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Photo of the day archive: our favourite photo each day

Here you can browse the archive of our Photo of the day, shown on the front page each day and Tweeted to our followers each day.

AddAdd a photo and, if it's the best, we may feature it!
The chosen photo is always selected from those taken on the same month and date as the current day.

You can also browse all the photos taken on any particular day.

Showing items 1 to 100 from total of 4,702 items. Ordered by date descending.

Photo of the day on Photo Year taken Caption (by us, not the user) Categorisation
29th Nov 2023Photo #11411829th Nov 2019Bike shop on the Uruguayan side of the international avenue, Chuy/ChuíBike shop:
Infrastructure
bikeshops
28th Nov 2023Photo #6281428th Nov 2014Sunderland's best (and oldest) cycle lane, nice and wide, angled curbs.Dutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
27th Nov 2023Photo #15563927th Nov 2020Light segregation being installed on Colleges Route cycle lanes, Clarence Drive.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
26th Nov 2023Photo #18808926th Nov 2022Lots of space for 'York' cycles at this end, The Village, Haxby.Cycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
25th Nov 2023Photo #11212525th Nov 2019The sticker on the leaning bike rack asks: Have you locked your bike correctly?Cycle parking:
Problem
cycleparking
24th Nov 2023Photo #18790924th Nov 2022Vinery Road modal filter.Road environment:
Good practice
road
23rd Nov 2023Photo #8608823rd Nov 2016Sculptural cycle parkingCycle parking:
Event
cycleparking
22nd Nov 2023Photo #18977022nd Nov 2022Not so much 'No Parking' as not enough cycle parking in the right places.Cycle parking:
Problem
cycleparking
21st Nov 2023Photo #2715921st Nov 2010Cambridge Cycling Campaign's Stall at the Mill Road Lights switch-on event.Other:
Event
general
20th Nov 2023Photo #8600220th Nov 2016There are both shared-use and on-road cycle lanes on Fulford Road, York.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
19th Nov 2023Photo #17602519th Nov 2021Not a care in the world about any inconvenience their parking may cause.Car storage:
Problem
carstorage
18th Nov 2023Photo #17601118th Nov 2021Bee Network dock, Oxford Road, ManchesterBike share:
Good practice
bikeshare
17th Nov 2023Photo #1213117th Nov 2007View north from middle of NCN51 route tunnel under A14Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
16th Nov 2023Photo #11316716th Nov 2019Cycle marker at stadium entrance, Canelones, UruguayGeneral sign/notice:
Infrastructure
signs
15th Nov 2023Photo #15478815th Nov 2020Cycle hire in Bright, Victoria, Australia.Bike shop:
Good practice
bikeshops
14th Nov 2023Photo #7244414th Nov 2015Unfortunately routing a cycle lane across a queue to a car park doesn't work.Road environment:
Problem
road
13th Nov 2023Photo #18770513th Nov 2022Sydney Harbour Bridge steps, morning of the Gong ride.Cycleway:
Event
cycleways
12th Nov 2023Photo #3466712th Nov 2011No entry for cars at this end of the road but there is access for cyclists.Road environment:
Good practice
road
11th Nov 2023Photo #8587111th Nov 2016Cycle parking outside Guildhall, CambridgeCycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
10th Nov 2023Photo #17568510th Nov 2021Bicycle repair shop on the Cambridge Science Park.Bike shop:
Good practice
bikeshops
9th Nov 2023Photo #1758989th Nov 2021Bike shop on the busy cycle route along the Canal St-Martin, ParisBike shop:
Infrastructure
bikeshops
8th Nov 2023Photo #1876478th Nov 2022Modal filter near Ealing Broadway stationCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
7th Nov 2023Photo #1758837th Nov 2021The new Bowline railway path, with steps and a ramp up from the canalside.Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
6th Nov 2023Photo #1875396th Nov 2022Full moon over the cycle bridge at Cambridge stationCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
5th Nov 2023Photo #1886975th Nov 2022Racetrack around the Longchamp Hippodrome, Paris - clockwise only!Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
4th Nov 2023Photo #1117784th Nov 2019NCN route 13 east from the ExCel CentreCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
3rd Nov 2023Photo #866343rd Nov 2011Dr Bike event in 2011, organised by CUSU and Cycle CambridgeBicycle:
Event
bicycles
2nd Nov 2023Photo #1542382nd Nov 2020The new cycle route to school on Rosendale Road 👏Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
1st Nov 2023Photo #1547621st Nov 2020Cycling under the bridge, a bit narrow due to footway user interactionCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
31st Oct 2023Photo #17978631st Oct 2021Tandem for sale, LecceBicycle:
Event
bicycles
