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General => General => Topic started by: fazersharp on 16 April 2021, 05:34:54 pm

Title: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 16 April 2021, 05:34:54 pm
What are peoples thoughts on another one for this year.
For all the new members this is what its all about.
https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=25134.msg295983#msg295983

Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 16 April 2021, 10:29:04 pm
Go for it. We dont condone any illegal trips/activities though :pokefun
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 16 April 2021, 10:41:08 pm
Go for it. We dont condone any illegal trips/activities though :pokefun
Well we have the go ahead from an admin. So
 
Your bike and a farm shop.  :rollin
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 16 April 2021, 10:42:18 pm
A reiteration of the rules.
1. All challenges must be of YOUR bike and a landmark, or something obscure or creative, something most people can ride to in their area.
 
2. Picture has to be taken after challenge is made.
 
3. Challenge is good for a week; if it is not met after that time, the previous picture poster picks a new challenge.
 
4. Nothing illegal to be challenged.
 
5. Keep comments to a minimum; if you comment, post the current challenge in bold type after your comment.
 
6. No repeat challenges.
 
7. No other bikes can be used, eg, your bike next to a Ducati. Some exceptions will be allowed, eg, your bike next to a bike cop.
 
8. Only 1 person can win each challenge; any other entrants will not be counted, due to throwing the whole game off track and adding challenges that don't stand.
 
9. If any dispute about a challenge occurs, 3 oks from others settles the challenge.
 
Remember, this thread is supposed to get people to want to go ride straight away and beat others to the challenge - be creative, but be sensible about it.
 
Have fun Foccers!
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 17 April 2021, 09:09:50 am
Just to refresh my memory is this only for Fazers or are those of us that have jumped ship still allowed to join in 😅
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 17 April 2021, 11:03:41 am
Here's my bike outside the venue for the London Alternative Market which is where people shop.

And it's on a farm today (hence the barn).

Therefore it's a Farm Shop! :-)

So your next challenge is your bike next to some railway tracks...
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 17 April 2021, 11:42:32 am
Just to refresh my memory is this only for Fazers or are those of us that have jumped ship still allowed to join in 😅
Its any bike. As the rules say - Your Bike.


 [size=78%] next challenge is your bike next to some railway tracks[/size]
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 18 April 2021, 09:52:30 am
Well here my attempt. I appreciate that you can't actually see the tracks in the picture but it was as close as I could legally get haha
I'll leave it to the judges
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Gnasher on 18 April 2021, 11:18:45 am
Well here my attempt. I appreciate that you can't actually see the tracks in the picture but it was as close as I could legally get haha
I'll leave it to the judges


It's green  :eek  what is that  :lol :lol :lol ;)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 18 April 2021, 11:36:39 am
Well here my attempt. I appreciate that you can't actually see the tracks in the picture but it was as close as I could legally get haha
I'll leave it to the judges


It's green  :eek  what is that  :lol :lol :lol ;)

Don't... I wanted a red one but this one was newer, better spec'd and had the matching panniers for £200 more so made sense. Tbh it's grown on me haha

Anyways back to the topic at hand
If mine counts then the next one is

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL

Preferably a traditional one but I'll accept a modern white thing if that's all that's going 👍🏻
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Gnasher on 18 April 2021, 11:59:05 am

Don't... I wanted a red one but this one was newer, better spec'd and had the matching panniers for £200 more so made sense. Tbh it's grown on me haha


If it's a Kawa it's got to be green  :)  here's mine ;)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49134700067_a84636994a_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hRSbva)


It's in the Station car park  ;)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 18 April 2021, 12:08:07 pm
Well here my attempt. I appreciate that you can't actually see the tracks in the picture but it was as close as I could legally get haha
I'll leave it to the judges

I'll accept it.

My original idea was a Level Crossing, but I realised that that might be more tricky for some parts of the country.

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 18 April 2021, 03:33:55 pm
FYI we've Pinned this post to keep it at the top and hopefully encourage a bit more engagement :thumbup

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 22 April 2021, 04:37:17 pm
Does nobody live near a windmill or windfarm?

