Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the protest ride is being organized by an offshoot of the original Portland World Naked Bike Ride organizers.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After President Trump announced plans to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland, a local group is planning an "emergency" nude bike ride in protest.

The organization, an offshoot of the World Naked Bike Ride group, made the announcement in an Instagram post on Wednesday, writing, “Emergency World Naked Bike Ride coming up in response to the militarization of our city. Plans are being worked on.”

While this "emergency" bike ride is coming in response to the National Guard deployment, generally, the Portland World Naked Bike Ride aims to promote body positivity and encourage decreased reliance

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