Philly Naked Bike Ride called off because of the coronavirus The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the brakes on this year’s Philly Naked Bike RidePHILADELPHIA -- The coronavirus pandemic has slammed the brakes on this year's Philly Naked Bike Ride. But they had a message for would-be naked riders eager to break free of their home lockdowns: They hope to be back riding in 2021. Still, she said on Friday she hopes people are “taking advantage of the emptier streets and riding — masks up.”The naked ride is to promote positive body image, advocate for the safety of cyclists and protest dependence on fossil fuels. The 12th Philly Naked Bike Ride had been scheduled for Aug. 29. The ride used to be held in September, often in temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius), but enough of the naked riders mentioned feeling chilly that, last year, it was moved up to August.

Source: ABC News August 15, 2020 19:07 UTC