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Original - UK mountain bike trials rider Joe Oakley being penalised for "dabbing" in the elite division of the 2009 UCI world championships, held at Mt Stromlo, Australia.
Reason
By popular demand. Surprisingly EV photo: simultaneously shows a trials competitor committing a penalty (foot on ground), and being penalised for it (official's finger signals one penalty point, total). Good clear shot of the bike and obstacles, and depth of field is just about right IMHO - the official is slightly out of focus but not too much. No annoying spectators in the background, and the rider's outfit contrasts well with the background. As an added bonus, I've managed to identify[1] him from the number (4): Ben SlingerJoe Oakley. The pose isn't quite as interesting as the other one I nominated, but the official adds some interest.
Articles this image appears in
Mountain bike trials
Creator
Stevage
Good question. Coincidentally enough, it looks like he won[2] the event, so he's now junior world champion. But I can't find anything substantial written about him online, other than a few "Joe Oakley has won the xxx event" type paragraphs in various MTB newsletters. Stevage 23:01, 10 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Promoted File:MTB Trials 3 Stevage.jpg --jjron (talk) 07:36, 17 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]