Since the beginning of the Mark Gunter Photo Awards, I have supported the fight to eliminate cancer in memory of a fellow cycling photographer, Mark Gunter. The images from this year are as follows: Image 1: Father’s Daughter - Coach Brian Abers, multi-time masters national and world track cycling champion provides last second comfort and support to his daughter Hannah, before her first elite track cycling national championships race. It’s capturing personal moments like this that bring me the greatest satisfaction as a sports photographer. Image 2: Wheels Up - Brevard College racer catches some air during the women’s varsity cross country mountain bike race during the 2025 USA Cycling Collegiate MTB National Championships in Colorado, USA. Image 3: Flintstones Fun - Fred & Wilma Flintstone celebrate following their cycling community celebration ride on miniature bikes during the 2025 Littleton Twilight Criterium in Colorado, USA. Image 4: Women in Nature’s Spotlight - Anna Hick...