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'''Bookmark this page''': [https://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=San_Francisco#Next_ride WNBR San Francisco wiki ride details]
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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 20 April 2024|Time=11am Gathering, 12pm/Noon Start|Location=[https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/32862802#map=17/37.79122/-122.38961&layers=Y Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)]}}
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[[Image:SF Rincon Park start 2024.png|left|500px|link=https://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/images/a/ab/SF_Rincon_Park_start_2024.png|WNBR meeting location Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)]] <br style="clear: both;" />
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{{info}}[https://www.caltrain.com/status 20 April 2024 Caltrain service advisory. No morning Caltrain service to San Francisco. Replacement bus service will only stop at selected stations and will have limited capacity for bikes.]
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==The WNBR Route Map - Saturday 20 April 2024==
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[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46069540 Ride with GPS route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46069540]
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When riding to the Haight and the Panhandle, we will follow [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wiggle The Wiggle, which minimizes the grade of the inclines].
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When riding back to Market from the Haight, we will ride a few blocks downhill on Haight St, with a maximum downhill grade of 5%.
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Southern Hemisphere World Naked Bike Ride on March 10th, 2012. Celebrate free-body culture, bicycling as an alternative to cars and a generally greener way of living.
 
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==WNBR SF 2024 Calendar==
[[Image:Justin_Herman_Plaza_Map_06.jpg|right|256px|link=|Where we are meeting]]
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* Winter: '''Saturday 10 February 2024''' (Love Parade Ride&AfterParty)
{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday March 10, 2011.|Time=11 AM.|Location=North end of Justin Herman Plaza near Market St. and the Embarcadero, across from the Ferry Building. Meet on the north or east side of the large fountain next to the large grassy area. See the map on the right. (Body Painting Booth only on the June ride.)}}
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* Spring: '''Saturday 20 April 2024''' (Earth Day Ride&AfterParty)
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* Spring: '''Saturday 18 May 2024''' (Bay to Breakers Weekenders’ Ride&AfterParty)
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* Summer: '''Saturday 8 June 2024''' ([[:Category:Northern_hemisphere_ride_locations|WNBR Northern hemisphere Ride&AfterParty]])
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* Autumn: '''Saturday 28 September 2024''' (Fall Equinox & Folsom Ride&AfterParty)
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All San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides will begin at:<br />
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Location: '''[https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/32862802#map=17/37.79122/-122.38961&layers=Y Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)]'''<br />
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Time: '''11am Gathering''' | '''12pm/Noon Start'''
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*'''Time: After the Ride | Location:''' In the Castro business area, Castro & 18th Street
 
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'''Shortcut to this page:''' [http://www.sfwnbr.org/ www.sfwnbr.org]
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*'''We will meet up to socialize & patronize #NudistWelcomingMerchants in the Castro at the end of the ride. Food can be take out or sitdown service has been an extended courtesy at a number of restaurants.
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==Ride details==
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{{Ride location previous ride|Date=Saturday 10 February 2024|Time=11am Gathering, 12pm/Noon Start|Location=[https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/32862802#map=17/37.79122/-122.38961&layers=Y Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)]}}
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'''Media Coverage'''
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* [https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/naked-bike-ride-sf-18659586.php 'Nudism is freedom': Naked cyclists take to San Francisco's streets | San Francisco Chronicle | 10 February 2024]
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** [https://archive.is/20240211044140/https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/naked-bike-ride-sf-18659586.php Archive]
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* [https://sfist.com/2024/02/10/10-things-to-do-in-san-francisco-this-week-if-you-need-to-make-last-minute-valentines-day-plans/ 10 Things to Do in San Francisco This Week If You Need to Make Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Plans | SFist | 10 February 2024]
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** [https://web.archive.org/web/20240210232441/https://sfist.com/2024/02/10/10-things-to-do-in-san-francisco-this-week-if-you-need-to-make-last-minute-valentines-day-plans/ Archive]
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==The WNBR Basics==
 
[[Image:SF_WNBR_AD_2011_03_728x90_C.JPG|left|728px|WNBR San Francisco Style]]
 
