While a Burning Man campsite may be a good place to stay, the sprawling city can be alienating to some residents. Many prefer the quiet, open-air feel of the edge of the city. While a walk-in camping area is popular with visitors, it can also be a great place to spend the night if you're not part of a "tribe" that has taken hold of a particular section of the city. The walk-in camping area is a popular destination for campers and is far from the art and revelry of the city's plaza.
The city's residents also ride bikes, making it the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States. Bicycles are also common transportation, and several companies design and sell customized bikes for the festival. This festival has pushed the boundaries of human-powered transportation, and cyclists are encouraged to join in the festivities. It's easy to see why Black Rock City is so bike-friendly. In fact, bikes are the main mode of transportation in the city.
The city's residents are largely white, and the majority of the people attend the festival as white. This lack of diversity is particularly alarming because there are so few black or Hispanic attendees. More than eighty percent of the population is white. Only a fourth is Hispanic or black. Although this percentage might seem low, it is a high number compared to other cities. There are even more minority groups, so if you're interested in learning more about the Black Rock City people, you should consider attending the festival.