  • Exclusive category partnership
  • Co-created content series
  • Event & trip content production
  • Quarterly performance reports
  • Full usage rights during partnership

Start with a single collab.

Not every brand needs a full-season commitment. These entry options let you test the content, see how your product lands with a cycling audience, and scale from there.

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Single Reel

One dedicated short-form video built around your product or brand story. Full production, authentic integration — not a hard ad. Ideal for product launches, limited editions, or brand awareness.

From €750
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Story Series

5–7 connected Instagram stories covering your product in a real riding or training context. Great for shops, cafes, local events, or anything that benefits from a "day in the life" format.

From €500
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RTNGD Product Feature

Get your brand naturally woven into an upcoming RTNGD episode — the gear I'm riding with, the nutrition I'm using, the coffee stop I choose. No separate ad. Just organic storytelling.

Custom quote

All starter collabs include full usage rights for 6 months. Liked the results? Upgrade to a Campaign or Season Partner anytime — no pressure.

What brands can expect

Every partnership is built on these commitments.

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Full Commitment

I treat brand partnerships as real relationships. Your goals become my goals. If something isn’t working, I’ll tell you — and fix it.

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Creative Freedom

My content works because it’s authentic. I need creative control to make content that resonates — and that’s what delivers results for your brand.

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Brand Safe

No controversial takes, no dangerous stunts, no discriminating content. Parents should watch my content and think: I hope my kid watches this too.

Current Partners

In good company

Proud to represent these brands in everything I do on and off the bike.

How it works

From first message to live content — straightforward, fast, and stress-free.

1

Reach Out

Send a message or email. I'll reply within 24 hours. We do a quick call to understand your goals, product, and what success looks like for you.

2

Concept & Brief

I put together a creative concept that fits naturally into my content. You review it, we align, and I keep full creative control so it actually performs.

3

Production & Live

I film, edit, and publish. You get the deliverables, usage rights, and a performance report. That's it — no back and forth, no endless revision rounds.

Add a quote from a brand partner here — something real from GOBIK, Rose Bikes, or even a collab partner like the Tour de Tietema crew. A single authentic line does more than three paragraphs of self-promotion.

Partner Name — Brand / Role

Let’s create something great.

Limited to 6 active brand partnerships. Reach out to discuss your goals.

mark@betterview.nl @harkmeij +31 6 1026 9874