Jerry Summers
Although it is a little early, Gig City’s horde of bike riders might set their plans to head to the “City of Brotherly (?) Love” in late August 2024 to participate in the 15th Philly Naked Bike Ride.
In spite of some negative comments by the spokesperson for the folks in Walker County being a little upset about the abundance of peddlers in the second leg in the annual Ironman event and year-long traffic congestion, Choo Choo City Bike Club's membership has grown to 1,000s of no gasoline riders seeking an alternative to the gas fumes produced by autos in the Gig City.
On August 26, 2023, a multitude of shapely bare buttocks, beautiful bosoms and other parts filled the 10-mile route, exposing the public to how enjoyable such an event could stimulate the citizens through Philly's main streets.
The annual ride was commenced in 2009 under the goals of “cycling, advocacy, body positivity and fuel reduction.”
The nude or quasi expedition was billed as promoting “bare back bicycling” as a key form of transportation.
A tremendous opportunity exists for bike enthusiasts to mount their Schwinns, Dixie Flyers, and even the rebuilt vehicles donated by the public spirited White Oak Bike Shop and head to the Keystone State.
The people-powered event might even be the basis for another federal grant and chance for a new city motto if the city fathers and mothers should decide on initiating our own “First Annual Mooning Moccasin Bend” tourist attraction.
Complete nudity is not mandatory in Philadelphia to ride and the spectacular trip though Liberty Bell Center, but the organizers stress that participants are advised to get “as bare as you dare!”
(A side benefit to a clothes-less romp in the raw might reduce the complaints about the bike ride in the Ironman race in Northwest Georgia.)
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