Boobs on Bikes is over for 2011 with its Tauranga leg drawing about 3000 people, including about 40 protestors.
The event drew much public debate and this is continuing on SunLive and is spread across a range of articles each pertinent to a specific point.
This page is a contents page for these articles with links to each below.
Pictured: Protestors stalled the Boobs on Bikes procession at this pedestrian crossing by walking from one side to the other without break to prevent the vehicles from passing by.
Event organiser Steve Crow appreciated the efforts of these protestors and said they caused no problem for his procession.
'If people want to walk backwards across a pedestrian crossing it's no worry, we don't mind waiting, we've got all day – it gives people a better chance for a look.”
SunLive broke the news that Boobs on Bikes was coming to Tauranga on July 9 and since then has reported on the event's progression through the planning stages.
This included coverage of Tauranga City Councillor attempts to block the event and interviews with organiser Steve Crow.
The event has passed now and Steve Crow has indicated he is interested in holding the event in Tauranga again next year.
Follow these links to read the ins-and-outs of Boobs on Bikes 2011.
Boobs on Bikes boosts business
Boobs on Bikes: protestors speak
Boobs on Bikes: councillor watch
Photos: Protestors stall Boobs on Bikes
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Boobs on Bikes permission refused
7 comments
What a great success
Posted on 04-08-2011 17:43 | By Dreamey1
It was fantastic to see so many happy smiling people down on the strand earlier today at the BoB parade. Thousands of people all there to enjoy themselves and have a good time. As for the 40 protesters, thank you so very much for helping the parade last that little bit longer :-)
GOOD TIMES
Posted on 04-08-2011 20:00 | By esquire
End of the day the parade was a good laugh. I really enjoyed the entertainment offered by both the bare-chested ladies and by the efforts of the protestors. I hope it comes back next year and the protestors protest harder to improve the overall entertainment value of the event. Great value!
Not very bright
Posted on 04-08-2011 23:45 | By Inconvenient Truth
It seems incredibly stupid to block a pedestrian crossing in protest at this equally stupid parade. All that would happen is that the parade would stop for a time, thereby giving gawkers and strangely enough protesters a longer look. Makes you wonder really about both parties to this silly affair that has gained so much coverage probably due to the protests.
How about a FULL list of links?
Posted on 05-08-2011 15:14 | By PeteDashwood
The links provided do not cover ALL of the debate surrounding this event. ("Storm in a D cup" was one of my favourites :-))
newsroom: link additions
Posted on 05-08-2011 16:36 | By The author of this comment has been removed.
Owing to popular demand I have added some extra links: Thanks PeteDashwood for leading the charge. See above for the links.
Boobs on bikes
Posted on 05-08-2011 16:43 | By socantor
May I take that any woman is free to walk down Devon Street or any other street in Tauranga, fully bare-chested, and not be prosecuted?
Boobs on Bikes: debate continues
Posted on 05-08-2011 20:59 | By kmlloyd
when will the media learn that they make a situation much worse with their advertising. Does "boobs on bikes" pay anything to the press?
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