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Vancouver

2020-08-05T00:40:54Z

Gene dare: /* RIDE DETAILS */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}

[[File:vancouver2020.jpg]]

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 8 June 2020|Time=5pm|Location=Third beach, Stanley Park (at 5 p.m. Depart at 8 p.m.}}

==RIDE DETAILS==

The ride meets at Third Beach, Stanley Park at 5 p.m., with the ride itself starting at 8:00pm. The ride and all ride activities are free; rain or shine!

The event is a protest against car culture and oil spills and pipelines. It is also a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the human powered machine.

Dress code: Bare as you dare (see [[#RIDE TIPS]] below).

===LOCATION INFORMATION===

{| width="450px" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
[[Image:vancouverstart.jpg|right|450px|link=|Where we are meeting]]

====PARKING====
Pay parking is available at Stanley Park, however, the lots are small and will fill up quickly. There is metered street parking near the park as well, just be aware that some spots only allow for '''one or two hours maximum stay'''.

====BUSES====
Most buses have bike racks on the front with space for two bikes. Get schedules and route maps at '''[https://www.translink.ca/ Translink]'''

====SKYTRAINS====
'''Canada Line''' - only allows one bike per train car. '''The Mellenium Line''' - allows two bikes per train car. Keep in mind that foot passengers and people with disabilities take priority for space on the train. Get schedules and route maps at '''[https://www.translink.ca/ Translink]'''

====MOBI BIKE SHARE====
There are a few '''Mobi Bike Stations''' near the park. You'll need to download the '''Mobi App''' to your phone, which can be found on the '''[https://www.mobibikes.ca/ Mobi Website]'''. If you do rent a bike '''PLEASE USE A SEAT COVER IF YOU'RE RIDING NUDE'''. A towel, bandanna, faux fur, or shower cap will suffice.

*[[Wikipedia: Vancouver]]
*[[Wikipedia: British Columbia]]

===RIDE RULES===
* Wear a mask, also do the bicycle distancing thing.
* Dr. Tam says to use signs instead of shouting, and on hot humid
days you may pass out so a mask is not recommended. Be smart.
* Suntan lotion and water may be necessities.
* Renting a bike, cover the seat.
*Wear a helmet! We want our riders to be safe and it is a law to wear a helmet on busy roads.
*Bare as you dare! Nudity is not mandatory, but fun attention grabbing clothes, costumes, accessories, and paints help the cause!
*This is a body positive event. Respect the diversity of the many different body types and genders.
*This is not a sexual event. We want everyone to feel safe. All sexual orientations are welcome, but please leave any sex toys or BDSM fetish gear at home!
*Private parts are still private. Don't grope, touch, or ogle other peoples’ parts and please don’t bring yours or theirs up as a topic of conversation with someone you don’t know.
*This is a "Leave No Trace" event. Don't litter and take everything out that you bring in. Including your clothes. ;)

===RIDE TIPS===
*Prepare for riding rain or shine! Bring warm clothes you can easily remove once you warm up.
*If it's sunny, put on sunscreen!
*Dress up! Nudity is not mandatory but you can wear costumes and accessories to draw attention to our cause as well.
*Wear shoes!
*Bring a backpack or bike basket/crate/bag. This is a ‘Leave no trace’ event so be prepared to take your clothes, gear, and any food with you.
*Decorate your bike! This is a protest against oil dependency and a celebration of the human powered machine. Bring signs, costumes, and bike bling!
*Cover your bike seat. If you’re riding naked, fake fur or soft material are recommended.
*Ride safely and stay together as a group.

==CONTACT==

*Email: vancity.wnbr@gmail.com
*Leave a message or post on our [http://facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Facebook Page]
*Join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Facebook Group] and leave a post.

==WEBSITES FOR VANCOUVER WNBR==
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Facebook Group]
* [http://facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Facebook Page]

==DOWNLOAD MEDIA==

Download the Vancouver WNBR Poster. Post it around the city. Share it.

[[File:vancouver2020.jpg]]

==RIDE HISTORY==
The first naked bike ride in Vancouver was in the middle of winter, on 17 Jan [[:Category:2002 ride locations|2002]].

In 2003 Conrad Schmidt conceived the World Naked Bike Ride after organising the Naked Bike Rides of the group Artists for Peace/Artists Against War (AFP/AAW)[3] which had taken place in Vancouver, Canada starting in 2002.

