About

Meet the photographers


Steve & Marian Fleming are award winning photographers.
Photography and cycling have been a major part of their lives since joining Blackburn CTC in 1971. These two interests have led to a second career as photographers supplying images worldwide for a variety of clients through Alamy Photo Agency.

Marian will be on camera 1, close to the fort “on the easy bit” of Hardknott Pass.
Steve will be on camera 2, on the dreaded ramp leading to the Hardknott hairpin.



Matthew Fleming
Photographing from a young age, Matthew started shooting "seriously" when he was twelve years old. Developing a taste for 35mm film, travel, and a "distinct personal truth" at University. These days Matthew is happiest with a camera in hand and a pocketful of film- searching for the next thing that moves him most.
Matthew was shortlisted in the Mark Gunter 2022 awards.

Matthew's website link

Matthew will be on camera 3, from the hairpin to the summit, Hardknott Pass.



Carlos Renia
Cumbrian based Carlos has a passion for capturing captivating moments and creating visually stunning content. He specializes in providing exceptional imagery and engaging visual narratives. No surprise then that cycling regularly features in his creative output.

Carlos's website link

Carlos will be close to the summit of Newlands Pass.



Darren Athersmith
Cycling photography has become a big passion for Darren, covering both local and national British cycling events in many disciplines, on and off the road.
Darren won third prize in the 2022 Mark Gunter awards – the unofficial world championships for cycling photographers – Chapeau!

Darren's website link

Cumbrian based Darren will be putting his local knowledge to good use covering Kirkstone Pass in the morning and then Blea Tarn climb in the afternoon.



Mike Brogden
Mike Brogden is a photographer and short film maker living in the Lake District with a passion for capturing people and events in the natural environment.

Mike's website link

Cumbrian based Mike will be located close to the summit of Wrynose Pass.