I don't consider myself an exhibitionist. For me, the ride is about what I'm feeling, and being comfortable with myself. It's fun. We laugh. We ride places that are not permitted to us at other times of the year. To see so many beautiful people, of all ages and sexes and body types, is a celebration that is just wonderful.I'm sorry you had to witness thoughtless and hateful people. Those kinds do exist, but I haven't witnessed that kind of offensive behavior on the rides I've participated in, and that behavior should not be tolerated.
That's pretty much my take on WNBR's. A chance to cycle nude in places where we can't do so normally, with a bunch of like minded people, enjoying the freedom to be naked and having fun.
Its tended to resemble a party atmosphere more than a us against them situation. Mixing with participants beforehand, helping each other with body painting etc is a good way to socialise before the ride. I have found that more onlookers are watching and photographing us prepare in recent years, I can see that this might feel intimidating to those with limited experience of public nudity. Personally I don't mind, I'm open about being a nudist and don't care who knows this or sees me naked. I don't see this as exhibitionism, its just being unashamed about being a nudist and hoping that others will understand that we are simply people who do everyday things just like everyone else does, but we prefer to be nude. If nudists can get even a few of them to understand that, this has got to be positive in broadening acceptance of our lifestyle surely. If we're photographed while riding or while stopped with textile onlookers I prefer to see that as helping to broaden acceptance of clothing optional situations. Mingling with textiles in public while we're nude is how I'd like to live more often, freedom of choice and body acceptance might be hard to obtain goals more widely, but having occasional chances to promote them are not things I think should be spurned. I don't do that as an exhibitionist, I do it because I'm a nudist who wants to spread the word about damaging fossil fuels etc.
I've been on the London event a few times and have never seen any nasty situations, a few bits of abuse at the most. Interaction with onlookers has always been good, whether its a bit of banter or more serious discussions about being a nudist or support for the other causes WNBRs promote.
Actions
Back to TopicsReply to TopicShare this topic
Get paid just by sending us users/traffic.
Signup takes seconds, start now!
Signup as an affiliate!