WNBR rapidly started to come to life through collaborations with activist groups and individuals around the world. The first WNBR event in 2004 was a collaboration between the WNBR group riding on 12 June and Manifestación Ciclonudista in Spain riding on 19 June, establishing a precedent as a solstitial Saturday observance. Since that time rides have also taken place in February and March (mainly in the Southern Hemisphere). A smaller number of rides have taken place at other times of the year. Before June 2004, two independent organizations — AFP/AAW and Manifestación Ciclonudista — had been organising very similar political events with virtually identical messages of protesting oil dependency. Despite having similar political messages neither of these groups knew of the existence of the other until collaboration began many months before the first WNBR event.

Initially the message of the WNBR was protesting against oil dependency and celebrating the power and individuality of the human body. In 2006, there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy. While the ride does include and appeal to participants from social nudity circles, the ride is not focused on promoting social nudity directly as much as cycling.

The 2004 WNBR saw events in 28 cities, in ten countries on four continents. By 2010, WNBR had expanded to stage rides in 74 cities, in 17 countries, from the United States to the United Kingdom and Hungary to Paraguay.

Prior to the World Naked Bike ride in 2004 there were many organizations organizing naked bike rides. In Germany naked bike rides were regularly organized by FKK organizations (Freikörperkultur). In Seattle naked bike rides were organized by the Fremont riders. In Spain rides were organized by the Ciclonudista. In Canada naked rides were regularly organized by Artists Against War.

==WEBSITES==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Naked_Bike_Ride Wikipedia]
*[http://velopalooza.ca/ Velopalooza]

==DISCUSSION GROUPS==
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Vancouver WNBR Facebook Group]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1681006875477292/?ref=bookmarks International WNBR Facebook Group]

==MEDIA COVERAGE==
===2017===
*[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/naked-bike-ride-day-vancouver-2017 2017 Daily Hive]
*[http://www.insidevancouver.ca/2017/07/18/tour-de-butt-2017-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-vancouver-july-22/ 2017 Inside Vancouver]
*[https://www.straight.com/blogra/938946/vancouver-world-naked-bike-ride-2017-ride-light-their-full-moons 2017 The Georgia Straight]
*[https://604now.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2017/ 2017 604 Now]

===2016===
*[http://boredinvancouver.com/vancouver-naked-bike-ride-2016/ 2016 Bored in Vancouver]
*[https://604now.com/events/bare-world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2016/ 2016 604 Now]
*[https://globalnews.ca/news/2748132/vancouvers-naked-bike-ride-to-bare-it-all-this-weekend/ 2016 Global News]

===2015===
*[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2015/ 2015 Daily Hive]
*[https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06/10/naked-bike-ride-vancouver_n_7556548.html 2015 Huffington Post]

===2014===
*[http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/05/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2014 Vancouver City Buzz]
*[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/22/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2014_n_5374414.html Huffington Post]
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Photos+World+Naked+Bike+Ride+Vancouver/9940233/story.html Vancouver Sun]
*[http://www.theprovince.com/news/Photos+Vancouver+naked+bike+ride/9940392/story.html Vancouver Province]
*[http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Vancouver+Naked+Bike+Ride/9940407/story.html Montreal Gazette]

===2013===
*[http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/05/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2013 Vancouver City Buzz]
*[http://604now.com/2013/05/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2013 Vancouver 604 Now]
*[http://ubyssey.ca/culture/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-ubc485 The Ubyssey: Naked Bike Ride bares it all for a car-free community]
*[http://bc.ctvnews.ca/storify-vancouver-bares-it-all-for-world-naked-bike-ride-1.1327311 CTV News Storify: Vancouver bares it all for World Naked Bike Ride]
*[http://www.theprovince.com/travel/World+Naked+Bike+Ride/8532276/story.html The Province: World Naked Bike Ride photos (by Jenelle Schneider/PNG)]

===2012===
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Vancouver+joins+World+Naked+Bike+Ride+photos/7007141/story.html The Vancouver Sun: Vancouver joins World Naked Bike Ride]

===2010===
*[http://www.straight.com/blogra/photo-gallery-world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver The Georgia Straight: Photo gallery - World Naked Bike Ride in Vancouver]
*[http://looncanada.com/tag/world-naked-bike-ride-day Posts Tagged ‘World Naked Bike Ride Day’]

===2009===
*[http://www.cbc.ca/bc/ CBC British Columbia], 14 Jun 2009: "[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/06/14/bc-naked-bike-ride.html Cyclists strip to protest oil dependency]"
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/ Vancouver Sun], 14 Jun 2009: "[http://www.vancouversun.com/Gallery+Naked+bike+ride/1694243/story.html Gallery: Naked bike ride]"

===2007===
*[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/ Vancouver Sun], 27 Jul 2007: "[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=aadad23b-fc80-4f19-8396-eb8f28b7deac Buck-naked on a bike, all for a great cause]" 