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===Schedule===
 
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*''' 11 AM''': Gather. Undress. Apply sunscreen. Group consensus on route details. Bike checkout & attaching signs / body painting & slogans. Plan to paint your body at home or bring supplies. (Lip stick works in a pinch as long as you like shades of red.)
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*'''11:00 AM''': Gather. Rincon Park, Folsom & Embarcadero Blvd., by the Cupids Arrow. Remain dressed until instructed to disrobe for the ride. Ride begins promptly at noon.
*'''Noon''': Ride starts (approx). Depending on the mood of the group and the amount of media coverage we are getting the ride may start a bit after noon.
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*'''3 pm''' (approx): Main ride finishes.
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If you need to rent a bike, there are quite a few options at and around the nearby Ferry Building.
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*'''After''': While not part of the ride, an attempt is being made to arrange for a post-ride get together at some hospitable establishment for brief ''apres-cours'' refreshments, preferably ''au naturel''.
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The routes vary and will typically include our favorite parts of the city such as the Embarcadero, Mission Bay, the Civic Center, the Haight, the Panhandle, and the Castro. A route plan will be published here and on our other social media pages.
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When riding to the Haight or the Panhandle, we usually follow [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wiggle The Wiggle, which minimizes the grade of the inclines].
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When riding to Market from the Haight, we usually ride a few blocks downhill on Haight St, with a maximum downhill grade of 5%.
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===Ride Pace and Difficulty===
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Just try to stay on the right shoulder in designated bike lanes or in the right lane. With enough riders, we will take up the right lane the  whole way. Cars will be passing us. Most cars go slow, as drivers and passengers like getting pictures, but there can always be that impatient jerk that speeds by. Do not throw things at cars. Those that do will be told to leave and not return. Sometimes, we are on sidewalks. Always annunciate your approach "rider on your left" and use your bell if equipped. Our policy is "no riders left behind" Please do not take point and do a "Lance Armstrong" imitation. This is a protest ride, not an Olympic sprint. If you are falling behind, yell to the riders in front to hold up. We usually have a sweep rider who can notify our group to hold up for a mechanical failure or other unforeseen issue.
  
 
===Weather===
 
===Weather===
Plan for cool, windy weather near the bay. Maybe bring a wind breaker just in case. Once we warm up riding our bikes, being naked is more invigorating then chilly. It's warmer and less windy inland. Check the local weather at the following sites:
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Out of the past twenty years, it has been seasonably mild in the 60s. A couple of times it was in the upper 70s and once in the mid 80s. As is typical for San Francisco, dress in layers, at least have a light windbreaker ready, maybe one of those transparent rain covers.
  
* [http://www.sfgate.com/weather/ San Francisco Chronicle]
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* [http://www.sfgate.com/weather/ SFGATE Weather]
 
* [http://weather.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/US/CA/San_Francisco.html KCBS Radio, San Francisco]
 
* [http://weather.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/US/CA/San_Francisco.html KCBS Radio, San Francisco]
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* [https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/bay-area-fog-tracker/ SF Chronicle Bay Area Fog Tracker]
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* [https://fog.today/ fog.today Bay Area Fog Tracker]
  
 
===Getting there===
 
===Getting there===
If you live out of town, please try to use public transportion to get to the start of the ride. Parking in the area is limited and expensive. Both BART and CalTrain take bicycles. Check out these websites for details:
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You can ride your bike to the start from anywhere in the city. Out of town, you can ride from BART or CALTRAIN or put your bike on the front of Muni buses. If you drive, I suggest parking near the finish line somewhere in the Castro. Check for meters and time limits. There is parking enforcement on Saturdays
  
 
* [http://www.bart.gov/ Bay Area Rapid Transit]
 
* [http://www.bart.gov/ Bay Area Rapid Transit]
 
* [http://www.caltrain.com/ CalTrain]
 
* [http://www.caltrain.com/ CalTrain]
  
