Photography Contest 2022

Photography Contest 2026

Got a passion for photography and a love for cycling (or not)? Whether you capture epic mountain rides, peaceful city commutes, or a completely non-cycling masterpiece, we want to see your best shot! 🌍

Show us what makes your world extraordinary – from scenic trails to life beyond the bike. It’s your moment to shine!

Register your entry now!

Important Dates

Opening date
25th March 2025

Closing date
28th February 2026

Judging period
March 2026

Winners reveal
April 2026 issue of BIKE Magazine

Judges of BIKE Photography Contest 2026

Benjamin Dunn

Lead Judge
Creative Director
BIKE Magazine

[email protected]

Harrison Dean Caldwell

Art Director, Professional Photographer
Landscape | Portrait | Wildlife

[email protected]

Edward Xue

Professional Photographer
Winner of the BIKE Magazine Photography Contest 2021

[email protected]

Esteban Benavidez

Professional Photographer
Art | Editorial | Nature | Abstract

[email protected]

Boyan Dragomirov

Professional Photographer
Winner of the BIKE Magazine Photography Contest 2022

You can enter the following categories

Futurism

Pro Cycling

Road Cycling

Off-road Cycling

MTB

Cycling Holiday

Touring

Bikepacking

Sport

Nature

Architecture

Commuting

Tech Geek

Open theme

Requirements

  • You can be either professional or amateur photographer
  • Up to four images in 1 project/category are allowed
  • Only JPEG and JPG files are allowed (up to 6MB)
  • There is no limit to the number of applications
  • Entry fee is Β£15/category
  • There is no time or date restriction on when the image was taken
  • Images that have won prizes in other competitions or that have been submitted in other competitions currently underway are still eligible
  • Manipulated images with a level of tastefulness are allowed
  • Final submission to be provided as High Resolution files. No watermark or text
  • The Submission must be the Participant’s original work, and must not infringe the copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity or other intellectual property rights of any person or entity
  • The Submission must meet all specifications set forth or reasonably requested by Webify Media Ltd | BIKE Magazine
  • The Submission must not contain any sexually explicit, disparaging, defamatory, libelous, obscene or other inappropriate content

More informations in the Official Contest Rules

Prizes

Grand Prize

  • Β£1,500 cash prize
  • Photographer of the year 2026 title
  • Front cover of May issue + full interview
  • Publication on all platforms
  • One year of BIKE Magazine subscription

Second Place

  • Segment in the magazine
  • Interview
  • Publication on all platforms
  • One year of BIKE Magazine subscription

Third Place

  • Segment in the magazine
  • Mini interview
  • Publication on all platforms
  • One year of BIKE Magazine subscription

Category Winners

  • Participation in the Special Album
  • Publication on all platforms
  • One year of BIKE Magazine subscription
  • The best category winner will receive a half-year collaboration contract

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