The World Naked Bike Ride WNBR is an international clothing-optional bike ride in which participants plan, meet and ride together en masse on human-powered transport the vast majority on bicycles , but some on skateboards and inline skates , to "deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world. The dress code motto is "bare as you dare". In , there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy. The WNBR saw events in 28 cities, in ten countries on four continents. Simon Oosterman , the organizer of the WNBR in Auckland , and the first to be arrested during a WNBR event, is credited with going further and refocusing the issue on oil-dependency.
But of course, with the coronavirus pandemic, this year's event will be a little bit different. More Videos Naked bike ride takes city by storm. Derek Hough returns to the floor on 'Dancing with the Stars'. Fans torn over color of Billie Eilish's shoes. Mayra Joli identified as 'nodding woman' at Trump town hall. Matt Damon skewers Ben Affleck over new 'Batman'.
Here's some advice for navigating your first clothing-optional cycling event. Saving the planet, promoting a healthy body image, being self sufficient—all are worthy goals that many organizations share. Many such groups raise money and host events to spread their message. Some also ride naked. World Naked Bike Rides take place in 20 countries and 70 cities each year.
Photo: Grigoris Bicycle riders in the nude have been pedaling through the streets of many cities of the world this summer as happy participants in the World Naked Bike Ride , worldnakedbikeride WNBR. The annual summer event is not merely a ride for nudists or exhibitionists but, rather, an unusual way of baring-it-all for the environment.