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We finally have a [[San_Francisco:Route|route]] worked out. It's in 2 legs like last year. You can choose to ride one or both legs. The 1st leg covers all the touristy areas. It is about 14.5 miles long in 2 loops back to ride start point. The 2nd leg takes us down to the Castro District with an ice cream stop at Ben & Jerry's near Golden Gate Park. It is about 8.8 miles to the Castro. If you need to loop back to the ride start point, add another couple of miles.
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We may do the route a bit differently in 2012 -- more by hitting destinations rather than planning exact street routes. The SF Police let us ride fully nude anywhere we want except within city and federal parks. We generally tour the more picturesque and populous areas of San Francisco which usually, but not always includes: The Ferry Building, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Aquatic Park, The Marina, The Palace of Fine Arts, Union Square and the Civic Center.  A significant portion of our regular WNBR riders live in the Castro District so that has become a popular stop, as well.
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* [https://bikeleague.org/videos/basic-bike-check/ ABC Quick Check - Basic Bike Check - League of American Bicyclists]
  
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The ride is at a slow to moderate pace with frequent stops so we can show off our decorated naked bodies and bikes, chant protest slogans and allow the public to take photos. We try to stay on level ground but San Francisco is a hilly place, so some hills are to be expected. If the route takes us up the rare steep hill we walk so no one is left behind.
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*[https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=13/37.7787/-122.4395&layers=C OpenStreetMap cycling layer for San Francisco]
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*[https://www.sfmta.com/maps/san-francisco-bike-network-map SFMTA Bike Network Map]
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**[https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/pdf_map/2021/06/sfmta_recommendedbikeroutes_0.pdf SFMTA Recommended Bike Routes as of 2021]
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**[https://www.sfmta.com/sites/default/files/pdf_map/2020/04/sf_bike_map2019_5.31.19.pdf SFMTA Complete Bike Map PDF as of May 31, 2019]
  
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===Alternative Participation===
 
===Alternative Participation===
Being California, everyone does things differently. We want to offer the broadest possible welcome. First of all, obey all the Laws of Comfort! There's no nudity requirement. Whether you come clothed in a full-length Fun-Fur or just a top hat, come as bare as you dare. Most riders carry some minimal clothing to wear when arriving and departing the group.   
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Being California, everyone does things differently. We want to offer the broadest possible welcome. First of all, obey all the Laws of Comfort! There's no nudity requirement. Whether you come clothed in a full-length Fun-Fur or just a top hat, come as bare as you dare. Most riders carry some minimal clothing to wear when arriving and departing the group. See the [[San_Francisco:FAQ|FAQ]] for more info.   
  
 
====Skates====
 
====Skates====
 
[[Image:SF_WNBR_2010_06_12_144054_128x180.JPG‎|right|128px|Skater on Lombard]]
 
[[Image:SF_WNBR_2010_06_12_144054_128x180.JPG‎|right|128px|Skater on Lombard]]
Secondly, skaters are welcome. Some skaters have joined us repeatedly! Since skaters tend to expend about 2x as much energy, and tend to roll 50% slower than bikers, skaters may wish to follow an abbreviated but comparable route by linking the level grades in the beginning and ending segments of the ride. One very accomplished naked skater in the 2010 SF WNBR skated up and down the steepest part of Lombard Street, ''The Crookedest Street in the World,'' to everyone's amazement.
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Secondly, skaters are welcome. Some skaters have joined us repeatedly! Since skaters tend to expend about 2x as much energy, and tend to roll 50% slower than bikers, skaters may wish to follow an abbreviated route. One very accomplished naked skater in the 2010 SF WNBR skated up and down the steepest part of Lombard Street, ''The Crookedest Street in the World,'' to everyone's amazement.
 
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===Public Nudity in San Francisco===
 
===Public Nudity in San Francisco===
Liberal San Francisco is accustomed to people going completely naked on public streets in broad daylight. Other city events where open nudity is common are Critical Mass rides, Bay-to-Breakers, Nude Olympics, the Folsom Street Fair and Gay Pride events. Basically, as long as you only go naked in public streets and stay out of any city or federal parks you are good. Going naked outside the main group does increase your chances of being cited for something whether justified or not. There's more safety in numbers.
 
