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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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Fulmine · 26/01/2026 23:16

Screamingabdabz · 26/01/2026 13:47

Oh ignore the cool girls. 🙄

It’s the perverts’ dream to have public naked events like this. It is not wholesome or civilised. I’ve signed.

Have you ever actually seen this event?

If you don't like it, what is preventing you from avoiding it?

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 26/01/2026 23:19

WearyAuldWumman · 26/01/2026 23:11

The X pic showed them lounging about either before or after and - if the pic is genuine and not AI - certainly suggested that some of them were enjoying themselves.

The organisation are pretty clear that people shouldn't "lounge around" before or after in the buff

And frankly I don't trust anything on X. It's been all over the news recently about AI problems on there....

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 26/01/2026 23:21

And that X post comes up as something in Arabic to me so it looks 100% genuine 🤔

Fulmine · 26/01/2026 23:25

LittleMidlander · 26/01/2026 22:13

Change ‘state of dress’ to ‘nakedness’ and see how that sounds. I do not consent to seeing naked men in public places. Whether or not they’re on a bike. Anyone who thinks that’s irrelevant either doesn’t GaF about anyone else, or naively thinks the average flasher is harmless.🤨

It is totally irrelevant whether you consent. Have you at any point given your specific consent to seeing clothed people? Has anyone asked you whether there are any limitations on that, e.g. do you consent to seeing people dressed up like Ku Klux Klan members, or Nazi stormtroopers, or wearing T shirts with slogans?

Try telling, say, Tommy Robinson that you have not consented to seeing his unpleasant face, and see how far that gets you.

WearyAuldWumman · 26/01/2026 23:30

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 26/01/2026 23:21

And that X post comes up as something in Arabic to me so it looks 100% genuine 🤔

It didn't when I clicked on it...but I'm sure as heck not clicking again!

Imanautumn · 26/01/2026 23:38

Whyhaveibeencutoutofmamsnot · 26/01/2026 13:41

Do men have erections when riding a bike?

😆🤣

Shmoigel · 26/01/2026 23:43

My daughter once witnessed some extinction rebellion protesters who had painted themselves blue and were naked cycling around a roundabout blocking a city route into Cardiff. We had the misfortune of being stuck in a car while they went around 30 times. We tried to hide her eyes. I was quite upset about it as she was only 7. I’m not sure why these adults felt they had the right to display their genitals in front of kids.

LittleMidlander · 26/01/2026 23:48

Fulmine · 26/01/2026 23:25

It is totally irrelevant whether you consent. Have you at any point given your specific consent to seeing clothed people? Has anyone asked you whether there are any limitations on that, e.g. do you consent to seeing people dressed up like Ku Klux Klan members, or Nazi stormtroopers, or wearing T shirts with slogans?

Try telling, say, Tommy Robinson that you have not consented to seeing his unpleasant face, and see how far that gets you.

I think there’s a bit of a difference between catching sight of Tommy Robinson’s face and a surprise penis entering your line of vision.
Although granted, many might argue that ‘Ah Tommeh’ s face does indeed resemble a giant testicle.

BeanQuisine · 27/01/2026 06:28

I'm surprised this sort of thing is still going as it seems a very dated concept...

"Tell you what, let's all get our togs off for charity!"

"Smashing idea! That'll score enough attention, and what a wheeze!"

...from the innocent days when harmless eccentricity and sexual perversion were easier to combine, and everyone enjoyed making Mrs Whitehouse indignant.

But yeah, these days we realise there will inevitably be some perverts involved, and that's a rather depressing fact to have to ponder.

Fimofriend · 27/01/2026 06:59

SouthLondonMum22 · 26/01/2026 13:45

If you don't want your children to see it, avoid the route and date which will be well known.

Simple really.

We lived in the West Midlands and went to Cambridge to visit family. Had NOT occurred to us that we'd need to check whether there was a danger of seeing naked people.

Not that I really looked. I have the principle that I don't want to reward people for being attention-seeking, so I realized that they were there and then just looked elsewhere. After all I was having lunch with relatives I don't see often.

Pricelessadvice · 27/01/2026 07:02

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 know these men like their bikes, but I’m not sure they like them that much! 😅

Seriously, it’s once a year and the route is shared in advance. Just don’t take your kids to it.

