Melbourne
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Contents
- 1 Next ride
- 2 Ride Details
- 3 Volunteers Needed
- 4 Media enquiries
- 5 Media coverage
- 6 Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc
- 7 Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented
- 8 Melbourne March 2009
- 9 Melbourne June 2008
- 10 Melbourne March 2008
- 11 Melbourne 2007
- 12 Melbourne 2006
- 13 Photos
- 14 Videos
- 15 History
- 16 Links
- 17 Categories
Next ride
Date: Sunday 21 March 2010
Time: 3pm
Location: The Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Streets, Fitzroy
Ride Details
The WNBR Melbourne 2010 ride was fantastic. 130 naked riders rode central Melbourne with no issues. Please visit our new site - AsBareAsYouDare.com here - [1]
A date was confirmed as Sunday the 14th of March 2010 then changed to Sunday the 21st of March by Heidi, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser. Time of assembly is 3pm. Assembly place is The Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Streets, Fitzroy.
WNBR Melbourne 2010 is expected to be huge! The VIC Police gave their approval for riders in the WNBR of both sexes to participate fully naked in 2009. So, there is no reason for any WNBRider to worry about arrest if you choose to ride naked in a non-sexual context.
Legality
In March 2009 the VIC Police gave their approval for the WNBR to ride naked as long as 'people conduct themselves in the manner advertised.' That is in the context of non-sexual nudity without intention to cause offence.
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.
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are always welcome to join the cause. Heidi Hill is the current lead organiser. Heidi would appreciate any help you can give. Can you volunteer to help organise for the next ride? 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's easy and fun. Please join the WNBR Melbourne Facebook Group and / or email Heidi Hill 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 pre-ride Melbourne press release.
Media coverage
2009
- gullybogan, 18 Feb 2009, World Naked Bike Ride
- Rant Radio 3AW, 11 Mar 2009: "Hinch Blog: Is it so unfair?" – Derryn "The Human Headline" Hinch interviews Heidi Hill, with mention of the Spencer Tunick photo shoot. MP3 audio recordings: the interview, hilarious talkback calls
- Melbourne Leader, 11 Mar 2009: "Melbourne bike riders turn the other cheek"
- Melbourne Leader, 11 Mar 2009: "The World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne 2008" – photo gallery (with permission)
- The Australian, 16 Mar 2009, Nude bicycle riders take to streets of Melbourne for World's Naked Bike Ride, By Michelle Rose.
- Same as above in Adelaide Now, 16 Mar 2009, Nude bicycle riders take to streets of Melbourne for World's Naked Bike Ride, By Michelle Rose.
- Herald Sun, 16 Mar 2009, Naked bike riders cause a stir but police receive no complaints
- Perth Report, 16 Mar 2009, Naked bike riders cause a stir but police receive no complaints from the Herald Sun
- One India, Cyclists Ride Nude On 'World's Naked Bike Ride'.
- Hamara Photos, 16 Mar 2009, Nude cyclists take to Melbourne’s streets on World’s Naked Bike Ride.
- T SIX, Naked Bike Ride In Melbourne
- The Sun, 18 Mar 2009, Naked cycling's a ride laugh By Charlotte Martin.
- bikesmut.com, 20 Mar 2009, Rolling Down South
- Get Outdoors, 25 Mar 2009, Naked Cyclists Crash Wedding Photo,
- The Caffeinated Cyclist Nude Aussie bicycle riders take to streets of Melbourne for World's Naked Bike Ride
2008
- Sports Cycle News, 7 Jun 2008: "Chilly Nudes Make Their Points in Melbourne", by Peter Ford
Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc
Add WNBR Melbourne 2010 flyer and poster here.
Australia
These are the current flyer, poster and BIG POSTER to be used for the WNBR Australia 2010 to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator?
Flyer
Poster
BIG POSTER
Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented
For more information about the pre-ride publicity events see the previous ride pages inked below.
Melbourne March 2009
Date: Sunday 15 March 2009
Time: 3pm
Location: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne March 2009 page.
Melbourne June 2008
Winter Wonderland
Date: Friday 6 June 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne June 2008 page.
Melbourne March 2008
Date: Sunday 9 March 2008
Time: 4pm
Location: The Rotunda, Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne March 2008 page.
Melbourne 2007
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 the Melbourne 2007 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
2009
- Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)
- Gallery of pre-ride painting party on this website on the Melbourne March 2009 page.
2008 June photos
- Melbourne June 2008 photos on this wiki website.
2008 March photos
2007 photos
2006 photos
Videos
- World Naked Bike Ride Melbourne 2009 on YouTube.
- World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne, 12 March 2006: Video 1, Video 2
History
Follow the links for ride reports by participants:
- WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008 Post Ride Press Release by Heidi Hill.
- WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008 Ride Report by Marte Kinder.
- 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 Facebook Group (preferred group)
- WNBR Australia Yahoo! group
Endorsement
The following organisations support and/or endorse the WNBR in Melbourne:
