Portland World Naked Bike Ride

Portland World Naked Bike Ride
Event participants in 2012
Location(s)Portland, Oregon
CountryUnited States
Years active20–21

The Portland World Naked Bike Ride (PWNBR) is an annual World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) event held in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is the largest iteration of WNBR in the world, averaging approximately 10,000 participants[1][2] and thousands of spectators.[3] The first PWNBR was held in 2004.[4][5] Rides are typically held each June.[6]

The event promotes body positivity,[7] discourages car use,[8] and protests fossil fuel dependency.[9][10] Nudity is encouraged but not required.[11] Starting points for the ride have included the South Park Blocks in southwest Portland,[12][13] Peninsula Park in north Portland,[14] and Colonel Summers Park and Laurelhurst Park in southeast Portland.[15][16] PWNBR has been described as one of the city's "most colorful traditions",[17] as well as one of Portland's "best-known and most divisive" events.[18]

The 2020[19] and 2021[20] events were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] Organizers asked participants to wear face masks for the 2022 event.[22] The 2024 event was canceled to refocus organization efforts.[23][24][25] The cancelation prompted some cyclists to have a separate event.[26] Two WNBR events are being organized in Portland in 2025.[27] Grant Park is the starting point for one.[28][29]

See also

References

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  13. ^ Williams, Allison (2019-01-22). Moon Pacific Northwest: With Oregon, Washington & Vancouver. Avalon Publishing.
  14. ^ Acker, Lizzy (2022-07-15). "2022 World Naked Bike Ride route? That's secret, but here's the starting point in Portland". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  15. ^ "World Naked Bike Ride is back in Portland, this time with new team". KOIN. September 19, 2024.
  16. ^ Hale, Jamie (2019-05-23). "World Naked Bike Ride announces 2019 starting location in Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
  17. ^ Hale, Jamie (2019-11-20). "World Naked Bike Ride announces 2020 date in Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  18. ^ Hale, Jamie (2023-08-07). "World Naked Bike Ride set to cycle through Portland this weekend: What you need to know". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  19. ^ Hale, Jamie (2020-05-05). "Naked Bike Ride cancels Portland gathering for 2020". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  20. ^ Acker, Lizzy (2021-04-21). "Portland's World Naked Bike Ride is canceled this year, but organizers still want you to ride your bike naked". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  21. ^ Russell, Michael (2023-04-23). "World Naked Bike Ride announces 2023 date, start time". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  22. ^ Acker, Lizzy (2022-04-08). "Portland's World Naked Bike Ride is back this summer". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
  23. ^ Swindler, Samantha (2024-06-12). "Portland World Naked Bike Ride canceled for 2024, but it will return". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  24. ^ "Portland's World Naked Bike Ride takes a 1-year hiatus". opb. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  25. ^ "World Naked Bike Ride in Portland takes a hiatus". opb. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  26. ^ "Naked Bike Ride 2024". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  27. ^ "After a Crack in Leadership, Dueling World Naked Bike Rides Are Now Scheduled in Portland This Summer". Willamette Week. 2025-03-12. Archived from the original on 2025-05-02. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  28. ^ Hale, Jamie (2025-07-01). "First of two World Naked Bike Rides announces starting location in Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  29. ^ "Portland World Naked Bike Ride Announces Grant Park as Starting Location". Willamette Week. 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
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