World Naked Bike Ride – Boulder, CO
| Because you’re sick and tired of letting squirrels have all the naked fun.
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| Because you’re not letting that Brazilian wax go to waste this year.
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| Because if your two year old nephew can do it, so can you.
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| Because your breasts are more powerful than bombs.
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| Because you’ve got ants in your pants. And you hate global oil dependency.
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| Because you’re hung like a horse. And the oil companies should know that.
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| Because you like, you know, totally couldn’t decide what to wear.
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| Dear Bicycle Friend,
You’ve seen it your whole life—but it’s remained hidden to the world. It’s that interesting mole on your right thigh, you know, the one that you think looks a little like Abraham Lincoln. Or the birthmark under your left breast, that you’ve always covered with an underwire bra. Or that tiny patch of hair on the small of your back, the one your girlfriend thinks is ‘cute.’ It’s that small, unique detail that creates the true you. Guess what? Your mole is furious, and needs to speak out against social injustice and environmental devastation. Your birthmark demands a new worldview—one based on alternative, sustainable energy sources. Your patch of hair screams for the end of harmful exposure to toxic vehicle emissions. Your body won’t take it anymore! Your body is beautiful, and it knows the world needs to change. So here’s your chance! Get on your bicycle and join other moles and birthmarks from around the world—from Amsterdam, Auckland, Chicago, Paris, London, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Vancouver, more than 50 international locations—for the World Naked Bike Ride 2005. Give your birthmark the chance to make a statement! Expose your true self—as bare as you dare. It’s a fun ride in an accepting atmosphere. Your mole will feel safe. Clothing is optional. Vulnerability and energy for positive change are required. WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2005 – BOULDER, CO |
| Dear Bicycle Friend,
You shouldn’t be reading this. There’s no way you’d ride a bicycle in the buff. You just saw the word ‘naked’ in the title, and can’t help reading a little more. You would never strip down and pedal a bike through the streets of Boulder. Nope, that’s not you. You haven’t been naked in public since that one time last August, and we all know how that went. Nope, definitely no more naked for you. You’ve made up your mind, but you keep reading! You’re terrified of indecent exposure. Of course, you don’t really think that the natural human body should be considered ‘indecent.’ Actually, when you got out of the shower yesterday you stared at yourself in the mirror for three minutes, twisting and posing, and thought you looked pretty fantastic. You would never do something like this without a cause. You didn’t realize the World Naked Bike Ride isn’t about trying to convince people to get naked. With a name like that, it’s easy to misunderstand. You almost forgot that it’s about using the vulnerability of the human form to make a statement against the negative social and environmental effects of a petroleum dependent culture. Of course, you think that’s a great cause, a unique idea. But you, for a good reason or not, still won’t get naked. Not gonna happen. You’re afraid this is just some Boulder thing. Of course people get naked and ride bicycles to protest oil in Boulder. Doesn’t that happen every day? You feel isolated, unable to make a difference in the world, in this tiny microcosm of liberal ideas surrounded by the rest of America, and the rest of the changing world. You didn’t understand how many cities across the world would be riding naked along with you—from Auckland to Tel Aviv. Even Chicago. Do you think your cousin in Pensacola, the one who likes thong and hates cars, would be interested in the ride? You should call them and tell them about the website, about the cause. You don’t have to be totally naked. You can wear underwear, body paint, bathing suits, or just normal clothes. As bare as you dare, really. You think you’ll give it a shot. You’ve got nothing to lose. WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2005 – BOULDER, CO |
| WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE?
What kind of nonsense is that? Riding a bicycle naked, well, that’s just silly! What? It’s a peaceful protest in support of pedestrians and cyclists? It’s a statement against the harmful effects of an oil dependent society? Well, golly, that’s one super cause! I’m a pedestrian, and I love my bicycle—maybe I should ride! Come again? Did you say more than 50 cities across the world? My goodness, that’s a big event! I’ve never been to Latvija before—there are naked cyclists there, too? What’s that you say, as bare as I dare? Well, that’s awfully nice! I could use some body paint, probably a good helping of sunscreen too, and feel pretty comfy! Gee, this is pretty exciting! I can’t wait! Whoa, I almost forgot—where do we begin? WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2005 – BOULDER, CO |
