Posted on 09-03-2012 12:00 | By CC8

So we can have paint in the sea instead of oil???? what about all the pollution from all the CRAP bicycles that are produced and thrown away every year..... and all the plastic do-dads fitted to those bicycles and worn by those cyclists... I have never seen as much plastic crap produced for one activity as what is sold on line for cyclists...drink bottles,accessories, helmets, clothing ( have you ever seen the chemical process involved in making Elastene...Spandex, Lycra...... Phosgene gas, and oil based polymers... All of which gets chucked and replaced regularly....in the name of fashion. Don't preach about cars until you have cleaned up your own back yard.

WTF

Posted on 09-03-2012 12:01 | By tonyb1

This is a public beach with children who dont need to be exposed to saggy ball bags If its about pedal power why cant this be done with a singlet and boxers I will not be heading down to the beach now I have heard about this, look at the hassle about boobs on bikes Andrew might think its a fun event but the laughing wont be because its fun it will be laughing at the pathetic naked crusty freaks

You have got to be kidding

Posted on 09-03-2012 12:32 | By Surfwatch

Heard it all before, all those nudists and collateral weirdos can rationalise their behaviour in so many ways. They will have a counter argument for anything a reasonable person will put forward. "Its all innocent" "Nothing sexual". Just like a criminal will lie about everything to get away with thier crime, these people will say anything to justify their actions. In my day if a guy exposed himself to anyone, they would be rushed to jail, and labeled a sex offender for the rest of their lives. What has changed. Now they seem to be able to do it legally by joining a group, and calling it good fun. I wouldnt want my grandaughters to be "exposed" to naked guys. What makes those guys think that anyone wants to see their naked body, the only one getting a perverted thrill out of it would be themselves. Now in fear of being labeled a sexist, womens bodies can be beautiful. But I still would not want my grandaughters being exposed to naked women either. There can only be negative reactions and results from such behaviour. I am a man by the way. Why dont the police come in and carry out some arrests.

Of Course

Posted on 09-03-2012 12:46 | By WayneJay

These exhibitionists will no doubt actually drive to Omanu. I am beggared to see how a few saggy boobs and scrotums peddling along a strip of beach will have any effect on oil drilling.. Pathetic.. Really it's just a day out for exhibitionists.. I just hope that Police are there to take immediate action to the complaints from parents.

Tolerance and support for activism

Posted on 09-03-2012 12:53 | By SpeakUp

I hear what you say, CC8, but biking, compared to other transport, wins hands down when it comes to being environmentally friendly. Also, you will see very little Spandex/Lycra on Saturday. As for people with Victorian time attitude, either get a life or simply stay away for that half hour if you find nudity offensive. The bike riders ought to be applauded for their commitment to bring awareness to pedal power in preference to oil use.

wrinkly

Posted on 09-03-2012 13:10 | By pomfart

I wouldn't mind if there were nice young attractive bodies on show but who wants to look at a load of wrinkly old todgers and titties like a deflated balloon? Why on earth would you want to exhibit this? It's not good and it's not clever. It's just sad and pathetic.

Balance

Posted on 09-03-2012 13:35 | By RawPrawn

I in no way condone naked exhibitionism, but I'm also intrigued by the way many of the critics posted here have specifically mentioned ball bags, saggy boobs, scrotums, todgers and titties, suggesting their focus is particularly one-eyed (no pun intended). It was the genius Michelangelo who said ' What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful than the garment with which it is clothed?' However, I personally think this particular protest is totally inappropriate along Omanu Beach on a Sunday arvo.

Victorian?

Posted on 09-03-2012 13:51 | By Surfwatch

Well SpeakUp, no one has accused me of being Victorian. I am a member of Sea Shepherd, and follow various other activist groups, but not yet have I seen them overtly naked to further their cause. I applaud those that follow their principles, to support a worthy cause, but why do it naked. Just because I mentioned "grandfather" you accuse me of being Victorian. I married young and my granddaughters are 2 and 4. Have you given a thought that there may be some that arent activists but just perverts who are allying themselves to the ride. I think before you start denigrating the reasonable persons point of view you should stop your bigoted attitude and consider that in this modern and liberated society the rights of the young, weak, elderley and infirmed should be protected by everyone. Where in this world at a time when sexual misconduct not just with children but adults, is a problem, should we justify naked men overtly exposing them selves to the public. I think the Victorian attitude is that children should be seen and not heard, and are fair game for any adult to do with them what they wish. I think SpeakUp you should ShutUp and let the police handle this event, in line with the law of our land which we should all be abiding, and not those who just think that they can break it for any reaon they either rationalise or justify. As I know of what is going on I and my granddaughters will not be on the beach, but there are a lot who dont know, and will be faced with this.

Posted on 09-03-2012 15:07 | By sojourner

sick exhibitionist behavior that achieves nothing but a display of lack of morals. It's just a bunch of men without boundaries seeking attention for themselves.Indeed, why don't the police come in and clap the lot of them in jail. Naked.

Ostrich day as well

Posted on 09-03-2012 18:54 | By dave4u

I bet you didn't know its ostrich day at that part of the beach on Sunday too, so adults and the kids will all be able to put your heads in the sand as the bikes go by.If they are all perverts on bikes then just think they are off the streets for a couple of hours now that's a plus.If kids are going to be affected by some nakedness I feel real sorry for the parents if that's the way they bring them up they obviously must never be seen naked by their own child ..we are all the same..jeez I was even born naked.Get a life don't go to the beach while its on, & I bet none of you were any way ...just a winge winge bunch of more politically correct nanny's from our over protected nanny state

Dave4u

Posted on 09-03-2012 19:48 | By WayneJay

Get a grip!! There is a vast difference between children seeing their parents whom they are relaxed with nude in a safe environment and a group of naked people in a non controlled situation.

How about

Posted on 09-03-2012 22:42 | By Mr bay

Complain to the police on the day about obscene behaviour then they will have to investigate and perhaps stop the whole thing, I know I wouldn't let my kids any where near the place. Saggy balls yuck.......

police

Posted on 10-03-2012 03:18 | By onthelevel

some police are nudists as well !

please explain

Posted on 10-03-2012 03:47 | By onthelevel

If your young with perky breasts or if your ball bag isn't saggy its OK.