Ride Guidelines
- ABSOLUTELY DO NOT visibly use alcohol. Save the drinking for after. And no glass allowed.
- ABSOLUTELY DO NOT arrive naked. Carry some clothing options.
- 2010 info: PARTICIPANTS must show person-powered wheels. No exceptions.
Check-In is after 6pm at The "O", Harpo's sign sculpture at about 1025 W Randolph.
- 2010 info: SPECTATORS go watch at the gawker spot. And don't drive.
Probably Wrigley Field after 10pm, about 1050 W Addison.
KEEP THE COURSE CLEAR!!! Wave and cheer and applaud from the sides and joy will be multiplied.
- NO PHOTOS before/after ride except by authorized few. Others may be ejected. Photos by riders during ride is discouraged for safety. Best to just enjoy, then see others' albums online later. Assume however by participating that you may be photographed anywhere at any time. Photographers go to spectator spots.
- Exposed goodies may target you for ticketing. Do so at your own risk, or be minimally covered or painted.
- For First Amendment protection, maintain the message: "less gas more ass", "burns fat not oil", "nude not crude", "no concealed weapons", "naked is how vulnerable I am sharing roads with cars"
- If confronted by police obey commands, comply, do not escalate, do not argue. If told to put something on simply do so immediately. And thank them en-route for their help.
- This ride is monitored by National Lawyers Guild volunteers who can serve as witnesses in case of trouble. If arrested call the NLG office at 312-913-0039
- We are "Celebrating freedom from oil, and the beauty of people!" Hostile acts are completely uncool towards anyone not directly threatening rider safety. Let security handle problems.
- NO LITTERING!
ChicagoNakedRide.org
Download simplified version of rules for distribution at check-in. MS Word Doc format, printable 2up