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Beverly Hills is a great place to visit. Go shopping or window shopping at Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Channel, Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Gearys, Polo/Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Lalique, Tiffany & Co, Robert Clergerie, Barneys New York, Van Cleef & Arpels, La Perla, Hermes, Alfred Dunhill, St. John, Harry Winston, Buccellati, Cole-Haan, David Orgell, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Fendi or dozens of other luxury boutiques, stores and shops.
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Please read the following practical information carefully. Please print out a copy for any friends you know are coming on the ride and who do not have access to email.
  
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Participants are encouraged to:
  
If you can afford it stay in a bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel and be treated like a king or queen. There are also the Le Meridien, Four Seasons, Regent Beverly Wilshire, The Beverly Hilton, Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills hotels as well as several other great hotels.
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==Sign up==
  
Have breakfast or lunch and see the stars at the Polo Lounge, eat at Trader Vics, Spagos, Il Fornaio, La Scala, Delmonicos Lobster House, Regent Beverly <strong><A href="http://www.eluxurys-handbag.com/women/louis-vuitton-handbags.html">Louis Vuitton Handbags Outlet</A></strong>  Wilshire, Benihana, Houston's and other fine restaurants. All of them provide excellent service and delicious fare.
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* Sign up using the form on the upper right of the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] home page
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* If you can volunteer to help in any way (putting up flyers etc), please mention this in the comment box
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* Having submitted the form, local organisers will be notified of your interest and may add you to mailing lists etc
  
All of the businesses and merchants in Beverly Hills are used to serving wealthy and discriminating clientel, therefore almost anywhere you go you will be treated with service that is far above average. Unlike the scenes in the movie Pretty Woman I have never run in to rude or snooty sales clerks. Everywhere I have shopped, stayed or dined in Beverly Hills I have been treated very well. Money is money and it seems that the merchants believe that if you can afford to buy their goods or services you are more than welcome in their establishment. Since nowadays it is hard to tell by looks who has money and who doesn't it's easier and safer for the <strong><A href="http://www.eluxurys-handbag.com/women/louis-vuitton-travel.html">Louis Vuitton Travel</A></strong>  merchants to treat everyone as if they are wealthy.
 
  
Drive through the residential areas of Beverly Hills. You will find houses and mansions of all architectural styles and sizes beautifuly landscaped with dark green lawns, sculpted hedges, fountains and gorgeous gardens. Even the streets are clean and well tended.
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'''Australia''':
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Skip the procedure above – it is unnecessary to register your intention to ride in any Australian WNBR. Visit the [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/ WNBR Australia] website for information on your local city's ride, or the [[List of rides#Australia|list of Australian rides]] or browse [[:Category: Australia]]. If your city is not included, please join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia Yahoo! Group] and post a message stating where you want to ride. Most cities that are holding rides have their own [http://groups.yahoo.com/ Yahoo!] and/or [http://www.facebook.com/groups.php Facebook] groups that you can join for updates. Some cities use the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia Yahoo! Group] too.
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Visit Beverly Hills, if you are rich you will feel right at home and if you are not you will probably, at least for a while, feel like you are.
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==Find out more==
  
By the way, even though the city is filled with luxury hotels, shops and restaurants, since not everyone who lives, visits or works in Beverly Hills is rich, there are still plenty of medium to inexpensively priced hotels, shops, restaurants, coffee shops and fast food places.
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* Visit the [[List of rides]] page for information on your local or national rides
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* Take note of the date, start time and location of the event
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* Join any local discussion groups to keep up-to-date on the ride details, opportunities for getting involved, and any last-minute announcements
  
For more information about the city of Beverly Hills, California see <strong><A href="http://www.eluxurys-handbag.com/women.html">Louis Vuitton Women</A></strong>  directory of links to city of Beverly Hills, California guides and directories listing hotels, restaurants, attorneys, information, resources, services, things to do, places to go and more.
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==Check your bike==
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Make sure your bike is roadworthy. In particular check:
  
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* Brakes work properly
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* Tyres are sufficiently inflated
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* Chain runs freely and the gear changes are smooth
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* No obvious loose connections (check especially your handlebars, saddle, cranks, pedals)
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* Wheels run true (don't wobble from side to side when moving)
  
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==What to bring==
  
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===Essentials===
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* '''Bike, skates or a skateboard'''<br />(if you haven't got one, you could hire or borrow one)
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* '''Bag/s to carry clothes etc'''<br />Bags attached to your bike – eg: [[Wikipedia:Panniers|panniers]] – are best as they are less visually obtrusive, do not make your back sweat, and will not obscure slogans you may choose to write on your body. If you do not have a pannier, saddle, rack or handlebar-bag, use a backpack to leave both hands free. Avoid draping bags over your handlebars!
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* '''Front and rear lights'''<br />(in case it's dark on the ride or when you're going home)
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* '''Water and snacks'''
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* '''Sun screen'''
  
