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==Legality==
 
==Legality==
 
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].
 
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].
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==Photos==
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''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''
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===2005===
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*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
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===2004===
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*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
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==Videos==
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See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.
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===2006===
 
 
 
I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on '''Saturday, June 10, 2006''', we'll meet at '''Coronation Park''' in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds.  There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park.  We'll meet '''near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.'''.  At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride.  At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and '''head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.'''
 
I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on '''Saturday, June 10, 2006''', we'll meet at '''Coronation Park''' in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds.  There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park.  We'll meet '''near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.'''.  At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride.  At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and '''head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.'''
  
For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant.  Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us.  Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a tshirt and shoes.
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For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant.  Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us.  Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a T-shirt and shoes.
  
 
Update from 2006's ride:  We had police escort from 14 division and all went well.  The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!
 
Update from 2006's ride:  We had police escort from 14 division and all went well.  The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!
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''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara''
 
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara''
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===2005===
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Ride report at TNT!MEN:
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[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.
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===2004===
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We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.
  
 
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'''[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity)'''<br>
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*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in both the 2004 and 2005 rides.
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!]<br>
 
TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in both the 2004 and 2005 rides. This page includes a number of different descriptions of the 2005 ride, and provides links to galleries of pictures of the 2004 and 2005 rides in Toronto.
 
  
 
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Date: Saturday 9 June 2007
Time: Meet at 10am for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. Ride starts around 12 noon, following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.
Location: Coronation Park (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)

What to bring

  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Decorations
  • Signs for yourself and your bike
  • Posters
  • Costumes
  • Body paints
  • A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day
  • Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong etc) in case police ask us to cover up
  • Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!

Legality

Remember, it's perfectly legal for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal, so long as you are wearing something, such as shoes.

Photos

See also: WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos

2005

2004

Videos

See Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous! (click video stills at bottom of page)

History

2006

I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on Saturday, June 10, 2006, we'll meet at Coronation Park in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds. There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park. We'll meet near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.. At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride. At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.

For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant. Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us. Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a T-shirt and shoes.

Update from 2006's ride: We had police escort from 14 division and all went well. The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!

Please read the messages and view the photos of the WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group.

Edited by John aka Scoutniagara

2005

Ride report at TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous! This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.

2004

We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.

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