Or are you all waiting for the weekend...? :pokefun

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 23 April 2021, 03:41:00 pm
I'll leave it till the end of the day tomorrow and if nobody has managed it I'll change it to something even easier 😜

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 23 April 2021, 10:13:33 pm
I'll leave it till the end of the day tomorrow and if nobody has managed it I'll change it to something even easier 😜

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL
Actually I was bemused as to where the thread had gone and was looking for it. I then spotted it in the pinned. Maybe give it time for people to realise where it is. I myself have been a little busy this week. Everyone must have at least wind turbines near them.

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: agricola on 24 April 2021, 09:47:28 am
I'll leave it till the end of the day tomorrow and if nobody has managed it I'll change it to something even easier 😜

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL
Actually I was bemused as to where the thread had gone and was looking for it. I then spotted it in the pinned. Maybe give it time for people to realise where it is. I myself have been a little busy this week. Everyone must have at least wind turbines near them.

YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL


Windmill and wind turbine are two different things, surely. Mods, clarify eligibility please
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 24 April 2021, 10:13:43 am

He did - look "Modern White thing."


YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL

Preferably a traditional one but I'll accept a modern white thing if that's all that's going 👍🏻
YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL OR A a modern white thing  :thumbup
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: YamFazFan on 25 April 2021, 03:14:34 pm
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Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 25 April 2021, 04:51:59 pm
Nicely done. Lets have another one then.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 April 2021, 05:48:52 pm


YOUR BIKE AND A WINDMILL

Preferably a traditional one but I'll accept a modern white thing if that's all that's going 👍🏻
Being old-school, naturally I went for the vintage option :D ...

Excellent 👏👏
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: YamFazFan on 25 April 2021, 07:02:25 pm
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Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 03 May 2021, 11:57:01 pm
It looks like there's no takers for this one, perhaps an easier challenge?
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: YamFazFan on 04 May 2021, 07:52:05 pm
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Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 27 May 2021, 09:04:24 pm
Looks like this is too hard for people. How about something a little easier.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: YamFazFan on 29 May 2021, 01:17:28 pm
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Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: seangee on 30 May 2021, 12:13:28 am
On my way to getting it dirty
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 30 May 2021, 09:53:00 am
Nice one. Finally. The funny thing is looks like you even struggled to fine one.
 Let's have a new one then.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: YamFazFan on 30 May 2021, 01:10:36 pm
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Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 01 June 2021, 08:59:04 pm
Come on then seangee let's have a new one. Its how the game works, you win the challenge by getting the picture so its you that sets the new one.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: YamFazFan on 05 June 2021, 08:59:38 am
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Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 05 June 2021, 09:48:21 am
I should be prepared for a bit of a wait if I were you, that was his first post in nearly 4 years :lol
So I guess his next challenge would be your bike and something to do with the Paris Olympics   
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 05 June 2021, 09:51:52 am
I should be prepared for a bit of a wait if I were you, that was his first post in nearly 4 years :lol
You may as well set another.
I am not so sure if being a sticky actually helps, depends how it is displayed on devices and how people access the site, I think some might just go to the home page and check recent posts but it is not there unless someone has posted in it.   
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: YamFazFan on 05 June 2021, 12:38:43 pm
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Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 05 June 2021, 01:27:17 pm
I am not so sure if being a sticky actually helps, depends how it is displayed on devices and how people access the site, I think some might just go to the home page and check recent posts but it is not there unless someone has posted in it.   

Changing it back to non-sticky is easy enough, but if someone hasn't posted in it recently, it wouldn't appear either way.

Personally I just go to https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=forum and click on the Forums with new posts and look for topics with the NEW tag that are of interest to me.

I don't know how it works for other people...
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 07 June 2021, 05:52:56 pm
Ok, it looks like seangee isn't going to post another challenge, so, let's try...

