The Rules

Today, the Dowager introduces ...

The Rules

Which must be followed in this year's Royal March Madness Photography Contest, Hosted by the Dowager Countess Violet Crawley (yes, this is her idea).

And so, without further ado, we offer these strict and unbending requirements and categories.

1. All photographs must be taken during the month of March 
2. All photographs must be taken by a member of the Davis Bike Club
3. All photographs must involve bicycling and its associated activities (eating, drinking, sleeping)
4. The Dowager will select the winners (perhaps assisted by Lord Grantham or by Thomas the Valet, who is very artistic).

With the rules established, here are ...

The Categories

The Dowager will be offering very nice prizes for the best photographs in the following categories:

• Best photograph of all (a prize which will undoubtedly be won by a member of the gentry, if there are any in Davis)
• Best photograph showing bicycles in action (because the Dowager in intrigued by the Club's infatuation with physical exercise)
• Best photograph highlighting a British bicycle (Raleighs count only if made in England!)
• Best photograph of cyclists in traditional attire (any hint of stretchy or other similar unfortunate attire in the photograph may be grounds for disqualification). Tweed, wool of any kind, and similar clothing will add points.
• Best photograph of a male cyclist offering assistance to a female cyclist, or demonstrating traditional British virtues.
• Best photograph of a Pub (because the Dowager appreciates the need of pubs for the working class).
• Best photograph of a bicycle with a castle or other regal residence. Anyone traveling to Downton Abbey for this photograph will automatically win.
• Best photograph of cyclists enjoying afternoon tea. 

That's it! The Dowager wishes all a safe and happy March, and looks forward to seeing the photographs the club produces.

To Submit Photographs: Email your photos to membership@davisbikeclub.org  They will be uploaded to a special Flickr account established just for March Madness.