Naked bike ride - protect our children

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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

How is a child damaged from seeing a naked body?

And if you really do feel like it's harmful, you can just not take them to the naked bike ride.

It must be exhausting getting so overzealous about nothing.

I have just had a good read of their website and they really do not seem to want to shock and annoy people. It makes an interesting read actually.

There is an intro before you scroll down : "This site provides information about the World Naked Bike Ride in London. If you continue you will see some non-sexual images of naked bike riders. It is a popular, peaceful, legal, public protest on the streets of London but parental guidance is advised to ensure the beneficial intent of the ride is understood and well received."

There are numerous references to sexual behaviour and arousal not being tolerated, careful sensitive instructions about getting dressed quickly at the end point, not spending time walking around naked, etc. They don't approve skateboarders, scooters etc on the ride, because of the increased 'visual exposure'

It's very pearl clutchy in here and the smelling salts and filling the air

I have never heard of this. But why does this not surprise me that some cyclists are into this?

I thought it was hilarious last year! I didn't know there were so many small willies about.

No, I think I think it should be a monthly thing - maybe the first Thursday of every month.

Weirdest thing ever but I don’t think it’s that much of a big deal

They run them over whilst the parents are taking pictures to share their outrage rather than just take their children to a local park.

Well why do it if not to annoy and shock and no I cba googling to read their excuses.
We don't want naked bodies in public.
Tell you what I bet if we all piled into naturist clubs fully clothed they'd all be up in arms with their strict kit off rules. Seems one rule for them..

On an erection? 😱

I saw this by accident last year. They cycled right by where I live. Was with my young child and it didn't feel uncomfortable at all. Couldn't actually see much and it was a mix of men and women. I was just glad to see those that had hired bikes had covered the seats!

I saw it once as it passed by me when i was in London . I didn't see any men with erections! All I remember seeing were bare bottoms and breasts! Definitely not all men.

Brighton 13th June
London 14th June 2026

I am delighted to find that there is a gathering / starting point near me. Might go and wave the, off.

Penises are not harmful. Breasts are not harmful. Bums are not harmful

As someone said up thread-and many agreed with a child won't explode from seeing a penis or a bum.

It just needs normalising-we should be used to seeing naked bodies and the more bike rides, fun runs etc that are held in order to make naked bodies in public the norm, the better.

It will be a great family event filled with joy, laughter and hope. Hope for the future when clothes are merely optional in the street, in shops, in schools, in hospitals and yes, in bike rides!

actually got caught out one year as the route was on the way to the children’s hospital. The hospital is in the city and we had no idea until a police motorist pulled up in front of us and the children and I all got an eyeful. I’m not against it - but against it being around children’s hospitals.

Good grief so many of these posts are so brainless it makes me want to weep

I don't know.

Why does is not surprise you?

Being married to a cyclist, I can't think what you mean.

What the actual fuck??

Is it actually possible to have an erection while riding a bike??

Must be very cold

Won't somebody PLEASE think of the children

I'm pretty sure my daughter saw it in London when she was a young child. It did her no harm whatsoever and seemed to have plenty of women participating too. I think it's fine for her to see normal naked bodies doing something non-sexual.

No idea why you're arguing with me

Reminds me of the Queen bicycle race video

Well it's not taboo apparently according to the poster above you 🤷‍♀️

And it's not taboo to do lots of things. People still don't do them

In fact, people are less likely to do something that isn't taboo because the shock value isn't there

Signed

I take part in the rides in various cities. It’s a lot of fun.

Not seen an erection.

The clothed guys coming around with their long lens cameras are more a problem than the riders.

The routes of all rides are publicised so if you wish you can avoid that (tiny) part of the city for the few hours it’s happening the one day of the year.