==RIDE VIDEOS==
*[https://youtu.be/UKwjcAFVAGc Vancouver WNBR 2017 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/TjeZChRV5ZM Vancouver WNBR 2015 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/UhaU5Yd9C3s Vancouver WNBR 2014 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/r5yhPvIwoKk Vancouver WNBR 2013 Ride]
*[https://vimeo.com/46603963 Vancouver WNBR 2012 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/PqzIvqd7RYc Vancouver WNBR 2011 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/pkyHZ1pajCk Vancouver WNBR 2010 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/Js-qDoanEgA Vancouver WNBR 2009 Ride]

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

[[Category:2002 ride locations]]
[[Category:2004 ride locations]]
[[Category:2005 ride locations]]
[[Category:2006 ride locations]]
[[Category:2007 ride locations]]
[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 ride locations]]
[[Category:2010 ride locations]]
[[Category:2012 ride locations]]
[[Category:2013 ride locations]]
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

Vancouver

2020-08-05T00:38:23Z

Gene dare: /* LOCATION INFORMATION */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}

[[File:vancouver2020.jpg]]

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 8 June 2020|Time=5pm|Location=Third beach, Stanley Park (at 5 p.m. Depart at 8 p.m.}}

==RIDE DETAILS==

The ride meets at Third Beach, Stanley Park at 5 p.m., with the ride itself starting at 8:00pm. The ride and all ride activities are free; rain or shine!

The event is a protest against car culture and oil spills and pipelines. It is also a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the human powered machine.

Dress code: Bare as you dare (see [[#RIDE TIPS]] below).

{| width="728px" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
[[Image:vancouverstart.jpg|right|512px|link=|Where we are meeting]]

===LOCATION INFORMATION===

* Start Location 2020

[[File:vancouverstart.jpg]]
====PARKING====
Pay parking is available at Stanley Park, however, the lots are small and will fill up quickly. There is metered street parking near the park as well, just be aware that some spots only allow for '''one or two hours maximum stay'''.

====BUSES====
Most buses have bike racks on the front with space for two bikes. Get schedules and route maps at '''[https://www.translink.ca/ Translink]'''

====SKYTRAINS====
'''Canada Line''' - only allows one bike per train car. '''The Mellenium Line''' - allows two bikes per train car. Keep in mind that foot passengers and people with disabilities take priority for space on the train. Get schedules and route maps at '''[https://www.translink.ca/ Translink]'''

====MOBI BIKE SHARE====
There are a few '''Mobi Bike Stations''' near the park. You'll need to download the '''Mobi App''' to your phone, which can be found on the '''[https://www.mobibikes.ca/ Mobi Website]'''. If you do rent a bike '''PLEASE USE A SEAT COVER IF YOU'RE RIDING NUDE'''. A towel, bandanna, faux fur, or shower cap will suffice.

*[[Wikipedia: Vancouver]]
*[[Wikipedia: British Columbia]]

===RIDE RULES===
* Wear a mask, also do the bicycle distancing thing.
* Dr. Tam says to use signs instead of shouting, and on hot humid
days you may pass out so a mask is not recommended. Be smart.
* Suntan lotion and water may be necessities.
* Renting a bike, cover the seat.
*Wear a helmet! We want our riders to be safe and it is a law to wear a helmet on busy roads.
*Bare as you dare! Nudity is not mandatory, but fun attention grabbing clothes, costumes, accessories, and paints help the cause!
*This is a body positive event. Respect the diversity of the many different body types and genders.
*This is not a sexual event. We want everyone to feel safe. All sexual orientations are welcome, but please leave any sex toys or BDSM fetish gear at home!
*Private parts are still private. Don't grope, touch, or ogle other peoples’ parts and please don’t bring yours or theirs up as a topic of conversation with someone you don’t know.
*This is a "Leave No Trace" event. Don't litter and take everything out that you bring in. Including your clothes. ;)

===RIDE TIPS===
*Prepare for riding rain or shine! Bring warm clothes you can easily remove once you warm up.
*If it's sunny, put on sunscreen!
*Dress up! Nudity is not mandatory but you can wear costumes and accessories to draw attention to our cause as well.
*Wear shoes!
*Bring a backpack or bike basket/crate/bag. This is a ‘Leave no trace’ event so be prepared to take your clothes, gear, and any food with you.
*Decorate your bike! This is a protest against oil dependency and a celebration of the human powered machine. Bring signs, costumes, and bike bling!
*Cover your bike seat. If you’re riding naked, fake fur or soft material are recommended.
*Ride safely and stay together as a group.