Your bike next to a river/ stream/ quayside/ lake etc
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 12 June 2021, 01:53:23 pm
Has nobody been out on their bikes recently? Or has there just been no ponds, canals or swimming pools nearby? ;)

Your bike next to a river/ stream/ quayside/ lake etc
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazersharp on 12 June 2021, 09:06:12 pm
I was on my phone looking and did not notice your new post. But did notice on my tablet. On the desktop it is very noticeable.
 As most people look ( I assume), on a phone then I think being a sticky could be less visible than a topic that can be bumped to the top of the general section.
I don't think the challenge is ever that popular and only a core few people seems to take part. Maybe most use their bikes to commute and that doesn't fit well with the challenges.
On the other hand I am sitting here writing this when I could be out doing the challenge


Your bike next to a river/ stream/ quayside/ lake etc
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 12 June 2021, 11:48:02 pm
Ok, I've removed the Sticky setting on this thread.

I only ever read the Forums on my PC, so let me know if that makes it more visible for phone users.

Your bike next to a river/ stream/ quayside/ lake etc
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 13 June 2021, 09:49:20 am
Ok, I've removed the Sticky setting on this thread.

I only ever read the Forums on my PC, so let me know if that makes it more visible for phone users.

Your bike next to a river/ stream/ quayside/ lake etc

I exclusively access this site from a mobile, I've never even seen the "real" page haha
And I can confirm confirm providing people post on the topic then it returns to the top each time which makes it much easier to see/notice 👍🏻
The stickies have their own sub section at the very tip which is easy to ignore

As for the challenge, I'll be getting my bike out tomorrow so if nobody manages it today then I'll get it done 🤞


Your bike next to a river/ stream/ quayside/ lake etc
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 13 June 2021, 09:50:07 am
Ok, I've removed the Sticky setting on this thread.

I only ever read the Forums on my PC, so let me know if that makes it more visible for phone users.

Your bike next to a river/ stream/ quayside/ lake etc

I exclusively access this site from a mobile, I've never even seen the "real" page haha
And I can confirm that providing people post on the topic then it returns to the top each time which makes it much easier to see/notice 👍🏻
The stickies have their own sub section at the very tip which is easy to ignore

As for the challenge, I'll be getting my bike out tomorrow so if nobody manages it today then I'll get it done 🤞


Your bike next to a river/ stream/ quayside/ lake etc
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 20 June 2021, 10:38:20 pm
Maidenhead.berkshire. where the A4 crosses the river Thames
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: robbo on 20 June 2021, 11:34:38 pm
Nice pic Mr.Red. Forgot what the challenge was. Could have done the Tamar in the background yesterday. :'(
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 20 June 2021, 11:43:40 pm
Maidenhead.berkshire. where the A4 crosses the river Thames

Huzzah, we have a winner! :thumbup

Don't forget to set a new challegen, Red :)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 21 June 2021, 06:46:33 am
time to get out and about on our bikes...the next challenge...


YOUR BIKE AT A NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY ...


dont need to go in, a picture at the entrance will win, plenty to choose from.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 26 June 2021, 04:57:52 pm
Finally got time to get out, so here's my bike next to the entrance to Uppark House on the B2146 :thumbup

So, for your next challenge...

Your bike next to an emergency services vehicle (preferably not one that's just pulled you over! ;) )
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 26 June 2021, 06:42:27 pm
nice one GRAHAMM  :thumbup ...be a better piccie with a nice clean bike  :eek                         :lol




next challenge   YOUR BIKE AND AN EMERGENCY SERVICES VEHICLE
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 26 June 2021, 09:36:59 pm
nice one GRAHAMM  :thumbup ...be a better piccie with a nice clean bike  :eek                         :lol

 :2fingers

I couldn't be focced to do it before I went out. I might get around to it tomorrow.

Next challenge   YOUR BIKE AND AN EMERGENCY SERVICES VEHICLE
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: windyg on 29 June 2021, 12:36:49 pm
Will these two do?




Next Challenge your bike and a Brewery
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 29 June 2021, 12:45:43 pm
That will do nicely :thumbup

Next Challenge: Your bike and a Brewery
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 02 July 2021, 06:30:01 am
Cheers foccers...
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: windyg on 02 July 2021, 08:52:49 am
Hope you got some samples !!!


