The World Naked Bike Ride is set to return to Portland this Saturday, Aug. 12, once again drawing throngs of nude cyclists to the city streets. Perhaps Portland’s best-known and most divisive event, the naked bike ride is officially a protest for cyclist safety, against oil dependency and in support of body positivity. It’s known for its carnival-like atmosphere and the traffic jams it inevitably causes as it makes its way through town. Whether you’re looking to join the festivities or avoid it altogether, we made a list of things that you need to know about the 2023 event....including the starting point of Irving Park. Click the link in our bio to read more about the 2023 pdxwnbr Photo by BethNakamura/The Oregonian #portland #WorldNakedBikeRide #PDXWNBR #NakedBikeRide