Philadelphia saw hundreds of participants in various states of undress take to the streets Saturday evening for the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride. The event began in 2009 and promotes cycling as an eco-friendly transportation method and celebrates body positivity.
While participants are encouraged to ride “as bare as you dare,” full nudity is not required. The ride also welcomes other forms of human-powered transportation, such as rollerblades, skateboards, and scooters, and emphasizes a strict code of conduct to prevent harassment.
This year’s ride featured a 12-mile route starting in Fairmount Park, with riders adorned in body paint, and passing notable landmarks like the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, City Hall, and Rittenhouse Square.
The course concluded in West Philadelphia near Drexel University. Originally held in September, the event was moved to August due to cooler temperatures, and the 2020 ride was canceled due to the pandemic.
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