Whats the next challange?
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 02 July 2021, 08:17:44 pm
sadly both shut. Breakspears has been converted to flats and offices but is a protected building so outside it has stayed the same  :thumbup ...hence the second picture of the Rebellion brewery. doing really well and the yearly charity fund raiser is extremely popular...




Next challenge   YOUR BIKE AND A CASTLE   plenty to choose from.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 05 July 2021, 10:31:33 pm
well, i`am a bit surprised FAZERSHARP has not won this one yet, surely he has a castle tucked away in the grounds of Sharp Hall...


next challenge...YOUR BIKE AND A CASTLE.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 11 July 2021, 02:18:33 pm
Here we are at Portchester Castle :thumbup

Your next challenge:

Your bike at a DIY store.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 11 July 2021, 02:24:56 pm
nice one GRAHAMM  :thumbup .....next challenge


        YOUR BIKE AT A DIY STORE


 
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 18 July 2021, 11:27:35 am
Anyone going out today and going to do this one?

B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix...

YOUR BIKE AT A DIY STORE
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: bald_pig on 19 July 2021, 09:16:38 pm
Anyone going out today and going to do this one?

B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix...

YOUR BIKE AT A DIY STORE


Grabbed a piccy on the way home today!
(https://i.imgur.com/hM2zyaQ.jpg)


Your next challenge: Your bike with a "Welcome to ___" sign!
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 19 July 2021, 09:19:46 pm
Grabbed a piccy on the way home today!

Excellent! :thumbup

Next challenge: Your bike with a "Welcome to ___" sign!
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 21 July 2021, 01:45:24 pm
On my way back from Bristol to Portsmouth, I came to a village called Netheravon and saw a "Welcome to..." sign, so grabbed this pic :)

Unfortunately it's not clear from the photo, but the sign on the left says "Home of the Red Devils"!

Next challenge:

Your bike next to a village church.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 22 July 2021, 04:35:20 pm
St Peter & St Paul, Tetney
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 22 July 2021, 04:36:03 pm
St Peter & St Paul, Tetney

Your bike and boat
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 27 July 2021, 06:39:19 am
BRAY MARINA near Windsor .....next  challenge....YOUR BIKE OUTSIDE YOUR OLD SCHOOL.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 27 July 2021, 10:42:13 am
YOUR BIKE OUTSIDE YOUR OLD SCHOOL.

Seriously, Dude?!

I could have done that last week when I was surfing up in Bristol, but I'm not going back all that way just for this...!  :eek

YOUR BIKE OUTSIDE YOUR OLD SCHOOL.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: bald_pig on 27 July 2021, 10:15:15 pm
BRAY MARINA near Windsor .....next  challenge....YOUR BIKE OUTSIDE YOUR OLD SCHOOL.


Damn beaten to it! I got a picture of mine on a boat this evening!
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 08 August 2021, 11:25:54 pm
Ok, it doesn't look like anyone's going to get this, so would your old University be acceptable?

This is Mercantile House, part of Portsmouth University.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 09 August 2021, 07:19:40 pm
well done GRAHAMM, Bike looks a bit cleaner this time  ;)


Next challenge please...
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 09 August 2021, 10:26:43 pm
Ok, your next challenge:

Your bike and a property with an English Heritage Blue Plaque
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 23 August 2021, 10:58:48 pm
Does nobody have anyone famous who lived in their town...?!

Your bike and a property with an English Heritage Blue Plaque
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 26 August 2021, 02:15:29 pm
Will this do .
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 26 August 2021, 05:45:44 pm
Will this do .

