Pedro: Here she is in "b" size from clikr73, then my favorite of her so far from what I've gleaned (but with, alas, no larger version found) - I especially like her expression, perhaps "okay, now I'm actually going to go through with this," though admittedly maybe just "was that a raindrop I just felt?" - and thirdly another clikr73 "b" of a different woman I think you singled out for praise earlier.

Thanks guys, she fooled me by having a hat with a cloud on the other side:o, I thought it was another girl. Apart from a distict lack of bush, she is pretty much the vision of my ideal woman. Still find fleshtone pink more of a turn on than blue though!

I've been wondering where Crispus has been getting his inside info about the parade from, and now think it might be from the Yahoo group "Solcycles". I don't know. But its a great group for discussions and also links to pics. here are some untagged at Flickr, but linked to in the group.

Klondike

Consider me busted, Sherlock! You see, those of us that ain't got the wealth of, say, a Klondike in the form of accumulated original material to attract others' faves, must needs resort to a little stealth to keep, never so much as up, nor even on the same lap, but in the race at all...these acquired the same way (and none I think pre-posted)

I'm mining this group too, Crispus. These are from previous years, and contain some super pics. My fav is pic 7. Klondike

ibid.

thanks for posting the smiling gold rider, Crispus, as I am still thinking she is the same girl as the silver cyclist from 2006. See below:

Klondike

...and thanks for all the fish.

I have a pic of this girl that looks like she is not wearing anything under her little skirt. Its a great peek-a-boo bush shot, but I'm not TOTALLY sure it is bush and not some dark colored undies or something. I will post soon..this pic below doesn't totally rule out some little g-string under there...

Klondike

more pics from Solcycles. Klondike

https://forum.oneclickchicks.com/atta...2&d=1277321665 ; posts 123-4 this thread

NUDE!

safe to say its bush then. Here are my two pics, taken at Gasworks Park.

KLondike

more. KLondike

I'm having a harder time telling a repost from a new pic (yeah, posted a bunch above it turns out) as this thread is getting pretty long now. I get deja vu looking at some of these, but I think they are mostly new.

KLondike

I don't think these pics I took has been posted yet. Klondike

Look at her saddle 8-D!!

Gawp!
 

Pic no.5, look how her crotch is gripping the bike's frame 8-D!!!

How to
 

OK, I'm convinced. I'm going to host a painting party. Does anybody have any idea what sort of paint they're using? Or how long it takes to paint somebody? Airbrush or regular brush? Any experience with this at all?

they discuss this type of thing at the Yahoo group "SolCycles".

hope you are serious...

KLondike

Yep, I have done some body painting, but I guess you do not live near enough to me, for me to be of any help!

Photographing the Fremont riders.
 

PEdro, Bjcojak and others - I hope you are listening.

Joining the SolCycles group at Yahoo the other day has been quite enlightening. This is the group devoted to the Solstice Cyclists, and there are thousands of messages posted by riders and photographers there. So, what have i learned since joining? Well, I've learned this: artistic expression is a big part of what the cyclists do and are concerned with - much more so than the WNBR riders who are more political. But the Fremont Parade is about art, and the expression of that has two elements or components. First, is the art itself or rather in the case of the naked cyclists the paint on the body plus whatever costume is attached. And the second is the documentation of that art i.e. the photographing of it. Now the cyclists it seems consider the second to be almost of equal value to the first which makes sense as all body art is temporary. In otherwords, without photographic documentation, what have you got the next day to show for your all your artistic efforts? So, the jist of all this and the message I would relay to anyone who photographs this event is this: Your work has value NOT only to the pervs out there, but to the riders themselves. But not only that, you are part of the artistic process - the creation AND DOCUMENTATION of a work of art! This is how they see it. Now, I also read that, yes, there is a time and place for everything, and that riders are somewhat divided on just how "friendly" photographers should be allowed to be, but otherwise this is an interesting take on what we do that had not fully occured to me before. Also, there are those that do want to be photographed while in the process of being painted, but also those that dress quickly in Gasworks Park to avoid the "creeps with cameras". So.......but thats about the range of attitudes i expected and none of that surprises me.

Anyway, I was a bit nervous at first diving into these messages because i had been told that the issue of photography does come up. I mean, hearing riders talk about the photographers makes me a bit edgy. But after combing through many conversations going back and forth between riders, there is A LOT more talk of the likes of "have you seen this pic of me, or do you know where I can find a pic of me?" and A LOT less "man, I wish those creeps with the cameras would go away" type talk than I expected. All in all, good news, and a validation of our efforts (with some minor qualifications :)) from the very people whom we photograph!

Klondike

Klondike, your last post supports my opinion that the Fremont Solstice Parade is a unique event. There are other street parties that have their share of nudity, but nothing as well organized, well attended and as family friendly as Fremont.

I completely agree that the event in its entirety should be considered performance art, a living theater presentation. The majority of the participants have obviously invested time and thought into refining the individual parts that they play. This extends throughout the whole parade. The audience plays its part as well. In fact, this thread should probably be included in a "Greek Chorus" role because of the feedback.

