It was a new day and a new route for the Philly Naked Bike Ride, an annual tradition 11 years strong in which nude and barely clothed cyclists take to the streets of the City of Brotherly Love to promote body positivity. The ride, in addition to promoting healthy body perceptions, also encourages awareness of fuel consumption and advocates for cyclist rights. As an avid cyclist in Philadelphia, the ride serves as a time for him to share his love of biking in the city with others. The naked bike ride, for Hanna, is really a celebration of Philadelphia cycling. But even that is something worth celebrating, he believes. For more information on the Philly Naked Bike Ride visit philadelphianakedbikeride. Julia Hatmaker may be reached at jhatmaker pennlive.

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By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! You know that summer has arrived when the city comes alive with Chicago summer festivals , the beaches start getting crowded and a parade of cyclists showing plenty of skin zoom through the streets. Organized to raise awareness for bicycle rights, celebrate people-powered transportation and support body positivity, the World Naked Bike Ride is open to anyone willing to pedal through the city's streets for four hours wearing minimal clothing a tune-up at one of Chicago's best bike shops might help. Much like the No Pants Subway Ride , it's an event that elicits some amazing reactions from unsuspecting people who encounter the cyclists streaking by. You can relive previous World Naked Bike Rides through our NSFW photo galleries and prepare for this year's nearly-nude cruise with the help of our guide. This year's event takes place on June 8,
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As always, the starting location for the ride will be announced later this spring, with the actual route kept under wraps to dissuade the public from lining the streets in advance, posing a possible public safety hazard for attendees. The World Naked Bike Ride is officially a protest — against our dependency on oil, for cyclist safety and in support of body positivity. Attendees are also encouraged to adopt their own causes, often using their bare backs as protest signs. The event's motto is "bare as you dare," encouraging riders to dress down to their comfort.
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