Have you ever participated, or watched, The World Naked Bike Ride?

If so I have some questions. Where is it held? How long is it? Can anyone participate, or is it only for a specific group? Where do you get naked? What do you do with your clothes while you are riding? Is this for a specific cause, or us it just to ride around naked?

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SandyBottom · 61-69, M

I see this post is over 2 years old but I'll chime in anyway.

I have taken part of the WNBR in Chicago for the last 6 years (expect when it was cancelled for COVID) . To answer your questions.

Chicago's rules are anyone can participate that uses people-powered transportation. (bicycle, roller skates, etc).

Most cities publish a meeting place for everyone to meetup before the ride.

Most people carry their clothes in a backpack. I also carry some drinking water with me because teh Chicag ride is typically 13 to 15 miles.

The usual cause is to protest fossil fuel consumption and to bring more awareness of bicycle riders. The idea of being nude is to underscore how vulnerable bicycle riders are. The rides are clothes optional or undress to your own comfort level. Some wear shorts and tee shirts, some wear just shorts or a bathing suit bottom while others like me go full nude. Public nudity is still illegal in Chicago but I've never been hassled by the police that ride along with us. The only arrests I've ever seen were primary for a reason other than mere nudity.... fighting, intoxication, etc.