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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 4,640 items. Ordered by date descending.

Photo of the day on Photo Year taken Caption (by us, not the user) Categorisation
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
21st Aug 2023Photo #18806321st Aug 2022Recumbent cycle on the new segregated cycleway northeast from ChamonixBicycle:
Infrastructure
bicycles
20th Aug 2023Photo #10973520th Aug 2019Absurd barriers on the footway half of the path!Obstruction:
Infrastructure
obstructions
19th Aug 2023Photo #18800719th Aug 2022Modal filter, AspremontCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
18th Aug 2023Photo #15950118th Aug 2016The Halfpenny Bridge, built in 2001 for the Trans Pennine Trail (NCN route 6)Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
17th Aug 2023Photo #10363817th Aug 2018Recycling is great, except when it's blocking a cycle lane.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
16th Aug 2023Photo #17325516th Aug 2021Faded cycle track at Herbertson StreetCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
15th Aug 2023Photo #10334115th Aug 2018Crossing to the art museum, RouenCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
14th Aug 2023Photo #8370814th Aug 2016Dual carriageway crossing point made more tricky by having to avoid the sign.General sign/notice:
Problem
signs
13th Aug 2023Photo #1449113th Aug 2008Police on bicycles in Paris.Enforcement:
Good practice
enforcement
12th Aug 2023Photo #17319012th Aug 2021A 'Play Street', although it looks little different from many other streets.General sign/notice:
Problem
signs
11th Aug 2023Photo #17346711th Aug 2021Having been totally closed, Hammersmith Bridge is now open for cycling again.Cycleway:
Event
cycleways
10th Aug 2023Photo #18542710th Aug 2022Commercial vehicle parking on the cycleway at Monks Cross Retail Park, York.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
9th Aug 2023Photo #1023999th Aug 2018Bikes at Stocks Hotel, SarkCycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
8th Aug 2023Photo #1879758th Aug 2022Mountain bike route signs above MegèveRoute sign:
Infrastructure
routesigns
7th Aug 2023Photo #1096747th Aug 2019The ramp for the Golden Jubilee Hospital, but nothing on the signpost to say so.Route sign:
Problem
routesigns
6th Aug 2023Photo #916966th Aug 2017A diversion sign that says "see map" without saying where the map is.Route sign:
Event
routesigns
5th Aug 2023Photo #1878425th Aug 2022Cycle crossing and start of on-road cycle lane, MunichCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
4th Aug 2023Photo #1023464th Aug 2018Make-shift cycle parking only at Osmington MillsCycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
3rd Aug 2023Photo #519163rd Aug 2013Lots of bikes at EustonOther:
Event
general
2nd Aug 2023Photo #1871312nd Aug 2022Cycling out of the Imperial Palace, ViennaCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
1st Aug 2023Photo #542571st Aug 2013Cycling on the Vltava embankment, Prague - trying to keep to the smooth strips.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
31st Jul 2023Photo #10862131st Jul 2017Bit of fun with a ramp on Baku's esplanade.Cycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
30th Jul 2023Photo #18735430th Jul 2022Pedestrian/cycle bridge, GrazCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
29th Jul 2023Photo #5417429th Jul 2013Cycling around the Svet carp pond, on the outskirts of TrebonCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
28th Jul 2023Photo #8493828th Jul 2016Riverside route, DüsseldorfCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
27th Jul 2023Photo #10952327th Jul 2019Time-limited restrictions on cycling in the pedestrian precinct.General sign/notice:
Infrastructure
signs
26th Jul 2023Photo #8478726th Jul 2016Cycling rush-hour in the former East BerlinRoad environment:
Infrastructure
road
25th Jul 2023Photo #10942725th Jul 2019This is not wide enough!Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
24th Jul 2023Photo #18520324th Jul 2022Lots of cyclists having lunch in ZernezCycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
