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Welcome to the official 2011 Knee Down Photo Competition
sponsored by that super Kärcher Industrial Dealer Simpsons of Westbury (no relation) ;)
In view of the recent controversial photo’s on here of how to get your Knee Down, I thought I’d pinch an idea from the Suzuki SV Forum and lighten the subject a little.
I’m sure you will have some questions:
What do I win ?
The winner will receive a prestigious Wiltshire Bikers Trophy engraved with the words “Wiltshire Bikers Knee Down Competition 2011”
What are the rules and can anybody enter ?
The rules have been drawn up by the WB Competition Rules & Regulations Committee (see below) and anybody can enter who isn’t part of this committee.
When do I have to get my entry in by and can I have more than one entry ?
31st September with the presentation at a meet in early October and yes.
Who will decide the winner ?
The committee, who’s decision will be final unless they can’t decide and just spin up :-/
Will Scotty shout at me ?
Hopefully - yes ;D
Can I bribe committee members ?
Yes, but committee members are sworn to secrecy and will deny any involvement 8-)
RULES
1) Images, of you, must be published in this thread, if you have any difficulty in doing this just ask.
2) Serious knee-down photographs will be ridiculed and not counted.
3) Points will be awarded for the following:
Unusual and amusing “rides”
Unusual and amusing locations.
Unusual and amusing wear.
Unusual and amusing styles.
Bravery ;)
For example: high points would be awarded if you are pictured in full racing leathers knee-down on a toy motorcycle in the middle of a busy Toys-R-Us store.
More points would be added if you are pictured being ejected by the Store Manager ;D
To start you off (just for fun as I’m not eligible) I submit my entry 8-)
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/DSCF6474.jpg
Thanks to Basher for taking the pic, if you see him lurking around playgrounds with a camera, I’m sure it will be in his quest for “that perfect picture” and nothing to underhand :-/
Gerry
[After a meeting of the official adjudication panel last night, I’m please to announce that the closing date has been postponed until seven days before the AGM.
At this time there will be a pole put up for the esteemed membership (and Basil) to choose the winner of the glorious 2011 trophy.
The presentation to be made at the AGM.
Uber Dave
16-07-11, 11:36 AM
Closing date?
forresterone
16-07-11, 11:52 AM
Dave, closing date in section titled
When do I have to get my entry in by and can I have more than one entry ?
31st September with the presentation at a meet in early October and yes.
Uber Dave
16-07-11, 01:04 PM
Dave, closing date in section titled
When do I have to get my entry in by and can I have more than one entry ?
31st September with the presentation at a meet in early October and yes.
Damn, I am so blind!
Squashed_Fly
16-07-11, 02:03 PM
I'm just off to Toys-R-Us....
Be back in a while ;)
Squashed_Fly
16-07-11, 02:06 PM
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/DSCF6474.jpg
Gerry, you're doing it all wrong. You have loads more rear tyre available to get it over more! Hang off man! ;D
Watch this space then..... ;)
OOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo this is just my thing!!! time to get finding that special pose!! lol ;D
How about the group photo on Aberystwyth prom, or would that not count as Gerry's in it, thereby leaving himself open to allegations of improper conduct, conflict of interest and fraternisation with the entrants? >:( If it did count, there'd be about 20 winners.... 8-)
How about the group photo on Aberystwyth prom, or would that not count as Gerry's in it, thereby leaving himself open to allegations of improper conduct, conflict of interest and fraternisation with the entrants? >:( If it did count, there'd be about 20 winners.... 8-)
There's no way I'm going to court again over this ;D
Whilst I'm here, did anyone get a photo of me being pinned to the ground by my bike in the car park of the Horse and Hound in Broadway? ::) ::) ::)
Whilst I'm here, did anyone get a photo of me being pinned to the ground by my bike in the car park of the Horse and Hound in Broadway? ::) ::) ::)
If they did then that would surely be a "caption competition" picture. :)
I have 30 witnesses that I got the GS Panniers down on the way to Cornwall which is far harder than any mere knee down action ;D
redken1
16-07-11, 08:13 PM
Gerry,
I can get both knees down at the same time - I've got the carpet burns to prove it. :o
Under the strict competition rules am I eligible to enter? ;D
Don't panic mods - no photos to follow. ;D
gerry you didnt even have any sliders on :o
G,
Looking good but for the love of God...GET RID OF THOSE BLOODY LEATHERS BABE!!!
