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Our 12 Best Motorcycle Photos of 2014

We asked Cycle World's staff photographer to choose his 12 favorite shots from 2014. Here they are, with captions provided by our long-time ace behind the lens

January 9, 2015

indian cruiser at death valley — Sometimes, you just get lucky. While shooting cruisers near Death Valley, I pulled to the side of the road to talk with our riders about some other possible locations. But when the other riders rolled up, voila, I could see that the light in that spot was perfect. This is the shot.Jeff Allen

motorcyclist cruising on a highway road — Is it any wonder why I like working with this goofball? Here's Cycle World contributor Ryan Dudek, simultaneously demonstrating his skill and enthusiasm for motorcycles.Jeff Allen

motorcycles cruising on the highway — Normally, I travel to our photo shoots by motorcycle. I feel that it gives me a rider's perspective. Looking in my side mirror while scouting locations inspired this shot.Jeff Allen

bmw tourer on a highway road — Lens flare and backlight can be tricky. But when it works, it really works.Jeff Allen

motocross bike kicking up dirt — A dry and dusty motocross track may not always be the most fun, but it certainly makes for great photography.Jeff Allen

kawasaki h2 superbike studio front view — Planning the photo shoot of a top-secret new motorcycle is always great fun. A perfect example: shooting Kawasaki's H2, before many people knew the supercharged bike even existed. This message will self-destruct in 5 seconds?Jeff Allen

naked bike catching air — It helps when your rider is a former pro motocrosser. See that jump? Can you hit it?? Clearly, it wasn't a problem.Jeff Allen

mule motorcycles custom yamaha superbike — Here's a little detail about this custom Yamaha, which was built by Mule Motorcycles and appeared on our January cover. The paint on the bike was literally still drying as I photographed the bike in the Cycle World studio! Evidently, Richard Pollock had to work double shifts to get the bike finished in time.Jeff Allen

motorcycle wheelie action — I work with some very talented riders. Still, I thought it might too much to ask Ryan Dudek to wheelie around a turn that was covered by a thin layer of dirt. Apparently not.Jeff Allen

sportbike motorcycle action at the track — A low angle helped me catch the action at a track day.Jeff Allen

adventure bike with surfboard attached — Bikes, boards and Baja. Riding on the beach, surfing, wheelies, and fish tacos. What's missing? Nothing, I'd say.Jeff Allen

jared mees flat track action — AMA Pro Flat Track Grand National Champion Jared Mees, hanging it out at the Pomona finale.Jeff Allen

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