  
Inform yourself of the local nudity laws before you bare all in case you have to explain yourself. This [[File:SF_WNBR.Nudity_laws.pdf]] (~1.7Mbs) contains the actual codes and regulations (with references) regarding nudity so you can educate anyone who may question your right to go naked in public. Always treat the authorities with courtesy and respect and dress when ordered to do so. (If you need help interpreting the codes, please seek the advice of a lawyer.)
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The Park Police & Park Rangers have jurisdiction at the parks. SFPD has responsibility for the rest of the city and parks. We have First Amendment protection, but always be prepared to cover if asked. In general, we are protected by the First Amendment. The SFPD have been mostly friendly and have offered to escort us if the ride numbers get larger. We wish to stay on their good side, so if asked to dress, don't challenge them. Please, PLEASE don't attempt to speak for the group and antagonize the authorities. Don't assume public observing us nearby want you to mingle close to their space either. If they approach us for pictures, fine. There are still a number of the public not comfortable with public nudity, so don't impose yourself on them.
  
Our fearless ride coordinator did have a [http://www.SFBikeRide.org/Resources/2004_St_John_Velasquez_Harassment run-in] with one somewhat misinformed SF police officer in the early days of the SF WNBR. Since then the police have been better informed and even helpful in escorting naked riders through crowded intersections and in guiding the group to certain destinations when necessary.
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[[Image:SF_WNBR_AD_2011_03_728x90_G.JPG‎|left|728px|Critical Mass with more ass!]]
 
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===Current active contacts and information===
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<span class="facebook-linkbox">[http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Naked-Bike-Ride-San-Francisco/104135439628760 Join us!]</span>
 
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===Discussion groups===
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SF_WNBR/ SF WNBR Yahoo! Group]
 
*[http://tribes.tribe.net/worldnakedbikeride_sanfrancisco SF WNBR Tribe] (might be dropped for lack of interest)
 
  
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* [https://www.facebook.com/wnbrsf/ Facebook Page: "World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco" (https://www.facebook.com/wnbrsf/)]
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* Twitter hashtags: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/WNBRsf2024 #WNBRsf2024] [https://twitter.com/hashtag/WNBRsf #WNBRsf]
  
 
===Location Links===
 
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rincon+Park/@37.7916129,-122.3899506,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8085806ffb969c91:0xc41ceaed49162ccc!8m2!3d37.7916129!4d-122.3899506!16s%2Fg%2F1tg_lvys?entry=ttu Rincon "Cupid's Arrow" Park (at the intersection of The Embarcadero & Folsom Street]
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*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Castro+St+%26+Jane+Warner+Plaza,+San+Francisco,+CA+94114/@37.7624392,-122.4377654,564m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x808f7e1caa76c85d:0x4bbf60261890239c!8m2!3d37.7624392!4d-122.4351905!16s%2Fg%2F11gf2cpmpt?entry=ttu Castro St]
 
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===Please also visit===
 
===Please also visit===
*[http://www.climatecrisis.org/ Climate Crisis.org]
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*[https://citizensclimatelobby.org/ Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL)]
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*[https://climateride.org/ Climate Ride]
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*[https://bikeleague.org/ The League of American Bicyclists]
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*[https://calbike.org/ California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike)]
  
 
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===[[San_Francisco:Publicity|Publicity, Media Coverage and Ride Reports]]===
 
===[[San_Francisco:Publicity|Publicity, Media Coverage and Ride Reports]]===
 
This page contains links to press releases, media coverage and ride reports covering previous SF WNBR events. (Some of the coverage contains images of public nudity.)
 
This page contains links to press releases, media coverage and ride reports covering previous SF WNBR events. (Some of the coverage contains images of public nudity.)
 