Dollymylove · 27/01/2026 07:43

Ugh think of all those naked sweaty arse cracks on those saddles 🤮 I hope they disinfect them after

SouthLondonMum22 · 27/01/2026 07:45

Fimofriend · 27/01/2026 06:59

We lived in the West Midlands and went to Cambridge to visit family. Had NOT occurred to us that we'd need to check whether there was a danger of seeing naked people.

Not that I really looked. I have the principle that I don't want to reward people for being attention-seeking, so I realized that they were there and then just looked elsewhere. After all I was having lunch with relatives I don't see often.

Fair enough. Unlucky that it happened to be on that day.

Exactly. If you don't like it, simply look away. No one is forced to watch it.

Pollyanna91 · 27/01/2026 07:47

LittleMidlander · 26/01/2026 23:48

I think there’s a bit of a difference between catching sight of Tommy Robinson’s face and a surprise penis entering your line of vision.
Although granted, many might argue that ‘Ah Tommeh’ s face does indeed resemble a giant testicle.

Seeing Tommy Robinsons face would be much worse than seeing a random naked person on a bike! Of course seeing Tommy Robinson on a naked bike ride would be worse again, horrifying thought

TakeTen · 27/01/2026 07:51

We saw this bike ride once, not realising beforehand that it was happening. I never forget this one bloke that had a 3 wheeled bike that he was able to sit/lounge back on whilst pedalling….and yes, he had an erection 🤢 A few people around us either laughed or said he was a sicko. A local woman said you see lots of men that are clearly getting off on it. 🤢🤢

MasterBeth · 27/01/2026 07:54

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 26/01/2026 22:29

Literally no man is able to cycle with an erection. And certainly not fast enough to be at the front

You must be wrong because I witnessed it. Maybe Viagra was involved? Cock rings?

Gremlings · 27/01/2026 08:01

MasterBeth · 27/01/2026 07:54

You must be wrong because I witnessed it. Maybe Viagra was involved? Cock rings?

It would be very uncomfortable and I doubt there is anything arousing about riding naked.

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 27/01/2026 08:23

MasterBeth · 27/01/2026 07:54

You must be wrong because I witnessed it. Maybe Viagra was involved? Cock rings?

It would be far too uncomfortable and painful to be fast enough to be at the front of the group whilst maintaining an erection

BeanQuisine · 27/01/2026 08:48

MasterBeth · 27/01/2026 07:54

You must be wrong because I witnessed it. Maybe Viagra was involved? Cock rings?

There's no anatomical reason why a man can't ride a bicycle with an erection.

It's just that it may be difficult to maintain for long periods due to the mechanics of riding and the way this affects blood flow.

Reports of men with erections on this ride are not uncommon.

Growlybear83 · 27/01/2026 08:57

I’ve read most of this thread and I still don’t understand why some people are so uptight about the possibility of seeing people naked? Particularly when you can avoid the bike ride anyway. What is wrong with naked men and women? Surely everyone has seen one before? What do people do when they’re on a beach where people remove their clothes?

SerendipityJane · 27/01/2026 10:01

UncannyFanny · 26/01/2026 21:28

Dread to think what will happen when the poor helpless children find out where they actually came from.

Gods creatures.

One and all.

Gremlings · 27/01/2026 10:02

BeanQuisine · 27/01/2026 08:48

There's no anatomical reason why a man can't ride a bicycle with an erection.

It's just that it may be difficult to maintain for long periods due to the mechanics of riding and the way this affects blood flow.

Reports of men with erections on this ride are not uncommon.

Reports.
Quite.

StrangerThingsHappenRoundTheTwist · 27/01/2026 10:27

Growlybear83 · 27/01/2026 08:57

I’ve read most of this thread and I still don’t understand why some people are so uptight about the possibility of seeing people naked? Particularly when you can avoid the bike ride anyway. What is wrong with naked men and women? Surely everyone has seen one before? What do people do when they’re on a beach where people remove their clothes?

Because of all the Cock Copters 🤣

SerendipityJane · 27/01/2026 10:27

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Naked bike ride - protect our children
MasterBeth · 27/01/2026 10:34

Gremlings · 27/01/2026 10:02

Reports.
Quite.

I am reporting it because I saw it.

Men with erections at the end of the London naked bike ride. 8th June 2024.

Maybe I was exaggerating earlier when I said "dozens", but certainly several.

I wasn't expecting it and don't think public nakedness is a problem.

I am not lying, as you seem to be accusing me of

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