==CONTACT==

*Email: vancity.wnbr@gmail.com
*Leave a message or post on our [http://facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Facebook Page]
*Join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Facebook Group] and leave a post.

==WEBSITES FOR VANCOUVER WNBR==
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Facebook Group]
* [http://facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Facebook Page]

==DOWNLOAD MEDIA==

Download the Vancouver WNBR Poster. Post it around the city. Share it.

[[File:vancouver2020.jpg]]

==RIDE HISTORY==
The first naked bike ride in Vancouver was in the middle of winter, on 17 Jan [[:Category:2002 ride locations|2002]].

In 2003 Conrad Schmidt conceived the World Naked Bike Ride after organising the Naked Bike Rides of the group Artists for Peace/Artists Against War (AFP/AAW)[3] which had taken place in Vancouver, Canada starting in 2002.

WNBR rapidly started to come to life through collaborations with activist groups and individuals around the world. The first WNBR event in 2004 was a collaboration between the WNBR group riding on 12 June and Manifestación Ciclonudista in Spain riding on 19 June, establishing a precedent as a solstitial Saturday observance. Since that time rides have also taken place in February and March (mainly in the Southern Hemisphere). A smaller number of rides have taken place at other times of the year. Before June 2004, two independent organizations — AFP/AAW and Manifestación Ciclonudista — had been organising very similar political events with virtually identical messages of protesting oil dependency. Despite having similar political messages neither of these groups knew of the existence of the other until collaboration began many months before the first WNBR event.

Initially the message of the WNBR was protesting against oil dependency and celebrating the power and individuality of the human body. In 2006, there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy. While the ride does include and appeal to participants from social nudity circles, the ride is not focused on promoting social nudity directly as much as cycling.

The 2004 WNBR saw events in 28 cities, in ten countries on four continents. By 2010, WNBR had expanded to stage rides in 74 cities, in 17 countries, from the United States to the United Kingdom and Hungary to Paraguay.

Prior to the World Naked Bike ride in 2004 there were many organizations organizing naked bike rides. In Germany naked bike rides were regularly organized by FKK organizations (Freikörperkultur). In Seattle naked bike rides were organized by the Fremont riders. In Spain rides were organized by the Ciclonudista. In Canada naked rides were regularly organized by Artists Against War.

==WEBSITES==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Naked_Bike_Ride Wikipedia]
*[http://velopalooza.ca/ Velopalooza]

==DISCUSSION GROUPS==
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Vancouver WNBR Facebook Group]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1681006875477292/?ref=bookmarks International WNBR Facebook Group]

==MEDIA COVERAGE==
===2017===
*[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/naked-bike-ride-day-vancouver-2017 2017 Daily Hive]
*[http://www.insidevancouver.ca/2017/07/18/tour-de-butt-2017-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-vancouver-july-22/ 2017 Inside Vancouver]
*[https://www.straight.com/blogra/938946/vancouver-world-naked-bike-ride-2017-ride-light-their-full-moons 2017 The Georgia Straight]
*[https://604now.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2017/ 2017 604 Now]

===2016===
*[http://boredinvancouver.com/vancouver-naked-bike-ride-2016/ 2016 Bored in Vancouver]
*[https://604now.com/events/bare-world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2016/ 2016 604 Now]
*[https://globalnews.ca/news/2748132/vancouvers-naked-bike-ride-to-bare-it-all-this-weekend/ 2016 Global News]

===2015===
*[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2015/ 2015 Daily Hive]
*[https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06/10/naked-bike-ride-vancouver_n_7556548.html 2015 Huffington Post]

===2014===
*[http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/05/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2014 Vancouver City Buzz]
*[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/22/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2014_n_5374414.html Huffington Post]
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Photos+World+Naked+Bike+Ride+Vancouver/9940233/story.html Vancouver Sun]
*[http://www.theprovince.com/news/Photos+Vancouver+naked+bike+ride/9940392/story.html Vancouver Province]
*[http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Vancouver+Naked+Bike+Ride/9940407/story.html Montreal Gazette]

===2013===
*[http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/05/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2013 Vancouver City Buzz]
*[http://604now.com/2013/05/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2013 Vancouver 604 Now]
*[http://ubyssey.ca/culture/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-ubc485 The Ubyssey: Naked Bike Ride bares it all for a car-free community]
*[http://bc.ctvnews.ca/storify-vancouver-bares-it-all-for-world-naked-bike-ride-1.1327311 CTV News Storify: Vancouver bares it all for World Naked Bike Ride]
*[http://www.theprovince.com/travel/World+Naked+Bike+Ride/8532276/story.html The Province: World Naked Bike Ride photos (by Jenelle Schneider/PNG)]

