World Naked Bike Ride NOLA
New Orleans will host its own Naked Bike Ride, in extension of the worldwide Naked Bike Ride event, this summer.
Combining fitness, sustainability, and body positivity, the city will be embracing all body types while on the move.
Event Info
The 18th annual World Naked Bike Ride in New Orleans will be taking place on June 13 at 4 p.m. The event will start and end at Mickey Markey Park. Riders will go through the French Quarter, ride past Jackson Square, and then return to Mickey Markey.
It is suggested that riders assemble at the park at 3 p.m. for activities including body painting, among other preparations and events. Bike line up will begin promptly at 4 p.m., and everyone must follow behind the lead police car and start on time.
Acceptable human-powered vehicles include items such as bikes, skates, and skateboards. Similar to New Orleans parades, friends, family, spectators, photographers, and videographers are invited to line the route.
The first annual ride in New Orleans took place on June 13, 2009. Each year, it draws in more participation, advertising, and volunteer participation.
Discussion groups are available for interested participants to make contact with others to demonstrate initiatives based in their shared values. Riders can join together, representing and promoting a cause of their choice.
The Event's International Presence
The World Naked Bike Ride protests oil dependency and body shaming. Human-powered transport and body positivity combats these issues and advocates for sustainability. The event also does not require the removal of clothing in order to ride, adopting the slogan, "Bare as You Dare."
Organizers and riders are asked to work together with like-minded riders and groups to advertise a point of activism they support. Flyers may be distributed, along with other forms of media, to generate interest. Those who discuss initiative plans online must moderate messages to block inappropriate, unrelated discussions and spam. It is not mandatory to register your ride participation, but it assists other community members in getting involved. This is due to event being free of any overarching authority or organization.
