The funniest Twitter reactions to Chicago’s annual World Naked Bike Ride

If you didn’t know the World Naked Bike Ride was happening Saturday night, then you, like many other Twitter users — and even one cop — may have been surprised to see a parade of a few hundred people on bikes in various states of undress, body paint and colorful costumes on the North and West Sides.

On Saturday night, hundreds of riders on human-powered transportation — bikes, scooters, skateboards and skates — wearing variable amounts of clothing took to the streets of Chicago for the 16th annual World Naked Bike Ride.

This year’s route started about 8 p.m. at 360 N Jefferson St. in the Fulton River District and wound its way east, eventually turning north to go up the Magnificent Mile. The riders continued north through Boystown and then back down to go through Lake View, Lincoln Park and Wicker Park before ending just after 11 p.m. in West Town.

Though naked is in the title, World Naked Bike Ride welcomes riders of all comfort levels, calling it “bare-as-you-dare, anything from body paint to underwear to fanciful costumes are encouraged,” according to its website. Full-frontal nudity is illegal in the city, and the site warns riders to do so at their own risks.

The ride aims to call attention to oil dependency and promotes body positivity, the website states. Around the world, the ride usually happens on the second Saturday in June, and in Chicago, it is scheduled in the evening.

Bottom line: Less gas, more ... well, you know.

Now onto the best tweets of the night because not everyone knew the ride was happening.

And someone really should have told this Chicago cop before he started his shift.

True, not everyone was pleased to see the parade, but the riders especially had a great time.

And for those of you who have used Divvy bikes today: Remember to bring a towel to wipe down the seat. Just in case.