30th Oct 2023Photo #18731230th Oct 2022Parking on the cycleway at Monks Cross Shopping Park, Huntington/York.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
29th Oct 2023Photo #17916629th Oct 2021DHL delivery quad bike, SalernoBicycle:
Good practice
bicycles
28th Oct 2023Photo #10309528th Oct 2018Failed attempt to obstruct the pathObstruction:
Infrastructure
obstructions
27th Oct 2023Photo #19104427th Oct 2022It's essential to do the classic Morecambe and Wise pose.Destination:
Infrastructure
destinations
26th Oct 2023Photo #10297426th Oct 2018Celtic Gateway bridge, HolyheadCycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
25th Oct 2023Photo #18723925th Oct 2022Re-spaced bollards, Terry Avenue, York.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
24th Oct 2023Photo #17896724th Oct 2021Tourist quadricycle struggling to get going, RomaBicycle:
Event
bicycles
23rd Oct 2023Photo #18780523rd Oct 2022Bicycle Museum (April-October), Ybbs, AustriaDestination:
Infrastructure
destinations
22nd Oct 2023Photo #16539922nd Oct 2020Clearly marked convertible space on a train from Köln to MonchengladbachOther:
Good practice
general
21st Oct 2023Photo #16512421st Oct 2020Cyclists waiting for the Königswinter ferryOther:
Infrastructure
general
20th Oct 2023Photo #19165520th Oct 2018Wearside ArtOther:
Misc
general
19th Oct 2023Photo #17653719th Oct 2021The A-frame barrier has been removed at entrance to Twiggeries pathObstruction:
Infrastructure
obstructions
18th Oct 2023Photo #17872818th Oct 2021Motor traffic-free route past the cathedral and baptistry, PisaCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
17th Oct 2023Photo #17507417th Oct 2021Cycle parking at the Nuffield Hospital, York.Cycle parking:
Problem
cycleparking
16th Oct 2023Photo #18674016th Oct 2022Excellent route along the embankment on east bank of the Rhine, Liechtenstein.Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
15th Oct 2023Photo #17504515th Oct 2021Trail alongside realigned brook on Ditton Meadow: first patch of tarmac done.Other:
Infrastructure
general
14th Oct 2023Photo #19077614th Oct 2022R-shaped bike stands in RoubaixCycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
13th Oct 2023Photo #17496013th Oct 2021Lots of cycle parking for the student accommodation, but no cover.Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
12th Oct 2023Photo #19052112th Oct 2022Modal filter on the suspension bridge across the Loire, ToursCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
11th Oct 2023Photo #5352511th Oct 2013University Parks, No Cycles whether ridden or notGeneral sign/notice:
Infrastructure
signs
10th Oct 2023Photo #18999910th Oct 2022Rising bollards and shared space in central BordeauxCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
9th Oct 2023Photo #1950769th Oct 2021Park and Pedal cycle parking at Sturry Road Park and Ride terminalCycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
8th Oct 2023Photo #323088th Oct 2010Cyclists on the busy bridge linking the two halves of Lugoj, Romania.Road environment:
Misc
road
7th Oct 2023Photo #1615727th Oct 2020Changing the Guard, Christiansborg Palace, CopenhagenOther:
Event
general
6th Oct 2023Photo #1615576th Oct 2020Cycle parking at the Fisketorvet shopping centreCycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
5th Oct 2023Photo #586385th Oct 2013An 'Except cycles' plate on a no-through road.General sign/notice:
Good practice
signs
4th Oct 2023Photo #1866294th Oct 2022Rising bollards, FigeacRoad environment:
Infrastructure
road
3rd Oct 2023Photo #1745613rd Oct 2021Bike symbol painted the wrong way around on Tweedsmuir Road, Cardonald Quietway.Road environment:
Problem
road
2nd Oct 2023Photo #1590432nd Oct 2020Cycle parking at student residences, AalborgCycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
1st Oct 2023Photo #1523381st Oct 2020Protected contraflow cycle track next to marked loading bay on Burleigh Street.Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
30th Sep 2023Photo #10266830th Sep 2018A rare Tashkent cyclist waiting to cross a main road towards the Chorzu market.Road environment:
Event
road
29th Sep 2023Photo #4529129th Sep 2012Cycle Hire in PimlicoCycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
28th Sep 2023Photo #6175628th Sep 2014Cycles are allowed through at the end of Royal Terrace.Road environment:
Good practice
road
27th Sep 2023Photo #17452527th Sep 2021The Lannion bypass was built with space for second carriageway, now has cyclewayCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
26th Sep 2023Photo #15561726th Sep 2020Cycle route to the Historic Ships pontoon, HafenCity, HamburgCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
