"Do you see me now?"

In so many bicycle involved car crashes each year, drivers often say "I never saw him". People stop and look when someone rides a bike naked. We ask "do you see me now?" Cyclists are "naked in traffic" even when clothed. We have no metal cage or airbags separating us from trucks or pavement. We ask the drivers we share the road with to remember this the next time they pass someone on a bike little too close or roll a stop sign.

Body Painting

The WNBR uses body paint to help spread the word for our causes. Beginning in 2016, we started having an indoor party prior to the ride where riders can disrobe or body paint in a safe, accepting space. We don't allow media in this space and ask other riders to refrain from camera use as well. Take this opportunity to get comfortable in your skin. Free the artist inside by applying paint on the outside. Cover your skin with the slogan that best speaks your cause.

Preparation

Our riders safety is our first concern. Please bring a bicycle in good working condition. Check your tires, brakes, and driveline for proper operation before joining a naked bike ride. Have your favorite bike shop look over your bicycle so you are not sidelined by a flat tire or broken chain. We also strongly suggest helmets and shoes for all participants. Headlights, battery powered light strings, and glow sticks help make sure you are visible when the sun goes down.