National Naked Cycle Day

tvi_82

Awwww, there not doing it in Glasgow?

cyclingmev

do t'hings' not chafe, particularly if it's a wee bit damp (the weather, that is)??? bugger the MP3, where would one store ones banananananana????

NGale

I'm sorry but I can't be doing with that, it's usually the people that shouldn't go naked that do :shock: :shock: :shock:

SamWise1972

Who chooses who should or shouldn't go naked? Is it for your pleasure? I must have missed that memo. I just got back, had a great time, and people loved to see us come by.

Matt the Tester

was it swords at noon? :shock:

crankycrank

When are they going to do a naked Paris-Roubaix for women only??

Sirius631

NGale wrote:

I'm sorry but I can't be doing with that, it's usually the people that shouldn't go naked that do :shock: :shock: :shock:

Clothes don't make the obese look any better, IMHO. Anyway, it adds to the shock value of the protest.

Sirius631

cyclingmev wrote:

do t'hings' not chafe, particularly if it's a wee bit damp (the weather, that is)??? bugger the MP3, where would one store ones banananananana????

I don't think it can be classed as an endurance event, so I think you can get by on what you've already eaten. If it is raining, you skin is more waterproof than any of your expensive cycling gear. Just hope it's warmish. Having said that, you could just pedal harder.

UndercoverElephant

SamWise1972 wrote:

Who chooses who should or shouldn't go naked? Is it for your pleasure? I must have missed that memo. I just got back, had a great time, and people loved to see us come by.

Good point, well made. Glad to hear you had a good time.

SimonAH

Doing Bristol tomorrow....first go, ooo I hope it's warm! :roll:

Jay dubbleU

Sirius631 wrote:

NGale wrote:

I'm sorry but I can't be doing with that, it's usually the people that shouldn't go naked that do :shock: :shock: :shock:

Clothes don't make the obese look any better, IMHO. Anyway, it adds to the shock value of the protest.

Protest ? what protest ?

AndyManc

Jay dubbleU wrote:

Sirius631 wrote:

NGale wrote:

I'm sorry but I can't be doing with that, it's usually the people that shouldn't go naked that do :shock: :shock: :shock:

Clothes don't make the obese look any better, IMHO. Anyway, it adds to the shock value of the protest.

Protest ? what protest ?

It's a protest against attitudes and to exhibit the cyclists vulnerability.

I'm sure there will be a few other issues being raised also.

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FeynmanC

Just back from Bristol too. Lovely warm day with a cooling breeze.

Mostly young people and a really great atmosphere.

If you half considered it but bottled out, I would recommend it for next year!

sarajoy

FeynmanC wrote:

Just back from Bristol too. Lovely warm day with a cooling breeze.

Mostly young people and a really great atmosphere.

If you half considered it but bottled out, I would recommend it for next year!

Oh man!

Had I known someone I knew was doing it I may have gone ahead - yes I wussed out and even forgot to go watch

Next year....

FeynmanC

I didn't think I saw you there Sara, though it's tricky spotting people you have only seen clothed before amongst naked and body painted skin.

Conversely, At the bar afterwards I got chatting to a few people and it took a couple of minutes to realise I'd chatted with them on the ride too :oops:

SimonAH

Bristol was AWESOME yesterday, absolutely fantastic day with perfect weather and a really nice atmosphere.

The most wonderful moment though was when the ride came up to two shaven legged roadies at a set of lights - they looked over their shoulders and took off at full speed in absolute horror at being associated with us.

And then I scalped them! On my singlespeed, buck naked with a flagpole sticking up from my seatpost - sheer perfection.

rjsterry

SimonAH wrote:

Bristol was AWESOME yesterday, absolutely fantastic day with perfect weather and a really nice atmosphere.

The most wonderful moment though was when the ride came up to two shaven legged roadies at a set of lights - they looked over their shoulders and took off at full speed in absolute horror at being associated with us.

And then I scalped them! On my singlespeed, buck naked with a flagpole sticking up from my seatpost - sheer perfection.

Said roadies have now thrown their bikes off the suspension Bridge in shame. Good work sir!

FeynmanC

SimonAH wrote:

And then I scalped them! On my singlespeed, buck naked with a flagpole sticking up from my seatpost - sheer perfection.

Were you on the single speed with the orange decorations? You cut back into the main peleton around the colston hall?

If so, i'd have raised my cap to you, sir, but I was not wearing one

SimonAH

FeynmanC wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

And then I scalped them! On my singlespeed, buck naked with a flagpole sticking up from my seatpost - sheer perfection.

Were you on the single speed with the orange decorations? You cut back into the main peloton around the colston hall?

If so, i'd have raised my cap to you, sir, but I was not wearing one

That was me, what we you on / painted as ?

FeynmanC

Yellow mountainbike, no paint but had a red eyemask with peacock feathers - fancied a bit of bling 8)

SimonAH

Aha, gotcha! Plus of course it helped against getting recognised - respect to you Sir.

FeynmanC

I just found a pic of you that I took and there are several from snappers on the net. Shout if you want me to mail you a copy, rather than me post it for all to see (though it's a bit late for that lol)

SamWise1972

SimonAH wrote:

Bristol was AWESOME yesterday, absolutely fantastic day with perfect weather and a really nice atmosphere.

The most wonderful moment though was when the ride came up to two shaven legged roadies at a set of lights - they looked over their shoulders and took off at full speed in absolute horror at being associated with us.

And then I scalped them! On my singlespeed, buck naked with a flagpole sticking up from my seatpost - sheer perfection.

You my friend win the prize. You are the king of Silly Commuter Racing. I don't even KNOW what the FCN impact of riding naked with a flagpole is!

SimonAH

FeynmanC wrote:

I just found a pic of you that I took and there are several from snappers on the net. Shout if you want me to mail you a copy, rather than me post it for all to see (though it's a bit late for that lol)

Please dude! I'll pm you my email

NGale

mind you I suppose there is an advantage to a naked bike ride....you would never feel self conscious about wearing lycra again. :roll:

Headhuunter

SamWise1972 wrote:

SimonAH wrote:

Bristol was AWESOME yesterday, absolutely fantastic day with perfect weather and a really nice atmosphere.

The most wonderful moment though was when the ride came up to two shaven legged roadies at a set of lights - they looked over their shoulders and took off at full speed in absolute horror at being associated with us.

And then I scalped them! On my singlespeed, buck naked with a flagpole sticking up from my seatpost - sheer perfection.

You my friend win the prize. You are the king of Silly Commuter Racing. I don't even KNOW what the FCN impact of riding naked with a flagpole is!

Is "flagpole" a euphamism for something else? If so I'm sure the roadies really appreciated being chased down by a bloke with his flagpole" up...

rjsterry

A clever trick to strap that to the seatpost and still ride :shock: