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Australia

2010-08-03T06:21:50Z

Ddwk: /* Media enquiries */

{{Country breadcrumb}}

'''World Naked Bike Ride Australia 2010''' 
[[File:Scooter-for-Australia B.jpg]] 
'''Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.''' 
[[File:Cartoon.gif]] ___ [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Australia_press_release#Photographs_of_previous_WNBRs_in_Australia: Check out the Photos!] 
'''[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Australia_press_release#Photographs_of_previous_WNBRs_in_Australia: Photos of previous World Naked Bike Rides in Australia]''' 

At least 7 [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html Australian] towns and cities will participate in the next [[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|southern hemisphere leg]] of the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] in March 2010. More cities may be added to the list if volunteers are found to organise the ride in new towns and cities. The official [[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|southern hemisphere]] ride date is Saturday 13 March 2010.

The dates and locations are:

*Saturday 6 March 2010: [[Nimbin]]
*Sunday 7 March 2010: [[Byron Bay]]
*Saturday 13 March 2010: [[Sydney]] and [[Adelaide]]
*Sunday 14 March 2010: [[Newcastle]]
*Sunday 21 March 2010: [[Canberra]] and [[Melbourne]]

[[Ballarat]] has a WNBR Organiser who has volunteered in late 2009. They plan to hold the first WNBR in [[Ballarat]] in 2011 to do justice to the planning, organisation and pubicity.

Other Australian cities and towns could have a WNBRide in 2010 althought the practicality of beginning organising a successful ride from scratch after the 1st of February 2010 is very slim and not recommended. Please refer to the [[Organizing a ride in Australia]] for more information about how to volunteer as an Organiser for your city or town if it is not listed above.

Check website for details: http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/ or follow the links to the towns cities webpage on this wiki website.

{{Country ride locations}}

==Australia National Convention==
'''WNBR [[Australia National Convention]] Easter 2010''' 
See the WNBR [[Australia National Convention]] page for details. 

==Photos==
[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Australia_press_release#Photographs_of_previous_WNBRs_in_Australia: Photos of previous World Naked Bike Rides in Australia]

==Media==
===Media enquiries===
Media enquiry contacts:

* [[Adelaide]]: please contact [mailto:drillvoice@gmail.com diddyKay], the WNBR Adelaide Organiser.
* [[Byron Bay]]: please contact [mailto:byronbikerider@bigpond.com Byron Bike Rider],the WNBR Byron Bay Organiser.
* [[Canberra]]: please contact [mailto:wnbr.canberra@gmail.com WNBR Canberra Organiser].
* [[Melbourne]]: please contact [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi] the WNBR Melbourne Organiser.
* [[Nimbin]]: please contact [mailto:jacmul592@yahoo.com Jacmul] the WNBR Nimbin Organiser.
* [[Sydney]]: please contact [mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte Kinder] the WNBR Sydney Organiser.

Media enquiries for the rest of Australia and [[Newcastle]]: please contact [mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte Kinder] the WNBR Newcastle Organiser, WNBR Australia Coordinator and Media Liaison.

===Press releases===

*[[Press Release for WNBR Australia|WNBR Australia press release]]
*[[Melbourne press release]]
*[[Sydney press release]]

==Media coverage==

===2010===
*[http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/Main.aspx Rapid Ascent], 13 Mar 2010, [http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e=19&n=1025 Bike Buller MTB Festival 2010]
*[http://voyeur.realviewtechnologies.com/ Virgin Blue Voyeur], July 2009, On Your Bike by Kayte Nunn. Article begins on page 44 and WNBR Australia 2010 is listed in a calendar of future bike events on page 46. [http://voyeur.realviewtechnologies.com/?iid=26802 Direct link to Virgin Blue Voyeur, July 2009]