As a community event, Fremont seems to be an all-inclusive, well attended family outing. Parents do not seem to be concerned about the kids getting being exposed to nudity. The children along the parade route all seem to be having fun. The celebratory context of the Solstice Parade prevails from start to finish. The "creep" factor is kept to a minimum by vigilant volunteers.

In fact, if one watches the YouTube videos, there are several kids (fully clothed) that are riding among the bikers. Some are masked or in a costume that compliments mommy's paint job. The event has spawned a second generation of participants.

I find myself more and more fascinated by Fremont every year. As I've said before, the excellent quality of the original photos that are posted in this thread really do reveal a story worth telling.

The parade organizers and the Seattle community at large deserve to take a bow.

thanks - for the most part i agree..

If you search Google for "solstice cyclists" you will find a link that gives you a good year by year history of the riders. I forget the source now, but back around 1998-2002 or so, there was quite a bit of resistance to them with some arrests, political involvement etc. Actually, the history of the ride could probably be divided into three phases. Earlier than 1998, there were too few riders (and most were men) for anyone to worry much about. And after 2002 or so, acceptance from everyone involved grew. Then in about 2006-2007, net exposure (thanks to the rise of Flickr) really began to take hold, and the event became known around the world.

As an event celebrating artistic expression, perhaps it is more like the World Bodypainting Festival or Ukrainian Bodyart Festival than anything else! Professional bodypainters have joined up in recent years as it gives them a great vehicle for exposure of their work. And the photographers? All part of the action, with many well known Seattle area photogs taking part.

So, yes - it is unique and more akin to a bodyart festival than a street parade. And compared to the two festivals i mentioned above, this is the only one with full nudity! All that, and in front of the kids too...:)

So....now knock on wood. Keep your fingers crossed. Say your prayers every night. California's naked days aren't what they used to be, and even San Francisco is becoming somewhat conservative according to some. Seattle outside of the Fremont district is not tolerant of nude beaches, etc, and so....all this means I guess is enjoy the moment while you can!

KLondike

Some truly excellent photos were posted in the last couple days. Here's the first of the group.

Continued.

I should point out that these are some huge pics, so if you see a photo that focuses on a male, there's probably something interesting going on in the background, particularly with the pics inside the painting party.

More of these huge, nice pics.

Last of the bunch, closing with a couple unpainted butt shots.

Flanker7 - can you let us know (or me via pm) who took these and where the set is posted? thanks - Klondike

...and me please, my jaw is still on the floor over the quality of these shots!!

Flanker, those pics are jaw-dropping.

Thanks

Fango

The really big ones are from "Artsculturalfestivalprotests" ( seattle_man in the flickr url), and he's not done yet: 40 uploads today, for over 330 in the set! Today's are mostly men, but there were also these, proffered here only in the "b" size; that's all my connection can manage for posting...

thanks Crispus

This guy is brand new to Flickr, so this may be his first ever Fremont set. His user name is artsculturalfesticalprotests but I had to use the flickr tricker to bring up the set as searching on that username brought up nothing for me. At any rate, unlike Clikr73, he focuses equally on the men (in fact, possibly preferentially) so i'd have to say that despite how awesome are these posted here, Clikr73 has him trumped overall. Great anyway and thanks -

Klondike

Can somebody give an 'xx' URL to this guy, I cannot find him using the user search.

hxxp://www.flickr.com/photos/seattle_man/

Have fun

here it is:

hxxp://www.flickr.com/photos/seattle_man

Klondike

How many people knew (i didn't until tonight) that one of the female riders this year was an amputee. Look at the girl on the left. Her left arm is half gone (easier to see in other pics I have of her) Rather extroardinary for her to ride under the circumstances..

KLondike

I wonder if a girl who know she is wery pretty and have giant boobs realize that she can't be unsexualized just because its supposed to be for a funny cause and that she cover up here pussy in some fantasy-full different colour, in fact thei are cruel by doing this...i wanna believe that these girls are simply miss-leaded by their nude male companions and their world-view on nudity, do you guys believe that these handsome girls realize that these men are sexual blunted and not representative for the rest of the men :D and it its a minor difference between their nude cycling mates and their dressed cycle mates..and the males in the crowd who lies in the nearby bushes with a Cinematograf :cool:

You may also wonder what the female crowd who where taken there by their husbands to watch these races..believes their man's motives are :) is it really the same as their own (watching the painting patterns, the fun factor :p)

I somewhat also wanna believe that these girls are simply hippies..i mean there are to much lovely pussy hair per capita within this area for it to be the normal modern Hollywood America :o but at the same time time i think these girls are to pretty overall to be hippies? anyone agree?

Are you sure she isn't just scratching or fixing something behind her back? See the strap she has?

Great pic anyway. I like the other girl too. A Scarlet J likeness.

ahem.....thats why i wrote the little blurb in parenthesis which you included when you quoted me :) (and also see below..)

KLondike

Here is a super video I have found, shot outside Hales Brewery, just the ride starts to form up, some interviews and plenty of shots of the popular girlie riders here!

No preview, as I cannot get to play in Media Player Classic...

http://rapidshare.com/files/40588295...Vimeo.mp4.html