Roxy xx
I'm going to get the thinking cap on ;) ;D ;D
Roxy: I'm waiting for the black Alpine Stars at GW to come down in price to match the RED & Blue ones on sale now, an insider tells me they will sooner or later ;)
Going to keep the yellow for my Track God impressions ;D
Rinksy: My knees are to close to my bum to need sliders, think the only way I'll ever do knee-down is immediately proceeding a bad thing happening :D
Crappy day for riding folks... time to get the camera out ;)
G
jonnydangerous
18-07-11, 08:31 AM
Gerry, can there be a prize for "most stupid person putting his/her knee down WITHOUT leathers?????......
if so id like to enter a photo i have..... :-(
Uber Dave
19-07-11, 07:11 PM
I have just had an idea...... now to find someone to take the photo!
I think you can agree that the knee is down.
This is my 1992 Flymo Ninja 600 in original Kawasaki Orange. Had her for many years now and just cant seem to part with her. I did buy a smaller 400 model just found it a big harder to control. This one is pretty much standard apart from a changed spinny thing underneath. gets a regular service at the end of season and then put away for the winter. But, she never fails to start come the springtime.
Anyway this picture was taken today at the famous Monkton Park. It was taken on the 4th corner during the first session of the day. The track was a bit damp but it seemed to be drying. However, there was a slight shower at the start of the second session. This was to be my downfall. Leaving daisy bends (background) before heading right into Gladioli , i think i hit the gas too hard and the back end went and threw me down on conifer straight. Thankfully i'm not too badly injured. A few cuts are bruises and a sprained wrist. (my doctor thinks that this was done on another activity).
The bike got a few scratches and may need a paint job. The getgoing lever and lock button detached themselves and will need replacing but, not too bad considering...
;)
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r455/NeilHudd/bikes/DSC04042.jpg
evansdn
19-07-11, 08:40 PM
AWESOME!
Very nicely described as well Nelly ;D
Just been out side with all my gear on making my self look like a tit getting my knee down on a thomas the tank engine toy and it did not even come out clear as its starting to get dark. I will try again tomorrow ;)
Excellent idea Gerry, can't wait to see all the pics ;D
AndytheCat
19-07-11, 10:06 PM
@ Nelly
Oh how I laughed out loud at that. My mrs thinks im mad!
Brilliant!
;D ;D ;D
Nice one Nelly!!!
;D ;D ;D
Nice one nelly....
redken1
20-07-11, 05:27 PM
Love it Nelly - this gives a new meaning to grasstrack - flymo racing has a certain ring to it ;D ;D ;D
Nelly - Classic!!!
Been laughing like a loon here!
Nice one!
Roxy xx
Right i know its not big and its not clever but i could not resist in breaking in my new leathers by getting my knee down today. :D
http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo330/Donboy_s14/Kneedown002.jpg
I have today tried and failed to get my knee down on my dads chocolate Labrador. Every time I went near him with my helmet on he went crazy and run around the garden. A good idea for you squashed fly if your dog is better behaved than ours :-)
DaytonaDog
24-07-11, 03:59 PM
I have today tried and failed to get my knee down on my dads chocolate Labrador. Every time I went near him with my helmet on he went crazy and run around the garden. A good idea for you squashed fly if your dog is better behaved than ours :-)
Don don't give him ideas, I was thinking of doing the same with my hound.......
i've got a great idea for this but my misses refuses to come with me to take the pic saying its too embarrassing!! >:(
Great one r6 don! you should get a prize for having to go out for the pics twice! lol
I have today tried and failed to get my knee down on my dads chocolate Labrador. Every time I went near him with my helmet on he went crazy and run around the garden. A good idea for you squashed fly if your dog is better behaved than ours :-)
Chasing a dog whilst in leather is just plain Wrong!!! :D
JD has asken me to post a warning and picture of him (OK, part of him) on here, on the dangers of Knee Down in jeans (pic below).
Please WB ladies, brace yourself for an image of a somewhat hairy and damaged JD-KNEE (he could have at least waxed before stripping off) ;D
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/JDKNEE.jpg
OK - it arrived today [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]
THE WILTSHIRE BIKERS KNEE DOWN 2011 TROPHY
Standing proudly at 8.5 inches this much sort after trophy would look good on any bikers mantle piece (or as a door stop) ;)
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/KNEEDOWN.jpg
CLICK TO ENLARGE
Many thanks to Nelly & Don, come on people, lets give them some competition. Obviously anybody I know personally will be getting a daily reminder PM, email and text message very shortly ;)
Gerry
that's an awesome trophy!
