Naked bike ride dedicated to late cyclist (From Daily Echo)
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Southampton's 2012 Naked bike ride dedicated to late cyclist Mark Brummell
3:52pm Wednesday 6th June 2012 in Travel
A previous naked bike ride in Southampton
CYCLISTS are gearing up to strip off for a serious cause.
Around 150 campaigners are expected to ride the streets of Southampton next week sporting nothing but their birthday suits for this year’s Naked Bike Ride.
They will set out from Southampton Common for a sixth consecutive year in a cheeky protest against the world’s dependency on oil.
Organisers say this year’s event will also be dedicated to former university lecturer Mark Brummell, a member of the Southampton Cycling Campaign, who was killed in an accident while cycling in the New Forest on Monday.
The annual event, which attracted more than 100 participants last year, will take place on June 8 from 6pm. It will start on the east side of the common, opposite the junction with Omdurman Road, before heading for the city centre.
Event organiser Rob Jordan said: “Initially we encountered questions from the police about legality but it’s well established now and gets a warm welcome from nearly everyone.”
He added: “On Monday we heard of Mark’s tragic death, killed while cycling in the New Forest. Mark was a great character among Southampton’s cycling community – a long-standing and valued member of the cycling campaign and a legendary bike mechanic, who built and restored bikes for numerous friends. Friday’s ride is a great opportunity to remember a friend."
Comments(17)
geoff51
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4:05pm Wed 6 Jun 12
Bring it on, if the weathers cold we wont notice too much anyway.
100%HANTSBOY
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4:17pm Wed 6 Jun 12
Be careful Rob,that's what they told the young revellers on Monday!
You'll end up having your bikes confiscated and get beaten with riot batons! :)
Shoong
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4:22pm Wed 6 Jun 12
Dependency on oil eh? How many will turn up with a car equipped with a bike rack I wonder. Do they have anything to say on the alternatives?
Higginz
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4:27pm Wed 6 Jun 12
With this in mind, I've set up three women's cycling machines in my front room. I'd urge all woman attendees, or at least those aged between 20 and 50, to come and train at my place - any evening will do. I've set up a camcorder so that we can work on your technique, and I offer an experienced massage, free of charge.
ToastyTea
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4:37pm Wed 6 Jun 12
Higginz wrote:hahaha quality
Can I please remind the cyclists that although this is seen as a fun event, a certain amount of preparation and training will be required, so as to reduce the risk of injury on the day. With this in mind, I've set up three women's cycling machines in my front room. I'd urge all woman attendees, or at least those aged between 20 and 50, to come and train at my place - any evening will do. I've set up a camcorder so that we can work on your technique, and I offer an experienced massage, free of charge.
Georgem
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4:39pm Wed 6 Jun 12
Higginz wrote:Sorry, Higginz, working regulations require that you offer this massage to the men, too.
Can I please remind the cyclists that although this is seen as a fun event, a certain amount of preparation and training will be required, so as to reduce the risk of injury on the day.
With this in mind, I've set up three women's cycling machines in my front room. I'd urge all woman attendees, or at least those aged between 20 and 50, to come and train at my place - any evening will do. I've set up a camcorder so that we can work on your technique, and I offer an experienced massage, free of charge.
St Retford
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4:42pm Wed 6 Jun 12
Higginz wrote:About 15 years ago there was a tramp who absolutely lived the dream in Southampton. He used to sit in the park outside Southampton Institute with a can of cider in one hand and his 'old chap' in the other and whenever a pert, nubile student walked past he would quite openly 'show his pleasure' to all and sundry. It's a shame he's probably dead from liver failure now because he would have bloody LOVED this.
Can I please remind the cyclists that although this is seen as a fun event, a certain amount of preparation and training will be required, so as to reduce the risk of injury on the day. With this in mind, I've set up three women's cycling machines in my front room. I'd urge all woman attendees, or at least those aged between 20 and 50, to come and train at my place - any evening will do. I've set up a camcorder so that we can work on your technique, and I offer an experienced massage, free of charge.
dango
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4:45pm Wed 6 Jun 12
100%HANTSBOY wrote:I think some of the cyclists will have their own batons on display! ;)
Event organiser Rob Jordan said: “Initially we encountered questions from the police about legality but it’s well established now and gets a warm welcome from nearly everyone.”
Be careful Rob,that's what they told the young revellers on Monday!
You'll end up having your bikes confiscated and get beaten with riot batons! :)
dango
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4:46pm Wed 6 Jun 12
100%HANTSBOY
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4:50pm Wed 6 Jun 12
dango wrote:That's one good reason not to go and watch!!
100%HANTSBOY wrote:I think some of the cyclists will have their own batons on display! ;)
Event organiser Rob Jordan said: “Initially we encountered questions from the police about legality but it’s well established now and gets a warm welcome from nearly everyone.”
Be careful Rob,that's what they told the young revellers on Monday!
You'll end up having your bikes confiscated and get beaten with riot batons! :)
Now,if the blonde girl in the photo was there,that's a different matter!!
Over the Edge
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4:52pm Wed 6 Jun 12
chunky_lover
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4:57pm Wed 6 Jun 12
100%HANTSBOY
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5:07pm Wed 6 Jun 12
100%HANTSBOY wrote:P.s Don't watch the video if you're just about to have your tea,I did and now I feel too sick to eat :(
dango wrote:That's one good reason not to go and watch!!
100%HANTSBOY wrote:I think some of the cyclists will have their own batons on display! ;)
Event organiser Rob Jordan said: “Initially we encountered questions from the police about legality but it’s well established now and gets a warm welcome from nearly everyone.”
Be careful Rob,that's what they told the young revellers on Monday!
You'll end up having your bikes confiscated and get beaten with riot batons! :)
Now,if the blonde girl in the photo was there,that's a different matter!!
Sir Ad E Noid
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7:09pm Wed 6 Jun 12
100%HANTSBOY wrote:I thought your post was sexist and truly inane. I can decide what is and what isn't good for me in a video...............
100%HANTSBOY wrote:P.s Don't watch the video if you're just about to have your tea,I did and now I feel too sick to eat :(
dango wrote:That's one good reason not to go and watch!!
100%HANTSBOY wrote:I think some of the cyclists will have their own batons on display! ;)
Event organiser Rob Jordan said: “Initially we encountered questions from the police about legality but it’s well established now and gets a warm welcome from nearly everyone.”
Be careful Rob,that's what they told the young revellers on Monday!
You'll end up having your bikes confiscated and get beaten with riot batons! :)
Now,if the blonde girl in the photo was there,that's a different matter!!
.................(Te
n Minutes later) I have just watched it and also feel truly sick. I now wish I had taken your advice. Truly sorry for previous comments. Gak.
SOULJACKER
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7:32pm Wed 6 Jun 12
Higginz wrote:Higginz, I think you may need a hand with that setting up of a camcorder malarkey mate....These things are soo technical these days & I may have to attend & make sure you do it correctly ;)
Can I please remind the cyclists that although this is seen as a fun event, a certain amount of preparation and training will be required, so as to reduce the risk of injury on the day.
With this in mind, I've set up three women's cycling machines in my front room. I'd urge all woman attendees, or at least those aged between 20 and 50, to come and train at my place - any evening will do. I've set up a camcorder so that we can work on your technique, and I offer an experienced massage, free of charge.
Oh & make sure you don't pop an eye out & watch for friction burns too of course :))
OSPREYSAINT
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8:22pm Wed 6 Jun 12
Georgem says...
3:55pm Wed 6 Jun 12