Yesterday, Milwaukee hosted its first World Naked Bike Ride in conjunction with a world-wide movement that has taken place in hundreds of cities from London to Portland. According to organizer John Jankowski the purpose of the So many smiling faces and great vibes," says Jankowski. Water St. An estimated riders participated — at least 90 percent were male — and ranged from completely clothed to buck naked. Tutus, wings, hats and fanny packs were also in the mix. Like other cities where the rides have occurred, the Milwaukee Police tolerated the ride as long as naked riders did not break away from the group for a solo birthday suit joyride. Nothing about it felt creepy or gross.

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Next July Milwaukee strips down to join 70 cities globally that hold naked bike rides. World Naked Bike Ride — London. Photo by flickr user carlosofpardo.
Milwaukee will soon bear witness to a group willing to bare it all in the name of body positivity. John Jankowski, a St. Francis resident, has participated in many other similar events across the country , including in Madison and St. After six years of thinking about it and many telling him it would never happen in Milwaukee, Jankowski decided to organize the event — the first of its kind in the area. More: Milwaukee doesn't have a naked bike ride but it does have an Underwear Bike Ride. Jankowski recalled a family member who was picked on due to her size and came home crying constantly. Bridget Mincheski, a self-identified naturist from Watertown, is planning to participate.