That will do nicely! :thumbup

(Did you know that T S Eliot is an anagram of Toilets?   :lol )

Ahem! Anyway, please set the next challgenge...
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 27 August 2021, 07:31:31 am
OK next challenge, Its getting harder to think of something new and easy to do....lets try this, 160 ish in this country but access might be limited on a few of them




                                                YOUR BIKE AND A WATER TOWER
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Gnasher on 27 August 2021, 08:59:11 am
That will do nicely! :thumbup


Hang on you said

Your bike and a property with an English Heritage Blue Plaque

That isn't blue and I don't think it's anything to do with English Heritage  :rolleyes

Searched English Heritage site and he not listed for some reason.  I did find this http://blueplaquesguy.byethost24.com/content/Eliot_TS_W8.html?i=1 (http://blueplaquesguy.byethost24.com/content/Eliot_TS_W8.html?i=1) 

When you click the link for English Heritage you get
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/eliot-t.s.-o.m.-1888-1965 (https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/blue-plaques/eliot-t.s.-o.m.-1888-1965) perhaps they've disowned him  :eek  or the one in the link about is a fake, or their site is buggered  :rolleyes   

English Heritage only cover London, other areas of the country are run by local councils not English Heritage. 

Red mate you need do go south into London, much shorter ride  :lol ;)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 27 August 2021, 11:49:35 am
good information there GNASHER  :thumbup ...Not been into London since they started charging and not going too either, not even on my classic 2 stroke which is exempt  :lol


anyway as no one else has posted iam claiming the win...next challenge...


                                       YOUR BIKE AND A WATER TOWER.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 27 August 2021, 12:41:41 pm

Hang on you said

Your bike and a property with an English Heritage Blue Plaque
That isn't blue and I don't think it's anything to do with English Heritage 

Ok, the fault is mine, I thought it was all run by English Heritage, but it seems they only do London, however there are similar plaques all over the country administered by various different authorities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_plaque

So, since it was what I was thinking of, even if it wasn't precisely what I was asking for (and since nobody else has made an entry!), I'm still accepting it :thumbup

YOUR BIKE AND A WATER TOWER
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 05 September 2021, 01:20:36 pm
There ya go foccers!
watertower
watertower
Not a fazer but it is a yam.Your bike and a combine harvester!
Best be quick there's not much left to harvest.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 05 September 2021, 06:43:14 pm
well done CAPTAIN COD..... :lol




next challenge.......YOUR BIKE AND A COMBINE HARVESTER.   
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 05 September 2021, 07:27:40 pm
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There you go a closer version, water towers are not the easiest thing to get in shot are they? (I had to stand in a ditch looking like a wierd predator to get the original)
I love the idea of the picture challenge, does anyone object if I blatently steal the rules and start the same on the TDM forum?Hey we all share the same clunky gearbox issues.....

Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 06 September 2021, 11:03:19 am
I love the idea of the picture challenge, does anyone object if I blatently steal the rules and start the same on the TDM forum?

Go ahead! I don't know if was original to FOC-U anyway, but anything that encourages people to get out on their bikes is a good thing :thumbup

YOUR BIKE AND A COMBINE HARVESTER
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: mtread on 06 September 2021, 11:56:35 am
Got a few friends who have or had tdms. Another iconic Yamaha just like Fazers.
Better than the sum of their parts  :thumbup
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 23 September 2021, 12:26:18 am
Unfortunately (as mentioned elsewhere) the farm next to the Wave Pool in Bristol had already done their harvesting, so unless a picture of my bike with a couple of tractors on an artic or a JCB Hedge Cutter will do, I think we need a new challenge... :(
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 23 September 2021, 10:29:32 am
OK then.Next challenge: Your bike and a railway signal box (Real one not a model).
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 24 September 2021, 07:02:31 pm
I was planning on going out tomorrow to do this, but with all the idiots panic buying petrol because the media have overblown a few stations running out due to a lack of HGV drivers, I don't know if I'm going to be able to fill up!

I'm going to have to start tanking up when I come back from a ride instead of the next time I go out, it seems...  :rolleyes

Your bike and a railway signal box
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 26 September 2021, 08:00:14 pm
Someones stolen the signal box......




YOUR BIKE AND A RAILWAY SIGNAL BOX
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 01 October 2021, 02:50:18 pm
 ;)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: robbo on 01 October 2021, 07:41:25 pm
Mr.Red, you’re lucky you’ve got petrol :thumbup . Well done.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 01 October 2021, 09:52:54 pm
;)

Well done! I was hoping to grab a pic on Tuesday, but you got there first.