25th Sep 2023Photo #17446125th Sep 2021Returning to the city centre on the Camcycle picnic ride 2021.Road environment:
Event
road
24th Sep 2023Photo #18636424th Sep 2022The new Stockingfield Junction bridge on the Forth & Clyde Canal.Destination:
Good practice
destinations
23rd Sep 2023Photo #15546423rd Sep 2020Cycle and pedestrian bridges to the Suikerfabriek redevelopment area, GroningenCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
22nd Sep 2023Photo #17552822nd Sep 2021Bike and car ferry crossing the Weser estuary between Bremerhaven and Nordenham.Other:
Misc
general
21st Sep 2023Photo #18628621st Sep 2022Bike sculpture on cycle route in SligoOther:
Good practice
general
20th Sep 2023Photo #9472120th Sep 2017At the start of the Caledonian CanalCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
19th Sep 2023Photo #18678019th Sep 2022Cycle (and scooter) way on the Place de la Concorde, ParisCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
18th Sep 2023Photo #15397218th Sep 2020Modal filter, cycle bridge and gateway in LeidenCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
17th Sep 2023Photo #18631617th Sep 2022Ramps added to canal bridges along the river bank - very helpful for tourists.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
16th Sep 2023Photo #18511716th Sep 2018Dockless in the TyneBicycle:
Misc
bicycles
15th Sep 2023Photo #18618815th Sep 2022The inevitable has happened around these speed humps in York.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
14th Sep 2023Photo #11040914th Sep 2019A splendid statue of Elgar and his bicycle in the grounds of Hereford Cathedral.Bicycle:
Good practice
bicycles
13th Sep 2023Photo #5340413th Sep 2013Really annoying labyrinthine chicanes on both sides of the road.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
12th Sep 2023Photo #7140412th Sep 2015Segregated cycleways at a large road crossing in Hanover, Germany.Cycleway:
Misc
cycleways
11th Sep 2023Photo #15138311th Sep 2020A long-standing closure of Ashfield St, with concrete blocks across the road.Temporary closure:
Event
closure
10th Sep 2023Photo #17761910th Sep 2021Delivery bike, Innsbruck old townBicycle:
Infrastructure
bicycles
9th Sep 2023Photo #740619th Sep 2015View from the Humber Bridge looking east.Road environment:
Infrastructure
road
8th Sep 2023Photo #1774168th Sep 2021Friendly cyclist passing the parliament in Vaduz, LiechtensteinCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
7th Sep 2023Photo #611517th Sep 2011Cyclists using an ancient trackway to avoid the busy A259 at Grevatts LaneTrack:
Infrastructure
track
6th Sep 2023Photo #1882566th Sep 2022Greenway ranger and short diversion by the canal, DijonTemporary closure:
Event
closure
5th Sep 2023Photo #549125th Sep 2013Cycle track too narrow to overtake!Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
4th Sep 2023Photo #1104714th Sep 2019Cycle directions for the sliplane included in a large motoring sign.Route sign:
Infrastructure
routesigns
3rd Sep 2023Photo #1772883rd Sep 2021Mountain bikers in the Stelvio National ParkTrack:
Infrastructure
track
2nd Sep 2023Photo #1110352nd Sep 2019Well used cycle parking at Skipton station.Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
1st Sep 2023Photo #1020391st Sep 2018Vélib bike-sharing station on the former expressway by the SeineOther:
Good practice
general
31st Aug 2023Photo #18332931st Aug 2015Tourist rickshaw near Martin Luther's home in Wittenberg.Bicycle:
Good practice
bicycles
30th Aug 2023Photo #18643730th Aug 2021Butley Ferry - selected weekends only.General sign/notice:
Good practice
signs
29th Aug 2023Photo #4447029th Aug 2012Useful cycle cut through of a road closure.Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
28th Aug 2023Photo #18331328th Aug 2015The Flemming Skate is nearly always segregated and runs on smooth tarmac.Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
27th Aug 2023Photo #15078527th Aug 2020Excellent segregated cycleway in NewcastleDutch-style cycleway:
Good practice
dutchcycleways
26th Aug 2023Photo #18586426th Aug 2022Mercury on the Our Place In Space art installation.Destination:
Event
destinations
25th Aug 2023Photo #7073425th Aug 2015Shared use along the seafront in Redcar.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
24th Aug 2023Photo #1451424th Aug 2008Two of the Huneliggers, recumbent riders who get together on Sunday mornings.Bicycle:
Misc
bicycles
23rd Aug 2023Photo #7070323rd Aug 2015The cycle route goes into a lift to get up to the Linkbridge across Central Way.Other:
Infrastructure
general
22nd Aug 2023Photo #10527422nd Aug 2018Excellent elevated route through Antwerpen-Berchem stationCycleway:
Good practice
cycleways

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