Is apparently OK with at least one New Zealand cop—she was more worried that the perpetrators weren’t wearing their helmets. Which leads to a philosophical question: is safety gear a form of clothing? If you have a bike helmet—or a condom—on, can you be considered naked?

8 replies on “Sober Naked Cycling”

  1. According to some provinces in Canada, safety gear is considered a form of clothing and will, in some cases of vehicular accidents be reimbursed as such. Québec is one such place.

  2. If anything, I’d say wearing a helmet just emphasizes your nakedry. It’s like wearing a hat. Take any dude or lady. Take off their clothes. Put a bowler hat on them. Extra nude!

  3. Dang. That could be a bit sexy, a total traffic-stopper. Talk about promoting safety: if no one’s able to move about, then no one can get hit by a car. Nice.

  4. Based on the unofficial rules for my school’s annual naked run, hats/helmets, gloves, decorative socks are all acceptable. The runner (/cyclist as the case may be) is still considered to be fully participating and naked for all intents and purposes.

    Conclusion: wear a helmet.

  6. I just love how the officer decided not to cite them because “They were jovial young men who had not intended to cause offence.” …dang, I wish more cops could be like this.

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