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Chicago Naked Ride

Website: http://chicagonakedride.org
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World Naked Bike Ride (and skate) Chicago

Welcome to the ChainLink group in support of Chicago's annual running of the World Naked Bike Ride: "Celebrating the end of the oil and the beauty of people."

The 11th annual ride will be the evening of Saturday June 14th 2014.
TheChainLink event posting / Facebook Group


The following is excerpted from (go there for much more info) http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/about

Interested in the amazing World Naked Bike Ride Chicago?
JOIN the mailing list right now!

World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an international clothing-optional bike (or other person powered) event where participants ride en masse for the dual purpose of bringing attention to people powered transport and promoting positive body image. For a great overview see WikiPedia.

The event is bare-as-you-dare; anything from body paint to underwear to fanciful costumes are encouraged. Due to legal restrictions in Chicago, full frontal nudity is at your own risk, but large numbers of participants do go all out. Large-scale body painting is typically available pre-ride, and personal expression is encouraged. Cyclists familiar with Critical Mass (which is massive in Chicago) can simply see this as a special clothing optional additional June mass.

Chicago's past events included many hundreds of cyclist and numerous inline skaters, and covered over a dozen miles of high visibility city areas. In 2008 the 5th annual event drew a staggering 1700 riders! Blessed by decent summer weather in a great cycling city, the event has grown into a fantastic rolling celebration, with similarities to other major alternative parades world-wide. Participants often describe it as a transcendent group experience, personally transforming, and beyond superlative.

This CL group is intended for unmoderated chatter and thread following. For announcements make sure to also join the mailing list at http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/join

Discussion Forum

Neighborhood Meetups 5 Replies

Started by Andrew Bedno. Last reply by Seth Allen Jun 8, 2014.

Holy Cow! Naked Ride in 17 Days on June 9th!

Started by Jera Sue May 23, 2012.

Ever Done The Naked Ride?

Started by Jera Sue May 17, 2011.

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Comment by Marc B. Taylor on April 22, 2010 at 2:26pm
Lakeshore Bike www.lakeshorebike.com is offering $40 tune-ups to anyone who needs a tune-up for the "World Naked Bike Ride". Just stop by the shop and say, "I need a tune-up for the naked bike ride" and receive a full tune-up for just $40. If you're too bashfull for that, you can just say, "I saw you on the Chainlink" and we won't tell anyone that you're going to the WNBR :) This offer is good this FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY, JUNE 12-14, 2009. (wear warm socks!) http://ChicagoNakedRide.org
Comment by Andrew Bedno on March 30, 2010 at 7:01am
Updates:

2010 ride is on Saturday June 12th. (always 2nd Saturday in June)
I'm currently updating schedule and website. Meetings will be announced soon.

WNBR-C7 event posting here:
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/world-naked-bike-ride-chicago-1

Thanx counters. I did eventually announce "over 1000 riders in 2009" though personally think we neared or topped 1200:
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Ultimately 2009 counts ranged strangely broadly, and not just reflecting peak and dropouts. Even with online videos (http://chicagonakedride.org/photo) guesses ranged from 600 to 1800. I've been reluctant to admit decrease from prior year, but it was cold and wet weather.
I'd say, with three tries and some experience counting such things, we could certainly quote "over 1000 riders in 2009". Additional counters welcome.
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WNBR-C group on FaceBook:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56021367677

Primary mailing list:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedBikeRideChicago
Comment by Vilda on February 3, 2010 at 3:08am
Comment by Vilda on June 20, 2009 at 7:44am


Here's the guy that was arrested during the Naked Ride. Give then possession of GHB (a date rape drug) he should probably be avoided. ;-) Just a heads up!
Comment by Andrew Bedno on June 15, 2009 at 9:07am
As posted to mailing list:
A commemorative copy of the map (has better shading than the print version) is available for download.

* The police were perfect, calm and extremely well organized.
* The weather abruptly changed to clear and cool, perfect for working up body heat.
* All elements of event production operated well.
* Participants were extremely jubilant and joyful and positive and friendly.
* The spectators were so well behaved that it restored my faith in humanity.

The route was mostly pleasant and steady, with massive exposure. Untold thousands saw us and rejoiced! I am so very proud of our city, and of the courage and wits of its people young and old. We've really achieved something amazing here.

Among the stories I was flooded with all night, the one I heard variations of most is the the one I tell, that Chicago for cyclists and skaters, for most of the year, is practically heaven. No need for vacations, nor driving, nor big sports, when there s lakes and paths.

I've created a forum for happy stories. Be among the first to post:
http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/postride

Comments, problems, suggestions should reply to me directly for our notes.


Preliminary MASS COUNT VIDEO has been posted on YouTube.
"World Naked Bike Ride Chicago #6. Very low res, for head/body/bike count use only. About 3:32, captured at about 9:30pm, fully a half-hour into the ride on the way out from downtown, westbound on Chicago near Rush or State."
I've counted three times with results hundreds apart, but was very tired.
PLEASE others try as well. Getting counts from multiple people matters. Note that it is almost a third longer duration than 2008's count video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGghdYTRQR0


Boundless sincere gratitude goes to mayor Richard M Daley and to the Chicago Police for their tolerance and tacit facilitation of this ride happening safely. This and other massive local rides tangibly show Chicago's ongoing commitment to being a notably bike-friendly U.S. city.
Comment by Vilda on June 14, 2009 at 7:39am


The Wifey snapped these from the sidelines on Clark! ;-) I'm cheesin' from ear to ear. ;-)
Comment by Vilda on June 14, 2009 at 7:02am
Way to go Security! Way to go Lawyers Guild! ;-) Way to go Andrew! Way to go Steven! ;-) Amazing time! ;-)
Comment by Vilda on June 12, 2009 at 8:25pm
I'll grope ya iggi! ;-)
Comment by Andrew Bedno on June 12, 2009 at 6:12am
Statement mass emailed to spectators:
STAY TO THE SIDES and KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELVES!!!!

Spectators thinking "I'll just step out slightly more than everyone else to take a flash photo in a cyclist's face with my disposable camera because I can't wait for the ride's brilliant official photo albums later / I'm drunk / whoohoo boobies" (editor shaking head sadly) YOU put your ass at GRAVE RISK! We can't pass the same gawker spot this year because you clogged the route. And every year there's multiple danger moments because you just HAD to stumble out and moon the mass. It's not funny. Bikes are big and fast and metal, and skin tears easily. And if you think you're going to get away with something stupid, hear that this ride is swarming with cameras and cops and security and lawyers. Got it?!?

So BEHAVE yourselves!!! Treat this ride as you would a CIRCUS PARADE!!! Even special kids know better than to try to touch the marching band. Make Chicago proud. For this event to happen you need to wave and cheer safely from the sides, and don't come by car.
Comment by igz on June 12, 2009 at 6:05am
Do be careful at the "viewing" place. I was groped by an unidentified hand last year. Exciting, but weird, and some may not like that. With a mass of people like that, it can create an unconfortable situation. Not raining on the parade (tho it might actually rain), just putting it out there.
 

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