Who took the best ‘Best Cycling Photo of 2025’?
The Mark Gunter Photo Awards celebrate its 10th edition. In 2024 photographers from over 40 countries submitted their favourite photos. The winner: Leon van Bon who photographed Tadej Pogacar as two skiers jumped over the road. No this is not AI.This photo by @Leon_van_Bon won ‘Best Cycling Photo of 2024’ in the professional category. We’re proud to have him in the 2025 judging panel.
Established in 2016 in memory of renowned cycling photographer Mark Gunter, the competition has grown into a global platform. Uniting cycling photographers, riders, and stories of appreciation while funding cancer research. Awards are given to the best Professional and Amateur cycling photo of the year. A badge of honour, but more so: recognition from around the world.
Photo & Top Photo: @Leon_van_Bon won ‘Best Cycling Photo of 2024
A decade of storytelling through the lens
Leeanne Gatien founded the Mark Gunter Photo Awards to honour her late husband and father of their now 11 year old son Lucas. Since it’s inception, the awards have seen thousands of submissions. Capturing the rich colours of cycling narratives from around the world. From the thrills of Tour de France racing to serene moments on trails in Kenya. The diversity of photos entered underscores the universal allure of cycling, and the power of photography in capturing of a moment in time.
“This project began as a homage to Mark, for Lucas, and has since blossomed into a supportive platform for established and grassroots cycling photographers,” notes Loek Luijbregts, who like all contributors to the Mark Gunter Photo Awards over the years volunteers with time, network and talents. “A decade on, Leeanne, the judges, all participants, voters and partners continue to develop the impact the Awards has for photographers, cycling culture and Tour de Cure who fund cancer research.”
Accessibility meets professional excellence
The 2025 edition of the awards is more committed to inclusivity and participation than ever. Around the world people are invited to submit their favourite cycling photos. We’re bridging back the Smartphone category and to celebrate the 10th year everyone can enter their first Smartphone photo for free. The participation fee for professional and Amateur photos is €5,70 / $6,63 / 10AUD per photo, which supports the awards’ charitable initiatives and lean operations.
This year’s judging panel, again, consists of honourable figures from the worlds of cycling and photography.
Leon van Bon
The 2024 winner and former professional cyclist. Author of Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs,
Michael Blann
Honorary judge and adventure cyclist,
Chris Burkard
Acclaimed for his Surf, Lifestyle, Landscape and Travel photography, by peers, National Geographic and at least his 4 million online followers.
Participate with purpose
The awards do more than honour artistic merit; they also support cancer research through a partnership with Tour de Cure, an esteemed Australian charity. Since it’s inception this collaboration has raised over $76,000 Australian Dollar. Mirroring Mark Gunter’s personal battle with cancer and demonstrating the community’s dedication to turning individual stories into collaborative impact.
The call for submissions opened 5 December and runs until January 3rd.
Participate Here:
https://awards.markgunter.com.au/2025-awards/enter-now
Participants and followers are treated with a daily social update and a weekly showcase with accompanying descriptions. More information available at
www.markgunter.com.au, on Instagram at @markgunter.com.au
Mark Gunter Photo Awards
The Mark Gunter Photo Awards is a globally recognized competition celebrating cycling photography across professional, amateur, and smartphone categories. Established in 2016, the awards honour visual storytelling that captures the energy, emotion, and artistry of cycling while supporting cancer research through Tour de Cure. Photographers from over 40 countries participate annually, competing for recognition as creators of the year’s finest cycling imagery.
Contact information
Loek Luijbregts
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 0031650939434
Video: Through Their Lens: the story behind the Mark Gunter Photo Awards with it’s founder Leeanne Gatien.
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