===2012===
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Vancouver+joins+World+Naked+Bike+Ride+photos/7007141/story.html The Vancouver Sun: Vancouver joins World Naked Bike Ride]

===2010===
*[http://www.straight.com/blogra/photo-gallery-world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver The Georgia Straight: Photo gallery - World Naked Bike Ride in Vancouver]
*[http://looncanada.com/tag/world-naked-bike-ride-day Posts Tagged ‘World Naked Bike Ride Day’]

===2009===
*[http://www.cbc.ca/bc/ CBC British Columbia], 14 Jun 2009: "[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/06/14/bc-naked-bike-ride.html Cyclists strip to protest oil dependency]"
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/ Vancouver Sun], 14 Jun 2009: "[http://www.vancouversun.com/Gallery+Naked+bike+ride/1694243/story.html Gallery: Naked bike ride]"

===2007===
*[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/ Vancouver Sun], 27 Jul 2007: "[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=aadad23b-fc80-4f19-8396-eb8f28b7deac Buck-naked on a bike, all for a great cause]" 

==RIDE VIDEOS==
*[https://youtu.be/UKwjcAFVAGc Vancouver WNBR 2017 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/TjeZChRV5ZM Vancouver WNBR 2015 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/UhaU5Yd9C3s Vancouver WNBR 2014 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/r5yhPvIwoKk Vancouver WNBR 2013 Ride]
*[https://vimeo.com/46603963 Vancouver WNBR 2012 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/PqzIvqd7RYc Vancouver WNBR 2011 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/pkyHZ1pajCk Vancouver WNBR 2010 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/Js-qDoanEgA Vancouver WNBR 2009 Ride]

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

[[Category:2002 ride locations]]
[[Category:2004 ride locations]]
[[Category:2005 ride locations]]
[[Category:2006 ride locations]]
[[Category:2007 ride locations]]
[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 ride locations]]
[[Category:2010 ride locations]]
[[Category:2012 ride locations]]
[[Category:2013 ride locations]]
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

Vancouver

2020-08-05T00:36:51Z

Gene dare:

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}

[[File:vancouver2020.jpg]]

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 8 June 2020|Time=5pm|Location=Third beach, Stanley Park (at 5 p.m. Depart at 8 p.m.}}

==RIDE DETAILS==

The ride meets at Third Beach, Stanley Park at 5 p.m., with the ride itself starting at 8:00pm. The ride and all ride activities are free; rain or shine!

The event is a protest against car culture and oil spills and pipelines. It is also a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the human powered machine.

Dress code: Bare as you dare (see [[#RIDE TIPS]] below).

{| width="728px" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"
[[Image:vancouverstart.jpg|right|512px|link=|Where we are meeting]]

===LOCATION INFORMATION===

2020 map still coming.

* Download Start Location

[[File:vancouverstart.jpg]]
====PARKING====
Pay parking is available at Stanley Park, however, the lots are small and will fill up quickly. There is metered street parking near the park as well, just be aware that some spots only allow for '''one or two hours maximum stay'''.

====BUSES====
Most buses have bike racks on the front with space for two bikes. Get schedules and route maps at '''[https://www.translink.ca/ Translink]'''

====SKYTRAINS====
'''Canada Line''' - only allows one bike per train car. '''The Mellenium Line''' - allows two bikes per train car. Keep in mind that foot passengers and people with disabilities take priority for space on the train. Get schedules and route maps at '''[https://www.translink.ca/ Translink]'''

====MOBI BIKE SHARE====
There are a few '''Mobi Bike Stations''' near the park. You'll need to download the '''Mobi App''' to your phone, which can be found on the '''[https://www.mobibikes.ca/ Mobi Website]'''. If you do rent a bike '''PLEASE USE A SEAT COVER IF YOU'RE RIDING NUDE'''. A towel, bandanna, faux fur, or shower cap will suffice.

