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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 9 June 2007|Time=11am Body Painting, 1pm Ride Starts|Location=Sunset Beach (corner of Beach and Bute)}}
  
The [[Work Less Party]] and Art-topia will be organising a body painting party starting at 10am. We only have a small venue so please register early for the body painting event.
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Experience the exposed joy of the world's largest naked protest against oil dependency and car culture. It's time to stop indecent exposure to automobile emissions!  Hundreds of cyclists will ride in various stages of undress, reclaiming the streets as sexy, self-propelled citizens. Raw Naked Bicycle People Power!
  
[http://www.niftynude.org/ NIFTY] will be hosting a party at the ride's destination.
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Body painting and performances will take place before the ride. Arrive between 11am and 1pm to catch some of the action and some of the paint!  A picnic following the ride will be hosted by [http://www.niftynude.org/ NIFTY].
  
To join, please fill out the form on the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] home page.
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==Announcements list==
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To find out more about this and other rides, join the announcements list at http://lists.nakedwiki.org/listinfo.cgi/vancouver-nakedwiki.org
  
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==Discussion list==
 
You are also invited to join our discussion list
 
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedBikeRideCanada
 
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==Publicity==
 
==Publicity==
 
Please download, print and distribute posters and flyers for the 10 June 2006 ride:
 
Please download, print and distribute posters and flyers for the 10 June 2006 ride:
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/canada/vancouverposter.pdf WNBR Vancouver poster] (PDF)
 
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/canada/vancouverposter.pdf WNBR Vancouver poster] (PDF)
 
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/canada/vancouverflyer.pdf WNBR Vancouver flyer] (PDF)
 
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/canada/vancouverflyer.pdf WNBR Vancouver flyer] (PDF)
 
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==Images==
 
==Images==
 
[[Image:Aawbikeride.jpg|thumb|left|Naked Bike Ride in the middle of winter]]
 
[[Image:Aawbikeride.jpg|thumb|left|Naked Bike Ride in the middle of winter]]
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*Respect the diversity of many different body types, and refrain from ogling.
 
*Respect the diversity of many different body types, and refrain from ogling.
 
*Realize that although we are naked, many people consider that private parts are still private. Don't bring them up as a topic of conversation with somebody you do not know.
 
*Realize that although we are naked, many people consider that private parts are still private. Don't bring them up as a topic of conversation with somebody you do not know.
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==Naked bike riding tips==
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*Prepare for riding rain or shine! 
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*We often start the ride with some clothing on and then stop away from the crowds to get bare!
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*You do not have to be naked to join the ride.
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*Wear shoes!
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*Keep your clothes with you -- you never know when you may need them (like... after the ride).
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*Decorate your bike! Come with signs and funky hats! Cover your bike seat with fun fur.
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*Ride safely and stay together as a group.
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*Tell your friends! Spread the word!
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
The first naked bike ride in Vancouver was in the middle of winter, on 17 Jan [[:Category:2002 ride locations|2002]].
 
The first naked bike ride in Vancouver was in the middle of winter, on 17 Jan [[:Category:2002 ride locations|2002]].
  
Since then we've had about twelve rides, mostly in winter and in the rain. For more information please visit [http://www.artistsagainstwar.org/ www.artistsagainstwar.org].
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Since then we've had many rides, mostly in winter and in the rain. For more information please visit [http://www.artistsagainstwar.org/ www.artistsagainstwar.org].
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
 
===Website/s===
 
===Website/s===
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/canada/ WNBR Canada] (official site)
 
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/canada/ WNBR Canada] (official site)
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*[http://www.travelblogs.com/dougdo/world_naked_bike_ride.htm Ride Report from 2005 and 2006 Rides] (travelblogs.com)
 
*[http://www.travelblogs.com/dougdo/world_naked_bike_ride.htm Ride Report from 2005 and 2006 Rides] (travelblogs.com)
  
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===Discussion group/s===
 
===Discussion group/s===
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group
 
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===Location information===
 
===Location information===
 
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Vancouver&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Vancouver]
 
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Vancouver&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Vancouver]

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Date: Saturday 9 June 2007
Time: 11am Body Painting, 1pm Ride Starts
Location: Sunset Beach (corner of Beach and Bute)

Experience the exposed joy of the world's largest naked protest against oil dependency and car culture. It's time to stop indecent exposure to automobile emissions! Hundreds of cyclists will ride in various stages of undress, reclaiming the streets as sexy, self-propelled citizens. Raw Naked Bicycle People Power!

Body painting and performances will take place before the ride. Arrive between 11am and 1pm to catch some of the action and some of the paint! A picnic following the ride will be hosted by NIFTY.

Announcements list

To find out more about this and other rides, join the announcements list at http://lists.nakedwiki.org/listinfo.cgi/vancouver-nakedwiki.org

Images

Naked Bike Ride in the middle of winter
Jim and Red on the Burrard Bridge
2006 riders getting naked and ready to ride. Photo: Doug Dosdall/Travelblogs.com


Rules for the Vancouver ride

  • Nudity is not forced on anybody. You decide what you are comfortable with.
  • Respect the diversity of many different body types, and refrain from ogling.
  • Realize that although we are naked, many people consider that private parts are still private. Don't bring them up as a topic of conversation with somebody you do not know.

Naked bike riding tips

  • Prepare for riding rain or shine!
  • We often start the ride with some clothing on and then stop away from the crowds to get bare!
  • You do not have to be naked to join the ride.
  • Wear shoes!
  • Keep your clothes with you -- you never know when you may need them (like... after the ride).
  • Decorate your bike! Come with signs and funky hats! Cover your bike seat with fun fur.
  • Ride safely and stay together as a group.
  • Tell your friends! Spread the word!

History

The first naked bike ride in Vancouver was in the middle of winter, on 17 Jan 2002.

Since then we've had many rides, mostly in winter and in the rain. For more information please visit www.artistsagainstwar.org.

Links

Website/s

Location information

Categories