Sun's out, buns out: Vancouver's Naked Bike Ride is back this weekend

Would you ride a bike with no shorts on? On Saturday, July 8, the Vancouver World Naked Bike Ride will hit the streets, balls out, and you’re invited to join.

This summer, all cyclists excited to participate in the daring event are asked to meet at Sunset Beach, where Bute Street and Beach Avenue meet, at noon for “bodypainting,” and the ride will officially kick off at 2 pm.

As the ride wraps up, the group will have a celebratory picnic held by the clothing-optional rights group Naked Iconoclasts Fighting The Yoke (NIFTY), and everyone is welcome to attend.

 

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The event’s origins are here in Vancouver thanks to social activist, writer, and filmmaker Conrad Schmidt who started the first naked bike ride (in the winter, no less) in 2002.

World Naked Bike Ride

When: Saturday, July 8
Time: The event starts at 12 pm, and the ride starts at 2 pm
Where: Sunset Beach

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