Melbourne

2009-02-18T17:03:01Z

Bikefunnist: /* Volunteers Needed */ cleaned, updated

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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Sunday 15 March 2009|Time=3pm
|Location=Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy }}

==Pre-Ride Details==
We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians plus all the negative effects of oil, cars, war, consumerism and non-renewable energy. 

'''WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE, MELBOURNE 2009''' 
This is a secret ride..... 

Once everyone has arrived at 3pm at the Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Sts (the assembly place) and meet all the riders over a refreshment, we will ride to a undisclosed location to de-brief and paint slogans and decorate our bikes and bodies in preparation for the start.

This time...we are prepared and are supported by a police liaison lawyer......protecting our rights...Everyone will have the chance to go '''naked'''!

Protest in blissful naked totally non threatening peaceful vulnerability. Inspire others to get out their bikes and join in the fun and delight of no emissions and naked freedom.

The WNBR message addresses the world wide issue of sustainable transport and advocates more environmentally friendly cycling and less polluting cars and trucks.

The WNBR is an annual clothing-optional protest ride for naturism, environmentalism, peace and the rights of cyclists to use the road safely.

===Legality===
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. [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi Hill] is the current lead organiser and helped make the March 2008 ride the biggest to date in Australia. Heidi would appreciate any help you can give. Can you volunteer to help organise in 2009? 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 [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedBikeRideMelbourne/ WNBR Melbourne] Yahoo! Group or the [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6162103414 WNBR Melbourne] Facebook Group and put your name forward.

==Media enquiries==
Contact [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi], the WNBR Melbourne Organiser ([mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au]).

===[[Melbourne press release]]===
Follow the link for the pre-ride [[Melbourne press release]].

==Media coverage==
[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/ Sports Cycle News], Saturday 07 June 2008, "[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1377&Itemid=48 Chilly Nudes Make Their Points in Melbourne]", Written by Peter Ford.

==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
These are the current [[:Image:Melbourne_Small_31.01.09.JPG|flyer]], [[:Image:Melbourne_Medium_31.01.09.JPG|poster]] and [[:Image:Melbourne_31.01.09.JPG|BIG POSTER]] to be used for the WNBR Melbourne 2009 to help promote participation. Please print these, pass them out and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator? 

[[Image:Melbourne_Small_31.01.09.JPG|left|thumb|600px|Flyer]]
 
<gallery>
Image:Melbourne_Small_31.01.09.JPG|Flyer
Image:Melbourne_Medium_31.01.09.JPG|Poster
Image:Melbourne_31.01.09.JPG|BIG POSTER
</gallery>

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===Earlier versions of flyers and posters===
These are the earlier versions [[:Image:Melbourne_Small_22.01.09.jpg|flyer]], [[:Image:Melbourne_Medium_22.01.09.jpg|poster]] and [[:Image:Melbourne_22.01.09.JPG|BIG POSTER]] which uses the flying lady cyclist artwork from [[Melbourne March 2008]] and [[Melbourne June 2008]] which could also be used for the WNBR Melbourne 2009 to help promote participation. Please print these, pass them out and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator? 

[[Image:Melbourne_Small_22.01.09.jpg|left|thumb|600px|Flyer]]
 
<gallery>
Image:Melbourne_Small_22.01.09.jpg|Flyer
Image:Melbourne_Medium_22.01.09.jpg|Poster
Image:Melbourne_22.01.09.JPG|BIG POSTER
</gallery>

==Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented==
For more information about the pre-ride publicity events see the previous ride pages inked below.

==[[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==
===2008 June photos===
*[[Melbourne June 2008]] photos on this wiki website.

===2008 March photos===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2008/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]

===2007 photos===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2007/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]

===2006 photos===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]

==Videos==
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/ World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne, 12 March 2006]: [http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/100_3285.MOV Video 1], [http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/100_3291.MOV Video 2]

==History==
Follow the links for ride reports by participants:
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_Previous_Ride#Post_Ride_Press_Release WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008 Post Ride Press Release] by [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi Hill].
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_Previous_Ride#9_March_2008_Ride_Report WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008 Ride Report] by [mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte Kinder].
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2007#2007_Ride_Report_by_Alex WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] by [mailto:bikefunnist@riseup.net Alex]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2007#2007_Ride_Report_from_Bawdyliar WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] from Bawdyliar
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2006 WNBR Melbourne 2006 Ride Report] from [mailto:nearherethere@yahoo.com G Brunya]

==Links==
===Website/s===
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html WNBR Australia] (official site)

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedBikeRideMelbourne/ WNBR Melbourne] Yahoo! Group
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6162103414 WNBR Melbourne] Facebook Group
===Endorsement===
The following organisations support and/or endorse the WNBR in Melbourne:
*[http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com.au/ Bicycle Film Festival 2008 Melbourne]
*[http://www.craftcartel.com/ Melbourne Craft Cartel]
*[http://solarwest.org.au/ Solar West]

===Location information===
*[[Wikipedia: {{PAGENAME}}]]
*[[Wikipedia: Victoria (Australia)]]

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