Peru cyclists stage naked protest in Lima about safety

[Evil Eye]

Hundreds of scantily clad and nude cyclists took to the streets of Peru's capital, Lima, to call attention to safety conditions on the city's roads.



Campaigners say that thousands have been killed on the roads because of reckless driving.



Many of the cyclists painted slogans and signs on their bare skin.



Reports say the convoy cut off roads along an 11km (6.8 mile) route through the main thoroughfares of Lima.



This is our body. With this, we go out in the streets. We don't have a car to protect us, event organiser Octavio Zegarra told the Associated Press news agency.



Between 300 and 500 cyclists are estimated to have taken part in the mobile protest.



Cyclists on the protest highlighted a number of complaints, such as not having a dedicated cycle lane.



I have gone naked because it's the way to raise awareness of our rights for example the bicycle lanes that are never free, there are always taxis parked, police sleeping, protester Milagro Esquivel told the Reuters news agency.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17329797





Would you do this?

 

[Fatal Dawn]

Hey, at least it's a way to gain attention.

Would I do this?

Not any time soon. I have better things to do.

 

[Jazzy]

Good thing they didn't do this where I live because nobody would pay attention. We are allowed to be naked in public. We are not allowed, however, to undress in public. Strange thing that is...

 

[Evil Eye]

nobody would pay attention.

I find that hard to believe... Just because you're allowed to be naked in public surely doesn't mean loads of people are doing it?

 

[Jazzy]

I find that hard to believe... Just because you're allowed to be naked in public surely doesn't mean loads of people are doing it?

You ought to come here during Spring Break then you'd change your tune.

 

[Evil Eye]

Really now?

*looks up local laws.*

 

[Jazzy]

Come on over and bring your camera!

 

[Evil Eye]

No need, we would appear to have designated areas for this sorta thing. Though the law seems a bit non-specific.

 

[Jazzy]

No need, we would appear to have designated areas for this sorta thing. Though the law seems a bit non-specific.

You going to one of those designated areas?

 

[Evil Eye]

I doubt there'd be a lot of people this time of year. It's getting warmer, sure, but not that warm

 

[Jazzy]

So, you're going to wait for it to get warmer and then go?

 

[Evil Eye]

Nah, too lazy.

 

[Jazzy]

You're a real party pooper EE!