After Republicans tried to ban it last year, the World Naked Bike Ride returns to Madison Wisconsin

[riversedge]

I have not participated but certainly sat with others having a brew on State Street as the bikers went pedaled by.
We just waved. Personally, I would think it would be uncomfortable.

Anyways, it is a rather lengthy article-includes how some legislators tried to ban it.


After Republicans tried to ban it last year, the World Naked Bike Ride returns to Madison
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2024/06/15/naked-bike-ride-returns-to-madison-after-legislation-to-ban-it-failed/73983853007/

Hope Karnopp
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel June 15, 2024


MADISON – Less than a year after lawmakers in the state Capitol attempted to ban it, the World Naked Bike Ride made a triumphant return to downtown Madison on Saturday.

About 200 participants rolled toward the statehouse around 11:30 a.m., soliciting cheers, high fives, waves, cellphone photos and causing some adults and children to look away.

Many take part in the ride as an expression of body positivity and as a protest of greenhouse gas emissions. Other participants say the ride helps their confidence and mental health, or attend after surviving breast cancer and having mastectomies.

Holly McEntee, who has participated about seven times, had seen the ride happen in the past but was struck when she saw a short film about it.................

Link to tweet

Participants in the Naked Bike Ride travel past the lakeside at James Madison Park in Madison, Wis., on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

[2naSalit]

1. It's a tradition...

Religious zealotry can't touch that.

[SWBTATTReg]

2. St. Louis has one too, has for a number of years. Details are below.

This Year’s Ride
Dear friends,

Please note, you are riding at your own risk! Make sure you have a helmet and lights, and that your bike is in good order. Do not ride your bicycle inebriated. Make sure to bring water!

Now about the ride…

July 27, 2024
Gather at 4pm in front of HandleBar in the Grove
Costume contest at 4:20pm . Categories below.
Grooviest Moves
Cutest Crew
Hairiest Human
Dopest DIY
Most Outlandish
Ride at 6pm sharp
Live entertainment 8pm
Street festivities end at 11pm
Location: The Grove neighborhood (Manchester Ave between Sarah and Talmage St.)

Route: Grove -> Lafayette Square -> Downtown -> Soulard -> Cherokee -> S. Grand – > TG Park -> GROVE!

Please note, if you get tired during the ride, feel free to break off at Chouteau and Broadway after we leave downtown and head back to the Grove via Chouteau. Just note you will be on your own if you do.

No photos without consent. Absolutely no inappropriate/lewd behavior or harassment will be permitted. Please help us in making this a safe and empowering event for all!

We ask that photographers and press to register by the stage and help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!

* Ride at your own risk. WNBR assumes no responsibility for any injuries that may take place during the ride.

[walkingman]

3. I've never heard of this...I find it kind of funny and strange.

I would not be comfortable being naked riding a bike in public - just would be embarrassing to me.

I guess it is something learned in our childhood that nudity is something to be hidden and only shared in intimate settings. Maybe based on our culture's association between nudity and sexuality?

[sanatanadharma]

4. I was in Brussels, Belgium about this time of year in 2006 ...

I was in an eatery in Brussels, Belgium about this time of year in 2006 when the World Naked Bike Ride passed by.
I did not bother to rise from the table as others did.

[Jimbo S]

5. I believe Milwaukee's

is this weekend.