World Naked Bike Ride pics - nudity, but only bottoms, don't look if it'll offend you
06-12-08, 05:43 AM
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I guess it’s only the minority of countries that can deal with public nudity. In Finland we have the sauna culture and it’s no big deal for Finns to be naked in front of strange people (of the same sex at least) regardless of how we look like. I’m a fitness swimmer and every time I go for a swim I also have sauna. Men and women have their own departments. Sauna is for relaxing, there everyone is equal, it’s almost a sacred place for us, and in sauna everyone is supposed to be naked. As people from other countries have moved to Finland there are more of those who are ashamed of their bodies (?) and don’t undress even in sauna – I feel it’s an insult for our sauna tradition. BTW about ten years ago there was a BBC film group making a program about Finland and they also zoomed in the Swimming Stadium sauna where me and about 10 other men were sitting naked in 90°C steam. So - you may have seen me naked
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I believe that naked bike ride is justified because it can promote body acceptance, make most of the spectators happy and remind people how beautiful and fragile human body is compared to machines.
IMO those guys in the San Francisco naked bike ride with rubber bands around their balls are a little pathetic – they can’t approve their bodies as they are.
. I believe that naked bike ride is justified because it can promote body acceptance, make most of the spectators happy and remind people how beautiful and fragile human body is compared to machines.
IMO those guys in the San Francisco naked bike ride with rubber bands around their balls are a little pathetic – they can’t approve their bodies as they are.
11-30-09, 11:19 AM
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https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8386167.stm
11-30-09, 11:39 AM
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Looks like the cops are after someone trying to replicate this exciting pastime.....
https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8386167.stm
https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8386167.stm
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I don't have an issue w/ the naked cycling, but I do take umbrage with the faux idea/image of unconventional free spirited rebels ruining their nudity with helmets. I'm sorry but it's lame. I also think these types of events should take place in the winter so we know who's really got the balls to ride nude
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I don't have an issue w/ the naked cycling, but I do take umbrage with the faux idea/image of unconventional free spirited rebels ruining their nudity with helmets. I'm sorry but it's lame. I also think these types of events should take place in the winter so we know who's really got the balls to ride nude
Speaking of helmets:
https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/8427624.stm
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Just a stat to put some issue in perspective.
in 2014
Portland - Over 9000 riders
London - Over 2000
Chicago - Over 2000
I don't have all the stats, but I know that Austin, TX has a WNBR. Then again Austin is the Texas equivalent of Portland.
in 2014
Portland - Over 9000 riders
London - Over 2000
Chicago - Over 2000
I don't have all the stats, but I know that Austin, TX has a WNBR. Then again Austin is the Texas equivalent of Portland.
07-20-14, 08:22 AM
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And, from the photo evidence, their mouths as well.
The spandex thing is the same deal. All in all it's not an 'open minded' or 'closed minded' thing. It's people desperate for attention doing anything they can to be noticed. Bully for you. 90% of the people on the ride probably went home and put clothes on to have dinner. No one to shock or impress in their own house, so why bother?
I'm not offended by nudity, but at the same time don't feel the need to put on a display. Be honest with yourself as to what it is. A pathetic attempt to get a smattering of attention. Don't give me the 'it's natural' schtick. It's also natural to poo, but the people who do it on the sidewalk aren't the most well-adjusted lot, are they?
The spandex thing is the same deal. All in all it's not an 'open minded' or 'closed minded' thing. It's people desperate for attention doing anything they can to be noticed. Bully for you. 90% of the people on the ride probably went home and put clothes on to have dinner. No one to shock or impress in their own house, so why bother?
I'm not offended by nudity, but at the same time don't feel the need to put on a display. Be honest with yourself as to what it is. A pathetic attempt to get a smattering of attention. Don't give me the 'it's natural' schtick. It's also natural to poo, but the people who do it on the sidewalk aren't the most well-adjusted lot, are they?
07-20-14, 11:19 AM
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Sunscreen come with a Wide Roller applicator ?
for those who have No History memory , the Original Theme was to call attention to the vulnerability
of riding a Bike , in a crowded world remade around driving cars and trucks ..
for those who have No History memory , the Original Theme was to call attention to the vulnerability
of riding a Bike , in a crowded world remade around driving cars and trucks ..
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07-20-14, 08:03 PM
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No one has brought that up until now. It's all about showcasing people in various states of undress.
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...now that they have enough people to not have to make an excuse
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Can you post some pics of the Mini's rack installation? I have a Mini and would like to compare your rack with mine. Thanks.
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