Participants In Philly's Naked Bike Ride Will Have to Cover Up ... Their Faces

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You won't need a shirt, pants, or even underwear, but for this year's annual Naked Bike Ride in Philadelphia, participants are being asked to cover only one thing: the bottom half of their face.

The organizers of Philly Naked Bike Ride had to cancel last year's annual nude ride due to COVID-19 concerns, but that isn't the case this year. Participants will gather on August 28th for a nearly 10-mile leisurely ride around the city, a two-to-three-hour endeavor that, often times, sees them cycling past such iconic landmarks as the Liberty Bell and City Hall, all while in the buff.

Organizers hope to continue the tradition of encouraging riders of all skill levels to bare it all in support of cycling advocacy, reduced fuel use, and body positivity, but they're asking that riders wear a mask this year, in light of the ongoing pandemic and the city's mask mandate.

"Say yes to masks, no to bras," reads one recent post on the group's Instagram page. "Free the titty, protect the city."