Photography Contest

BIKE Photography Contest 2026

BIKE Photography Contest 2026

Deadline |

CLOSED

Theme |

Bike

Territory |

Worldwide

Eligibility |

Open to all

Entry Fees |

£ 15

Prizes |

Cash Prize
BIKE Magazine is calling for submission to its annual photography contest, currently open for entries for 2026.

Are you a photographer who lives for the thrill of the ride and the beauty of the journey? BIKE Magazine’s 2026 Photography Contest is calling on creatives like you to capture the world of cycling in all its forms — from rugged mountain trails and smooth open roads to the quiet solitude of bikepacking adventures..

By entering, you’ll have the chance to win incredible prizes, including a £1,500 cash award, your work featured on the cover of BIKE Magazine, and the coveted title of Photographer of the Year..

Selected winners will also be published across BIKE’s print and digital platforms, gaining global exposure and recognition in the cycling and photography communities. Don’t miss this chance to put your work in front of an international audience; submit your best shots and show the world what cycling means to you..

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an enthusiastic amateur, this is your opportunity to showcase your unique perspective and storytelling skills through powerful, inspiring imagery..

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, BIKE Magazine wants to see your best shot!

Featured Photo Contest

AAP Magazine #56 / SHADOWS

$1,000 cash prizes | Winning image(s) published in AAP Magazine #56 | Website feature and International Press

Best Photography Contests in 2024

Each year, there are hundreds of photography competitions all over the world, so we've decided to select for you the best of the best! Our selection of the best photo contests in 2024 is thoroughly curated to help you, whether you are a professional photographer or an amateur, to help find your next creative breakthrough. These all-star competitions offer the greatest opportunities for international exposure and/or incredible financial benefits. Some of them are closing soon, so get your photo submissions in!

ENDS 03/13/26
The biennial Belfast Photo Festival provided the perfect platform for gaining exposure to an international audience, with previous editions having welcome over 100,000 visitors from all over the world
ENDS 03/13/26
The 28th edition of the PICTO Fashion Photography Award holds a special significance for the PICTO Foundation.
ENDS 03/15/26
‘On the Block’ celebrates the unposed, unfiltered, and fleeting moments that define the art of documenting everyday life, whether in dense urban streets or sleepy rural towns.
ENDS 03/16/26
The prize is endowed with €5,000 to use as the winner sees fit.
ENDS 03/17/26
Be Featured in our April 2026 Online Juried Solo Exhibition!
ENDS 03/19/26
Our 56th printed issue of AAP Magazine will feature the best projects showcasing the theme "Shadows".
ENDS 03/21/26
The FORMAT Portfolio Review is returning in 2026. It will take place online on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March.
ENDS 03/29/26
Be seen, be supported, and be part of Head On Photo Festival 2026.
ENDS 03/31/26
If you're a passionate amateur or professional photographer, we invite you to share your photographic project with us.
ENDS 03/31/26
Selected photobooks will be featured in Der Greif’s Articles section, including a dedicated editorial feature highlighting the project, its context, and the maker(s).
ENDS 03/31/26
Entries are open worldwide to photographers using an iPhone or iPad. Photos should not be published previously anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are eligible.
ENDS 04/02/26
$10,000 project development grant for up to eight participants. Funds may be used in whatever way fellows see fit in order to expand and complete projects
ENDS 04/05/26
Exhibition Dates: May 23 – June 13, 2026
ENDS 04/12/26
The winner will receive a grant of $14,000 for a solo exhibition
ENDS 04/16/26
Emerging Photographers (under 30 year old ) 2 X $ 5000 grants.
ENDS 04/16/26
The main grant is open to professional photographers worldwide, one $30,000. grant
ENDS 05/07/26
The 2026 Virginia Prize, worth €10,000, will be awarded to its winner in November 2026.
ENDS 05/17/26
MonoVisions Photography Awards are an international open call for photographers using black and white medium to express their visual language.
ENDS 05/31/26
This season will feature five main categories, with ‘Family’ serving as the primary theme.
ENDS 06/03/26
BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS is an international platform for photographers from all levels and genres to share their best images with the creative community in Hungary and Eastern Europe.
ENDS 06/15/26
Submit your best photographs now and get your chance to be one of the winners awarded in Siena!
ENDS 06/30/26
The IPA recognizes photography’s leading talents who are creating, shaping and defining the world of photography today.
ENDS 07/22/26
Submit your best work to our photo competition for a chance to win up to $11,500 in cash prizes, be selected by our curators for the PX3 exhibition in Paris and inclusion in the Annual PX3 book.