ChrisJo
25-07-11, 04:42 PM
JD has asken me to post a warning and picture of him (OK, part of him) on here, on the dangers of Knee Down in jeans (pic below).
Please WB ladies, brace yourself for an image of a somewhat hairy and damaged JD-KNEE (he could have at least waxed before stripping off) ;D
http://i536.photobucket.com/albums/ff325/Simpsons1979/JDKNEE.jpg
Eeeak
redken1
25-07-11, 09:13 PM
Fair play to you Gerry that is most certainly a brill looking trophy. Need to get my thinking cap on
jpssantos
26-07-11, 11:15 PM
that trophy is sooooo cool!!!
might just have to think of something ridiculous to get my knee down on
G, that's one fab trophy [smiley=thumbup.gif] [smiley=thumbup.gif]....Right now for some serious thinking and Roxy knee down action!! ::) ;D ;D
Roxy xx
Right the guys and girls, after seeing that wonderful trophy this is my entry, as you can see the hand trucks we use at work are extreeeeeeeeeemly powerful and need the up most skill to master properly! :D (also had to do this before the boss's caught me) ;D
WOW didn't realise it would be that big!! have tried to resize it but cant get it any smaller :-/
Brilliant pics so far - who's next? ;D
BB
Here is my official entry , most of you will have seen this pic, as I've posted it in another thread, :)
On holiday this year in Kos, I noticed this moped growing out of a hedge, It's basket being used as a planter, couldn't resist a pic... ;D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303033_2371056999548_1344201492_2766187_4072488_n. jpg
Bump... :)
Come on folks, it finishes at the end of the month, talked to lots of people who said they wee going to do a pic - Nows the time [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif]
G
PS. A pic of the Trophy is on Post 37
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Hazel-nut
12-09-11, 07:32 PM
i can no longer do mine as we sold the tiger i was gonna use :P
Mikkie1986
13-09-11, 03:20 PM
This is not my offical entry......lol :D
i can no longer do mine as we sold the tiger i was gonna use :P
Longleat sold a tiger? :-? ;D
BB
simongpz
14-09-11, 08:05 PM
i did get my knee down last week but no photo as i was falling off my bike on a campsite at the time very embarising :-[
i did get my knee down last week but no photo as i was falling off my bike on a campsite at the time very embarising :-[
get yourself over to big and little sainsburys emersons green, proper scratching territory :)
Hazel-nut
15-09-11, 07:05 PM
i can no longer do mine as we sold the tiger i was gonna use :P
Longleat sold a tiger? :-? ;D
BB
not a real one :P we had these really nice, quite big, cuddly white tigers which i was gonna use (at least i dont have to explain why i need the photo take to my collleagues now :P)
Big cuddly white tigers huh? A bit like the one that caused a major police incident a couple of months ago, muppets were convinced it was real until the Infra Red camera on the copper chopper picked up no trace of body heat.... ::) ::) ::)
Hazel-nut
16-09-11, 08:47 PM
Big cuddly white tigers huh? A bit like the one that caused a major police incident a couple of months ago, muppets were convinced it was real until the Infra Red camera on the copper chopper picked up no trace of body heat.... ::) ::) ::)
Exactly like those :P but also some which are a lot nicer as well
RideSallyRide
18-09-11, 09:51 PM
An afternoon of 'getting my knee down' during an unexpected stop off @ 'The Battle of Britain Airshow' at Kemble....
Pics to follow shortly ;)
*** Now posted below ***
I had a sudden knee-down urge while sunbathing on my holidays 8-)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/lunalupi/DSCF3826Small.jpg
(Yes I know my body position is not quite right - it's a sunbed and a bit flatter than the motorbike. Best I could do and I got some funny looks while doing it as well ;D)
Great one Loops ;D
After a meeting of the official adjudication panel last night, I’m please to announce that the closing date has been postponed until seven days before the AGM.
At this time there will be a pole put up for the esteemed membership (and Basil) to choose the winner of the glorious 2011 trophy.
The presentation to be made at the AGM.
So folks, this gives you a little more time to get those pics in ;)
G
Gerry
Don't suppose it could be postponed till after the AGM and be presented at the 'it's the post christmas new year meal'?
I'm only asking as I might get a cracking knee down opportunity when I'm in Kenya!