===[[San_Francisco:Promotions|Promotional Materials]]===
 
===[[San_Francisco:Promotions|Promotional Materials]]===
 
This page contains links to flyers and other promotional materials for past and future SF WNBR events. (Most flyers contain images of public nudity.) '''Help us get the word out. Print these flyers and distribute at other protest events, sport/bike shops and college campuses.''' Or, create your own flyers by combining your own ideas with the materials provided.  
 
This page contains links to flyers and other promotional materials for past and future SF WNBR events. (Most flyers contain images of public nudity.) '''Help us get the word out. Print these flyers and distribute at other protest events, sport/bike shops and college campuses.''' Or, create your own flyers by combining your own ideas with the materials provided.  
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===[[San_Francisco:Photos|Photos]]===
 
===[[San_Francisco:Photos|Photos]]===
 
This page contains links to photo collections covering previous rides. (Obviously, these photos contain images of public nudity.)
 
This page contains links to photo collections covering previous rides. (Obviously, these photos contain images of public nudity.)
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===[[San_Francisco:FAQ|FAQ]]===
 
===[[San_Francisco:FAQ|FAQ]]===
 
This page contains questions and answers to many of the more common concerns regarding the SF WNBR. Thanks to Leo for this.
 
This page contains questions and answers to many of the more common concerns regarding the SF WNBR. Thanks to Leo for this.
 
===[[San_Francisco:Ride_Safety|Ride Safety]]===
 
===[[San_Francisco:Ride_Safety|Ride Safety]]===
 
This page discusses safety issues when riding around San Francisco. Thanks to Leo for this.
 
This page discusses safety issues when riding around San Francisco. Thanks to Leo for this.
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Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
Time: 11am Gathering, 12pm/Noon Start
Location: Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)

WNBR meeting location Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)


Info Info: 20 April 2024 Caltrain service advisory. No morning Caltrain service to San Francisco. Replacement bus service will only stop at selected stations and will have limited capacity for bikes.

The WNBR Route Map - Saturday 20 April 2024

Ride with GPS route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46069540

WNBRsf2024-04-20-route.jpg


When riding to the Haight and the Panhandle, we will follow The Wiggle, which minimizes the grade of the inclines.

When riding back to Market from the Haight, we will ride a few blocks downhill on Haight St, with a maximum downhill grade of 5%.

Nudist-Friendly Merchants
WNBRsf2024-04-20-Handout-B-right-panel.jpg
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WNBR SF 2024 Calendar

  • Winter: Saturday 10 February 2024 (Love Parade Ride&AfterParty)
  • Spring: Saturday 20 April 2024 (Earth Day Ride&AfterParty)
  • Spring: Saturday 18 May 2024 (Bay to Breakers Weekenders’ Ride&AfterParty)
  • Summer: Saturday 8 June 2024 (WNBR Northern hemisphere Ride&AfterParty)
  • Autumn: Saturday 28 September 2024 (Fall Equinox & Folsom Ride&AfterParty)

All San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides will begin at:
Location: Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)
Time: 11am Gathering | 12pm/Noon Start

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WNBR AfterParty

  • Time: After the Ride | Location: In the Castro business area, Castro & 18th Street


  • We will meet up to socialize & patronize #NudistWelcomingMerchants in the Castro at the end of the ride. Food can be take out or sitdown service has been an extended courtesy at a number of restaurants.
Nudist-Friendly Merchants


Previous ride - Saturday 10 February 2024

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Date: Saturday 10 February 2024
Time: 11am Gathering, 12pm/Noon Start
Location: Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)

Media Coverage

The WNBR Basics

WNBR San Francisco Style


Schedule

  • 11:00 AM: Gather. Rincon Park, Folsom & Embarcadero Blvd., by the Cupids Arrow. Remain dressed until instructed to disrobe for the ride. Ride begins promptly at noon.

If you need to rent a bike, there are quite a few options at and around the nearby Ferry Building.

Route

The routes vary and will typically include our favorite parts of the city such as the Embarcadero, Mission Bay, the Civic Center, the Haight, the Panhandle, and the Castro. A route plan will be published here and on our other social media pages.

