Monday, 13 June 2011

If you got it flaunt it...

I'm back from a little impromptu weekend stay in Brighton.  One of my favorite places to lose myself for a few hours so a weekend away there was amazing.  Yes it was wet and windy and my hair looked like an electrified pineapple but hey its Brighton!

So what was the highlight of my stay? The shops? The architecture? The beach?.....

Hell no it was the 2011 Naked Bike Ride *naked people warning*

And they're off...



Far too many cycle helmet jokes....
 These fabulous people ride naked each year to demonstrate the vulnerability of cyclists on the road and to protest against oil dependency.  And hey if my body was as amazing as some of the these naked ladies then I'd be in my birthday suit on my bike too ;o).

Witnessed at a Naked Bike Ride

After the bike procession had gone and the traffic was moving we spotted a lone guy in just a tiny g-string come riding round the roundabout  trying to catch up with the rest of them and take the wrong turning heading away from the Brighton centre and towards the next town!  We waved him down and pointed him in the right direction, he did however look at us a bit suspiciously trying to work out if we were telling the truth. As if we would send a naked guy on a bike to Hove to be arrested for indecent exposure.... ;o)

Im off to try and catch up with all your blogs! Hope I havent scarred anyone for life with these pics ;o)

Mwah

Scarlett x
Posted by Scarlett at 10:58
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35 comments:

  1. doradadama13 June 2011 at 12:01

    Trust you hilarious lady, to go when there is a naked bike ride going on.
    you crack me up all the time amor.

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  2. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]13 June 2011 at 12:38

    Phew, you pictured me before my mask blew off, my secret super-hero identity is still safe ;-)

    That poor woman in the middle is just trying to get to her homoeopathy appointment...suddenly surrounded by all these naked Brighton nutters, love it!

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  3. lucy joy13 June 2011 at 13:45

    Only you Scarlett, only you could have a weekend like this! If I sat on a bike naked, I'd need the seat surgically removed from the crack of my ass! Glad you got away, I've never been to Brighton, but would love to go.

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  4. Linda @ A La Carte13 June 2011 at 13:51

    I am so laughing out loud at this sight of naked bike riders! I love it!!!

    ~~Linda

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  5. Jem 13 June 2011 at 13:53

    This takes some balls . . . if you'll pardon the pun! ;-) But really I have so much respect for people who do things like this for a good cause!

    Jem xXx

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  6. MissGinger13 June 2011 at 14:00

    they went through london too. i would have joined in but need i would have needed a basket to rest my fat bits on! x

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  7. Becky (Hazel and Blue)13 June 2011 at 14:04

    Gosh it would be dreadful for the naked cyclists if they went over a nasty bump or too- Ouch! Wow I think it's worth going to Brighton to just see that!Although I wouldn't like the endless questions though from my two children like 'why are they naked Mummy? Great post, not scarred at all! Bx

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  8. Vix13 June 2011 at 14:10

    Oh splendid stuff, I'd have joined in if I'd been there even without the bike, any excuse to get naked! xxx

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  9. Madison13 June 2011 at 14:14

    Oh Scarlett. You do make me guffaw!

    Madison xxx

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  10. fabriquefantastique13 June 2011 at 14:55

    an electrified pineapple, eh!

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  11. Annie13 June 2011 at 15:38

    I was in London on Saturday and there were two big groups of naked cyclists riding down Oxford Street. They certainly made me smile as did the expressions on the faces of some of the tourists watching in amazement.
    Ann x

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  12. Kylie13 June 2011 at 16:12

    ok. yep. your post definetely makes me feel better about mine Scarlett! Ha-ha
    Lakota's comment cracked me up...that poor lady does look like she's trying to get to her homeopathy appointment! or maybe to her podiatrist...it would be a nightmare fo me to be stuck in her situation!

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  13. Antiques And Teacups13 June 2011 at 16:16

    OMG! How funny! My memories of the last time I was in Brighton a few years ago was needing lots of clothes because it was cold & windy. It was May, and you could lean forward almost horizontally into the wind and you wouldn't fall over! How funny! Hope they don't all come down with pneumonia!
    Ruth

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  14. polkadotpeticoat13 June 2011 at 16:18

    Wow I just can't imagine....all shapes and sizes.....too funny!