So what's the next challenge...?
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 06 October 2021, 06:46:16 am
Next challenge...YOUR BIKE AND SOME STREET ART




Can be anything.bumped into this a few weeks back.had to stop for a piçcie...
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 06 October 2021, 07:56:04 am
He only wanted a topbox and ended up with a trunk!  :lol
Next challenge...YOUR BIKE AND SOME STREET ART
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 09 October 2021, 06:40:24 pm
Does the Cerne Abbas Giant count as "Street Art"...?  :rollin
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 09 October 2021, 06:41:01 pm
If it doesn't, here's some from Portsmouth  :)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 09 October 2021, 06:41:34 pm
Next Challenge:

Your bike and a ruined building
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 17 October 2021, 12:48:30 pm
Out and about this morning..
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 17 October 2021, 04:24:59 pm
Nice pic with a definite Haunted House vibe to it :)

What's the next challenge?
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 18 October 2021, 06:37:34 am
whooooooooooooo   :lol




next challenge....YOUR BIKE WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: FazThou on 18 October 2021, 07:18:33 pm
cant we have a challenge of your bike in the garage as mine hasnt been out for ages  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 18 October 2021, 08:28:54 pm
does your garage have a window ?           :lol






YOUR BIKE WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 18 October 2021, 09:35:46 pm
cant we have a challenge of your bike in the garage as mine hasnt been out for ages  :lol :lol :lol

Hmm, next challenge: Your bike in FazThou's garage...?  :rollin

YOUR BIKE WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 19 October 2021, 02:19:34 pm
Ok, conditions were a bit murky, but this was the view from the top of the Morestead Road this morning.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 19 October 2021, 02:22:20 pm
Next challenge: Your bike in FazerThou's gara-

No, hang on, that wasn't it...

Ah, right:

Your bike outside a bike dealers  :thumbup
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 19 October 2021, 08:58:39 pm
For a far reaching view I was tempted to pull bike out of the garage and lay on the floor beside it to get the moon in view, that's pretty far away.....

Your bike outside a bike dealers
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: StreetFzr on 19 October 2021, 11:11:31 pm
Next fine weather day we may have I’m going to take this challenge as we have loads of those big white things local to me!!!
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 20 October 2021, 11:44:28 pm
For a far reaching view I was tempted to pull bike out of the garage and lay on the floor beside it to get the moon in view, that's pretty far away.....

Inventive!

If I were the setter I'd probably give that just for sheer chutzpah :rollin

Your bike outside a bike dealers
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 23 October 2021, 10:28:24 pm
Next fine weather day we may have I’m going to take this challenge as we have loads of those big white things local to me!!!

Weather's looking good for tomorrow... ;)

Your bike outside a bike dealers
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 24 October 2021, 05:04:19 pm
Does it count if it was shut?
My bike outside a bike dealers
My bike outside a bike dealers
Prolly last I'll do for a while as having a hernia op tuesday so got to behave for a while.
Next challenge: Your bike and a lighthouse.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: red98 on 24 October 2021, 05:51:03 pm
Beat me to it  :(


Next challenge...YOUR BIKE AND A LIGHTHOUSE
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 24 October 2021, 08:14:35 pm
Does it count if it was shut?

The challenge didn't say anything about it being open, so that works for me :thumbup

Your bike and a lighthouse.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 24 October 2021, 08:15:25 pm
Beat me to it  :( 

Unlucky! :-/

YOUR BIKE AND A LIGHTHOUSE
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 31 October 2021, 05:07:47 pm
Here's my bike by Southsea Castle lighthouse  :thumbup

Next challenge: Your bike next to a bike you wished you owned  :)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 21 November 2021, 04:32:53 pm
Has nobody been out and parked up next to a bike and thought "I'd like to own that"??

It doesn't have to be bigger or better than yours, it could be a vintage thumper or a neat looking RD 350 or just one that looks really smart...

Your bike next to a bike you wished you owned
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 01 December 2021, 10:42:34 pm
Is anyone going to try to do this challenge or should I pick something easier...?

