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Date: Friday 6 June 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy

Ride Details

Yaay!!!! Naked daring and brave naked Bike Riders of Melbourne!!!

It is time to ride again......50 riders had an amazing positively inspiring well received ride in summer and now we ride in support of our Northern Hemisphere naked bike ride family.

We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians plus all the negative effects of oil, cars, war, consumerism and non-renewable energy.

WINTER WONDERLAND - WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE

This is a secret night time ride.....

TIME: 7pm
DATE: FRIDAY 6th JUNE 2008
WHERE: Meet at the UNION HOTEL (cnr Web & Gore Sts) Fitzroy.

Once everyone has arrived and had a few drinks and a good yak we will ride to a undisclosed location to de-brief and paint slogans and decorate our bikes and bodies in preparation for the mid-night start.

This time...we are prepared and are supported by a police liaison lawyer......protecting our rights...Guys you now have the chance to go naked!

Protest in blissful naked totally non threatening peaceful vulnerability. Inspire others to get out their bikes and join in the fun and delight of no emissions and naked freedom.

The WNBR message addresses the world wide issue of sustainable transport and advocates more environmentally friendly cycling and less polluting cars and trucks.

The WNBR is an annual clothing-optional protest ride for naturism, environmentalism, peace and the rights of cyclists to use the road safely.

Poster / Flyer

Legality

The laws that are relevant to public nudity in Victoria are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about Victoria Laws.

WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2009

9 March 2008 Pictures

Pictures on main WNBR Australia web site

Set 1

Set 2

Set 3

WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008

Set 4

The photos in this set are in the ones above. Follow this link.

Film Festival

Presented by World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne:

Date: Friday 11 April 2008
Time: 5:30pm for 6:00pm
Venue: Bar Open, 317 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy 3065, phone (03) 94159601.

(Note: some publicity flyers have been distributed with the address for Bar Open as 303 Brunswick St which should have been written as the correct 317 Brunswick Street).

Selection of films and possibly slides of more photographs by MitH.

None of the films have been screened in Melbourne before and they are all uplifting and inspiring. If you love biketivism, environmentalism, pacifism or naturism these films are something you must see.
Productions on the programme include:

World Naked Bike Ride, The Documentary by High Altitude Films from the UK about the WNBR London in 2004 and 2005 (this film was selected as a finalist in the Wildscreen International Film Festival 2006).
Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride! by Conrad Schmidt. Ragtag Productions, 2007. 60 minute feature length film tells the story of WNBR and features footage of many of the WNBRs held around the world plus interviews with many prominent coordinators and organisers.
Along for the ride a no_e production. Shot and edited by Yasmin Bright. 10min short documentary film about the WNBR Nudecastle 2007. Winner of the People's Choice Award at the 2007 Cultural Stomp.
Various short films documenting the first Brighton and Hove UK WNBR in 2006. There are about a dozen of these.
Cycle Activists of Newcastle Australia by Rowanmacs Photography and Novacast. A 30min film documenting bike activism (including Critical Mass, WNBR and the White Bicycle Project) in Newcastle and the fight to save the rail.
Painted Cyclists, 2004 Fremont Solstice Ride shot and edited by Jimmy and Elizabeth, still photos by John Cornicello.
Naked and Painted: Solstice Riders 2003 Shindig Productions in association with Freecycles Propoganda. Shot by Master Ken Martin, The Amazing Steve, Jimmy Cleary. Edited by Jimmy Cleary.
Other WNBR and Biketivism films and there are too many to list here

Post Ride Press Release

released 9th of March 2008
The World Naked Bike Ride
Melbourne 2008

Around 40-50 cyclists took part today in one of many national 'rides of protest' under the global umbrella of the World Naked Bicycle Ride.

The World Naked Bike Ride is the biggest naked protest in the world....where we face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians plus all the negative effects of oil, cars, war, consumerism and non-renewable energy.

Cyclists, from first time riders to some who have taken part in past WNBR all came together for the day and even the family group with eager kids enjoyed the ride with a difference to make a difference.

Two police officers met the group in the park while they were painting their bodies with slogans and preparing for the ride. They were willing to offer any support and confirmed that riding naked was not a problem especially in the liberal minded Fitzroy precinct. Not long after 2 squad cars and senior police arrived and after discussions with the police the ride was escorted to ensure that the safety of the riders was observed and also so that the riders didn't offend any onlookers. Women were allowed to ride naked but men were considered offensive. Melbourne is the only city in Australia where men were not allowed to ride naked yet women were allowed to be completely naked. It seems discriminatory against men to say that they are somehow inherently obscene due to a chance of birth.

Cyclist all gathered together in Fitzroy and after a requested 'parade lap' of the local community cricket match proceeded towards the city along bustling Rathdowne, Lygon and Victoria steets.

At Parliment House they stopped and raised their bicycles as a symbol of protest to todays issues, under the eyes of the bemused State Security officers. They continued on to their destination along the famous Brunswick Street strip where they were cheered on as they rode on a picture perfect afternoon in Melbourne. They were cheered and car horns tooted as the colourful group spread cheer and the message about sustainability, positive body image and a more bike friendly Melbourne.

