From Fox8.com: Protesters rallying against the Trump administration in Portland put the city’s quirky and irreverent reputation on display Sunday by pedaling through the streets wearing absolutely nothing — or close to it — in an “emergency” edition of the annual World Naked Bike Ride.
Crowds that have gathered daily and nightly outside the immigration facility in Oregon’s largest city in recent days have embraced the absurd, donning inflatable frog, unicorn, axolotl and banana costumes as they face off with federal law enforcement who often deploy tear gas and pepper balls.
The bike ride is an annual tradition that usually happens in the summer, but organizers of this weekend’s hastily called event said another nude ride was necessary to speak out against President Donald Trump’s attempts to mobilize the National Guard to quell protests.
Bike riders made their way through the streets and to the city’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Authorities there ordered people to stay out of the street and protest only on sidewalks or risk being arrested.
Despite that it was raining and the temperature was only in the mid-50s, many of the cyclists were nearly or totally nude.
My goodness. It’s never been easier to find your people. Here are the Democrats with their persuasive classy campaign of the day in hopes you’ll join them. 🤢 https://t.co/jA1GUDJ5Ck
— Rebecca G (@Rebeccajo25) October 13, 2025
However, the nude cyclists did not stay off the streets. Instead, they held a “die-in” as they laid down right in the middle of the street.
“Thousands of naked cyclists blockade a bridge to prove that there is sanity in Portland and the National Guard isn’t necessary,” mocked communications strategist Erica Knight.
Thousands of naked cyclists blockade a bridge to prove that there is sanity in Portland and the National Guard isn’t necessary. https://t.co/8SvOXUTcdi
— Erica Knight (@_EricaKnight) October 13, 2025
Nude cyclists join anti-ICE protests in a rain-soaked ride in Portland. https://t.co/GLsB1mUqgE
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 13, 2025
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