Feature image: Jeff Vander Stucken | other photography as credited

The 2022 edition of the Mark Gunter Photo Awards opened just eight days ago. And the images have been incredible. It’s seems cliche to say this but each year the awards go on, the standard of images reaches new heights. It’s always a pleasure to look through every single image.

We’ll be showcasing images each week in galleries. The showcase is a representation of this years images – we hope you’ll enjoy them.

Every single entry is making a difference….. in more ways than one…. Your images are undoubtedly bringing light and joy and inspiration, and of course your entry fees go towards our two causes — cancer research with Tour de Cure and Young Cyclist Assistance.

This years competition will be judged by an extended group of talented art professionals and cycling photographers – Antonio Colombo, Susanna Brown, Veronique Rolland, James Startt, and Sean Hardy – you can read more about the judges here. The five of them will deliberate on who’ll take out the honours and amazing prizes on offer.

And of course, thanks to Rouleur for promoting the Awards this year after a changing of the guard, where we thank Cyclingtips for their outstanding commitment from the inaugural year to the sixth year in 2021.

See images posted @rouleur and #markgunterphotoawards2022 and @markgunter.com.au

An artists impression almost — our first cover image by Jeff Vander Stucken @jeffvsphoto in the Professional category: “A fan of Belgian Cyclocross races through a walnut grove in Dixon California.”

Entry into the fiercely-contested Professional Cycling Photographer category is permitted to anyone who earns a living from their cycling photography.

“One of Remco’s main goals has always been Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Can’t believe I just won this monument.” Wout Beelzebub’s @woutbeel

“This photo shows Tadej at the finish line when he attacked. It was a long finish line and I got higher up to capture the panning shot with the telephoto lens.” Alen Milavec @alenmilavec

“The first stage of the 2022 Corsa Rosa in Hungary came down to a battle between Mathieu van der Poel, Biniam Girmay and Caleb Ewan. Ewan crashed and Van der Poel bettered Girmay in the last metres. Van der Poel was awarded his first maglia rosa. Girmay would get his revenge a few days later.” Gareth Quinn @mightyquinnphotos

“The emotion of Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig after her victory on the Tour de France Stage 3. Probably her most beautiful victory here.” Thomas Maheux @thomas_maheux

“The morning light on the first climb of the Létape du Tour Portugal, in the Viana do Castelo region, with the traditional Romanesque monuments, in contrast to the colors of the peloton.” Agnelo Quelhas @agneloquelhasphotography

“Colombia at UCI Nations Cup in Cali.” Cristian Pérez @inkdustrial

“When your son is about to be proclaimed champion of the bike trial world cup...” Javier Martínez de la Puente Azcárate @zubikophoto

““Out from the Depths” – Sa Calobra, arguably the holy grail of climbs to any cycling holiday go’er. Whilst there earlier this year, I witnessed the fastest ascent by anyone on a TT bike, by Harry Palmer. Before he reached the 270 degree bend, I captured this shot of him. I have taken this photo before, but never without any cars, or with a clear sky behind. An iconic photo, for an iconic moment.” James Clarke @justjamesmedia

“It’s Mark Cavendish one of the greats just after being interview after winning the British National RR champs in Scotland. I enjoy watching him from behind the lens. He is so animated and engaging and one of the greatest sprinter to have graced the bike. I don’t think he was too impressed with me that is not my job.” Gary Main @garymainphotographer

“After damaging his back in a fall during the mountain bike race at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, I guess Mathieu had the most difficult period of his carreer. He struggled but worked so hard, together with Roxanne. He won his second Ronde van Vlaanderen in April ’22. I focused on Roxanne, on how she was crying. Well, that says it all.” Suzan Debuysere @suzandbsr

“The Vision Grand Prix at Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome is a weekend full of exciting racing. This moment was towards the end of the first day. The sun had just gone down over the horizon, the stadium lights popped on, and these two spectators sat nicely at the edge of the track, with their bikes behind them. There was a Friday Night Lights football feeling to the end of the event that I really enjoyed and wanted to capture.” Filip Funk @filipfunkphoto

“The riders are racing a state criterium championships. This photo is taken late in the morning when the sun was high and the light harsh. I have tried to use the contrast between shadows and highlights, and elements within the course to frame and compose the shot. Racing a crit is always about dark and light; wins and losses; gains and setbacks. This photo is about those things, it’s about racing.” Glen Bucklar @gbvisi0n

“My wife Lucie tackling the misty descent to Sa Calobra, Mallorca. Her first Cat 1 climb back to the top. May 2022.” Craig Moir @the_lanterne_rouge

“Wout Van Aert & Christophe Laporte after their 1st & 2nd place at E3 Harelbeke 2022.” Cédric Depraetere @cedricdepraetere

“Rohan Dennis Commonwealth Games Time Trial Champion 2022 – A dramatic race around the streets of Wolverhampton, saw Australia’s Rohan Dennis crowned Commonwealth Champion. Perfect weather and huge crowds made for a memorable occasion and a worthy winner.” Gary Hibbert @galerie_cycling

For more information on the #markgunterphotoawards2022 check out Rouleur and Mark Gunter Photography.