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World Naked Bike Ride 2011: Slide show
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World Naked Bike Ride at Clark and Addison

Photo: Jeremy Handrup
06/12/2011

Our forefathers never explicitly anticipated the yearning of a people to pedal two wheels on city streets in the buff—but who doesn't think those libertines would have wanted Chicagoans to join in the global World Naked Bike Ride ever year in the month of June? Not I. Temps were on the nippy side of summer this weekend but that didn't seem to affect turnout at the WNBR Chicago. Elsewhere in the world, WNBR had some glitches—Ottawa was not so naked and bikers and riders in a car fought in Echo Park, Los Angeles. TOC was on the scene to capture our naked biking enthusiasts—the photos, if you can't guess, contain nudity.

Did you ride? Tell us how it went in the comments below.

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I was there, did the entire ride wearing a fedora, tie, small artist's apron to hold my phone, trouser socks and rubber-soled loafers. I am all for some exhibition and shock value, but I underestimated the pageantry and celebrity of the whole thing. We were famous for 3 hours! We tend to associate jeers and snide comments with being nude in public (and potentially police intervention) but the World Naked Bike Ride was quite the opposite. People lined the streets, stopped their cars, and filled their balconies to cheer us on and shout their praise. Everyone that I encountered was beyond respectful. "I love you all!" was shouted more times than I can remember. Additionally, the CPD was very helpful in making their presence felt and maintaining the integrity of the route. I didn't witness any trouble. Going in, I was nervous about the distance of the ride. I'm not a daily rider, despite being in fair physical shape. The pace was actually quite slow, plus there was a ~20 minute break about half-way through. The temps were not a factor for me until the very end, when the combination of slow pace and 3-hour duration started to take their toll. But, it was still quite manageable. As a matter of fact, I was much colder in a shirt and shorts while playing volleyball on North Ave. beach Sunday evening, than I was at any point during the Naked Ride. I am completely smitten. I will participate in this ride here in Chicago, or wherever life takes me for the rest of my life. I hope to see all of you next year!
By TreoBenny (not verified) on 6/13/2011 at 11:50 am
Hysterical! I was at Hugos having dinner (window seat) and my friend from San Francisco said, "I live in SF and I've never even seen that!" lol Thanks for the entertainment.
By Diana (not verified) on 6/14/2011 at 12:27 pm
This was my 2nd year doing this ride and I can't wait to do it again!! It sure was cold this year! It is the most fun I have ever had on a bike!! Much more fun than Critical Mass because there is no hostility from the spectators or the riders! Everyone has a great time!! My favorite part is going down the Magnificent Mile!! Such a freeing experience!!!
By Maureen (not verified) on 6/15/2011 at 12:29 pm
If the purpose of that ride is to cause straight men to "turtle," mission accomplished.
By Charles (not verified) on 6/19/2011 at 2:47 pm
Sorry, the world does not revolve around you, turtle dick!
By Anonymous (not verified) on 11/30/2011 at 4:41 pm
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