After completing our ride down a very quiet Brunswick Street we got back to the park for a photo shoot after finally debriefing. The group styed on for hours to laugh and chat and share our feelings and joy about the positive day we had. Promises were made to do it again and some and very soon! We now are the proud AUSTRALIAN RECORD HOLDERS for the most number of attendees... .I can only see us improve on that next year when the ride will not be held on the same long weekend.

Other rides took place successfully today or yesterday in Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and of course Byron Bay.

9 March 2008 Ride Report

40 to 50 riders rode in the Melbourne World Naked Bike Ride 2008. The riders were told by Police that the male body was illegal although the female body was not. Several female riders rode completely naked while all men were threatened with arrest by Police if they did not wear pants. Riders posed naked on the steps of VIC Parliament House. Ride went along Brunswick and Lygon Streets. The rides rode around the pitch of a cricket game after being invited by local cricketers at Fitzroy who stopped play to invite the riders. No riders were arrested. The riders found that Red Symonds (ex Skyhooks) had followed the ride in his car after having complained of WNBR (NIMBY style) on his own morning radio show during an interview with the WNBR Melbourne Organiser (Heidi Hill). Pictures of Red Symonds caught following the riders will be published soon.

Location

Gather at 4:00pm at the Fitzroy Memorial Rotunda in Edinburg Gardens, Fitzroy North (on the north side of the gardens). Ride leaves at 5:00pm.

Ride details

Go as bare as you dare!
Protest oil dependency!
Celebrate the power and individuality of our bodies!

Bring bike decorations, body (or finger) paint and your smile. Don’t worry, we’re all a bit shy when it comes to public nudity – bring your bathers if you’d like and grab a drink at the pub for a bit of Dutch courage. We’ll ride through the friendly streets of Melbourne’s inner North, putting smiles on the faces of onlookers, and challenging attitudes towards nudity, transportation and public space.

Afterward: socialising, merriment and BYO food and drinks.

Volunteers Needed

Alex, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser in 2006 and 2007 is going overseas and will not be available for the WNBR Melbourne 2008. Heidi Hill has volunteered as the organiser but still would appreciate any help you can give. Can you volunteer to help organise in 2008? The work will be shared around a team of volunteers so please do not think you will get heaps of work loaded onto you. It is easy and fun. Please join the WNBR Melbourne Yahoo! Group or the WNBR Melbourne Facebook Group and put your name forward.

Media enquiries

Contact Heidi, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser (wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au).

Melbourne press release

Follow the link for the latest Melbourne press release.

Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc

Below is the latest version of the .JPG Poster / Flyer.

Poster / Flyer

Follow the link to the earlier versions of the Adobe Acrobat flyer and Microsoft Word flyer.

Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented

Planning Meeting Number 2

Meet and discuss planning and roles for WNBR Melbourne 2008:

Date: Fri 8th February
Time: 10AM
Place: Mario's at 303 Brunswick St Fitzroy

Please let me know if plan to come, or if you'd like to come but can't make it. Heidi

Planning Meeting Number 1

Hi All,
It's time to meet and plan the 2008 ride.
Therefore I propose the following:

Date: Tues 15 January
Time: 7:30PM
Place: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy (a nice bike-friendly pub)

Please let me know if plan to come, or if you'd like to come but can't make it. Alex AKA bikefunnist

WNBR is a pretty easy event to pull-off; it just takes a few motivated people. You should be one of those people. It will be fun and rewarding.

peace,
-bikefunnist

Poster

Melbourne Previous Ride

Date: Saturday 10 March 2007
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Carlton Inn/University Sqr. - cnr of Pelham & Leicester Sts, Carlton
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne Previous Ride page.

Melbourne 2006

Date: Sunday 12 March 2006
Time: 2pm to start body painting
Location: Smith Reserve, George Street and Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne 2006 page.

Photos

2007 photos

Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)

2006 photos

Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)

Videos

World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne, 12 March 2006: Video 1, Video 2

History

Follow the links for ride reports by participants:

WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report by Alex
WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report from Bawdyliar
WNBR Melbourne 2006 Ride Report from G Brunya

Links

Website/s

WNBR Australia (official site)

Discussion group/s

WNBR Melbourne Yahoo! Group
WNBR Melbourne Facebook Group

Endorsement

The following organisations support and/or endorse the WNBR in Melbourne:

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 Other rides took place successfully today or yesterday in Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and of course Byron Bay.
-==2008 Ride Report==
+==9 March 2008 Ride Report==
 to 50 riders rode in the Melbourne World Naked Bike Ride 2008. The riders were told by Police that the male body was illegal although the female body was not. Several female riders rode completely naked while all men were threatened with arrest by Police if they did not wear pants. Riders posed naked on the steps of VIC Parliament House. Ride went along Brunswick and Lygon Streets. The rides rode around the pitch of a cricket game after being invited by local cricketers at Fitzroy who stopped play to invite the riders. No riders were arrested. The riders found that Red Symonds (ex Skyhooks) had followed the ride in his car after having complained of WNBR (NIMBY style) on his own morning radio show during an interview with the WNBR Melbourne Organiser (Heidi Hill). Pictures of Red Symonds caught following the riders will be published soon.

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