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If you were out and about the French Quarter yesterday you may have seen an unfamiliar site--- lots of nude bike riders! The nude bikers were celebrating World Naked Bike Ride, an international event that occurs throughout the world to raise awareness of cyclists, their safety on the roads and also environmental issues.
While this group did not have signs to convey their message, they did draw a lot of attention. The nude bikers had a car in the parade among the bikers with a stereo blaring various songs. "All Things Small", was one of them. Many people who saw the nude bikers gasped in horror and others found the site rather amusing. One thing was for sure, the site of nude bikers wasn't expected.
The World Naked Bike Ride started at Royal Street at Washington Square Park and returned to the park via Bourbon Street. The group drew undivided attention on Bourbon Street and none of the participants were arrested, as all adhered to covering the genitals to avoid arrest from indecent exposure. They were escorted by the New Orleans Police Department.
Saturday's ride in New Orleans, LA was the first for the city, but I'm guessing that this will become a popular event in town. Nude bike rides are typical for cities in Europe, but the idea is being readily accepted in the United States. Over 30 countries have participated in nude bike rides in the past year. This is one bike ride where helmets are 100% optional!
For more info: Check out the national organizations website at World Naked Bike Ride.
Comments
This is too funny!
Please learn the difference between "site" (place) and "sight" (seeing).
If they covered their genitals, they weren't nude. This just confirms my opinion that New Orleans isn't a cool city.
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