They didn’t speak of anyone’s attractiveness. They just said they don’t have a body that lends itself to the notion. That could be a self-confidence issue or it could be a fitness issue. Let’s not be so quick to judge. Especially when all people could need is a bit of support and encouragement.
nor a body that lends itself to being exposed in public.
It’s not a fashion show or a best body competition.
A part of the point of the event is body acceptance and societal normalizing that we all have bodies and there is nothing inherently wrong with how they look.
I did the philly ride a few years back, I assume others are largely similar
I did go with a couple friends, that was mostly nice for having someone to hang out with during the pre-ride activities
For the actual ride itself, we tried to stay more-or-less together, but often found ourselves drifting apart in the crowd. Mostly you’re just kind of focused on riding and enjoying the vibes, waving to crowds, trying not to crash into the rest of your fellow bikers as you ride in a probably slower and more crowded pack than you ever have before.
Also, depending on how big and weird your circle of friends is, you might be surprised at how many people are potentially open to trying things like this out. It’s not a majority by a longshot, but I’ve gotten a lot more bites than I would have thought just kind of mentioning it to friends and asking if they might want to go.
I totally hear you on that. Not sure I agree, but I hear you. There’s a month to go, so maybe one of your friends will change their mind or you make new friends that are going or willing to go with you!
Do it. Remember that you’re free to wear as much or as little as you like. And if you’re finding it shit, just turn your bike around and go home.
I don’t want to go alone is the main thing. Doesn’t seem as fun. But I haven’t found anyone to go with either.
I’d offer to go but I possess neither a bike nor a body that lends itself to being exposed in public.
I think you’re missing the point of the thing with the second half.
They didn’t speak of anyone’s attractiveness. They just said they don’t have a body that lends itself to the notion. That could be a self-confidence issue or it could be a fitness issue. Let’s not be so quick to judge. Especially when all people could need is a bit of support and encouragement.
It’s not a fashion show or a best body competition.
A part of the point of the event is body acceptance and societal normalizing that we all have bodies and there is nothing inherently wrong with how they look.
Nudist events are more about people being comfortable with their body than a line up of models.
I did the philly ride a few years back, I assume others are largely similar
I did go with a couple friends, that was mostly nice for having someone to hang out with during the pre-ride activities
For the actual ride itself, we tried to stay more-or-less together, but often found ourselves drifting apart in the crowd. Mostly you’re just kind of focused on riding and enjoying the vibes, waving to crowds, trying not to crash into the rest of your fellow bikers as you ride in a probably slower and more crowded pack than you ever have before.
Also, depending on how big and weird your circle of friends is, you might be surprised at how many people are potentially open to trying things like this out. It’s not a majority by a longshot, but I’ve gotten a lot more bites than I would have thought just kind of mentioning it to friends and asking if they might want to go.
I totally hear you on that. Not sure I agree, but I hear you. There’s a month to go, so maybe one of your friends will change their mind or you make new friends that are going or willing to go with you!