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'''Bookmark this page''': [https://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=San_Francisco#Next_ride WNBR San Francisco wiki ride details]
  
* '''Businesses and events are starting to open up in the city. Therefore, we are going to have our 4th WNBR of the 2022 naking year '''-
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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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==The Ride Details==
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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;" />
  
* '''Our NEXT WNBR ride of the year is Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00AM '''- 
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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]
  
.We had our Polar Plunge Ride on New Years. We had our Southern Hemisphere ride in March. We had our Annual Earth Day Ride.
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[[Image:WNBRsf2024-04-20-route.jpg|560px|link=https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46069540]]
Next on the 2022 Bike Naking schedule is our main ride, the 17th Annual World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco No-Hemi Ride. Yes, our main June ride is back, after two years of COVID postponements..
 
  
.Our ride will take us through the Fisherman's Wharf, SOMA, parts of Market, SOMA, the Mission and the Castro..
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.Weather recently has been well suited to go unsuited, so join us for the 17th Annual World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco No-Hemi Ride Ride 2022..
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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%.
  
*'''Join our group!!!  Keep up to date on this event, future rides and info at our:  
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[[Image:WNBRsf2024-04-20-business-community-list.jpg|left|500px|link=https://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/images/9/90/WNBRsf2024-04-20-business-community-list.jpg|Nudist-Friendly Merchants]]
  
[https://www.facebook.com/wnbrsf/  World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco Fan Page]'''
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*'''RSVP at our [https://www.facebook.com/events/540447697648196/ Facebook 17th Annual World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco Northern-Hemisphere 2022 Event Page]'''
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==WNBR SF 2024 Calendar==
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* Winter: '''Saturday 10 February 2024''' (Love Parade Ride&AfterParty)
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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)
  
[[Image: Wnbr_2020sohemi_002_med.jpg |center| WNBR riders on Embarcadero Blvd.]]..
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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'''
  
==WNBR After-Party==
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*'''Time: After the Ride | Location:''' In the Castro business area, Castro and 18th Street
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*'''We will meet up for food and drinks in the Castro at the end of the ride. Food will likely still be take out only.
 
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==Saturday, June 11, 2022==
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*'''Our 4th ride of the year''' The date for the main World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco - Northern Hemisphere Edition -  June 11, 2022. 
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==WNBR AfterParty==
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*'''Time: 11:00 AM | Location:''' Rincon Park, Folsom and Embarcadero, below the Cupids Arrow..
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*'''Time: After the Ride | Location:''' In the Castro business area, Castro & 18th Street
 
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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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[[Image: Wnbr_2020sohemi_002_med.jpg |center| WNBR riders on Embarcadero Blvd.]]..
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'''Bookmark this page:''' [http://www.http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=San_Francisco#The_Next_Ride_Details WNBR San Francisco wiki ride details]
 
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* '''Join our [https://www.facebook.com/wnbrsf  Facebook Fan Page ]'''
 
 
 
 
 
*'''RSVP at our [https://www.facebook.com/events/540447697648196/ Facebook World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco Northern Hemisphere 2022 Event Page  ]'''
 
 
 
 
 
[[Image: Wnbr_2202_june_NmceUgD2.medium.jpg |center| Earth Day Event poster.]]..
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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'''Media Coverage'''
The Facebook Event Page has discussions and posts as well as additional ride details
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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]
  
 
==The WNBR Basics==
 
==The WNBR Basics==
 
[[Image:SF_WNBR_AD_2011_03_728x90_C.JPG|left|728px|WNBR San Francisco Style]]
 
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===Schedule===
 
===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.
 
*'''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.
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If you need to rent a bike, there are quite a few options at and around the nearby Ferry Building.
  
 
===Route===
 
===Route===
 
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The route will include our favorite parts of the city such as Fisherman's Wharf, the Civic Center, and the Castro. A route plan will be published on the Facebook event page.
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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%.
  
 
===Ride Pace and Difficulty===
 
===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 enunciate 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.
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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===
Out of the past ten 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.
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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===
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* [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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===Bikes===
 
===Bikes===
 
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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.
 
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.
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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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===Bike Network===
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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]
  
 
===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. One bike rental place offered 50% discounts to WNBR riders last year. See the [[San_Francisco:FAQ|FAQ]] for more info.   
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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===
  
The Park Police and 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.
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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.
  
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[[Image:SF_WNBR_AD_2011_03_728x90_G.JPG‎|left|728px|WNBR for All]]
 
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==Links==
 
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<span class="facebook-linkbox">[https://www.facebook.com/wnbrsf Join us!]</span>
 
Our World Naked Bike Ride - San Francisco Facebook Fan Page is the place to get latest ride info and where to find WNBR Event pages to RSVP..
 
After Facebook prudes took down our WNBR Fan Page a few years ago, we decided '''NO''' photos will be allowed since Facebook has a problem with plain nudity and social protest. If you are here just to look at nude photos, you can look elsewhere.
 
 
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[[Image:2021_Twitter_logo_-_blue.jpg|300px|link=https://www.twitter.com/sfwnbr/|Click to visit our Twitter page]]
 
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‎We are now on Twitter at
 
*[https://www.twitter.com/sfwnbr/ SF WNBR Twitter Page]<br>
 
  
  
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===Current active contacts and information===
===Discussion groups===
 
*[ SF WNBR Yahoo! Group]<br>(KAPOOT!!!  No longer any Yahoo Groups. We need a new discussion group idea.)<br>
 
  
 
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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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* [https://twitter.com/SFWNBR Twitter handle: @SFWNBR]
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* Twitter hashtags: [https://twitter.com/hashtag/WNBRsf2024 #WNBRsf2024] [https://twitter.com/hashtag/WNBRsf #WNBRsf]
  
 
===Location Links===
 
===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]
 
*[http://maps.google.com/?q=San+Francisco Google Map of {{PAGENAME}}]
 
*[http://maps.google.com/?q=San+Francisco Google Map of {{PAGENAME}}]
 
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===Please also visit===
 
===Please also visit===
*[http://www.climatecrisis.org/ Climate Crisis.org]
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*[http://350.org/ 350.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:Route|Route Info]]===
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===[[San_Francisco:Previous Rides|Previous Rides]]===
This page contains links to route descriptions, maps and turn sheets for current and past rides.
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This page contains archived ride info for past rides that once appeared on this main page.
  
 
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===[[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

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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%.

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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.
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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.

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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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