Old naked guys ride through DC on bikes for the environment
(Click on the image to see more photos from the Naked Bike Ride)
The next time you're frustrated about consumerism, car culture, or our general lack of environmental progress, don't bother writing that vitriolic letter to the AARP, do something positive -- take off your clothes! And then, once you're stark-ass naked, ride around the streets of our nation's capital and share your message with the world.
If you need some inspiration, check out these guys! These old nude dudes are taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride -- an event created to raise awareness about oil dependency and the negative environmental impacts of our car dominated existence. This year's excursion took green-leaning nudists and cycling enthusiasts past the Capitol Building and in front of the White House.
Potentially the most interesting aspect of this ride is that, according to organizers, "there are no leaders" -- so people just show up, strip off, and ride away. Sounds like with a few friends, a little elbow grease, and a lot of nerve, you might be able to start a Naked Bike Ride in your area. (If you do, please send pictures, I promise I'll post them on the Internet!)
Of course, DC wasn't the only swinging city this weekend -- the inhabitants of Madrid staged a nudie bike ride of their own. Be warned, however, these photos are even less appropriate for the office.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
6-09-2008 @ 4:22PM
Matt Peckham said...
Not many helmets. They're going to get SPDs (Shimano clipless pedals)
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6-09-2008 @ 4:27PM
Jonathon Morgan said...
"SPDs" had me rolling.
6-11-2008 @ 2:34PM
Andy said...
Some bicyclists leave skidmarks on the pavement. Others leave them on their bicycle seats!
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6-11-2008 @ 2:51PM
Doug said...
THIS MUST BE THE LEGEL WAY TO HAVE PORN ON THE INTERNET, JUST CALL IT GREEN DAY. IF I DID THAT I WOULD BE IN JAIL FOR ALL KIND`S OF CHARGE`S.
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6-13-2008 @ 9:54AM
BareJohnn said...
Nudity is not porn. There was nothing sexual about what these people did. Nudity is often used in political protests to get the attention of the public.
6-11-2008 @ 3:26PM
franny said...
gotta love madrid...why in usa is it just about "old naked guys ride thru dc" ...
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6-11-2008 @ 3:46PM
Nick McClung said...
I'd rather see those old naked men than Britney Spears naked any day!
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6-11-2008 @ 3:57PM
Emily said...
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Please check out my blog and vote in my poll. Thanks, lets get to work my fellow Americans.
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6-11-2008 @ 4:04PM
Mchris said...
They didn't need much to cover their small manhood.
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6-11-2008 @ 4:15PM
Itbloo said...
Can someone tell me what being naked in public accomplishes, other than bringing too much attention to YOU, and not the seriousness of worldwide problems, and making social justice appear to be the realm of loons and exhibitionists?
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6-13-2008 @ 9:55AM
BareJohnn said...
From the World Naked Bike Ride website: "It's time to put a stop to the indecent exposure of people and the planet to cars and the pollution they create. We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the vulnerability faced by cyclists and pedestrians on our streets as well as the negative consequences we all face due to dependence on oil, and other forms of non-renewable energy." More at: http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=About
6-11-2008 @ 4:17PM
Jen said...
Props! Personally, I think what they're doing is awesome! If I had the guts, I'd do it!!
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6-11-2008 @ 4:23PM
emily said...
this is awesome.
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6-11-2008 @ 4:58PM
wmcalpine said...
Why is it always old naked white guys wanting to show off their tired bodies? Please give me a brake from this rather depressive spetical.
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6-11-2008 @ 5:55PM
Dave said...
I see that the rain in Spain falls mainly on the seat.
Much better protest in Madrid.
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6-11-2008 @ 5:59PM
Dave said...
Anything for attention, right?
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6-11-2008 @ 6:18PM
ajm33771 said...
oh no they didnt! eewwww that is Dees-Gusting. why didnt they just wear itty bitty swim suits and a funny hat? instead they try to gross the 'ELL out of everyone. they are in tra-booo
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6-11-2008 @ 6:21PM
Barrister said...
At least in Madrid it was co-ed nudity. Nothing worse than a bunch of guys naked without any naked women around.
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6-11-2008 @ 6:27PM
tootsie said...
To each their own, but........why is it that it is always the ones that we don't want to see nekkid that are the ones that have no problem being seen that way?
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6-11-2008 @ 7:12PM
MTM said...
Why are so many on the wacky left such idiots? Seems to be a requirement.
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