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John Thomson

John played ice hockey growing up in Canada but found his passion for cycling and cycling photography through the photographs of Sergio Penazzo in International Cycle Sport magazine and Henri Besson In Miroir du cyclisme and then the great Graham Watson. He rode for Canada at the 1981 junior world championships in Leipzig, East Germany but realized he lacked enough of both talent and desire to continue racing. A life long cyclist, he now enjoys riding in the very early morning darkness with his powerful German helmet light. His current cameras are a Ricoh GR II with a leaf shutter in burst mode with a Canon flash synched to the hot shoe and a Nikon D3. HIs favorite non cycling photography books are Winogrand 1964, Daido Moriyama 71 New York and Dirk Braeckman by Dirk Braeckman.

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Holy Week Photo Gallery

John Thomson Apr 25, 2024

Ace photographer, John Thomson, had a busy Easter chasing and shooting the Classics: Flanders, Roubaix and the Scheldeprijs. As always, John shows us a different view with his unique angle of pro cycling's Holy Week.

Beers, Badgers and Cobbles Holy Week Special Gallery

John Thomson Mar 20, 2024

As we start the northern Classics season with Brugge-De Panne today (Wednesday) and Gent-Wevelgem on Saturday, our man with the camera, John Thomson, has put together another top photo gallery to whet your appetite for the coming cobbled…

Couture, Kerstperiode ‘Cross, & Kilts: 50 Big Pics

John Thomson Feb 9, 2024

Following on from part 1 of his Kerstperiode 'cross, Paris fashion week Couture and Kilts New Year Gallery, our PEZ photo contributor, John Thomson, has sent us part 2, another great varied mix of 50 big pix from his collection.

Kerstperiode, Couture and Kilts New Year Photo Gallery!

John Thomson Jan 19, 2024

Our PEZ photo contributor, John Thomson, has sent us another great mix of images. From the Kerstperiode in Belgium, to cyclo-cross, Roubaix and the world of fashion... A top selection from John.

John’s Humongous Spring Gallery: Cobbles, Couture and Cars!

John Thomson Dec 29, 2023

Our international photographer, John Thomson, has been trawling his archive, and yet again has put together another varied and eclectic photo gallery. There are so many different shots there must be something for everyone. Enjoy!

Pidcock and Pizza on the Piazza – John’s Strade Bianche Photo Gallery

John Thomson Apr 14, 2023

Our PEZ photo contributor, he's so much more than a paparazzi, John Thomson, has been back in Europe to catch up with the Strade Bianche and Paris Fashion week. As always, he has sent us great mix of images... enjoy!

De Ronde Photo and Video Gallery: John’s Flanders Top Ten

John Thomson Apr 1, 2023

Our PEZ photog, John Thomson, is in Flanders for Sunday's big race of the season: De Ronde van Vlaanderen. So there will be a 'Vlaanderen Gallery soon'. Here is his 'Top Ten' photos from the Flemish cobbled Classic so far. We've added the…

John’s Special Worlds Cross Vs Paris Fashion Photo Gallery #10

John Thomson Mar 14, 2023

Our regular intrepid photographer, John Thomson, has been on the road to the World Cyclocross Championships in Hoogerheide and to Paris for the Fashion Week. As always he's put together a rich and varied 'Photo Gallery' for our enjoyment.…

Crossistas VS Fashionistas VS Ciclistas: Our Biggest Gallery Yet!

John Thomson Dec 18, 2022

Cyclo-cross, haute couture fashion, heroes of cycling's golden age, and a couple of Belgian beers... who would have thought they'd mash together so well? Our talented photographer, John Thomson, has assembled his most expansive collection…

John’s Special Belgian Classic Photo Gallery Part 2

John Thomson Mar 30, 2022

Now that we are in the middle of the Spring Classics here is part 2 of John Thomson's Special Belgian Classic Photo Gallery. More of his selection from bike races, fashion, life in Belgium and some subjects that are quite Belgianesque.