semi-naked cycling in Croydon

[Alan M]

Yes, I thought that would get your attention

Croydon has developed a range of activities to combat global warming and need participants, marshals and onlookers for this event.

Sunday, 19 October

Indecent Exposure

Stop global warming, get chilly in your knickers!

Join us for the wildest event of the year!

Expose your underwear and ride together to combat global warming. Ride your bike. Ride anyone’s bike. Make a wheel difference!

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1:00 - 3:00pm | Start: Queens Gardens | Katharine Street

Please call 07958 397794 or e-mail: expo@croydon.gov.uk to register

go to http://www.croydonecoexpo.com/indecent.htm

Unfortunately i will be out of the country but look forward to seeing the photos

[Marky Mark]

OH MY GOD

[Elliot M]

More copy here when I can think of a decent pun etc.

[Andrew G]

Plenty of bike parking available

[Alan M]

further to this thread here are the rules!

Terms & Conditions for Indecent Exposure

To help retain our positive image and protect the health and safety of fellow cyclists please follow the basic cycling safety rules, as well as being considerate to cars, neighbours and other cyclists on the route.
 
This event is merely raising awareness of global warming and reducing Carbon emissions.
 
Here are some tips:
-All cyclists are responsible for keeping their riding equipment in good working order.
-All participants enter this event entirely at their own risk.
-You must at all times follow the Highway code.
-You are accepting the authority of Marshals and officials of this event
-Eco Expo team and organizers of this event cannot accept liability for injury, loss
or damage caused as a result of taking part of this event. Nor can Eco Expo accept responsibility for any injury sustained or property damaged in the course of this event.
-Registration is 1.30pm Sunday 19 October, 2008
-We recommend you please wear a helmet
-Be aware of others around you
-Headphones, cell phones, radios and similar devices are not permitted while riding 
-Be respectful of other riders
-Cycling is not permitted within Queens Gardens. Please dismount on arrival.
-Please ensure any rubbish is disposed of in the approprite manner
-Photos taken by the event organizers and eco expo team will be strictly used for promotional purposes. Your signature will give permission to use any photos of yourselves

In the event of a major emergency
-Return to Queens Gardens or meet in front of the Clocktower.

Who can take part
Anyone over 16 and a confident rider is eligible to participate. You do not need to be super ‘fit’ to be part of this event.
 
Look forward to seeing you there.

[Andrew G]

ahem...
[quote]Terms & Conditions for Indecent Exposure
We recommend you please wear a helmet

[Jon H]

Kit off in October. Are they mad?

[Alan M]

[quote]Kit off in October. Are they mad?

[Mike I]

ahem ...

[quote]-All cyclists are responsible for keeping their riding equipment in good working order.

[Snoop Doug]

[quote="Sean Hogan - 何祥"]Andrew, if you go are you going to paint white socks on your feet?

[Jon H]

ahem...
[quote="Alan M"]Please dismount on arrival.

[Kasper]

So...... Everyone has had time to get used to the idea or dismissed it outright as just being plain crazy, chicken!!!!

Who is up for wearing their pants with pride and showing the whole world, well Croydon is the centre of my known universe anyway, what cycling really means to them???

Sounds very similar to the Freewheel event which works really well now and is the equivalent type of ride for Croydon's cyclist's but given an eco carbon neutral theme.

If you can combine the theme's of the London Naked Bike Ride with an item of green clothing would be ideal as no-one is seriously suggesting you ride round Croydon in just you're underwear. Keep it fun and lighthearted is the idea I think. Lots of noise and colour to make a big impression on those people in their cars and who are just out and about in Croydon.

If you look at the route guys you'll see it goes past our own clubhouse almost and so to not be represented on the ride seems like a crime worse than treason.

I therefore suggest we get as many people who are willing and sane enough to get on their bikes for the "Green" cause we "should" all be so familiar with. Not forgetting certain namesakes in the Club!!! Mr G

Look out for the Indecent-Exposure Bike Ride posters coming to a bike shop near you soon!!!!

[Alan M]

[quote]
Look out for the Indecent-Exposure Bike Ride posters coming to a bike shop near you soon!!!!

[Andrew G]

Sorry Kasper, I'm otherwise engaged on the 19th. Otherwise I'd have loved to go, honest, would I lie to you. You'll be able to spot the proper cyclists by their tan lines .