birthday suit bike ride

June 15, 2009 at 12:33 pm
DC, bicycle, capitol hill, clothing, fisheye, moon, politics, white house

One of the more interesting protests I’ve witnessed took place this weekend. This being the 4th Annual World Naked Bike Ride. The WNBR is a protest against our dependence on foreign oil and a rally for improved cycling conditions in America’s cities. The DC WNBR started at Franklin Square in downtown DC, rode to the US Capitol, and finished out in front of the White House. All the participants said it was a lot more fun to moon Bush but they would make due with the new Administration. Upon arriving at Lafayette Square I am sure they ruined the days of the many tourists who were peering through fence trying to catch a glimpse of the President. Despite the name the riders were not technically naked, as that would be lewd and illegal, instead they wore an assortment of underwear, loin clothes, socks, and body paint. I hope their ride was a success. While I find their cause quite valid I’m not so sure about the execution. Regardless, it made for a VERY VERY funny (…and kind of awkward) event to photog.

HERE is a link to my other photos from the start of the protest.

4 Responses

Frank Says:
June 15th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
I can’t believe they really did this in DC. At least they waited unitl they had good weather. What a hoot for the tourists. Thanks for your bravery in capturing this.

Tammy Says:
June 15th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
This is unrelated to this frightening picture but I couldn’t post it on your facebook wall, and I wanted to share it with you…. I’m not sure if you knew this already (or care), but the next Real World will apparently be set in Dupont Circle: link I’ve seen you post lots of photos from around there, and maybe this is a warning that you might want to watch out for drunk, pseudo-empowered teenagers!

DCBlogs » DC Blogs Noted Says:
June 15th, 2009 at 11:02 pm
[...] Birthday suit bike ride. juxtaexposed.com. Photo. [...]

m hoek Says:
June 16th, 2009 at 11:03 am
also blogged on welovedc.com

http://www.welovedc.com/2009/06/15/naked-bikers-hit-dc/#comments

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