*[[Wikipedia: Vancouver]]
*[[Wikipedia: British Columbia]]

===RIDE RULES===
* Wear a mask, also do the bicycle distancing thing.
* Dr. Tam says to use signs instead of shouting, and on hot humid
days you may pass out so a mask is not recommended. Be smart.
* Suntan lotion and water may be necessities.
* Renting a bike, cover the seat.
*Wear a helmet! We want our riders to be safe and it is a law to wear a helmet on busy roads.
*Bare as you dare! Nudity is not mandatory, but fun attention grabbing clothes, costumes, accessories, and paints help the cause!
*This is a body positive event. Respect the diversity of the many different body types and genders.
*This is not a sexual event. We want everyone to feel safe. All sexual orientations are welcome, but please leave any sex toys or BDSM fetish gear at home!
*Private parts are still private. Don't grope, touch, or ogle other peoples’ parts and please don’t bring yours or theirs up as a topic of conversation with someone you don’t know.
*This is a "Leave No Trace" event. Don't litter and take everything out that you bring in. Including your clothes. ;)

===RIDE TIPS===
*Prepare for riding rain or shine! Bring warm clothes you can easily remove once you warm up.
*If it's sunny, put on sunscreen!
*Dress up! Nudity is not mandatory but you can wear costumes and accessories to draw attention to our cause as well.
*Wear shoes!
*Bring a backpack or bike basket/crate/bag. This is a ‘Leave no trace’ event so be prepared to take your clothes, gear, and any food with you.
*Decorate your bike! This is a protest against oil dependency and a celebration of the human powered machine. Bring signs, costumes, and bike bling!
*Cover your bike seat. If you’re riding naked, fake fur or soft material are recommended.
*Ride safely and stay together as a group.

==CONTACT==

*Email: vancity.wnbr@gmail.com
*Leave a message or post on our [http://facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Facebook Page]
*Join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Facebook Group] and leave a post.

==WEBSITES FOR VANCOUVER WNBR==
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Facebook Group]
* [http://facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Facebook Page]

==DOWNLOAD MEDIA==

Download the Vancouver WNBR Poster. Post it around the city. Share it.

[[File:vancouver2020.jpg]]

==RIDE HISTORY==
The first naked bike ride in Vancouver was in the middle of winter, on 17 Jan [[:Category:2002 ride locations|2002]].

In 2003 Conrad Schmidt conceived the World Naked Bike Ride after organising the Naked Bike Rides of the group Artists for Peace/Artists Against War (AFP/AAW)[3] which had taken place in Vancouver, Canada starting in 2002.

WNBR rapidly started to come to life through collaborations with activist groups and individuals around the world. The first WNBR event in 2004 was a collaboration between the WNBR group riding on 12 June and Manifestación Ciclonudista in Spain riding on 19 June, establishing a precedent as a solstitial Saturday observance. Since that time rides have also taken place in February and March (mainly in the Southern Hemisphere). A smaller number of rides have taken place at other times of the year. Before June 2004, two independent organizations — AFP/AAW and Manifestación Ciclonudista — had been organising very similar political events with virtually identical messages of protesting oil dependency. Despite having similar political messages neither of these groups knew of the existence of the other until collaboration began many months before the first WNBR event.

Initially the message of the WNBR was protesting against oil dependency and celebrating the power and individuality of the human body. In 2006, there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy. While the ride does include and appeal to participants from social nudity circles, the ride is not focused on promoting social nudity directly as much as cycling.

The 2004 WNBR saw events in 28 cities, in ten countries on four continents. By 2010, WNBR had expanded to stage rides in 74 cities, in 17 countries, from the United States to the United Kingdom and Hungary to Paraguay.

Prior to the World Naked Bike ride in 2004 there were many organizations organizing naked bike rides. In Germany naked bike rides were regularly organized by FKK organizations (Freikörperkultur). In Seattle naked bike rides were organized by the Fremont riders. In Spain rides were organized by the Ciclonudista. In Canada naked rides were regularly organized by Artists Against War.

==WEBSITES==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Naked_Bike_Ride Wikipedia]
*[http://velopalooza.ca/ Velopalooza]

==DISCUSSION GROUPS==
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Vancouver WNBR Facebook Group]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1681006875477292/?ref=bookmarks International WNBR Facebook Group]

==MEDIA COVERAGE==
===2017===
*[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/naked-bike-ride-day-vancouver-2017 2017 Daily Hive]
*[http://www.insidevancouver.ca/2017/07/18/tour-de-butt-2017-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-vancouver-july-22/ 2017 Inside Vancouver]
*[https://www.straight.com/blogra/938946/vancouver-world-naked-bike-ride-2017-ride-light-their-full-moons 2017 The Georgia Straight]
*[https://604now.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2017/ 2017 604 Now]

===2016===
*[http://boredinvancouver.com/vancouver-naked-bike-ride-2016/ 2016 Bored in Vancouver]
*[https://604now.com/events/bare-world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2016/ 2016 604 Now]
*[https://globalnews.ca/news/2748132/vancouvers-naked-bike-ride-to-bare-it-all-this-weekend/ 2016 Global News]

===2015===
*[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2015/ 2015 Daily Hive]
*[https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06/10/naked-bike-ride-vancouver_n_7556548.html 2015 Huffington Post]

