Today is another one of those special days…
And today’s is pretty cool.
To celebrate today’s occasion
would take a little nerve,
a lot of self-esteem and a handful of bravery…
but, not many clothes!
Imagine…. You’re driving to the shops for the groceries…
A bike passes on the other side of the street….
You double take (almost crashing into a tree)…
Was that person naked?!
Yep!
This has been an annual event in Australia since 2004. Only nine places in Australia celebrate the day with a bike ride. I think my local area should brave up – clothes off and ride in next year’s event. Pity, though… I don’t own a bike! (luckily, the same goes for a skateboard, rollerblades and rollerskates!)
It’s not all about being naked –
It’s more about showing vulnerability.
There is a dress code and it may not be as scary as it first seems.
It is: “As Bare As You Dare!”
Body paint is used to spread the message
(for the people in their cars who double take!).
The naked bike ride day is a political protest –
of the creative and harmless kind…
of the funny and enjoyable kind.
The ideas behind it are very good –
Save the Planet – You know about the destruction of the planet (animals, plants and air) caused by cars…. Ride a bike, instead.
Riding naked is showing how vulnerable riders are. Riding can be dangerous.
Riding a bike is not only good for the environment – it’s good for the rider’s health, too!
This seemingly crazy idea sure brings together the brave naked riders – promoting community spirit. And riders – well, if they see someone they know in the street, its easy for them to pull over and have a chat…. Although, people in my home town found it easy to stop in the middle of the street for a chat! And they were in cars!
Riding naked is a great way to show the world how different how bodies can be, but how we should all accept ourselves for who we are.
So… gear off – pedal on!
Check the photos out at the Naked Bike Ride Australia webpage!
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Abo
2 comments:
I like the sound of this day, but not sure its for me...!
What will they think of next?
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