===2009===
*[http://www.smh.com.au/ Sydney Morning Herald], 16 Mar 2009: "[http://www.smh.com.au/environment/cyclists-naked-ambitions-punctured-20090315-8yyc.html Cyclists' naked ambitions punctured]", by Ellie Harvey
*[http://www.villagevoice.com/ the village VOICE] (New York), 16 Mar 2009, [http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2009/03/naked_bike_ride.php Naked Bike Rides Kick Off, Head to NYC] by Roy Edroso
*[http://www.nypost.com/ New York Post], 10 Mar 2009, [http://www.nypost.com/seven/03102009/news/regionalnews/naked_bike_buffs_158869.htm NAKED BIKE BUFFS], by Jeremy Olshan
*[http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/ Australian Cyclist], 1 Mar 2009: "[http://www.australiancyclist.com.au/article.aspx?aeid=12223 Bare It]", by Australian Cyclist
*[http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/ Yes But No But Yes], 2009, [http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/archives/2009/05/top_ten_naked_s.html Top Ten Naked Sporting Events], by Jellio

===2008===
*[http://www.aduki.net.au/ Aduki Independent Press], 4 Mar 2008: "[http://www.aduki.net.au/aduki-online/other-stuff/world-naked-bike-ride.html World Naked Bike Ride]"

===2007===
*Mei Qi Tan (freelance journalist), 10 Dec 2007: "[[Stripping for society’s sake]] - Exposing nudity in social protests"
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/ BBC News], 22 Jan 2007: "[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/6287085.stm Australians embrace pedal power]"

==History==
Australia has participated in the World Naked Bike Ride since 2004. Check [[:Category:Australia|local ride location pages]] for further information.

==Future==
Organisers are planning rides for several cities in Australia. All the cities with media contacts have future rides planned. Where rides have not occurred or not occurred in the last 12 months, it is often the case that there is no one who has volunteered to organise the next ride in that location. People interested in participating or organising a WNBR in Australia should join the discussion group appropriate to their location (or the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia] Yahoo! group if none of the existing discussion groups are appropriate), try to make contact with others with similar views and demonstrate some initiative. It will happen if you help make it happen! Please refer to the [[Organizing a ride in Australia]] page for more information about starting or restarting a ride.

==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
These are the current [[:Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|flyer]], [[:Image:Australia_2010_medium.JPG|poster]] and [[:Image:Australia_2010.JPG|BIG POSTER]] to be used for the WNBR Australia 2010 to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator? 

[[Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|left|thumb|400px|Flyer]]
 
<gallery>
Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|Flyer
Image:Australia_2010_medium.JPG|Poster
Image:Australia_2010.JPG|BIG POSTER
</gallery>

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===Generic Logo Image===
[[File:Australia_generic.JPG|left|thumb|400px|WNBR Australia generic logo image]]
 

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

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia] Yahoo! group
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=61902119927 WNBR Australia] Facebook group
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=286906173341 Starr and Letitia] World Naked Bike Ride Australia Poster Colouring In Contest, Facebook event

===Endorsements===
See : [[Australia endorsements]]

[[Category:Countries]]

Adelaide

2010-03-13T07:54:57Z

Ddwk: /* Media Coverage */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Australia}}

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 13 March 2010|Time=1pm |Location=Victoria Square/Tarndanyangga}}

==Ride Details==
A small team of Volunteer Organisers have gathered in the [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5392824165&ref=ts WNBR Adelaide Facebook group] to plan and organise the 2010 WNBR in Adelaide.
Adelaide will hold a WNBR in 2010.

In July 2009, one of the two 2009 Organisers retired and the other is prepared to help organise the 2010 event without getting in the limelight.

At this stage, the ride details of the WNBR Adelaide 2010 are fully decided.
* The official WNBR Southern Hemisphere and Australia ride date is Saturday the 13th of March 2010. Adelaide will ride on that date.
* The assembly time for the ride is 1pm.
* The assembly location for the ride is Victoria Square/Tarndanyangga.

Would you like to get involved with organising, planning and/or publicity? Please join the [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5392824165&ref=ts WNBR Adelaide Facebook group]. Everyone is welcome to volunteer to help WNBR. Adelaide needs a dedicated media spokesperson to join the Organising team as well as riders who are willing to hand out flyers and stick up posters. Why not have a go?

