Participants in the
World Naked Bike Ride in
Philadelphia, one of the largest and most famous internationally. Other non-motorized riders including
skateboarders and
unicyclists, as well as runners, are also welcome to participate.
A clothing-optional bike ride is a
cycling event in which
nudity is permitted or expected. There are many clothing-optional cycling events around the world. Rides may be
political,
recreational,
artistic, or a unique combination thereof. Some are used to promote
topfreedom, a social movement to accord women and girls the right to be topless in public where men and boys have that right.
Full and partial (especially
topfree) nudity is encouraged, but not mandatory, on all rides. Some people ride in their underwear.
Political and often artistic rides
Critical Ass, a variant of the
Critical Mass bike ride, where participating bicyclists ride in their underwear or in the nude. In June 2004, 22 world cities participated in
World Naked Bike Ride, an international Critical Ass-style event. Regular Critical Ass rides have taken place in New York City, Chicago, Seattle and other locales throughout North America.[1][failed verification]
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