LAS VEGAS—The Erotic Heritage Museum has signed on as a sponsor of the local chapter of the World Naked Bike Ride.
“The EHM has sponsored the World Naked Bike Ride for the third year now here in Las Vegas, because the spirit of the Ride mirrors our mission at the Museum: nudity without shame; sustainability; and the freedom to flourish as an individual,” said EHM director Dr. Victoria Hartmann. “The Las Vegas Ride joins hundreds of Rides around the globe. WNBR is not just a local phenomenon; it is a worldwide movement. We are grateful the WNBR has asked us once again to support their efforts to bring attention to these important issues here in Las Vegas.”
Taking place Saturday, Sept. 8, the global event celebrates the body in its natural state, sexual freedom, and humanist empowerment.
“I was loud, and I’ve never much cared for society’s rules regarding the obscenity of the naked body,” said WNBR Co-Founder Reverend Phil. “Clothes can be a great thing, and provide many functions; fashion, comfort, warmth, and protection all have their place. But the function of supporting patriarchal norms, which make feeling shame about not living up to the impossible standards we see in mass media? No, that is not a function I care for. So, with my loud voice, and marginal appreciation of pants, I was invited to be the ride leader. Now, Portland has a Ride with more than 15,000 naked bikers, and we’re proud to have a Ride here in Las Vegas for our third year.”
For more information on the World Naked Bike Ride, including a video of a past WNMR event, visit pdxwnbr.org/why/. For information on the Las Vegas chapter of the World Naked Bike Ride, including rules of participation, visit Facebook.com/events/2173237369598675/. Questions about the event may also be directed to organizers there.
For more information on the Las Vegas Erotic Heritage Museum, visit EroticMuseumVegas.com/.
