Adelaide 2009
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WNBR Adelaide 2009
Date: Monday 9 March 2009
Time: 1pm
Location: Whitmore square in the city.
Ride Report
The 2009 WNBR ride in Adelaide was a roaring success. As we went up Rundle street , the out door cafe street, there was loads of cheering by probably thousands of people. We all had a good time and enjoyed the interaction with the crowds. All went well until the police stopped us. They were aggressive and authoritarian at first but became friendly and good humoured when they saw we were cooperative. We were told to put our clothes on, at least one name was noted but no actions resulted. As we were close to a cafe when we were stoped we decided to have a coffee. We sat sipping coffee and had a great time reliving the last hour.
Fourteen people went this year which was twice as many as last year.
Ride Details
Assemble at 1pm on Monday the 9th of March 2009 of the public holiday weekend at Whitmore square in the city.
Maps of the assembly location are available on the Critical Mass wiki website and on Google Maps.
After a great first ride by 6 participants in 2008, Adelaide rides again in 2009 . Be there and continue the history !
The ride is `bare as you dare' --- we suggest body paint, but you are free to wear as much or as little as you want. Fancy dress, self-decoration and other attention-grabbers are all very much encouraged. See The Art of WNBR for ideas on decorating yourself and your bike as well as lots of other background information. Knowledge is power !
Want to ride naked but aren't sure ? Get down to the local clothes-optional beach and get used to the idea of being nude outdoors and in public. But remember --- it's bare as you dare. You don't have to ride naked if you don't want to.
Make sure your bike is reliable. There will be no back-up team. If your bike lets you down, you're out of the event ! Sorry. Consider getting the fancy puncture-resistant tyres; they're expensive, but might save you on the day. Don't just dig that old boneshaker out of the shed two days before the event and hope it will be alright. It won't. If you don't ride regularly, start now; get to know your machine so that you're not worrying about it during the ride.
Volunteer Organisers
WNBR Adelaide has 2 local Organisers who are doing the leg work and promotion of the event in Adelaide. They will be there on the day to help the participants and tell them what is going on. The 2 local Organisers have chosen not to nominate as media liaison for the event or publicise their details here. If you would like to help in the task of organising WNBR Adelaide 2009, if you can offer help or ideas, please join the WNBR Australia Yahoo! group and facebook discussion groups and make contact with the others and demonstrate some initiative. It will happen, and you can be a part of it !
Legality
The laws that are relevant to public nudity in South Australia are applicable througout the state. For the relevant law in South Australia, please check this external link: SUMMARY OFFENCES ACT 1953 - SECT 23, Indecent behaviour and gross indecency. Note: indecent exposure is distinct from indecent behaviour and gross indecency so non-sexual nakedness is less likely to attract police attention. 2009 will be the second WNBR in SA and there was no trouble with the police in 2008. For general discussion of the topic of legality, please refer to the separate page about New South Wales Laws.
Media enquiries
Contact Marte Kinder, the WNBR Australia Coordinator and Media Liaison.
Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc
This is the current flyer / poster, to be used for the WNBR Adelaide 2009 to help promote participation. Please print these, pass them out and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator?
Media Coverage
- Adelaide Now, 8 Mar 2008, Naked cyclists brave hot weather Article from: Sunday Mail by MELANIE REID
- Sydney Morning Herald, 17 Mar 2009, Letters to the editor, Easily shocked by Elek Pafka of Surry Hills. Letter reads:
- When naked cyclists crossed the streets of Adelaide last week people cheered ("Cyclists' naked ambitions punctured", March 16). Such rides have been held in 70 cities across 20 countries. All too offensive for Sydney.