===2014===
*[http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/05/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2014 Vancouver City Buzz]
*[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/22/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2014_n_5374414.html Huffington Post]
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Photos+World+Naked+Bike+Ride+Vancouver/9940233/story.html Vancouver Sun]
*[http://www.theprovince.com/news/Photos+Vancouver+naked+bike+ride/9940392/story.html Vancouver Province]
*[http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Vancouver+Naked+Bike+Ride/9940407/story.html Montreal Gazette]

===2013===
*[http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/05/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2013 Vancouver City Buzz]
*[http://604now.com/2013/05/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2013 Vancouver 604 Now]
*[http://ubyssey.ca/culture/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-ubc485 The Ubyssey: Naked Bike Ride bares it all for a car-free community]
*[http://bc.ctvnews.ca/storify-vancouver-bares-it-all-for-world-naked-bike-ride-1.1327311 CTV News Storify: Vancouver bares it all for World Naked Bike Ride]
*[http://www.theprovince.com/travel/World+Naked+Bike+Ride/8532276/story.html The Province: World Naked Bike Ride photos (by Jenelle Schneider/PNG)]

===2012===
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Vancouver+joins+World+Naked+Bike+Ride+photos/7007141/story.html The Vancouver Sun: Vancouver joins World Naked Bike Ride]

===2010===
*[http://www.straight.com/blogra/photo-gallery-world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver The Georgia Straight: Photo gallery - World Naked Bike Ride in Vancouver]
*[http://looncanada.com/tag/world-naked-bike-ride-day Posts Tagged ‘World Naked Bike Ride Day’]

===2009===
*[http://www.cbc.ca/bc/ CBC British Columbia], 14 Jun 2009: "[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/06/14/bc-naked-bike-ride.html Cyclists strip to protest oil dependency]"
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/ Vancouver Sun], 14 Jun 2009: "[http://www.vancouversun.com/Gallery+Naked+bike+ride/1694243/story.html Gallery: Naked bike ride]"

===2007===
*[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/ Vancouver Sun], 27 Jul 2007: "[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=aadad23b-fc80-4f19-8396-eb8f28b7deac Buck-naked on a bike, all for a great cause]" 

==RIDE VIDEOS==
*[https://youtu.be/UKwjcAFVAGc Vancouver WNBR 2017 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/TjeZChRV5ZM Vancouver WNBR 2015 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/UhaU5Yd9C3s Vancouver WNBR 2014 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/r5yhPvIwoKk Vancouver WNBR 2013 Ride]
*[https://vimeo.com/46603963 Vancouver WNBR 2012 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/PqzIvqd7RYc Vancouver WNBR 2011 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/pkyHZ1pajCk Vancouver WNBR 2010 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/Js-qDoanEgA Vancouver WNBR 2009 Ride]

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[[Category:Canada]]

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[[Category:2005 ride locations]]
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[[Category:2007 ride locations]]
[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 ride locations]]
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[[Category:2012 ride locations]]
[[Category:2013 ride locations]]
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
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[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

2020-08-04T22:35:01Z

Gene dare:

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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 8 June 2020|Time=5pm|Location=Sunset Beach (near the corner of Beach Avenue and Bute Street) at 5 p.m. }}

==RIDE DETAILS==

The ride meets at Sunset Beach (near the corner of Beach Avenue and Bute Street) at 5 p.m., with the ride itself starting at 8:00pm. The ride and all ride activities are free; rain or shine!

The event is a protest against car culture and oil spills and pipelines. It is also a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the human powered machine.

Dress code: Bare as you dare (see [[#RIDE TIPS]] below).

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[[Image:WNBR_SP_Map(small).jpg|right|512px|link=|Where we are meeting]]

===LOCATION INFORMATION===
* Download Start Location [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yWrNlGZ4qQtLm4qbVuqg0dOVbXWZa5KV/view?usp=sharing Map]

====PARKING====
Pay parking is available at Sunset Beach Park, however, the lots are small and will fill up quickly. There is metered street parking near the park as well, just be aware that some spots only allow for '''one or two hours maximum stay'''.

====KITSILANO PARKING====
Another option is to park across the '''Burrard Street Bridge''' in '''Kitsilano'''. There are some large lots near the museum that are also pay parking (see lower left corner of start location map).

====BUSES====
Most buses have bike racks on the front with space for two bikes. Get schedules and route maps at '''[https://www.translink.ca/ Translink]'''

The '''023 Bus''' stops right beside Sunset Beach park at '''Beach Avenue & Bute Street'''. The '''023 bus''' travels by the '''Main Street/Science World, Stadium,''' and '''Yaletown/Roundhouse''' Skytrain stations.

