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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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santasbaubles · 26/01/2026 14:25

I’m trying to imagine my children’s reaction if they saw a naked bike ride and I am 100% sure they would just point and laugh themselves silly. They are 4 and 7 and find nudity endlessly hilarious.

SinnerBoy · 26/01/2026 14:25

A piece of advice, cleaningthebog, don't go to the Baltic Coast of the former East Germany. The first time I did and went for an early morning swim, a horde of naked pensioners - of both sexes - cycled past me.

They all beat me to the beach.

(Lubmin).

Beakthrough · 26/01/2026 14:26

loislovesstewie · 26/01/2026 14:24

So basically, people can do anything to get a bit of publicity and it's OK? Where would you draw the line?

There's the law. That draws the line.

We have more than enough barriers to protest.

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 14:26

Ok so for all those objecting to transwomen (aka males) in womens changing rooms not just for safety but for dignity reasons, why should we be forced to see naked men just because we want to step outside our houses?

To me adult nudity in public just isn’t acceptable. Designated changing rooms, naturist beaches, whatever fine as you know what to expect and not to go there.

But as PP pointed out, these rides are 90% men desperate to get their cock and bollocks out in public. Why? No normal man wants to be naked around children and the general public.

SouthLondonMum22 · 26/01/2026 14:26

loislovesstewie · 26/01/2026 14:24

So basically, people can do anything to get a bit of publicity and it's OK? Where would you draw the line?

The law sounds like a good line to draw.

They aren't breaking any laws
The dates are well known
Don't go to that location with your child on the day and problem solved

MonsteraDeliciosa · 26/01/2026 14:26

Imagine finding the human body offensive or objectionable. How ridiculous.

emsie12345 · 26/01/2026 14:27

Its not easy to avoid if it goes right passed your house. I'd just left my front door with toddler and baby in a buggy when 30 or 40 of these goons flew passed meters away from us and yes it was very clear to see that some were erect. No warning from council, but apparantly they'd attached something to a lamppost further up the street. So I shouldve known. Oh but it's just a bit of fun right? No it's not ok. Signed, and thanks for sharing.

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 14:28

MonsteraDeliciosa · 26/01/2026 14:26

Imagine finding the human body offensive or objectionable. How ridiculous.

Ok let’s have mixed changing rooms then.

I don’t want to see some fat sweaty 60 year old’s knob and bollocks because he feels he should be able to cycle naked in public.

Swimmingteacher21 · 26/01/2026 14:28

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

It's a protest actually. Not just "men getting their jollies". Nakedness can be completely non-sexual as well. The route is clearly marked and parents can easily keep their children away from it. Children won't be harmed in anyway by seeing some naked people riding a bike.

tubingmascara · 26/01/2026 14:28

Oh please

Beakthrough · 26/01/2026 14:28

emsie12345 · 26/01/2026 14:27

Its not easy to avoid if it goes right passed your house. I'd just left my front door with toddler and baby in a buggy when 30 or 40 of these goons flew passed meters away from us and yes it was very clear to see that some were erect. No warning from council, but apparantly they'd attached something to a lamppost further up the street. So I shouldve known. Oh but it's just a bit of fun right? No it's not ok. Signed, and thanks for sharing.

Gosh you could see all that whilst 30/40 cyclists "flew past". You must have very good focus.

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 14:28

Swimmingteacher21 · 26/01/2026 14:28

It's a protest actually. Not just "men getting their jollies". Nakedness can be completely non-sexual as well. The route is clearly marked and parents can easily keep their children away from it. Children won't be harmed in anyway by seeing some naked people riding a bike.

Then why is flashing a criminal offence?

do you think it shouldn’t be?

K0OLA1D · 26/01/2026 14:28

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 14:26

Ok so for all those objecting to transwomen (aka males) in womens changing rooms not just for safety but for dignity reasons, why should we be forced to see naked men just because we want to step outside our houses?

To me adult nudity in public just isn’t acceptable. Designated changing rooms, naturist beaches, whatever fine as you know what to expect and not to go there.

But as PP pointed out, these rides are 90% men desperate to get their cock and bollocks out in public. Why? No normal man wants to be naked around children and the general public.

Forced to see them? Who is forcing you?

None comparable situations

LVhandbagsatdawn · 26/01/2026 14:29

Beakthrough · 26/01/2026 14:28

Gosh you could see all that whilst 30/40 cyclists "flew past". You must have very good focus.

And be looking extremely closely 😂

Christmasinmecar · 26/01/2026 14:29

Whyhaveibeencutoutofmamsnot · 26/01/2026 13:41

Do men have erections when riding a bike?

I was wondering about this 😆

Beakthrough · 26/01/2026 14:29

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 14:28

Then why is flashing a criminal offence?

do you think it shouldn’t be?

Maybe Google the definition of indecent exposure. It's very clear.

Picklelily99 · 26/01/2026 14:29

Whyhaveibeencutoutofmamsnot · 26/01/2026 13:41

Do men have erections when riding a bike?

keeps it out the way I suppose!

Manxexile · 26/01/2026 14:29

Beakthrough · 26/01/2026 14:23

There's no point organising a protest no one talks about.

But if your method of protest distracts from the cause you are protesting about, what is the point of it?

Five pages in and I'm aware that it's a naked bike ride, but I've no idea what it's in aid of.

Catza · 26/01/2026 14:29

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 14:26

Ok so for all those objecting to transwomen (aka males) in womens changing rooms not just for safety but for dignity reasons, why should we be forced to see naked men just because we want to step outside our houses?

To me adult nudity in public just isn’t acceptable. Designated changing rooms, naturist beaches, whatever fine as you know what to expect and not to go there.

But as PP pointed out, these rides are 90% men desperate to get their cock and bollocks out in public. Why? No normal man wants to be naked around children and the general public.

There is a designated bike route on a designated day of the year. So you can expect it and not go there. You can still walk at leisure on every other street of the city.
So unless your house is on the route, nobody is restricting your freedoms.

LVhandbagsatdawn · 26/01/2026 14:29

Playingvideogames · 26/01/2026 14:28

Then why is flashing a criminal offence?

do you think it shouldn’t be?

You need to look up what constitutes flashing (indecent exposure).

Just being naked doesn't cut it.

YesSirICanNameChange · 26/01/2026 14:30

emsie12345 · 26/01/2026 14:27

Its not easy to avoid if it goes right passed your house. I'd just left my front door with toddler and baby in a buggy when 30 or 40 of these goons flew passed meters away from us and yes it was very clear to see that some were erect. No warning from council, but apparantly they'd attached something to a lamppost further up the street. So I shouldve known. Oh but it's just a bit of fun right? No it's not ok. Signed, and thanks for sharing.

Those are some good eyes you've got there if you could spot multiple erections while 30-40 people "flew past".

Lifeomars · 26/01/2026 14:31

Then don't take your children anywhere near the predetermined route, very easy solution. You know when it is, you know where it is, so avoid the area.

ColdAsAWitches · 26/01/2026 14:31

X is a much bigger danger to children than a few people on bikes! The irony! You can't be unaware of all the issues with your chosen platform, particularly in the last few weeks

Christmasinmecar · 26/01/2026 14:31

It's totally natural but male genitalia is ugly at any age let's be honest about this.

gototogo · 26/01/2026 14:32

It might shock you op but in other countries this is also a normal annual event, in fact being naked in public places is more common in some places and nobody bats an eyelid, it’s not sexual at all and nobody is aroused. You are equating nakedness with sex when they are two separate things. Please never go on holiday to places like Germany you won’t be pleased