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Naked bike ride - protect our children

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cleaningthebog · 26/01/2026 13:24

The one where the men get their jollies showing their cock and balls. There is a petition which is not getting much traction. You may want to sign if you don't want to encourage this.
https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-naked-bike-ride-from-being-in-public-spaces

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Stop the Naked Bike Ride from being in public spaces

https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-naked-bike-ride-from-being-in-public-spaces

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justasking111 · 26/01/2026 15:41

We had a holiday in the Canary years ago our apartment overlooking a nudist beach. Didn't see any erections or untoward behaviour all week.

Beakthrough · 26/01/2026 15:41

Chenecinquantecinq · 26/01/2026 15:38

For those naively saying what is the risk have a quick google at what some of them men get up to in very close proximity to young children. It's a magnet for perverts!!!

How are men riding by on a bike "in very close proximity" to children?

Maddy70 · 26/01/2026 15:42

When has a naked body been offensive?

Elphamouche · 26/01/2026 15:43

Seen it every year, it’s a good laugh. It’s not just men. Move on.

Longtimelurkerfinallyposts · 26/01/2026 15:43

Maddy70 · 26/01/2026 15:42

When has a naked body been offensive?

according to some posters on here. a naked body is inherently offensive.
and if it belongs to a middle-aged person, and/or is a bit 'flabby', it's even worse and extremely unattractive.

Veryerysad · 26/01/2026 15:45

Those bike seats though 🤢🤮

CunningLinguist2 · 26/01/2026 15:45

cleaningthebog · 26/01/2026 13:38

Do you think it's healthy to normalise children seeing men with erections in public? I think this is a major safeguarding risk.

It's telling children not to be afraid of them.

There is no way in hell a man can cycle with an erection. It would hurt like a MF.
You sound unhinged, really.

also presume none of them ride for sexual kicks.
My cousin rides through our capital (different country) every year at a similar event (mixed sexes - tonnes of fun - no erections on anyone)

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 26/01/2026 15:46

A few years ago on a hot day I saw a load of them cycling down Piccadilly in central London. I was hot and tired - and they gave me the best laugh I’d had all week. Same applied I think to lots of other people walking down Piccadilly.
YABVVU.
As for children, I know my Gdcs (10, 9, 6) would merely find it hilarious.

Veryerysad · 26/01/2026 15:46

justasking111 · 26/01/2026 15:41

We had a holiday in the Canary years ago our apartment overlooking a nudist beach. Didn't see any erections or untoward behaviour all week.

Better luck next time....👀👀👀

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 15:46

ColdAsAWitches · 26/01/2026 15:21

If it's grown men you're objecting to, does that mean you'd be happy for children to take part?

No, for yet more incredibly obvious reasons that everyone is pretending not to grasp because they’re so cooooool

TheGrimSmile · 26/01/2026 15:46

I think this really is the least of our problems at the moment...

ColdAsAWitches · 26/01/2026 15:48

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 15:46

No, for yet more incredibly obvious reasons that everyone is pretending not to grasp because they’re so cooooool

People not agreeing with you does not mean they are pretending to be cool.

TheGrimSmile · 26/01/2026 15:49

When i was a kid, we were coming back from our holiday on the motorway and a group of men ( I assume) mooned at us from a minibus. I thought it was the funniest thing id ever seen in my life. I remember it to this day, but cant remember anything about the actual holiday. I think you're overthinking this OP.

K0OLA1D · 26/01/2026 15:49

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 15:46

No, for yet more incredibly obvious reasons that everyone is pretending not to grasp because they’re so cooooool

Bless

disturbia · 26/01/2026 15:50

Its also unnecessary what is the purpose of it. Can random people sign up for it? That would be my concern?

LilacReader · 26/01/2026 15:54

cleaningthebog · 26/01/2026 13:38

Do you think it's healthy to normalise children seeing men with erections in public? I think this is a major safeguarding risk.

It's telling children not to be afraid of them.

I didn't know that riding a bike was such a massive turn on! 😂

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 26/01/2026 15:54

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 15:46

No, for yet more incredibly obvious reasons that everyone is pretending not to grasp because they’re so cooooool

Thinking a Penis or some naked boobs isn't inherently sexual is not pretending to be cool 🤣

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 26/01/2026 15:56

It's on Change.org not the official Government petition site (where I think it'd probably get rejected) anyway, so it won't change anything

Jollyhockeystickss · 26/01/2026 15:56

cleaningthebog · 26/01/2026 13:38

Do you think it's healthy to normalise children seeing men with erections in public? I think this is a major safeguarding risk.

It's telling children not to be afraid of them.

Umm is that possible to ride with an erection? Seriously lighten up, we have a gay mans nudest beach near me and no erections in sight,

LancashireButterPie · 26/01/2026 15:57

I'm more offended by flag shaggers to be honest.

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 26/01/2026 15:58

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 14:28

Then why is flashing a criminal offence?

do you think it shouldn’t be?

Flashing is a lot more than just being naked

That's the point

SerendipityJane · 26/01/2026 15:59

Would it make any difference if it were for a charity ?

Gremlings · 26/01/2026 15:59

You don't have to go to the city on that day or on the route.

You're being slightly OTT.

I've seen naked bike rides ( quite by accident) and there was nothing remotely sexual about seeing a man on a bike with no pants on in the middle of winter.

Gremlings · 26/01/2026 16:02

Do you think it's healthy to normalise children seeing men with erections in public? I think this is a major safeguarding risk.
It's telling children not to be afraid of them.

Errr. I don't think men riding a bike naked get erections.
Have you ever seen any?

So you're conflating riding a bike naked with erections [wrong] and all erections with rape [presumably].

I think you need help.

snowmichael · 26/01/2026 16:02

Whyhaveibeencutoutofmamsnot · 26/01/2026 13:45

I suppose if it gets caught in the chain would fall off.

That made me wince and cross my legs