Is this the next British winner of Tour De France? Cycling champ Chris Froome's wife posts gorgeous pictures of their 18-month-old son in full riding kit

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Sports fans may have enjoyed a glimpse at the future of British cycling after Chris Froome's wife posted adorable photos of the couple's son in his father's riding kit.

Froome, 32, created history by becoming the first Briton to win the Tour de France for the fourth time, as he crossed the line in Paris on Sunday.

He celebrated winning the world's most prestigious bike race by sharing a passionate kiss with his wife Michelle and took his toddler, Kellan, up on the winner's podium. 

But while the nation celebrates his magnificent achievement, it looks like we may not have to wait too long for the next Froome cycling champion.

Michelle shared cute photos of Kellan on her Instagram page, donning a child-sized replica of his father's iconic Team Sky uniform, while perching on a tiny bike.

The proud mother wrote in the caption: 'Ready for action! @Teamsky.' 

Other snaps show the father-and-son's close bond as they enjoy a cuddle on a holiday and take a nap together at their family home.

In another picture Kellan poses for the camera while wearing cycling sunglasses, with Michelle's caption reading: 'He's either really excited about riding his bike like his dad one day, or he's going to be one hell of a party animal.'

Future champ? Michelle Froome shared this snap of Kellan perching on a tiny bike as he dons his father's Team Sky uniform

Nap time: Among the heart-warming pictures Michelle posted, was this one of Kellan and his father enjoying a doze together

Proud mother: Michelle and Kellan were at the finish line to greet Froome in Paris and pictured, the pair pose for a selfie

Holiday snap: Froome enjoys a hug with his toddler son as the pair enjoy a family getaway to the Algarve in Portugal

Mini-Froomey: A beaming Kellan dons a knitted Team Sky jersey as he supports his championship winning father

Like father, like son: Michelle says that Kellan is desperate to follow in his father's footsteps as he pulls on a pair of cycling glasses in this snap

Happy Family: Michelle and Chris enjoy a photo together while Kellan looks up with adoration at his father in another snap

Chris Froome secured his place in the annals of cycling history after winning his fourth Tour de France - all while enjoying a glass of bubbly from his saddle

Chris Froome marked his fourth win at the world's most prestigious bike race with a kiss for his wife Michelle on the finishing line. Froome was also greeted by his toddler son