Nude cyclists won't take to the streets of Philadelphia this year as the city's annual Naked Bike Ride has been canceled

• Philadelphia's annual Naked Bike Ride was canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• This would have been the city's 12th ride, typically which typically draws thousands of cyclists.
• The event organizers announced the cancelation in July, and the ride was scheduled to take place on Aug. 29.

For the last 11 years, swarms of naked people hop on their bikes and take to the streets of Philadelphia.

But not this year. The novel coronavirus has canceled the annual Naked Bike Ride, according to the event organizer's website.

The ride, which was scheduled for Aug. 29, and typically draws thousands of people.

"After much debate, we feel that canceling this year's event is the most responsible thing to do," Philly Naked Bike Ride announced on its website.

At the time of writing, Philadelphia has 32,186 confirmed coronavirus cases and 1,717 confirmed deaths, according to Johns Hopkins.

In years prior, bicycle riders would cycle a 10-mile path through some of Philadelphia's top tourist destinations. The path would take riders to iconic destinations, like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art's steps.

The event is clothing optional, and its purpose is to promote body positivity while bringing attention to the city's dependence on fossil fuels.

Event organizers are encouraging cyclists to get outside and take advantage of the city's empty streets. However, they are urging cyclists to leave one clothing item on — a mask.

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