23rd Jul 2023Photo #17243523rd Jul 2021Lack of verge trimming has lead to LED catseyes being completely covered over.Cycleway:
Problem
cycleways
22nd Jul 2023Photo #18606522nd Jul 2022Cycle underpass to the Promenade des Anglais, NiceCycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
21st Jul 2023Photo #14583321st Jul 2020They really don't want bikes on these steps off NCN route 244.Obstruction:
Infrastructure
obstructions
20th Jul 2023Photo #18686720th Jul 2022Mountain biker above the ski resort of AuronTrack:
Infrastructure
track
19th Jul 2023Photo #17233719th Jul 2021Triplet at the National Cycle Museum, Llandrindod Wells.Bicycle:
Good practice
bicycles
18th Jul 2023Photo #18490018th Jul 2022Wheeling ramp in use, St Marys/Marygate Lane, York.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
17th Jul 2023Photo #18584117th Jul 2022The Tour de France comes by every year or two and the giant bikes change colour.Bicycle:
Misc
bicycles
16th Jul 2023Photo #18492316th Jul 2022New bike stands on Platform 6, Leeds station.Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
15th Jul 2023Photo #18519415th Jul 2022Cycle parking and bike-sharing stations at the Gare de Lyon, plus a cargo bike.Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
14th Jul 2023Photo #18476014th Jul 2022Annoying chicane, DwygyfylchiObstruction:
Problem
obstructions
13th Jul 2023Photo #18474613th Jul 2022Cycling down this hill is dangerousGeneral sign/notice:
Event
signs
12th Jul 2023Photo #19385812th Jul 2022Barrow docksOther:
Infrastructure
general
11th Jul 2023Photo #17213911th Jul 2021Unnecessary barrier on this link to Oughtonhead Common Nature Reserve, HitchinObstruction:
Problem
obstructions
10th Jul 2023Photo #18451710th Jul 2022New traffic-calming with cycle bypass between Trumpington and GrantchesterCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
9th Jul 2023Photo #678539th Jul 2015Lille-Europe station - road-narrowing has produced space for cycle parking.Cycle parking:
Infrastructure
cycleparking
8th Jul 2023Photo #1842798th Jul 2022Which stand will be next to be uprooted?Cycle parking:
Problem
cycleparking
7th Jul 2023Photo #1842207th Jul 2022The iconic viaduct, boats for hire, open air cafes and it's cycle-friendly too.Road environment:
Good practice
road
6th Jul 2023Photo #672066th Jul 2015Cyclists Dismount - at the dead end of a cul-de-sac!General sign/notice:
Problem
signs
5th Jul 2023Photo #1840085th Jul 2022Modal filter, Ball Street, SheffieldRoad environment:
Infrastructure
road
4th Jul 2023Photo #1090974th Jul 2019Mill Road Summer evening July 4thOther:
Event
general
3rd Jul 2023Photo #1838313rd Jul 2022A barrier across the path, and evidence of people going around it via the grass.Obstruction:
Problem
obstructions
2nd Jul 2023Photo #1839242nd Jul 2022Start of contraflow cycle lane towards Audley End stationCycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
1st Jul 2023Photo #914501st Jul 2017Cycle lane and route signs at Luzern stationRoute sign:
Infrastructure
routesigns
30th Jun 2023Photo #18404230th Jun 2022Cut-through on route C6Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
29th Jun 2023Photo #17375429th Jun 2021Cyclists must dismount on signposted cycle routeGeneral sign/notice:
Problem
signs
28th Jun 2023Photo #10913328th Jun 2019Last-mile delivery vehicle in ParisBicycle:
Good practice
bicycles
27th Jun 2023Photo #18376027th Jun 2022New bike parking shelter with pump and tools available.Cycle parking:
Good practice
cycleparking
26th Jun 2023Photo #9090426th Jun 2017New segregated cycleway near the Botanic Garden on Trumpington Road.Cycleway:
Good practice
cycleways
25th Jun 2023Photo #10036825th Jun 2018Poorly maintained signage in Whitecrook.Route sign:
Problem
routesigns
24th Jun 2023Photo #9082424th Jun 2017HPVs at the York RallyBicycle:
Event
bicycles
23rd Jun 2023Photo #8244723rd Jun 2016Bicycle with wings, at Glastonbury 2016Bicycle:
Event
bicycles
22nd Jun 2023Photo #10898522nd Jun 2019Cycle crossing on the route north from the centre of NorthamptonCycleway:
Infrastructure
cycleways
21st Jun 2023Photo #19308621st Jun 2019The sign at the area for people who do not arrive in a motor vehicle.Other:
Good practice
general

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