RideSallyRide
25-09-11, 05:49 PM
An afternoon of 'getting my knee down' during an unexpected stop off @ 'The Battle of Britain Airshow' at Kemble....
Bulldog first...
RideSallyRide
25-09-11, 05:50 PM
An afternoon of 'getting my knee down' during an unexpected stop off @ 'The Battle of Britain Airshow' at Kemble....
...and in a spitfire...
RideSallyRide
25-09-11, 05:53 PM
An afternoon of 'getting my knee down' during an unexpected stop off @ 'The Battle of Britain Airshow' at Kemble....
...and finally in a teacup!
Last Train
25-09-11, 06:39 PM
The 'Tea Cup' gets my vote ;D
Lol those are awesome sal!
Hazel-nut
25-09-11, 09:01 PM
Hehe love it
Ummm, I think Sally has won! So could use that tea cup wonder how many tea bags you'd need for a decent brew?
[smiley=thumbsup.gif] ;D
Love the teacup! ;D
Bet you were getting some magic looks from the uninformed masses! ;)
BB
RideSallyRide
26-09-11, 08:13 PM
Love the teacup! ;D
Bet you were getting some magic looks from the uninformed masses! ;)
BB
It did cause quite a stir!! ::)
;D ;D ;D well done sally loved them ...
Love the teacup! ;D
Bet you were getting some magic looks from the uninformed masses! ;)
BB
It did cause quite a stir!! ::)
Groan ;D ;D
BB
benobiker
27-09-11, 12:31 PM
Brilliant, love em. Have noticed a few people saying need someone to take photos as partners etc. wont, have a pretty decent camera and no shame / embarassment issues so if you need a camerman, I might be able to help.
The WB pack piles into the first corner at Snetterton, Riches, and it looks like Moo has just nosed ahead and Ade's trying to squeeze between Star and the rumble strip, but it's only the first lap and anything can happen in the next two days.... 8-) 8-) 8-)
http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Barking_Toad/OMCC%20Snetterton%20Sept2011/IMG_0956.jpg
Brilliant pic Scotty... love it!! ;D ;D ;D
Two weeks (ish) to go Bump !
Come on you guys and gals, I'll remind you on Friday so you can do one over the weekend ;)
G :)
Here's our Beamer getting her knee down 8-)
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx313/rugbymaid/6e01c0c2.jpg
Hazel-nut
16-10-11, 05:26 PM
So that's why you were walking down the road with a jcb! Lol
THE COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED !
I've added a pole, with the winner being the person who poles the most amount of votes up to 12 noon on WEDNESDAY 2ND November, the day of our AGM.
Please take a minute or two to go through the photo's and select your fav.
Thank you to all who entered.
Cheers
Gerry [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Best WB Knee Down Photo of 2011
Get voting folks... :)
G
PS I think: you can't see the number of votes cast until you cast yours, but people have already started voting :-)
Hazel-nut
24-10-11, 10:34 PM
I've voted but not many others have :P
Green Man
24-10-11, 11:18 PM
I've voted but for someone who got there knee down more that once this year...... 8-) 8-)
I've voted .. but not for myself...I'm too much of a gentleman to to a thing like that... he he !! ;D ;)
PS.
(maybe I should have.... I'm last.... not a solitary vote..... no-one loves me...sob.... :'( :'( :'( )
If all else fails, I'm going for the sympathy vote!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
Just giving this a little "bump" - get your votes in folks [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Those that have voted will see that young RideSallyRide has a firm lead with only a few hours to go, with Beamer and Nelly neck and neck in second place !
Voting closes at 12 noon folks [smiley=thumbup.gif]
I've given the splendid trophy a final polish and it's ready to be placed on the winners mantlepiece (do people have mantlepiece's anymore) OK, on top of the telly ;)
12 NOON !
Gerry :)
Last Train
02-11-11, 10:04 AM
The 'Tea Cup' rocks !!
RideSallyRide
03-11-11, 06:37 PM
Thank you to everyone who voted for me.
The trophy is truly amazing & now takes pride of place on my coffee table!
Cheers Gerry, Sal [smiley=happy.gif]
Bit thin for an acceptance speach...
Didn't even thank your mother & father for having you... :)
A very worthy winner, all three pics were great :)
Will run it again next year through the summer and hope we can get lots more entries.
Well done everybody who entered [smiley=thumbup.gif]
Cheers
Gerry
Great idea. Worthy winner!!!!
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