There is a [http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254314503971&ref=mf World Naked Bike Ride - Adelaide 2010] Facebook event which you can join too.

'''When the ride is planned and coming up:''' 
The ride is `bare as you dare' --- we suggest body paint, but you are free to wear as much or as little as you want. Fancy dress, self-decoration and other attention-grabbers are all very much encouraged. See [http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page#The_art_of_WNBR The Art of WNBR] for ideas on decorating yourself and your bike as well as lots of other background information. Knowledge is power !

Want to ride naked but aren't sure ? Get down to the local clothes-optional beach and get used to the idea of being nude outdoors and in public. '''But remember --- it's bare as you dare.''' You don't have to ride naked if you don't want to.

'''Make sure your bike is reliable'''. There will be '''no''' back-up team. If your bike lets you down, you're out of the event ! Sorry. Consider getting the fancy puncture-resistant tyres; they're expensive, but might save you on the day. Don't just dig that old boneshaker out of the shed two days before the event and hope it will be alright. It won't. If you don't ride regularly, start now; get to know your machine so that you're not worrying about it during the ride.

==Volunteer Organisers==
If you would like to help in the task of organising WNBR Adelaide 2010, if you can offer help or ideas, please join the [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5392824165 WNBR Adelaide Facebook group] and make contact with the others or contact the Adelaide Organiser [mailto:drillvoice@gmail.com diddyKay], the WNBR Adelaide Organiser and Media Liaison.
Mobile 0402182389

==Media enquiries==
Contact [mailto:drillvoice@gmail.com diddyKay], the WNBR Adelaide Organiser and Media Liaison.
Mobile 0402182389
==[http://www.alexisdubus.com/ Alexis Dubus]==
'''NUDE UP WITH ALEXIS DUBUS''' 
Thousands of people nude up whenever photographer Spencer Tunick puts the call out for people to get
naked for the sake of art but what about shedding clothes for comedy? 
Now you can let your wobbly bits shake in the wind thanks to Alexis Dubus. 
The Brit comic who introduced Adelaide to the art of swearing with last year’s show A Bloody Brief History Of Swearing presents his new work '''A Surprisingly Tasteful Show About Nudity''' and if he can get 100 people to shed their clothes and get naked for The '''World Naked Bike Ride''' on '''Sat Mar 13''' he will do the same. 
If you don’t wanna nude up and just want to laugh then simply head to: '''Tuxedo Cat until Feb 28 to catch Alexis’ A Surprisingly Tasteful Show About Nudity at 8.30pm (7.30pm Sundays).'''

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* from the article on page 6 in ISSUE 5 (TUE FEB 23 - FRI FEB 26 2010) [http://theadelaidefix.com.au/images/2010/the_fix_005_10.pdf THE ADELAIDE FIX BRIEFS] 

==Legality==
The laws that are relevant to public nudity in South Australia are applicable througout the state. For the relevant law in South Australia, please check this external link: [http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_act/soa1953189/s23.html SUMMARY OFFENCES ACT 1953 - SECT 23, Indecent behaviour and gross indecency]. Note: indecent exposure is distinct from indecent behaviour and gross indecency so non-sexual nakedness is less likely to attract police attention. 2009 will be the second WNBR in SA and there was no trouble with the police in 2008 and just a grumble in 2009 very near the end of the ride. For general discussion of the topic of legality, please refer to the separate page about [[New South Wales Laws]].

==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
This is the current [[:Image:Adelaide_2010.JPG|colour in flyer/poster]] to be used for the WNBR Newcastle 2010 to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator? 
[[Image:Adelaide_2010.JPG|left|thumb|400px|flyer/poster]]
 
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===Australia===
These are the current [[:Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|flyer]], [[:Image:Australia_2010_medium.JPG|poster]] and [[:Image:Australia_2010.JPG|BIG POSTER]] to be used for the WNBR Australia 2010 to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator? 

