General Cycling Discussion - World Naked Bike Ride

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June 12, 2004. Organize a ride in your hometown!
http://worldnakedride.org/
Turbonium
03-04-04, 12:01 AM
hummmmmmmm,..... naked?
NZLcyclist
03-04-04, 12:25 AM
Participating cities.... I see:
New Zealand : Christchurch
hehehe....interesting. THis sorta stuff hits the news here.
Brendon
georgesnatcher
03-04-04, 03:04 AM
Just think of "all" of the places you could get road rash if you go down. Imagine a massive pile up with gears and chains buzzing like chain saws. No thanks. Maybe as a spectator though. :D
Sounds very risky. Seat's going to need a good scrubbing afterwards too...
Bikedud
03-04-04, 10:53 AM
I just emailed our group ride leaders suggesting that we organize a naked ride on June 12. It's definetly a good way to draw attention to cycling and transportation issues (and a few other things). :)
Strange photo there at the naked.org. It seems as though it is completely dark out yet only a few are sporting "headlights." :roflmao:
A.troll
03-04-04, 01:48 PM
I am glad to see nekkid bike riding is finally catching on! Of course, every day is a nekkid bike ride in Trollsville.
ngateguy
03-04-04, 01:53 PM
where you guys been we've had one here for years
http://www.webwelders.com/solstice/
mtessmer
03-04-04, 02:33 PM
Gee... you never find anything fun like that here in the 'states.
isn't it too cold over there for that? :(
Stevet04II
03-04-04, 05:30 PM
How damn stupid can people get?
How damn stupid can people get?
Excuse us? Why do you have to be so negative and judgemental about something that is simply about joy, freedom and creativity? Is this activity going to hurt you in any way? Maybe you should be looking inward to try and understand why something as simple, beautiful and harmless as a naked bike ride offends you so much...
I think it sounds like fun! :)
However. I don't think most folks would appriciate my involvement. (lycra gets enough looks) :p
Stevet04II
03-04-04, 06:07 PM
Well,What ever floats your boat. But it does seem pretty dumb. :rolleyes: Just dont come rolling through my town please. :rolleyes:
brokenrobot
03-04-04, 06:49 PM
Gee... you never find anything fun like that here in the 'states.
Eh, the hipsters in Williamsburg, Brooklyn tried to organize an "underwear ride" in January or so... I don't know how it worked out, but I remember seeing posters for it...
-chris
I'll bet the Underwear Nazi will be there.
SuperTrooper
03-04-04, 11:07 PM
Put me down for a spectator....I can't really participate. See, I would have an issue with my "post" getting caught up in my drive train.
SuperTrooper
03-04-04, 11:10 PM
I like to add that in most parts of the US....this would be an arrestable offense(just can't be running (riding) around naked). So not to sure on the participation from other US Cities.
AdrianB
03-04-04, 11:19 PM
Is there an exception where nudity is permitted if its as part of a peaceful, organised protest? :)
Xtrmyorick
03-04-04, 11:31 PM
But it does seem pretty dumb.
How come?
I like to add that in most parts of the US....this would be an arrestable offense(just can't be running (riding) around naked).
Unfortunate residue from this country's Puritan past. What a waste of tax dollars and police resources! Most willing participants will likely take their chances - it's a calculated risk, after all - with no consequences at all.
ngateguy
03-04-04, 11:40 PM
I like to add that in most parts of the US....this would be an arrestable offense(just can't be running (riding) around naked). So not to sure on the participation from other US Cities.
We have a yearly parade in one of our more laid back neighborhoods that features naked bike riders. The enforcement of the laws depends on the mood of city hall that year. Last year there was no arrest, one year they handed out tickets and one they tried to arrest all of them. I think maybe they finally gave up. hundreds (maybe even thousands) of people show up just to watch them.
erraticrider
03-05-04, 11:28 AM
Don't we need a Constitutional amendment banning this kind of thing? Y'know hasn't it been prohibited as a violation of the sanctity of something for well over 200 years.
mtessmer
03-05-04, 02:22 PM
isn't it too cold over there for that? :(
Yep, this time of year you could hurt yourself doing that sort of thing. :D
georgesnatcher
03-05-04, 05:54 PM
In the north I see a lot of "turtle heads" and "headlights".
A.troll
03-15-04, 09:48 PM
These girls will undoubtedly be there!
Rdbiker13
03-17-04, 12:20 PM
June 12, 2004. Organize a ride in your hometown!
http://worldnakedride.org/
Thats just plain insane!! The bloody shorts barley help on long distance rides even with butt butter for chaffing!!! You can keep that one in your town. Why don't you ride without the seat :D
Rdbiker13
03-17-04, 12:21 PM
These girls will undoubtedly be there!
Reality Check Men !! :D
Rdbiker13
03-17-04, 12:24 PM
How damn stupid can people get?
I'm with you !! There's laws in this country against that kind of stuff!! :D And to top it off think of all the people that could be permanantly blinded !!!
Well,What ever floats your boat. But it does seem pretty dumb. :rolleyes: Just dont come rolling through my town please. :rolleyes:
Coward!
:D
62vette
03-19-04, 02:00 AM
I can't see many people turning up for a nude ride in Christchurch in June, not unless it's preceded by a lengthy pub crawl - it'll be well under 10C about then.
Lindsay
allgoo19
03-20-04, 11:35 PM
We have a yearly parade in one of our more laid back neighborhoods that features naked bike riders. The enforcement of the laws depends on the mood of city hall that year. Last year there was no arrest, one year they handed out tickets and one they tried to arrest all of them. I think maybe they finally gave up. hundreds (maybe even thousands) of people show up just to watch them.
I can see why. It helps local economy. Life is much more fun being silly.
These girls will undoubtedly be there!
see. cycling does ya good! there's no way i could cycle with them there :(
i see nothing wrong with riding nekked (for others. my skin shall not be chafed!). but i'm not so wure i would want to see them ridding nekked. i also think they should be on a jack in the box commercial.
ngateguy
03-22-04, 01:02 PM
OOOOH think of the road rash :eek:
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