Pictures by Marek Ogień, Steff Gutovska and Mireia Simo.

Hello I’m Szymon [SHI-mawn] – photographer, guide, writer and above it all – romantic cyclist.

I grew up in the Pieniny Mountains of southern Poland. These days, I live on the road, simply trying to do my best to spend more time doing what I love – to ride my bike.

After quitting university three times and jobs countless times I chose to pursue what truly moves me. That decision has led me on countless adventures, giving me the chance to create photos, videos, and stories along the way — from the quiet roads of Scandinavia, where I used to pick up summer jobs, to the sunlit climbs of southern Europe, where I now often spend my winters.

Today, I work mainly as a freelance photographer and cycling guide. This allows me to keep exploring on two wheels — riding over the high passes of the Alps and Dolomites, discovering remote landscapes from Iceland to Tibet.

 

Some of the projects I’m most proud of:

  • Author of the Roadtripping photo series from Norway, Calpe, Tirol, and Sierra Nevada, published by CyclingTips (Australia).

  • Former PR agent for World Champion Michał Kwiatkowski

  • Raced competitively for 11 years, both in road cycling and mountain biking, earning a bronze medal at the Polish National Championships.

  • Founder of Romantic Cycling, a movement rooted in the joy of riding without competition — now with over 50,000 photos shared under the hashtag #kolarstworomantyczne on Instagram.

  • Collaborated on campaigns and creative projects with tourism boards from Tirol, Switzerland, South Tirol and Catalunya.

  • Worked as model, photographer, producer, and scout for numerous cycling-focused productions.

  • My work has been featured in several print publications including Lonely Planet, Cabin Porn, Kraft, PNT, Far Ride Magazine, Szosa, National Geographic Traveler, and Circa Editions.

  • Received 2nd place in the 2016 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards.

  • Collaborate regularly with brands I admire, currently – Pinarello, Isadore, Oakley, Dandy Horse and Pajak.

  • Currently working on my book about Romantic Cycling — a collection of stories on finding joy in the ride – free from competition, and my reflections on the modern cycling world.

 


Find me here:

Instagram: @szymonbike
Facebook: /szymonbike
Vimeo: /szymonbikepl
Tumblr: szymonbike.tumblr.com
Strava: athletes/szymonbike 

email: [email protected]

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