[[Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|left|thumb|400px|Flyer]]
 
<gallery>
Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|Flyer
Image:Australia_2010_medium.JPG|Poster
Image:Australia_2010.JPG|BIG POSTER
</gallery>

==History==
==[[Adelaide 2009]]==
'''Date''': Monday 9 March 2009 
'''Time''': 1pm 
'''Location''': Whitmore square in the city. 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Adelaide 2009]] page.

==[[Adelaide 2008]]==
'''Date''': Saturday 8 March 2008 
'''Time''': 2pm 
'''Location''': North Adelaide at the junction of Barton Terrace and Jeffcott Street. 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Adelaide 2008]]
page.

==Media Coverage==
*13 March 2010, [http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/nude-bike-ride-not-so-nude/story-e6frea83-1225840355864 Nude Bike Ride Not So Nude] Article from: AdelaideNow by David Nankervis
*12 March 2010, The Evening Show with Peter Goers
*[http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/ Adelaide Now], 8 Mar 2008, [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23341008-2682,00.html Naked cyclists brave hot weather] Article from: Sunday Mail by MELANIE REID
*[http://www.smh.com.au/ Sydney Morning Herald], 17 Mar 2009, [http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/letters/memo-sydney-ferries-we-know-our-ride-is-late-20090316-8ztz.html?page=-1 Letters to the editor, Easily shocked by Elek Pafka of Surry Hills]. Letter reads:
**When naked cyclists crossed the streets of Adelaide last week people cheered ("[http://www.smh.com.au/environment/cyclists-naked-ambitions-punctured-20090315-8yyc.html Cyclists' naked ambitions punctured]", March 16). Such rides have been held in 70 cities across 20 countries. All too offensive for Sydney.

==Photos==
===2009===
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/adelaide2009/ Photos on the WNBR Australia website]

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

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=254314503971&ref=mf World Naked Bike Ride - Adelaide 2010] Facebook event
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5392824165 WNBR Adelaide] Facebook Group
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia] Yahoo! group

===Endorsement===
*[http://www.alexisdubus.com/ Alexis Dubus] Actor and comedian says: 
"''I'm a UK comedian doing a show at the Adelaide Fringe about nudity, called'' "A Surprsingly Tasteful Show About Nudity."
''I'm trying to persuade 100 members of my audience to do the ride, and if they do, I'll do it myself.''"

===Location information===
*[[Wikipedia: {{PAGENAME}}]]
*[[Wikipedia: South Australia]]

==Categories==
[[Category:Australia]]
[[Category:Ride locations]]


[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 ride locations]]
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]
[[Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations]]

Australia press release

2010-01-10T08:28:47Z

Ddwk: /* Upcoming WNBR Events */

[[Main Page|Home]] > [[List of rides]] > [[Australia]] > Press Release for WNBR Australia

== Introduction ==
'''World Naked Bike Ride Australia 2009''' 
Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy. 

8 [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html Australian] towns and cities will participate in the next [[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|southern hemisphere leg]] of the
[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] between the 7th and 21st of March 2009. 
The dates and locations are:
*Saturday the 7th of March 2009: [[Nimbin]].
*Monday the 9th of March 2009: [[Adelaide]].
*Saturday the 14th of March 2009: [[Byron Bay]] and [[Newcastle]].
*Sunday the 15th of March, 2009: including [[Canberra]], [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]].
*Saturday the 21st of March, 2009: [[Brisbane]].
Check website for details: http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/

4 other rides are happening on Sat 14 Mar 2009 around the world as part of the [[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|southern hemisphere leg]] of WNBR:
*[[Lima]] Peru
*[[Sao Paulo]] Brasil
*[[Golden Bay]] New Zealand
*[[Eugene]] Oregan USA 

The [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] is an annual clothing optional protest ride for Naturism, Environmentalism, Peace and the rights of cyclists to use the road safely.

The ride is not a race and goes at an easy recreational pace. An element of competition between cyclists is present only in respect of how bizarrely they can decorate their bodies with paint, slogans and bits of costume. Many riders paint their bodies with peace signs, hearts and flowers.

The dress code for the ride is “Go as bare as you dare”! Nudity is not compulsory. It is not a ride promoting overtly sexual behaviour in public.

