Naked cycle protest

[Biff]

Pedal cyclists in the UK come up with a novel form of protest against cars and the nations dependancy on oil, by cycling naked around London.


Anyone up for a KB equivilant?

Courtesy of the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/4083580.stm

[Ixion]

Well, not in mid winter! :cold: :cold:

[Zed]

Pedal cyclists in the UK come up with a novel form of protest against cars and the nations dependancy on oil, by cycling naked around London.


Anyone up for a KB equivilant?

Courtesy of the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/4083580.stm
First someone on KB recently suggested fixing L-Plates to all of our bikes as a way of protesting, now it's public exhibitionism! If KB ever did that I would have to flee the country.:thud:

[bugjuice]

I suggested putting L plates on over-sized-engined bikes as a form of protest over what size learners can drive cars. And I stand by it and think it'd be an effective way, but looks like there's enough trouble over that as it is..

as for naked riding, as much as I love doing that on a regular basis, not sure it'd be a great idea.. I'd be happy for follow some of the female riders, but don't want to get stuck behind the guys (as much as I love you lot ;)).. Also, if you're the unfortunate one and stack it, that ain't gonna be pretty...

[Indiana_Jones]

I'd be happy for follow some of the female riders, but don't want to get stuck behind the guys (as much as I love you lot ;)

Oh, I bet you love playing with the boys :D

-Indy

[Sutage]

Us people on cruiser styled bikes are better off than you guys who are leant all the way over ya frame, i definately dont wanna get stuck behind that, no racing positions please !

[Hitcher]

First someone on KB recently suggested fixing L-Plates to all of our bikes as a way of protesting, now it's public exhibitionism! If KB ever did that I would have to flee the country.
Tee hee! It's actually illegal for a non-learner to drive/ride a vehicle with an L-plate fitted.

Anyway, apart from an excuse to get one's kit off, what exactly would we be protesting?

[MSTRS]

Anyway, apart from an excuse to get one's kit off, what exactly would we be protesting?
The public's perception that we are all leather-clad bovverboyz?

[Ixion]

The public's perception that we are all leather-clad bovverboyz?

Unfortunately, the public no longer regard motorcycling as leather clad (and rather nasty) bovverboyz. Twas better when they did.

Nowadays they regrad motorcycling as very dangerous, silly, and irrelevant . And those who do it as prats, who should be stopped for their own good

[MSTRS]

Unfortunately, the public no longer regard motorcycling as leather clad (and rather nasty) bovverboyz. Twas better when they did.

Nowadays they regrad motorcycling as very dangerous, silly, and irrelevant . And those who do it as prats, who should be stopped for their own good
Bring back the days when it was expected that we put chains thru headlights & windscreens? Personally that is the sort of tackle I'd prefer waving at motorists.

[Drunken Monkey]

Tee hee! It's actually illegal for a non-learner to drive/ride a vehicle with an L-plate fitted.

The road code only states that a learner must display the L plate (Item 2. You must display 'L' (learner) plates on the vehicle. ), it does not state a non-learner must not display an L plate. Is a driving instructor supposed to remove & replace his training vehicle's L plate every time he swaps seats with his pupil?

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/licensing/car/learner.html

Perhaps there is something in the Land Transport Safety Act you are referring to?

[Ixion]

The road code only states that a learner must display the L plate (Item 2. You must display 'L' (learner) plates on the vehicle. ), it does not state a non-learner must not display an L plate. Is a driving instructor supposed to remove & replace his training vehicle's L plate every time he swaps seats with his pupil?

http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/licensing/car/learner.html

Perhaps there is something in the Land Transport Safety Act you are referring to?

Yep

LAND TRANSPORT (DRIVER LICENSING) RULE 1999
PART 16 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF DRIVERS


104.Prohibition on display of ``L'' plate except in appropriate circumstances—




A person must not drive, on a road, a motor vehicle that displays an ``L'' plate as specified in clause 66 unless that person—


(a)Holds a learner licence of the class that relates to that vehicle in accordance with Schedule 3; or


(b)Immediately prior to driving has been, or is about to be, accompanying the person in paragraph (a) in accordance with clause 16(1)(a); or

(c)Holds a driving instructor or testing officer endorsement and is driving a vehicle used for purposes connected with that endorsement.

[SPORK]

Meh, that's just silly. Me Mum drives around with the ol' L plates on everyday. Can't be bothered takin' 'em off.

No pleece hasn't ever not pulled her over.

[Beemer]

Bring back the days when it was expected that we put chains thru headlights & windscreens? Personally that is the sort of tackle I'd prefer waving at motorists.

Well said! At this time of the year the tan is definitely non-existent and I would probably cause anyone following me to fall off after being blinded by the expanse of snowy white flesh! And falling off when naked would have to hurt - I know it does when I fall off the bed, and that's usually at low speed :Oops:

[Skyryder]

Riding naked in daylight: only for the big dicks amongst us.

Me? I'm a small dick, my balls haven't dropped.:laugh:

Skyryder

[Shadows]

No pleece hasn't ever not pulled her over.

plz type usng da correct English grammar so slagz no wat da fuk u r goin on about

[oldrider]

I must be loosing it, I opened this thread anticipating discussion about "naked bikes"! not naked people!
Did anyone see that TV series The City of Domes? I would be put down by now if that had been implemented.
Maybe it was a good idea! Sounds like I'm past my use by date.
Riding round naked huh, been there done that, years ago, didn't achieve much then, probably wouldn't achieve much nowadays either.:moon: Cheers John.

[Shadows]

We'd all be accused of being squids for not using the correct protective gear.