WNBR 2016

[HCharles.Crank]

my favorite: cropped so it could upload.

[HCharles.Crank]

one more crop
all credit to the artist....

[WorldNakedBikeRider]

Originally Posted by JammyS

... OCC as a whole caters to many tastes and I mostly tend to visit for the WNBR threads because of the sheer consensual joy of the riders- this for me is only about beauty. The more guttural users of OCC tend to get stonewalled on these threads, as you imply. Of course things can get obsessive but imho that's simply due to the natural competitiveness of the guys(?) posting. And I'm certainly guilty of that.

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. OCC clearly has a lot of smart people around, which is the only reason I'm trying to make some of the points I'm making. You are absolutely correct here - the sheer consensual joy of the riders is staggering. I love doing these rides and want them to continue for a long time. Toning down the obsessive behaviour will really help here.

Originally Posted by JammyS

... But I'm pretty sure that many of the most intrusive WNBR photographers aren't sharing their photographs here, and I don't approve of the most openly voyeuristic. It must be said that there was one particular incident on the Cardiff ride last year that was photographed astonishingly intimately by a ride participant. I myself wouldn't have chosen to take those shots, let alone post them online, but- spirit of the occasion notwithstanding- the choice to perform the headstand was one person's alone. One hopes that that imbalance and intrusion could in some way be redressed.

Again, you are right. The most intrusive photos don't make it anywhere obvious on the internet. I'm now a friend of the women who chose to do the headstand. Of course she knew she was surrounded by photographers - but as you say it's the choice of the photographer what to shoot. I took photos of her surrounded by a sea of photographers. It's rather sad when you see it that way around.

These riders are some of the most wonderful people you could ever hope to meet. They are much more than their body. Let's treat them with respect.

Originally Posted by JammyS

... All that said I would happily participate, as I wholeheartedly support the main two protests of the ride- cyclist safety and oil dependancy. But most of the rides are at the far end of the UK from me, in Edinburgh. Maybe Newcastle, next year- great excuse to finally get a new bike!

Please join us. You'll meet and become friends with an amazing group of people. It will change how you view the photos.

Originally Posted by JammyS

... That's my tuppence worth. But point absolutely taken, now and for the future.

Thank you again for your thoughts

[Pedro the Fisherman]

I totally agree with the above post, I've long preached that to get the most out these events is to ride yourself and have a great time and possibly a few respectful photos of the event, not intrusive shots of individual ladies or (even worse) just exposed parts of lady riders.

I've ridden several times and have never had a request for a posed photo declined, indeed if the snapper is naked too, the ladies are very happy to pose. What happens to the thousands of photos taken at places like the London assembly area is anybodies guess, the one I post are taken by me or copied from hosting sites that are open to everybody and often uploaded by fellow riders. Just look at almost all the naked male (and occasionally female) riders, a camera is usually visible at some time if not always to hand around the neck and one regular man (who seldom strips) has about six video cameras on his bike!

There are now loads of great 2016 photos up at the usual places, but I'm going to make people search themselves for those I am not riding this year and the great UK summer does not look like it will stay around into the next big WNBR weekend either, which is a great shame.

[WorldNakedBikeRider]

Originally Posted by Pedro the Fisherman

I totally agree with the above post, I've long preached that to get the most out these events is to ride yourself and have a great time and possibly a few respectful photos of the event, not intrusive shots of individual ladies or (even worse) just exposed parts of lady riders.

Thanks for your support Pedro. I've been on these forums longer than this username would suggest so it means a lot. In fact in the beginning the WNBR threads were one of the reasons I was interested. They inspired me to have a go at the ride. My views have changed over the years as I've ridden more rides and become friends with many of the people who feature here. I like picture of the rides and my friends. They are wonderful people and you'll never meet a happier crowd.

Everybody who does the ride knows the photos will end up on the internet. That's not the problem - it's just how people go about taking them and then what they do with them that makes the difference. Too many photographers are rude and intrusive, when as Pedro says people are happy to pose if asked and generally are happy with tasteful candid shots. My rule is to only take photos I'd be happy showing the subject. Then these forums appear creepy to many of the women who I know, with their obsessive cataloging. The yearly thread isn't so bad, but it's when a rider gets their own thread it gets really disturbing. Think about it - how would you feel?

Originally Posted by Pedro the Fisherman

one regular man (who seldom strips) has about six video cameras on his bike!

Come join us on a ride, but don't be that man

Sorry if this getting a bit heavy, but I love the ride and want it to continue with women feeling positive and comfortable about taking part.

[WorldNakedBikeRider]

Originally Posted by WorldNakedBikeRider

Come join us on a ride, but don't be that man

Just to clarify Pedro, that wasn't aimed at you. Just a suggestion for anybody new to the ride and thinking of coming along for the first time. It's amazing fun

[Fango]

Originally Posted by WNBR_Addict

No don't think so, that girl was an American from Texas? This girl has been described as a 'Polish Hippy'. She has done London a few times plus Brighton and now Bristol.

I could be wrong of course.

You're thinking of a different heart-shaped sunglasses rider, from a different year. Check the album link I posted. It's the same girl.

Originally Posted by WorldNakedBikeRider

The yearly thread isn't so bad, but it's when a rider gets their own thread it gets really disturbing. Think about it - how would you feel?

I'm guessing "flattered" is the wrong answer...?

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youtube.com/watch?v=U580h4f4LEM - Bristol

SateXllitegrXid's Bristol and Cardiff vids. Unfortunately, the best of the Bristol vids (the first one) is also the only one that's not in HD...

youtube.com/watch?v=7dQN1QCO7dc
youtube.com/watch?v=vS89vMux2-s
youtube.com/watch?v=ldBAM1x9aBw
youtube.com/watch?v=vdc6EtcLvt0
youtube.com/watch?v=06LckDVIKD8
youtube.com/watch?v=c8t5IG4K9X8
youtube.com/watch?v=5mMcUbq9xjA
youtube.com/watch?v=vankIcbC6rg
youtube.com/watch?v=azKipQsAtRY

Enjoy

Fango

[fuckedup123]

Originally Posted by JammyS

Would love to see more from Cape Town Jacobite- from vids there looked to be a few nice topless chicks as well.

Ok, so with a little more than a month and a half until the northern hemisphere ride season gets underway, thought I'd keep things ticking over with a wee recap of favourite WNBR images. Not necessarily favourite girls- though some of my very favourites are here- just images which I find fun and which capture the character of the WNBR mayhem. Anyone got others?

any more of the first girl?

[HCharles.Crank]

Originally Posted by Pedro the Fisherman

There are now loads of great 2016 photos up at the usual places, but I'm going to make people search themselves for those I am not riding this year and the great UK summer does not look like it will stay around into the next big WNBR weekend either, which is a great shame.

flixxr.com/photos/64283303@N04/albums/72157668912348821

[HCharles.Crank]

i like to search flickr favorites to find obscure albums
dude is a great sorter:
flickr.com/photos/breviande/favorites/