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  15. Grammy Goodwill13 June 2011 at 17:52

    I don't think this could ever happen in Roanoke - although we have a lot of cyclists, they're always clothed. Too funny.

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  16. Max13 June 2011 at 18:57

    Ooh, I love Brighton! This naked-bike thing is typical of Brighton, I think they just elected a green council? NZ has a "boobs on bikes" parade ever year but its run by the porn industry so not so quaint as this one!!!

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  17. Mrs. Exeter13 June 2011 at 22:11

    At least they didn't have to worry about sunburn this year! Brave souls! xxx

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  18. Lucy in the Clouds14 June 2011 at 01:48

    Wow, brave cyclists! It does highlight human vulnerability definitely! xx

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  19. Wendy14 June 2011 at 01:49

    Blimey yes I saw this in a previous year - we were in Brighton for shopping and it took us quite by surprise. My boys were with us too and they loved it (of course) - my youngest son nearly fell over laughing at the naked willies and wobbly bellies and my eldest's eyes nearly popped out of his head at all the boobs on show. I think he couldn't quite believe his luck.

    I think if I climbed on Maud with my naked bits she take would off in fright right into the middle of oncoming traffic and that would be the end of me. :)

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  20. Gem14 June 2011 at 02:39

    Something a little different! I laughed so much looking at the second picture, it looks as though a poor woman has got caught up in all the action fully dressed, not sure if she is meant to be there or not, it made me chuckle xxx

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  21. Deborah14 June 2011 at 03:50

    Hope you had a great weekend! Wow, didn't think people still did this in public!! I am so innocent ;)

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  22. karlyn Jackson14 June 2011 at 04:17

    Good on them I say. Glad you had a great week end. x

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  23. The Vintage Knitter14 June 2011 at 04:56

    Good on them - my Husband whose a keen cyclist would thoroughly agree with their actions, although I don't think he'd get his kit off in public though!

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  24. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms14 June 2011 at 05:52

    Yep, brave that's for sure but slightly barmy.

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  25. Zootsuitmama14 June 2011 at 06:13

    My boobs might get caught in the spokes, but I'd give it a go! LOL

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  26. Dmarie14 June 2011 at 06:20

    hysterical! so glad I stumbled upon your blog and look forward to seeing more of it. thanks for sharing!

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  27. Thedarkerside7314 June 2011 at 06:33

    Well good for them!

    Although i would never be brave enough it looks a little painful if you ask me. Brings new meaning to the expression saddle sore! lol


    MBB x

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  28. ♥ Miss Tea14 June 2011 at 06:53

    mwuahahahahahaha i think this is the first time i know abt this event since i moved here to england, and my sister in law who is living in brighton never told me abt this otherwise i might pop in her and see the event but who knows she might be among the naked bikers in your photos hahahahaha, trust you to post something hillarious and fun, Scarlett!!!!

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  29. ♥ Miss Tea14 June 2011 at 06:55

    and ohhh...i wouldnt dare for the life of me, riding naked , dont want to scare ppl off with my flabby bits hahahaha

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  30. Flo14 June 2011 at 10:23

    This is awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Victoria - Florence and Mary14 June 2011 at 13:01

    Trust you to find the naked people! ;o)

    Victoria xx

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  32. Unknown14 June 2011 at 13:49

    Ha ha ha ha ha bless you....blimey they are brave ;-)) And my god those seats must be so uncomfortable naked christ can you imagine ;-)) But great awareness i have to agree. dee x

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  33. Francesca-marie15 June 2011 at 07:33

    Oh we had one of these along our seafront,i opted not to go and watch lol
    xx

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  34. Anonymous15 June 2011 at 09:30

    Oh my goodness how funny!!!

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  35. lvroftiques15 June 2011 at 18:24

    I'm putting Brighton on my must see list!! Lol! Too funny! Vanna

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