Riders converge for World Naked Bike Ride

Paul Hanna / Reuters

Cyclists ride nude through central Madrid during the nude cyclist protest against the dangers commuter cyclists face, in conjunction with the World Naked Bike Ride on June 9, 2012. The protest calls on authorities to provide safer cycling routes and for drivers to respect cyclists.

Karel Prinsloo / EPA

A man waits for the start of the World Naked Bike Ride in London on Saturday.

Concierge.com’s Danielle Pergament reports:

Ostensibly, the World Naked Bike Ride was started in 2004 as a demonstration against pollution and oil dependency. Over the years, it's taken on different forms in different countries at different times but the general theme is the same: Participants are encouraged to strip down and go out for a bike ride, but the bicycle part is somewhat misleading—skateboards and in-line skates are welcome as well.

See the World Naked Bike Ride website for more details.

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that can't be comfortable

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Reply#1 - Sat Jun 9, 2012 1:58 PM EDT

Jesus - what do the bike seats smell like when they're done?????

  • 5 votes
Reply#2 - Sat Jun 9, 2012 2:36 PM EDT

Do the bikes have seats on them .... ??

Or just that little pole sticking up .... ??

  • 2 votes
#2.1 - Sat Jun 9, 2012 3:25 PM EDT

go and figure out

    #2.2 - Sat Jun 9, 2012 3:49 PM EDT

    Hujmmmmmmmmmm ... That could be a "Ball Buster!"

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    #2.3 - Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:48 PM EDT
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    Upon seeing this photo, I recalled something I read awhile ago, concerning the weirdness of the world: (not the exact words, but close enough, I think!) If we lived in a logical world, it would be men who rode sidesaddle." That just looks TOO painful!!

    • 4 votes
    Reply#3 - Sat Jun 9, 2012 3:46 PM EDT
    ChristyyyDeleted

    for men..it's fun

    • 1 vote
    Reply#5 - Sat Jun 9, 2012 6:32 PM EDT

    i just puked in my mouth

    • 3 votes
    Reply#6 - Sat Jun 9, 2012 6:37 PM EDT

    I bet the women kept checking out the guy who kept getting it stuck in the chain.

    • 4 votes
    Reply#7 - Sat Jun 9, 2012 10:27 PM EDT

    are they going to burn these bikes after biking them or recyle and sell these bikes back? if so, do these bikes have VIN number like cars?

    • 2 votes
    Reply#8 - Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:36 AM EDT

    photoblog means pictures .......they need alot more..............:)

    • 2 votes
    Reply#9 - Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:29 AM EDT

    Bravo to the photographer for finding a safe picture amongst a sea of .... bikes.. Bravo.

    • 3 votes
    Reply#10 - Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:56 AM EDT

    As we used to say "Lucky old saddle"

    • 1 vote
    Reply#11 - Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:59 AM EDT

    Sure loves me some naked chicks. Protest away. (I'll probably still be in bed before it goes off)

      Reply#12 - Sun Jun 10, 2012 6:24 PM EDT

      yup, flappin that stuff in the breeze can be awful rewarding :-)

        Reply#13 - Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:23 AM EDT

        Let the show be old fashioned but the music is great! I have already booked <a href="">cheap Roger Waters concert tickets</a> from <a href="">GoodSeatTickets</a> to watch him perform live!

        • 1 vote
        Reply#14 - Mon Jun 11, 2012 6:39 AM EDT

        That poor girl riding behind the guy's butt in her face: ew.

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        Reply#15 - Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:59 PM EDT

        how does it make the world more safe if it distracts drivers in the process? I'd be oogling those "glasses" for way to long.

        • 2 votes
        Reply#16 - Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:21 PM EDT

        A bit too far to make their point!!

          Reply#17 - Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:14 PM EDT

          A man waits for the start of the World Naked Bike Ride in London on Saturday.

          His hat hides the small portion of spotted dick he has packed along for the ride.

            Reply#18 - Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:59 PM EDT

            Looks more like a sausage fest to me.

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