It is a very hippie and green event.

== Many problems beset the world: ==

There is a need for people to hold a '''body positive image'''. A lot of people have hang ups about the human body and can not distinguish between non-sexual nudity and pornography. People are living creatures and part of nature, not superior or detached from it. Shame or disgust of human bodies, it all their colours, shapes and sizes is a form of prejudice.

Burning '''fossil fuels''' (coal, natural gas, and mineral oil) causes '''environmental damage''' including climate change, air pollution, acid rain and water pollution. The destruction of our natural environment threatens all living things with extinction. We face the carbon-induced nemesis of nature.

Without using '''nuclear fuels''' (uranium, plutonium) nuclear accidents, nuclear weapons, depleted uranium tipped weapons and nuclear contamination would not exist. Exposure to nuclear radiation causes cancer, genetic mutations and death. Nuclear material remains radioactive virtually forever.

'''Health Problems''' including asthma and respiratory illnesses occur partly because of the pollution caused by burning fossil fuels. Obesity, diabetes and lack of exercise come from our sedentary car-addicted lifestyles.

We see '''violence''' everyday because of the wars fought over oil, road rage and deaths and injuries to pedestrians and cyclists from motorised vehicles. We need a peaceful and gentler world which includes our roads.

For a future to exist for tomorrow's generations, we must stop exploiting mineral energy, stop polluting the Earth, stop fighting and killing in the name of consumerist wealth accumulation and learn to love and respect all life, and to continue to spread this message.

== The World Naked Bike Ride Mission Statements ==
===Short version:===
Peacefully expose the vulnerability of cyclists, humanity and nature in the face of cars, aggression, consumerism and non-renewable energy.
===Long version:===
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 History ==

Prior to the 2004, there were two independent groups organising very similar events with virtually identical messages of protesting oil dependency, they were Artists for Peace in Canada and Manifestación Ciclonudista in Spain. Despite having virtually identical messages neither of these groups even knew of the existence of the other.

The World Naked Bike Ride group was created by Conrad Schmidt (of Vancouver, Canada) to help coordinate a large international naked bike ride between many different activist groups across the World. The World's first international naked bike ride in 2004 was a collaboration between the WNBR group which rode on 12 June and Manifestación Ciclonudista in Spain which rode on 19 June.

Since then, the WNBR has spread to over 50 cites in about 20 countries with the participation of thousands of riders. Because of differing climates, the WNBR is conducted in two legs. The Southern hemisphere WNBR occurs on the second Saturday of March and has included Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, Peru and cities in Florida (USA) where the weather is comfortable at that time of year. Eugene in Oregan, USA has braved the winter weather to ride on the Southern hemispher date. The Northern hemisphere WNBR is much larger, both in terms of number of rides and participants with some rides like Chicago alone getting around a 1700 riders in 2008. WNBR is most popular in Europe and North America.

== WNBR Australian History ==

[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html Australia] participated in the first WNBR on 12 June 2004. Six naked bike riders (4 men and two women), led by Luke and Kathy, rode from [[Tweed Heads]] to Bilambil. There are no known photographs of the ride and Luke and Kathy have lost contact with the rest of the WNBR. If anyone has information or pictures of this ride, WNBR Australia would like to hear from them to help document the history of the event.

5 riders participated on the 13th of February 2005, 11 riders on the 12th of March 2006, 26 riders on the 10th of March 2007 and 30 riders on the 9th of March 2008 World Naked Bike Rides in [[Newcastle]].

14 riders participated on the 12th of March 2006, 25 riders on the 10th of March 2007, 40 to 50 riders on the 9th of March 2009 and 12 riders on the 6th of June 2008 (WNBR Winter Wonderland) rides World Naked Bike Rides in [[Melbourne]].

32 riders participated on the 10th of March 2007 and 6 riders on the 8th of March 2008 World Naked Bike Rides in [[Brisbane]].

6 riders participated on the 8th of March 2008 and 14 riders on the 9th of March 2009 World Naked Bike Ride in [[Adelaide]].

