World Naked Bike Ride

Every year in June, cyclists and environmentalists are asked to shed their clothes to protest against our dependency on oil. The World Naked Bike Ride is held in several countries across the globe, and organisers ask individuals to plan their own nude bike ride on the day.

Rides have occurred in Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, the US, UK, and numerous countries in the European Union.

The idea originally started in Spain in 2001, and that country has hosted two annual naked bike riding events to protest against pollution, the textile industry and oil in general.

Participants are encouraged to wear body paint, and are not restricted to riding bicycles. Rollerblads, scooters and skateboards are also acceptable methods of transport on the day.

The event is supported by numerous nudist organisations, as well as cycling advocates, who urge a car-free world.

Related Articles and Links

World Naked Bike Ride - Official site

Naked protesters on bikes dare to bare - in Asheville, USA

Naked bike riders to shun cover of legal permit - in Amsterdam

See also the page about nude protests.