GER Photography wrote:
The idea of the grotesque nature of some of the attendees would keep me far far away!!!:-))))

Really?

Desierto Vistas wrote:

Really?

Yes, really. I went to a nude beach once, it was disgusting. People I would rather not have seen clothed, were lounging around naked, and believe me, the sun dose shine in those places if you try hard enough!! I saw too many Nekkid dudes in HS Gym class, I don't ever want to see another one, so yes, really.

GER Photography wrote:

Yes, really. I went to a nude beach once, it was disgusting. People I would rather not have seen clothed, were lounging around naked, and believe me, the sun dose shine in those places if you try hard enough!! I saw too many Nekkid dudes in HS Gym class, I don't ever want to see another one, so yes, really.

WNBR isn't about being sexy and nude though. It's attempting to draw attention as a mostly environmental statement. Right from their website:
{We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians as well as the negative consequences we all face due to dependence on oil, and other forms of non-renewable energy.
}
If you're not into it though, then you're not into it.

Also OP, here's what they have to say about photographing the event:
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/inde … raph_me.3F

AG_Boston wrote:

WNBR isn't about being sexy and nude though. It's attempting to draw attention as a mostly environmental statement. Right from their website:
{We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians as well as the negative consequences we all face due to dependence on oil, and other forms of non-renewable energy.
}
If you're not into it though, then you're not into it.

Also OP, here's what they have to say about photographing the event:
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/inde … raph_me.3F

What does being naked have to do with that at all? I cycle nearly every day and the dangers I face are the same in spandex or  hip denim mix for that matter. I understand the cause, but naked is really only an attention grabber from many, including photographers who question the sensitivity of it all.

AG_Boston wrote:
Also OP, here's what they have to say about photographing the event:
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/inde … raph_me.3F

They got a couple of things right:

Yes, they will. If the photographer is in a public spot while taking the photograph, he/she may use the image for news/educational purposes, just not for selling things. You asking the photog to not take your photograph means nothing if they are in a public location and are using the photo to report the news. Pesky Declaration of Independence.

there is no law to prevent photographs being taken in a public area

If you ride nude in public, there is really nothing you can do to stop people from taking your pictures.

beta wrote:

What does being naked have to do with that at all? I cycle nearly every day and the dangers I face are the same in spandex or  hip denim mix for that matter. I understand the cause, but naked is really only an attention grabber from many, including photographers who question the sensitivity of it all.

I think they're definitely going for the attention grabber idea. The ride here in Boston is at night. So photographing it is much more difficult.

GER Photography wrote:

Yes, really. I went to a nude beach once, it was disgusting. People I would rather not have seen clothed, were lounging around naked, and believe me, the sun dose shine in those places if you try hard enough!! I saw too many Nekkid dudes in HS Gym class, I don't ever want to see another one, so yes, really.

I would think that folks who ride a bicycle in the buff would look slightly better than your average naked beach potato?

That and with those little saddles any added weight would.. nevermind.   

Dea and the Beast wrote:

I would think that folks who ride a bicycle in the buff would look slightly better than your average naked beach potato?

That and with those little saddles any added weight would.. nevermind.   

Poor bike seat...

irphotovision wrote:
Does anyone know anything about the naked bike ride in LA, how do they respond to photographer?

I took photos at the Boston event last night. This was after communicating with the organizer. I asked people before taking their photos and told them where the photos were going. Almost all people were receptive to being photographed. Some of the other photographers just showed up and took photos with long lenses from across the park. As long as your respectful and not taking shots like a sniper in from the woods, people seem to be cool with you being there as a photographer.

https://flic.kr/s/aHskfoC8dL
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AG_Boston wrote:
I took photos at the Boston event last night. This was after communicating with the organizer. I asked people before taking their photos and told them where the photos were going. Almost all people were receptive to being photographed. Some of the other photographers just showed up and took photos with long lenses from across the park. As long as your respectful and not taking shots like a sniper in from the woods, people seem to be cool with you being there as a photographer.

https://flic.kr/s/aHskfoC8dL
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Pretty cool. Thanks for the link.

I wish we could get a WNBR event here in Central Florida.
For that, I would rent a bicycle and ride the event.

Frank Lewis Photography wrote:

Pretty cool. Thanks for the link.

I wish we could get a WNBR event here in Central Florida.
For that, I would rent a bicycle and ride the event.

There's nothing that says you can't organize a ride. I am certain the larger group will be supportive as long as you support their message.

Solas wrote:
I hope they wash their bike seats after the race is done.. i know many people who remove theirs in the city, when at the bike racks. Then stick them on their desks like it's nobody's business.. imagine all the bacteria crawling all over that desk.


...yeah that's nasty

That is really funny. A bike sharing business here in Boston made a public plea about using their bikes. They asked anyone using their bikes in the event to only do so if they were clothed. I did a century ride on my friend's bike a few years ago...I told him I think that bike and I are now married...