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===Useful extras===
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* Basic bike tool kit, including a spare inner tube and means of dealing with punctures
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* Bicycle pump
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* Bells, whistles, horns etc to make noise
  
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==Ride etiquette==
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* Do not race ahead or overtake the ride leader, especially if you do not know the way
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* Try not to drop behind the back marker
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* Be aware of pedestrians
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* On shared-use paths, keep to the side marked as a cycle lane. If cycle lane is marked, be prepared to stop if pedestrians or dogs get in your way 
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* Follow normal traffic rules, stopping at red lights etc unless directed to clear a junction by a steward, who will temporarily hold up traffic on your behalf
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* Creativity and decoration of bikes and bodys is strongly encouraged. If you have body paints, please bring them along. Leaves and other greenery are also useful for draping or twisting around the body. There are lots more ideas at [[Art bike]] and [[Body art]]
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* If you want to carry banners, flags or flagpoles please ensure these are attached to your bike in a safe way so that they can't get caught in your wheels, make mounting or dismounting difficult or annoy other riders. In particular avoid anything with sharp edges. Bamboo poles with banners can be attached above head height, but unless you have previous experience of this (plus a strong pannier rack and lots of gaffa tape), it's best not to attempt it
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* If you wear a mask, make sure it does not restrict your vision of the road or the other riders around you
  
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Remember: ride proud, ride safely and have fun... Ride on!
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Revision as of 09:56, 16 March 2012

Home > Joining a ride

Please read the following practical information carefully. Please print out a copy for any friends you know are coming on the ride and who do not have access to email.

Participants are encouraged to:

Sign up

  • Sign up using the form on the upper right of the World Naked Bike Ride home page
  • If you can volunteer to help in any way (putting up flyers etc), please mention this in the comment box
  • Having submitted the form, local organisers will be notified of your interest and may add you to mailing lists etc


Australia: Skip the procedure above – it is unnecessary to register your intention to ride in any Australian WNBR. Visit the WNBR Australia website for information on your local city's ride, or the list of Australian rides or browse Category: Australia. If your city is not included, please join the WNBR Australia Yahoo! Group and post a message stating where you want to ride. Most cities that are holding rides have their own Yahoo! and/or Facebook groups that you can join for updates. Some cities use the WNBR Australia Yahoo! Group too.

Find out more

  • Visit the List of rides page for information on your local or national rides
  • Take note of the date, start time and location of the event
  • Join any local discussion groups to keep up-to-date on the ride details, opportunities for getting involved, and any last-minute announcements

Check your bike

Make sure your bike is roadworthy. In particular check:

  • Brakes work properly
  • Tyres are sufficiently inflated
  • Chain runs freely and the gear changes are smooth
  • No obvious loose connections (check especially your handlebars, saddle, cranks, pedals)
  • Wheels run true (don't wobble from side to side when moving)

What to bring

Essentials

  • Bike, skates or a skateboard
    (if you haven't got one, you could hire or borrow one)
  • Bag/s to carry clothes etc
    Bags attached to your bike – eg: panniers – are best as they are less visually obtrusive, do not make your back sweat, and will not obscure slogans you may choose to write on your body. If you do not have a pannier, saddle, rack or handlebar-bag, use a backpack to leave both hands free. Avoid draping bags over your handlebars!
  • Front and rear lights
    (in case it's dark on the ride or when you're going home)
  • Water and snacks
  • Sun screen

Useful extras

  • Basic bike tool kit, including a spare inner tube and means of dealing with punctures
  • Bicycle pump
  • Bells, whistles, horns etc to make noise

Ride etiquette

During the ride there should be a ride leader and back marker. Ride will have either stewards or police escort who will hold up the traffic at junctions when necessary to keep the riders together. For everyone's safety, please observe the following advice:

  • Do not stray from the route or other riders
  • Do not race ahead or overtake the ride leader, especially if you do not know the way
  • Try not to drop behind the back marker
  • Be aware of pedestrians
  • On shared-use paths, keep to the side marked as a cycle lane. If cycle lane is marked, be prepared to stop if pedestrians or dogs get in your way
  • Follow normal traffic rules, stopping at red lights etc unless directed to clear a junction by a steward, who will temporarily hold up traffic on your behalf
  • Creativity and decoration of bikes and bodys is strongly encouraged. If you have body paints, please bring them along. Leaves and other greenery are also useful for draping or twisting around the body. There are lots more ideas at Art bike and Body art
  • If you want to carry banners, flags or flagpoles please ensure these are attached to your bike in a safe way so that they can't get caught in your wheels, make mounting or dismounting difficult or annoy other riders. In particular avoid anything with sharp edges. Bamboo poles with banners can be attached above head height, but unless you have previous experience of this (plus a strong pannier rack and lots of gaffa tape), it's best not to attempt it
  • If you wear a mask, make sure it does not restrict your vision of the road or the other riders around you

Remember: ride proud, ride safely and have fun... Ride on!