2019 photographs of the year: Michael Blann

Mountainscapes, Geraint Thomas and three rounds with Bouhanni – Blann’s pick of a bumper crop

Geraint Thomas photographs of the year 2019 Racing Rouleur photography Zwift

Michael had a busy year for us in 2019, alongside producing work for the updated edition of his best-selling book Mountains: Epic Cycling Climbs available now to pre-order.

His selection ranges from race shots at the Tour and Giro, to a sparring session with Nacer Bouhanni in the boxing ring, via an insiders view of a Zwift advertising shoot with Geraint Thomas.

Peter Kennaugh. From an upcoming 2020 feature on his retirement and mental wellbeing during his career.

*Geraint Thomas. Winning a Tour de France brings financial reward in the form of endorsements and advertising campaigns. Captured here on a commercial shoot for Zwift.*

Former professional and owner of the Service Course in Girona, Christian Meier, being photo-bombed by a bunch of tourists on a shoot for Hexr helmets.

*Giro D’Italia, Passo Mortirolo. Weather in the Dolomites in May is always unpredictable and the heavens opened on this day leaving both riders and fans frozen.*

Colle Del Novolet — *Giro d’Italia – Colle del Nivolet. A climb rarely used in the Giro due to the logistics of getting the caravan and support vehicles up this narrow road and limited space at the summit.*

Lautaret — *Caravans line the route to the base of the Col du Galibier.*

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