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Originally Posted by fdooby
Brighton is fucked. Take note - despite all the talk of harassment in previous years, this one always had an above average turnout of lady riders until this year. The relentless propaganda about 'nuisance photographers' has effectively stopped the overwhelming majority of women taking part. Everyone I spoke to who has done this ride in the past was aghast at the belligerent attitude of the organisers. Net result: three guesses. Lots who were present in Preston Park decided not to ride. Overwhelmingly, people said it was the entirely unreasonable and aggressive behaviour of the organisers, particularly Chris Hermon, to blame. I look back at snaps I and others took in the past and cannot believe what Brighton has become.
Nice to have a catch up with friends from years gone by when Brighton was the pinnacle of the UK naked bike rides. Lots spectated but didn't take part. Who can blame them?
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Yes, I've been several times before and this year was the worst atmosphere. How long has it been under this new management? They're obsessed with frightening the women off by making the photography an issue - I'm sure all these women know full well what public means and just don't care, yet the organisers make it seem all seedy and pevry so the women end up going along with it because who wants to rock the boat of authority? A couple of great women put up with this nonsense from the organisers so thank you to them, and I'm sure we'll all understand if you don't come back next year. A word of advice. Marching around and aggressively challenging photographers isn't a good look. Isn't the whole point of the nudity to gain awareness at all costs, which includes some people looking only because they find the situation arousing? Exposure is exposure after all. Anyway...
I may have a couple of clips from Brighton eventually, I'd much prefer them just posted here but I think I'll have issues because I can't post in the Video section. Here is a confident lady who is a great presence at this ride and the others we've seen her at.