{"id":8090,"date":"2025-05-13T14:26:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T12:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/?p=8090"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:36:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T12:36:55","slug":"the-art-of-the-bike-selfie-capturing-two-wheeled-glory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/uk\/2025\/05\/13\/the-art-of-the-bike-selfie-capturing-two-wheeled-glory\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of the Bike Selfie: Capturing Two-Wheeled Glory"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: if you rode 60 km through headwinds, three hills, and one unexpected goose attack, but didn\u2019t post a selfie\u2026 did it even happen?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Welcome to The Art of the Bike Selfie<\/em>, where vanity meets velocity, and your Lycra-clad glory is immortalised one awkward arm extension at a time. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a coffee ride enthusiast, or that one guy who brings his aero helmet to brunch, this guide will help you capture your two-wheeled greatness with pride (and just a hint of delusion).<\/p>\n

1. Know your angles (and ankles)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Want to look fast even when you\u2019re parked next to a bakery? Tilt your phone slightly upwards\u2014it elongates the legs, slims the face, and subtly says \u201cI definitely didn\u2019t just spend 20 minutes lying in the grass wondering why I ride bikes for fun.\u201d
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

Bonus tip:<\/strong> never shoot from below unless you\u2019re specifically going for \u201cdouble chin meets undercarriage.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Helmet hair, don\u2019t care (but actually, kinda do)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s be real: helmet hair is the price we pay for safety\u2014and also the reason most cycling selfies are taken with<\/em> the helmet still on.<\/p>\n

Pro tip:<\/strong> if you must<\/em> go helmet-free for that windswept shot, make sure there\u2019s a solid breeze and at least one cow in the background to imply rural sophistication. Cow = vibes.<\/p>\n

\"Cycling<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Lighting is everything<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Golden hour is your best friend. Morning sun says \u201cdisciplined and motivated,\u201d while evening sun says \u201cI was lost for three hours and ate my last energy gel in tears.\u201d<\/p>\n

Avoid harsh midday light unless you enjoy looking like a radioactive lobster who just cycled through a nuclear plant.<\/p>\n

4. The classic bike lean<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Find a picturesque wall or fence, lean your bike just right, step back, snap. Voil\u00e0.<\/p>\n

BUT\u2014if you lean it on the wrong<\/em> side (drive side to the wall)\u2026 congratulations, you\u2019ve just summoned five angry bike nerds from the internet to correct your life choices. You may also feel a sudden urge to adjust your saddle height. This is normal.<\/p>\n

5. Mid-ride selfies: a dangerous artform<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Taking a selfie while moving is an elite skill, best left to those who\u2019ve already made peace with the concept of road rash. If you must<\/em> attempt it:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Check for traffic.<\/li>\n
  • Keep one hand on the bars.<\/li>\n
  • Prepare to explain to strangers why you were grinning at your phone moments before falling into a ditch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    6. The coffee shot: Vital. Sacred. Required.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    You + bike + flat white = social media gold.\u00a0Just remember: never let the foam art go cold while you frame the perfect shot. That\u2019s how latte-based tragedies happen.<\/p>\n

    7. Hashtags to live by<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    #NewBikeDay
    \n#IfYouDidntStravaItItDidntHappen
    \n#SufferFestButMakeItFashion
    \n#HelmetHairDontCare
    \n#ChafingButChic<\/p>\n

    8. Final thought: own your lycra<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Cycling selfies aren\u2019t about vanity\u2014they\u2019re about commemorating the beautiful, absurd, sweaty journey that is cycling. If you\u2019re going to rock skin-tight neon and a thousand-yard stare, do it with pride.<\/p>\n

    Because out there, on that winding road, beneath those questionable sunglasses\u2026 you are glorious.<\/p>\n

    Even if it took 27 tries to get the perfect shot.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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