AsburySkinsFan Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 An interesting protest technique that's bound to increase exposure. (I can't wait for the jokes on this one.) Cyclists peel off clothes to push pedaling, protest pump POSTED: 6:57 p.m. EDT, June 9, 2007 LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Hundreds of naked cyclists, some sporting strategically-placed body paint, toured the streets of London and other cities around the world Saturday to protest oil dependency and the car culture. Traffic came to a standstill and onlookers gaped or took photographs as the bare cyclists streamed past London's landmarks, blowing whistles and waving flags saying "Rights for Bikes". Cyclists in Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; and Vancouver, British Columbia, among other cities, joined in what was the fourth annual world naked bike ride. More modest cyclists wore shorts, bikinis or strips of tape. "We shouldn't be so dependent on oil," said Bogdan Potrowski, a 36-year-old Polish electrician, wearing just a baseball cap. "We also want to show everyone how defenseless we are on the roads," he added after completing the route past London's prime tourist sites including the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street. Tom Whelehan, 40, said the protest had numerous objectives: to urge more people to ride bikes, to highlight the vulnerability of cyclists and to celebrate the human body -- in all its shapes and sizes. "We're trying to find the simplest, safest and most natural way to make our point," said Whelehan, a teacher. He said cycling naked was reasonably comfortable but added that some of London's cobbled streets had proved a challenge. Others were just there for fun or to bemoan the difficulties of being a bike owner in big cities. Rebecca Craig, 20, a student midwife with red hand prints painted on her breasts, said she had been motivated to join the ride after the front tire of her bicycle was stolen. "Everyone does it for different reasons," she said, pointing to the message drawn on her bare back: "Give me my wheel back". Organizers of the London ride said about 850 people had taken part last year and they had hoped for more than 1,000 on Saturday, helped by sunny weather. French television said around 400 cyclists attended the ride in Paris. Police arrived quickly on the scene, putting an end to the rally and telling riders to put their clothes on. Police said five people were arrested for "sexual exhibition" after the rally, which ended near the Opera building in central Paris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 pfft, I've been doing this for years. Why can't these guys do anything original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thread is worthless without pics . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 There's got to be some major ass-chaffage going on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Did they use saddles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderShrugged Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I hear that there is a huge new job market in the Bicycle seat cleaning industry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thread is worthless without pics . I think this would likely be a case of "be afraid of getting what you ask for" ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurrayH81 Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I can't imagine riding and sitting on today's bike seats without padded bike shorts. Especially on cobblestones. Ouch, talk about making a payment in pain to make your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 Thread is worthless without pics . Ask and ye shall receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted June 10, 2007 Author Share Posted June 10, 2007 I can't imagine riding and sitting on today's bike seats without padded bike shorts. Especially on cobblestones.Ouch, talk about making a payment in pain to make your point. Yeah, the cobblestones part caught my attention too, at least now the men can sympathize with a boxing speed bag.:puke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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