Quote:
Originally Posted by Paradoxodarap
A question for anyone who might know the answer. What is the origin of the use of bicycles at the Fremont solstice parade?
.... During the parade, those who walk, instead of bicycle, do a superior job of presenting themselves to the public.
|
Fremont is really a combination streak and show. Some that want to show choose to walk instead of ride which of course does increase their exposure to the spectators. BTW, in my Fremont tribute thread, I opened things up by honoring the walkers in particular, because it takes a very special, bold type of woman to want to do that. Most girls choose the ride option though. Crispus did a good job of explaining why. Riders that want to show can still pose in Gaswork Park, or circle slowly. Many do that. But I could never imagine every woman walking the route. Like Crispus said, the nudity originated as a streak, and was not an established part of the parade. And I think today, most women sort of see it as a combination streak and show.
Klondike