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Philly Naked Bike Ride!

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Real Estate Agent with The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia

Philly Naked Bike Ride!

Stephanie and I had front row seats at N 3rd Restaurant yesterday evening as the Naked Bike Riders streamed down N 3rd St.  Most of the restaurant crowd combined with the Brown St block party cheered the brave Riders on with hoots and hollers as they biked on by with their nakedness and freedom.  

What is the Philly Naked Bike Ride?

From their site:  "PNBR: is about riding together to promote fuel conscious consumption, positive body image and cycling advocacy.  Ride with us and bring your own message too!"

Here are some photos we captured:

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Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

From the pictures here perhaps there should have been some restrictions on attire!

Sep 05, 2011 02:32 AM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

WOW - pretty interesting and funny!  Sounds like you both enjoyed the experience.  Have a great holiday!

Sep 05, 2011 02:33 AM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

This would be one of those events that I'd prefer watching to participating in.

Sep 05, 2011 02:38 AM
Jim Palmer
Chipola Realty - Chipley Office (850) 638-2777 - Sunny Hills, FL
Washington County, Florida

Hmmm...sure hope you didn't order the meat loaf for supper!!

Sep 05, 2011 02:38 AM
Leslie G. Rojohn
MoonDancer Realty - Sylva, NC
GRI, ABR ~ MoonDancer Realty

Some of them missed the part about positive body images. But hey, at least they're working toward it.

Sep 05, 2011 02:39 AM
Valerie Crowell
Keller Williams - Walnut Creek, CA
Broker Associate

Awesome.  

Back in 1978 I saw Queen play in Munich.  That was the Bicycles Tour and they had the naked bicycle race on stage, a little something that was cut from the American shows.  

I am a cyclist and I would love to do something like that, but I assure you, that seat and an unprotected butt, not a happy time!

Thanks!

Sep 05, 2011 02:43 AM
Karin Lundeen
Keller Williams Realty - Denver Southlands - Centennial, CO
Realtor Centennial Homes For Sale

Wow, I think there would be too much bouncing and jiggling for me but good for them!  I'm sure it was a stitch to watch!

Sep 05, 2011 02:43 AM
The Somers Team
The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Delivering Real Estate Happiness

It has already become a bit of a tradition in just a few short years.  It is a cool message and I love the freedom of expression mixed in with it.  Perhaps not for everybody, but it is well organized and a lot of fun for the riders and the spectactors. 

Sep 05, 2011 02:48 AM
Anne M. Costello
Weidel Realtors - Yardley, PA

Christopher: I think you already have to have great self esteem to participate. As in past years, I see that not every rider goes completely nude. Also, the comment about riding naked on a bike seat is well taken. Even as well padded as I am, don't think that would be very comfortable.

Sep 05, 2011 02:52 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Christopher & Stephanie - We had the Tour de Fat this weekend - totally the other direction, with everyone dressed up in weird costumes. I'd guess it was more bizarre than the naked one - people really go all out for that exact effect - but less chafing.

Sep 05, 2011 02:53 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

What a hoot!  With some, it was hard to tell if they were cheating with a bit of clothing, or was it tats?  Sounds like fun!

Sep 05, 2011 03:10 AM
The Somers Team
The Somers Team at KW Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
Delivering Real Estate Happiness

From PNBR website:

Q:  Do I have to ride naked ?

A:  NO.  PNBR is a BARE AS YOU DARE event.

 

Sep 05, 2011 03:48 AM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

You thought your title would pull us in.  NAKED.  Well it worked.  I ride a bike, but naked riding doesn't sound comfortable to me.  I don't like anything dangling off the bike, it's dangerous.

Sep 05, 2011 04:14 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Saw it on the news ..What a gas .. Looks like it would be a bit uncomfortable to ride that way ..but what a Hoot to watch

Helpfulhannah

Sep 05, 2011 07:57 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

WOW!  This sounds like something that belongs here!!  LOL @ Hannah!

Just HAD to open this one with this title.  It was everything I dreamed of, LOL!

Sep 05, 2011 12:50 PM
Alan Adamo
Westline Real Estate - Huntington Beach, CA
Your Huntington Beach REALTOR®

Christopher and Stephanie, thanks for sharing. Wow, I've never heard of this. I prefer nakedness and freedom in my own house, but promoting fuel concious consumption, positive body image, and cycle advocacy sounds good to me. :)

Sep 05, 2011 06:34 PM
ActiveRain City and State Listing Group
Christiansted, VI

Well....there must be something in the air ...or water..... Asheville just had a big "protest" sponsored by GoTopless.org designed to give women equal opportunities to go topless without restrictions in Asheville.

The problem with the "protest" is women are not banned from going topless here anyway.

http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20110818/NEWS/308180014/Topless-protest-set-Asheville

Whatever turns you on....go for it.

How does this help us be better Realtors???????

Sep 06, 2011 08:43 AM