Your bike next to a bike you wished you owned
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 02 December 2021, 03:40:23 pm
I'd like to help but due to a double hernia op 2 days ago my bike's going nowhere for a while, besides that it's cold and I'm a wuss!In my defense my bike IS the bike I wish I owned (luckily I do), it's fun and owes me nowt.

Your bike next to a bike you wished you owned
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 19 December 2021, 04:41:45 pm
Ok, it looks like nobody is going to try this one, so let's have something different that should be easy:

Your bike and a Christmas Tree
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 29 December 2021, 05:28:04 pm
Has *nobody* been out on their bikes recently?

You've got 8 days at the most to do this challenge...

Your bike and a Christmas Tree
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: robbo on 31 December 2021, 04:35:07 pm
Saw this on the stretch from Chilham Bends to Challock roundabout.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 31 December 2021, 07:28:54 pm
Huzzah! We have a winner :thumbup

Please set the next challenge...
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: robbo on 31 December 2021, 10:00:02 pm
Your bike next to an RAC van.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 31 December 2021, 11:52:44 pm
Your bike next to an RAC van.

Specifically RAC? Or would you accept AA, Green Flag or similar repair/ recovery organisations? (And hopefully not one you've had to call because you broke down ;) )

Your bike next to an RAC van.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: beuleux on 03 January 2022, 07:24:06 pm
What are peoples thoughts on another one for this year.
For all the new members this is what its all about.
https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=25134.msg295983#msg295983 (https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=25134.msg295983#msg295983)


Good idea sounds fun, why not  make it a sticky and keep it going, if my fazers off the road can I use my wife's scooter? 😅
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 03 January 2022, 09:57:26 pm
We tried making this topic a sticky, but that caused problems for some people who read the forums on their phones as they didn't always see the updates.

Hopefully, if people get out a bit, it will keep the topic up towards the top of the list :thumbup

Your bike next to an RAC van.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: FazThou on 15 March 2022, 11:04:46 am
Couldn’t find an RAC van but will a couple of spitfires do  :lol
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Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: robbo on 15 March 2022, 11:10:19 am
Nah, they’ve been done before :lol
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 15 March 2022, 12:45:30 pm
Couldn’t find an RAC van but will a couple of spitfires do

The challenge is RAC, not RAF! ;)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: FazThou on 15 March 2022, 01:02:56 pm
Couldn’t find an RAC van but will a couple of spitfires do

The challenge is RAC, not RAF! ;)
Only one letter out then lol
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 15 March 2022, 04:50:15 pm
You can tell the sun is coming back when the picture challenge wakes up.  :lol
Your bike next to an RAC van.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: beuleux on 06 April 2022, 11:03:03 am
I'll check where the nearest RAC depot is, I'll have the pic of the bunch
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Dudeofrude on 29 April 2022, 07:37:31 pm
Are we going to move this along yet? Bank Holiday weekend... Nice weather, is it time that somebody set a new "easier" task just to get things going? 🍻
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 29 April 2022, 09:34:21 pm
I think at this point, broadening it out to any Repair/ Recovery Service vehicle might help...

Your bike next to an RAC/ AA/ Green Flag/ etc van
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: robbo on 30 April 2022, 08:10:21 am
What's the point in challenges being easy. They wouldn't be a challenge then.
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 30 April 2022, 10:48:16 am
What's the point in challenges being easy. They wouldn't be a challenge then.

If nobody's managed to do it after four months...

When I've been out, I've been looking for RAC vans, but haven't seen any :(

Your bike next to an RAC/ AA/ Green Flag/ etc van
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 06 May 2022, 09:46:41 am
Spotted this just after voting yesterday...

The next challenge:

Your bike and an Aquarium/ Sea Life Centre/ even an Aquarium Shop will do ;)
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: beuleux on 06 May 2022, 11:48:53 pm
Spotted this just after voting yesterday...

