Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in 'quintessentially Portland' protest

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — 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.

Rider Janene King called the nude ride a “quintessentially Portland way to protest.”

The 51-year-old was naked except for wool socks, a wig and a hat. She sipped hot tea and said she was unbothered by the steady rain and temperatures in the mid-50s (about 12 Celsius).

“We definitely do not want troops coming into our city,” King said.

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.

The city is awaiting the ruling of an appeals court panel on whether Trump can send out the federalized troops after a federal judge on Oct. 5 ordered a temporary hold on deployment.

“Joy is a form of protest. Being together with mutual respect and kindness is a form of protest,” the ride’s organizers said on Instagram. “It’s your choice how much or little you wear.”

Fewer people were fully naked than usual — likely because of the cool, wet weather — but some still bared it all and rode wearing only bike helmets.

Naked bike rides have thronged the streets of Oregon’s largest city every year since 2004, often holding up traffic as the crowd cycles through with speakers playing music. Some years have drawn roughly 10,000 riders, according to Portland World Naked Bike Ride.

Weber reported from Los Angeles.

EDS NOTE: NUDITY - Cyclists in the Naked Bike Ride in protest against Donald Trump's attempts to mobilize the National Guard ride across the Burnside Bridge, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

EDS NOTE: NUDITY - Cyclists in the Naked Bike Ride lay down in protest against Donald Trump's attempts to mobilize the National Guard on the Burnside Bridge, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Federal agents stand and look over protesters during the Naked Bike Ride protest at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Participants prepare for the Naked Bike Ride protest on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Participants prepare for the Naked Bike Ride protest on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

Participants prepare for the Naked Bike Ride protest on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 35 points and Alperen Sengun had 30 points and 12 rebounds to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 117-113 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

Orlando led by a point when Amen Thompson put the Rockets on top on a dunk with an assist from Durant with less than a minute left in overtime. Jabari Smith Jr. blocked a layup by Franz Wagner and Durant’s step-back jumper made it 113-110 with 9.2 seconds left.

Wagner made two free throws with 8.7 seconds to go, pulling the Magic within 1. But, Reed Sheppard made two free throws for Houston to extend the lead to 115-112 with 4.1 seconds left.

Wendell Carter Jr. made one free throw, but was called for a lane violation on the second attempt, making it Houston leading 115-113. Thompson made two free throws after that to seal Houston’s fourth straight victory.

Wagner scored a season-high 29 points and Desmond Bane also set his season high with 26 points to lead the Magic on a night they were missing both Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs because of groin injuries.

The Rockets trailed by as many as 11 in the fourth quarter before using a big run to get back in it.

Durant made a 3-pointer with 21.4 seconds in regulation to tie it at 100.

Sengun blocked a layup by Bane with 5.3 seconds remaining and officials said it was Orlando’s possession after the ball sailed out of bounds. The Rockets challenged the call and it was overturned.

Sengun threw the inbounds pass intended for Durant, but he slipped and Anthony Black stole the ball and finished with a dunk to put the Magic on top. He was fouled by Sengun, but missed the free throw to give the Rockets another chance.

Sengun made a shot in the lane just before the clock expired to tie it at 102-all and send it to overtime.

Magic: Host Golden State on Tuesday.

Rockets: Visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.

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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots against Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) and forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots against Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) and forward Tristan da Silva (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)