When riding to the Haight or the Panhandle, we usually follow The Wiggle, which minimizes the grade of the inclines.

When riding to Market from the Haight, we usually ride a few blocks downhill on Haight St, with a maximum downhill grade of 5%.

Ride Pace and Difficulty

Just try to stay on the right shoulder in designated bike lanes or in the right lane. With enough riders, we will take up the right lane the whole way. Cars will be passing us. Most cars go slow, as drivers and passengers like getting pictures, but there can always be that impatient jerk that speeds by. Do not throw things at cars. Those that do will be told to leave and not return. Sometimes, we are on sidewalks. Always annunciate your approach "rider on your left" and use your bell if equipped. Our policy is "no riders left behind" Please do not take point and do a "Lance Armstrong" imitation. This is a protest ride, not an Olympic sprint. If you are falling behind, yell to the riders in front to hold up. We usually have a sweep rider who can notify our group to hold up for a mechanical failure or other unforeseen issue.

Weather

Out of the past twenty years, it has been seasonably mild in the 60s. A couple of times it was in the upper 70s and once in the mid 80s. As is typical for San Francisco, dress in layers, at least have a light windbreaker ready, maybe one of those transparent rain covers.

Getting there

You can ride your bike to the start from anywhere in the city. Out of town, you can ride from BART or CALTRAIN or put your bike on the front of Muni buses. If you drive, I suggest parking near the finish line somewhere in the Castro. Check for meters and time limits. There is parking enforcement on Saturdays

Bikes

Your bike is in good shape if you ride frequently, but if your last ride was a WNBR, check your tires, brakes and shifters. Do your maintenance and tuning before the ride, not during it.

Bike Network

Alternative Participation

Being California, everyone does things differently. We want to offer the broadest possible welcome. First of all, obey all the Laws of Comfort! There's no nudity requirement. Whether you come clothed in a full-length Fun-Fur or just a top hat, come as bare as you dare. Most riders carry some minimal clothing to wear when arriving and departing the group. See the FAQ for more info.

Skates

Skater on Lombard

Secondly, skaters are welcome. Some skaters have joined us repeatedly! Since skaters tend to expend about 2x as much energy, and tend to roll 50% slower than bikers, skaters may wish to follow an abbreviated route. One very accomplished naked skater in the 2010 SF WNBR skated up and down the steepest part of Lombard Street, The Crookedest Street in the World, to everyone's amazement.

Public Nudity in San Francisco

The Park Police & Park Rangers have jurisdiction at the parks. SFPD has responsibility for the rest of the city and parks. We have First Amendment protection, but always be prepared to cover if asked. In general, we are protected by the First Amendment. The SFPD have been mostly friendly and have offered to escort us if the ride numbers get larger. We wish to stay on their good side, so if asked to dress, don't challenge them. Please, PLEASE don't attempt to speak for the group and antagonize the authorities. Don't assume public observing us nearby want you to mingle close to their space either. If they approach us for pictures, fine. There are still a number of the public not comfortable with public nudity, so don't impose yourself on them.

WNBR for All


Links

Current active contacts and information

Location Links

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Subpages

Publicity, Media Coverage and Ride Reports

This page contains links to press releases, media coverage and ride reports covering previous SF WNBR events. (Some of the coverage contains images of public nudity.)

Promotional Materials

This page contains links to flyers and other promotional materials for past and future SF WNBR events. (Most flyers contain images of public nudity.) Help us get the word out. Print these flyers and distribute at other protest events, sport/bike shops and college campuses. Or, create your own flyers by combining your own ideas with the materials provided.

Previous Rides

This page contains archived ride info for past rides that once appeared on this main page.

Photos

This page contains links to photo collections covering previous rides. (Obviously, these photos contain images of public nudity.)

FAQ

This page contains questions and answers to many of the more common concerns regarding the SF WNBR. Thanks to Leo for this.

Ride Safety

This page discusses safety issues when riding around San Francisco. Thanks to Leo for this.

Category:San Francisco files

Wiki category containing recent flyers, posters, photos, and other promotional materials.

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