The next challenge:

Your bike and an Aquarium/ Sea Life Centre/ even an Aquarium Shop will do ;)
Easy one for me I live right near one, but I'm still traumatised from looking for an RAC van for four months 😅
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 07 May 2022, 08:27:53 am
Easy one for me I live right near one, but I'm still traumatised from looking for an RAC van for four months 😅

 :lol

Your bike and an Aquarium/ Sea Life Centre/ even an Aquarium Shop will do
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: fazerscotty on 08 May 2022, 07:54:44 pm
What's the point in challenges being easy. They wouldn't be a challenge then.

If nobody's managed to do it after four months...

When I've been out, I've been looking for RAC vans, but haven't seen any :(

Your bike next to an RAC/ AA/ Green Flag/ etc van


I think that the issue lies with the fact that Fazers don't need the RAC etc!!!! :lol
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 08 May 2022, 10:05:26 pm
I think that the issue lies with the fact that Fazers don't need the RAC etc!!!! :lol

Mine did when the big end went after only 66k miles :(

From what I can tell, though, I was just very unlucky, because I've seen many Fazer engines keep going for 100k miles or more.

Your bike and an Aquarium/ Sea Life Centre/ even an Aquarium Shop will do
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Duckmang on 14 May 2022, 09:49:22 pm
I rode by the aquarium today with the intent of grabbing a pic.  There was a pretty big crowd and damned if there was anywhere nearby to park and snap a pic with the signage in the shot without looking like the most entitled douchebag ever. :lol
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: beuleux on 15 May 2022, 10:20:32 am
I rode by the aquarium today with the intent of grabbing a pic.  There was a pretty big crowd and damned if there was anywhere nearby to park and snap a pic with the signage in the shot without looking like the most entitled douchebag ever. :lol
Nice try, better luck next time 👍
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 15 May 2022, 11:24:24 am
I rode by the aquarium today with the intent of grabbing a pic.  There was a pretty big crowd and damned if there was anywhere nearby to park and snap a pic with the signage in the shot without looking like the most entitled douchebag ever. :lol

Damn, that's a shame. Hope you get a snap later...

Your bike and an Aquarium/ Sea Life Centre/ even an Aquarium Shop will do
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: CamSIXFIDDY on 29 May 2022, 04:06:55 am
its been over a week do we need a new challenge?
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 31 May 2022, 11:01:56 am
its been over a week do we need a new challenge?

This one isn't exactly difficult, it just needs people to get out and do it ;)

Your bike and an Aquarium/ Sea Life Centre/ even an Aquarium Shop will do
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 03 June 2022, 11:10:42 am
I hope someone is going to take the opportunity over the Bank Holiday weekend to complete this challenge...

Your bike and an Aquarium/ Sea Life Centre/ even an Aquarium Shop will do
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 14 June 2022, 10:54:13 am
Is anyone going to have a go at this...?

Your bike and an Aquarium/ Sea Life Centre/ even an Aquarium Shop will do
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: FazThou on 14 June 2022, 05:25:03 pm
Looks like you will have to do this one Grahamm then set another easier challenge like "Your bike parked next to a lamp post"  :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 15 June 2022, 12:29:56 am
Fine.

New challenge:

Your bike and a set of traffic lights
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: FazThou on 15 June 2022, 05:34:01 pm
Fine.

New challenge:

Your bike and a set of traffic lights


Any particular colour  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Captain Haddock on 15 June 2022, 08:48:43 pm
Fine.

New challenge:

Your bike and a set of traffic lights


Any particular colour  :lol :lol :lol
Yes, blue!
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: beuleux on 04 July 2022, 10:53:00 am
The lights were on blue (honest!) 😊


*note to self*
Take pics in landscape to post here.. doh!
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 04 July 2022, 11:01:28 am
Huzzah! I was beginning to think that nobody was riding their bikes any more  :rolleyes

Ok, beuleux, you get to set the next challenge...
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: beuleux on 04 July 2022, 12:19:06 pm
Haha notice I hid the scrunched up back end from view


OK easy peasy one...


YOUR BIKE NEXT TO A FOOD DELIVERY SCOOTER!
Title: Re: The FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
Post by: Grahamm on 04 July 2022, 09:36:58 pm
That would have been easy a few years back when I was riding a moped for Pizza Hut...!

Your bike next to a food delivery scooter