15 riders participated on the 8th of March 2008 World Naked Bike Ride in [[Byron Bay]].

25 riders participated on the 8th of March 2008 World Naked Bike Ride in [[Sydney]].

45 riders participated on the 7th of March 2009 World Naked Bike Ride in [[Nimbin]].
 

== Media Enquiries: ==
*Media enquiries for [[Adelaide]]: please contact [mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte] the WNBR Australia Coordinator and Media Liaison.
*Media enquiries for [[Byron Bay]]: please contact [mailto:byronbikerider@optusnet.com.au Byron Bike Rider], the WNBR Byron Bay Organiser.
*Media enquiries for [[Brisbane]]: please contact [mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte] the WNBR Australia Coordinator and Media Liaison.
*Media enquiries for [[Canberra]]: please contact [mailto:wnbr.canberra@gmail.com Brazen Buck Blowout V – BBBV] the WNBR Canberra Organiser.
*Media enquiries for [[Nimbin]]: please contact [mailto:jacmul592@yahoo.com Jacmul] the WNBR Nimbin Organiser.
*Media enquiries for [[Melbourne]]: please contact [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi] the WNBR Melbourne Organiser.
*Media enquiries for [[Sydney]]: please contact [mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte] the WNBR Sydney Organiser.
*Media enquiries for the rest of [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/ Australia] and [[Newcastle]]: please contact [mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte Kinder] the WNBR Newcastle Organiser, WNBR Australia Coordinator and Media Liaison.
*Please also use the WNBR websites ([http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php/Main_Page Wiki] and [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/ Main Site]) for more information.

== Photographs of previous WNBRs in Australia for the media: ==
===Adelaide===
[http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/ Adelaide Now], 8 Mar 2008, [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23341008-2682,00.html Naked cyclists brave hot weather] Article from: Sunday Mail by MELANIE REID. 
Approach the copyright owner for use.

===Brisbane===
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/brisbane2007/ 2007 photos at WNBR Australia] © [mailto:robertsontony@yahoo.com Tony Robertson]
===Byron Bay===
*[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Byron_Bay_2008#Photos 2008 photos on this website]
===Melbourne===
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/ 2008 photos at WNBR Australia]
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2007/ 2007 photos at WNBR Australia]
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2006/ 2006 photos at WNBR Australia]
===Newcastle===
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/newcastle2007/ 2007 photos at WNBR Australia] © [http://www.secondsightphotography.com.au/ Second Sight Photography] and © [http://www.nakedaustralians.com/index.php Naked Australians]
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/newcastle2006/ 2006 photos at WNBR Australia] © [http://www.secondsightphotography.com.au/ Second Sight Photography]
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/newcastle2005/ 2005 photos at WNBR Australia] © [http://www.secondsightphotography.com.au/ Second Sight Photography] and © [http://www.purplespiderstudio.com.au/ Purple Spider Studios]
===Sydney===
*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/sydney2008/ 2008 photos at WNBR Australia] © Brian Alexander

Credit MUST be given to the © photographers when using their © work. Some photo galleries might be missing from the list above due to the recent change in WNBR server.
Revisions and updating for WNBR Australia 2008 are needed here. Please consider this section under construction for the time being. 

== Upcoming WNBR Events ==
The following 8 Australian towns and cities are having World Naked Bike Rides in 2009:

'''[[Adelaide]]''' :
*Date: Monday the 13th of March 2010
*Time: 1pm
*Location: Whitmore Square, Adelaide City
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Adelaide#Publicity:_flyers.2C_posters.2C_images_etc View Poster on web site]

'''[[Brisbane]]''' :
*Date: Saturday the 21st of March 2009
*Time: 2pm
*Location: bicycle path outside North Boondall train station
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Brisbane#Publicity:_flyers.2C_posters.2C_images_etc View Poster on the web site]

'''[[Byron Bay]]'''
*Date: Saturday the 14th of March 2009
*Time: 2pm
*Location: The Rails Car Park
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Byron_Bay#Publicity:_flyers.2C_posters.2C_images_etc View Poster on the web site]

