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A cyclist in New Zealand appealed against a fine he was given for offensive behaviour when caught cycling in the nude. The man claimed that the country is becoming more tolerant towards nudity and that his ride along a quiet rural road 32km to the north of the city of Wellington was not offensive. Police acted when a passing motorist objected. The offence was committee on World Nude Bike Day. The man explained that he is uncomfortable wearing clothes and regularly walks around his house and carries out hous
February 23, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A cyclist in New Zealand appealed against a fine he was given for offensive behaviour when caught cycling in the nude. The man claimed that the country is becoming more tolerant towards nudity and that his ride along a quiet rural road 32km to the north of the city of Wellington was not offensive. Police acted when a passing motorist objected. The offence was committee on World Nude Bike Day. The man explained that he is uncomfortable wearing clothes and regularly walks around his house and carries out household duties while naked. However it has not been revealed how he protects himself from injury in the event of an accident while cycling naked.

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