A quick appreciation post for all the photographers who spend their weekends along our favorite cycling routes.
Thank you for waking up early, standing under the sun (or sometimes in the rain), and patiently waiting to capture strangers enjoying the ride. Those photos often become some of our favorite memories from a long climb, a fast descent, a PR attempt, or just a chill weekend spin.
I know many of us immediately check Facebook after a ride hoping to find that one shot where we actually look fast. 😄 Some of those photos even end up as our Strava profile picture or wallpaper.
It's easy to overlook the effort behind every upload—the time spent shooting, sorting thousands of photos, editing, organizing albums, and making them available for everyone. Whether you do it for a living, for tips, or simply because you enjoy supporting the cycling community, your work is genuinely appreciated.
So if you've ever bought a photo, left a tip, shared their page, or said "thank you," keep doing it. It helps these photographers continue what they do.
To all the cycling photographers out there: salamat for preserving moments that most of us would never have otherwise.
Ride safe, everyone! 🚴📸