'''[[Canberra]]'''
*Date: Sunday the 15th of March 2009
*Time: 12 noon
*Location: Glebe Park Gazebo, Ballumbir Street
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Canberra#Publicity:_flyers.2C_posters.2C_images_etc View Poster on the web site]

'''[[Melbourne]]''' :
*Date: Sunday the 15th of March, 2008
*Time: 3pm
*Location: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore and Webb Streets, Fitzroy
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne#Publicity:_flyers.2C_posters.2C_images_etc View Poster on the web site]

'''[[Newcastle]]''' :
*Date: Saturday the 14th of March 2009
*Time: 2pm
*Location: The small park south of Hamilton Station, Beaumont Street
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'''[[Nimbin]]''' :
*Date: Saturday the 7th of March 2009
*Time: 10:30am
*Location: Peace Park
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'''[[Sydney]]''' :
*Date: Sunday the 15th of March, 2008
*Time: 12 noon
*Location: South West corner of Sydney park, St Peters
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The primary ride date for the Northern Hemisphere ride in 2009 is Saturday the 13th of June 2009. In previous years there have been some northern hemisphere rides held later in their summer due to climate or re-run due to inclement weather during their initial attempt.

Northern parts of Australia could ride in both the March and June events if they wished. Melbourne riders braved chilly weather to ride in solidarity with the Northern Hemisphere on [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_June_2008 the 6th of June 2008].

== Why not join in? ==

Everyone is very welcome to participate or help organise!
I have not seen any photos of past events where riders are not grinning and laughing their heads off. WNBR is terrific fun! Why not have a go?

To find out more, go to
http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/
If you do not have a computer or internet connection you could use an internet café or public libraries’ computers.

If people in [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html Australia] are interested in attending a WNBR event in [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html Australia], please have a look at the [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html website] first. Also, if you live anywhere where there is no WNBR planned, you are welcome to organise one yourself and you will get supportive and friendly help from Australian and International Co-ordinators. It is pretty easy to do and a very rewarding experience. The WNBR Worldwide site http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ has reference pages with tips for people to use when organising. It will happen if you help make it happen!

== What does it cost? ==

Nothing. There are no fees involved at all. There are no forms to fill in. There is no registration and we do not want to collect people’s personal details.

WNBR is loads of fun and a consciousness expanding, giggle festival.
You could help save the world or at least die laughing while trying.
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Famous Quotes on Nakedness, Beliefs and Protest
Famous Quotes from:
http://www.bodyfreedom.org/guide/quotes_slogans.html

Includes:
Historical Figures: Jesus Christ, John Lennon, Adolf Hitler, Mahatma Gandhi, Henry David Thoreau, Michelangelo, Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, Virginia Wolf, Edgar Rice Burroughs.

Contemporary Figures: Elle MacPherson, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, P.J. Harvey, Madonna.

"Nudity is undignified and an error of taste."
- Adolf Hitler

“The main hangup in the world today is hypocrisy and insecurity. If people can’t face up to the fact of other people being naked or smoking pot, or whatever they want to do, then we’re never going to get anywhere. People have got to become aware that it’s none of their business and that being nude is not obscene. Being ourselves is what’s important. If everyone practiced being themselves instead of pretending to be what they aren’t, there would be peace.”
- John Lennon

"Civil disobedience is not our problem. Our problem is civil obedience. Our problem is that numbers of people all over the world have obeyed the dictates of the leaders of their government and have gone to war, and millions have been killed because of this obedience. . . Our problem is that people are obedient all over the world in the face of poverty and starvation and stupidity, and war, and cruelty. Our problem is that people are obedient while the jails are full of petty thieves, and all the while the grand thieves are running and robbing the country. That's our problem."
-Howard Zinn, "Failure To Quit"

"His disciples asked, 'When will you become revealed to us and when shall we see you?' Jesus answered, 'When you disrobe without being ashamed and take up your garments and place them under your feet like little children and tread on them, then will you see the son of the Living One, and you will not be afraid.'"
- From the Gospel of Thomas

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