2023 Grand Tour General Discussion

[Lapchik]

Rider of the year [2015].

[JohnF]

I have not seen a clear definition by GLMC of what a mural is.

I have found definitions that a mural is painted directly to the surface of a building and that another definition that a mural may be a panel or vinyl sheet (or similar) that is affixed to a building.

From a distance they would both appear the same. Close up, one can usually tell if the image is painted directly to the wall/surface.

My question:
If we find a large image/graphic that is originally painted on one medium and then attached to a building wall, is that considered a "mural" for the 2023 Murals Grand Tour?

TIA,
John F
Rider #207

[DownUnder]

I am sure the the RM will be along shortly with an Official Reply, but my first question would be . . is the image created by hand or is it machine generated ?

My understanding is that an image painted by hand onto a vinyl/plastic panel and bolted to a wall should qualify, but a vinyl wrap printed by a machine and applied to a panel and bolted to a wall would not qualify.

[Lapchik]

There is more on this specific question in the Q&A thread. http://glmc.org/GLMC_Garage/showthread.php?tid=1110

If it is hand painted and hung, it's fine.

Remember, it's for fun and the top prize is an entry fee refund and a plastic plaque.

[DownUnder]

(01-27-2023 12:40 AM)Lapchik Wrote:  << snip >>
Remember, it's for fun and the top prize is an entry fee refund and a plastic plaque.

So, we're playing for sheep stations ??

Wikipedia Definition

[Lapchik]

I have never heard that before, but yes. Precisely.

Also, feel free to submit whatever you think counts. Can't guarantee it's worth a point, but there are no point deductions for anything.

[Lapchik]

Making a few of these kickstand pads to send out as finisher prizes. Top 3 positions get gold/silver/bronze colored ones, and then there will be 5-10 glow in the dark ones depending on how long the filament lasts. It will come with 6' of carpenter cord [1.83m for you Aussies] so you can position it and pick it up without stooping to the ground. Also works to put on your lever so you don't forget to grab it when you leave.

[Biggles]

Looks to be worth fighting for!

[Camper333]

A Smaller RallyFlag closer to your camera as seen in a previous pic works great

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[Frump]

Not sure you can share photo on that site as an image here. Maybe just put in the link in the post and let people open it in a new tab.

Is that some kind of oil bottle?

[DownUnder]

Just back from a GT ride, and I thought I'd share a cropped photo of my favourite mural from the ride.



The Glossy Black cockatoo is centre stage, on the left a Goanna is climbing a tree hunting for bird eggs, and on the right is the Long Tailed Emperor butterfly, which can have a wing-span of 85mm (3.5in).

[Biggles]

Yep, that's a great use of the side of that building.

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Here's another building wall, on a 12 storey scale:

[Camper333]

(02-07-2023 11:20 AM)Frump Wrote:  Not sure you can share photo on that site as an image here. Maybe just put in the link in the post and let people open it in a new tab.

Is that some kind of oil bottle?

It is a water squirter in the shape of a fire extinguisher which was our Rally flag

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(02-07-2023 09:33 PM)Biggles Wrote:  Yep, that's a great use of the side of that building.

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Here's another building wall, on a 12 storey scale:

How do I post my pics on here like this. I was able to post a link but not the picture

[DownUnder]

(02-07-2023 10:30 PM)Camper333 Wrote:  How do I post my pics on here like this. I was able to post a link but not the picture

If you have a Gmail account I can help. Otherwise I am sure someone else will try to assist.

[Lapchik]

There is a new thread/video on how to post pictures. http://glmc.org/GLMC_Garage/showthread.php?tid=1114

[Lapchik]

[Camper333]

I have a gmail account

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(02-08-2023 03:37 AM)DownUnder Wrote:  

(02-07-2023 10:30 PM)Camper333 Wrote:  How do I post my pics on here like this. I was able to post a link but not the picture

If you have a Gmail account I can help. Otherwise I am sure someone else will try to assist.

I have a gmail account

[DownUnder]

(02-09-2023 10:37 PM)Camper333 Wrote:  I have a gmail account

(edit 3) My reply has now been moved to a new discussion subject "How To Post Photos".

I hope this helps. if there are any questions, please let me know.

[Lapchik]

Of those who have been sending in photos as they take them, here are the current scores:
825-52
816-50
821-33
815-53

You can send in pictures as you take them or all at once at the end. Just make sure I have the link and am able to view the photos before the end date!

[DownUnder]

(03-06-2023 03:12 PM)Lapchik Wrote:  Of those who have been sending in photos as they take them, here are the current scores:
825-52
816-50
821-33
815-53

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Ive always enjoyed playing around with numbers, so when I saw these progressive results, I started to wonder . . .

If these 4 riders are considered as a representative "random" sample, albeit small, then the "average" rider will be scoring around 20 murals each month ( (52+50+33+53)/4/2 ).

During the 2016, 2017, & 2019 GT, there was around a 35% DNF rate each year, so if a similar DNF rate happens in 2023, we could expect around 35 riders to finish this year ( 56*0.65 )

So, 35 riders scoring 20 murals per month means that come 30-September, our RM could have around 6,500 murals to evaluate. ( 35*20*9 )

Now, lets assume that our RM takes only 10 seconds to scan and evaluate each mural for size, bike + flag, artistic content, no-graffiti, no-repeat murals, etc, then the math for that task is 6500*10/60/60 which is around a total of 18 hours of continuous screen time. O.M.G.

Perhaps 3 monthly photo submissions may be worth considering . . .