The '''022 Bus''' comes across the Burrard Street Bridge from Kitsilano and stops at '''Burrard Street & Pacific Avenue''' just after the bridge. From there it's a short walk/ride down to Sunset Beach Park.

====SKYTRAINS====
'''Canada Line''' - only allows one bike per train car. '''The Mellenium Line''' - allows two bikes per train car. Keep in mind that foot passengers and people with disabilities take priority for space on the train. Get schedules and route maps at '''[https://www.translink.ca/ Translink]'''

====MOBI BIKE SHARE====
There are a few '''Mobi Bike Stations''' near the park. You'll need to download the '''Mobi App''' to your phone, which can be found on the '''[https://www.mobibikes.ca/ Mobi Website]'''. If you do rent a bike '''PLEASE USE A SEAT COVER IF YOU'RE RIDING NUDE'''. A towel, bandanna, faux fur, or shower cap will suffice.

*[[Wikipedia: Vancouver]]
*[[Wikipedia: British Columbia]]

===RIDE RULES===
* Wear a mask, also do the bicycle distancing thing.
* Dr. Tam says to use signs instead of shouting, and on hot humid
days you may pass out so a mask is not recommended. Be smart.
* Suntan lotion and water may be necessities.

*Wear a helmet! We want our riders to be safe and it is a law to wear a helmet on busy roads.
*Bare as you dare! Nudity is not mandatory, but fun attention grabbing clothes, costumes, accessories, and paints help the cause!
*This is a body positive event. Respect the diversity of the many different body types and genders.
*This is not a sexual event. We want everyone to feel safe. All sexual orientations are welcome, but please leave any sex toys or BDSM fetish gear at home!
*Private parts are still private. Don't grope, touch, or ogle other peoples’ parts and please don’t bring yours or theirs up as a topic of conversation with someone you don’t know.
*This is a "Leave No Trace" event. Don't litter and take everything out that you bring in. Including your clothes. ;)

===RIDE TIPS===
*Prepare for riding rain or shine! Bring warm clothes you can easily remove once you warm up.
*If it's sunny, put on sunscreen!
*Dress up! Nudity is not mandatory but you can wear costumes and accessories to draw attention to our cause as well.
*Wear shoes!
*Bring a backpack or bike basket/crate/bag. This is a ‘Leave no trace’ event so be prepared to take your clothes, gear, and any food with you.
*Decorate your bike! This is a protest against oil dependency and a celebration of the human powered machine. Bring signs, costumes, and bike bling!
*Cover your bike seat. If you’re riding naked, fake fur or soft material are recommended.
*Ride safely and stay together as a group.

==CONTACT==

*Email: vancouverwnbr.info@gmail.com
*Leave a message or post on our [http://facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Facebook Page]
*Join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Facebook Group] and leave a post.

==ANNOUNCEMENTS==

To find out more about this and other rides, join the [http://lists.nakedwiki.org/listinfo.cgi/vancouver-nakedwiki.org Announcements List]

==WEBSITES FOR VANCOUVER WNBR==
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Facebook Group]
* [http://facebook.com/YVR.WNBR Facebook Page]

==DOWNLOAD MEDIA==

Download the Vancouver WNBR Banner [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1EwqcuHUhv1R0n-EPEBTyOdeirt96L_c2 HERE(PNG)] or [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ZbKrJ9waKgdQnKON6_8987i2SekJe5TH HERE(JPG)]

Download the Vancouver WNBR Logo [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dZO9Qbs2f2hG3MpyPtPpAA57aun1J9TP/view?usp=sharing HERE(PNG)] or [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RQCRMPVJ-PzwOY9kFntVtmTIIUvf-6Kv HERE(JPG)]

==RIDE HISTORY==
The first naked bike ride in Vancouver was in the middle of winter, on 17 Jan [[:Category:2002 ride locations|2002]].

In 2003 Conrad Schmidt conceived the World Naked Bike Ride after organising the Naked Bike Rides of the group Artists for Peace/Artists Against War (AFP/AAW)[3] which had taken place in Vancouver, Canada starting in 2002.

WNBR rapidly started to come to life through collaborations with activist groups and individuals around the world. The first WNBR event in 2004 was a collaboration between the WNBR group riding on 12 June and Manifestación Ciclonudista in Spain riding on 19 June, establishing a precedent as a solstitial Saturday observance. Since that time rides have also taken place in February and March (mainly in the Southern Hemisphere). A smaller number of rides have taken place at other times of the year. Before June 2004, two independent organizations — AFP/AAW and Manifestación Ciclonudista — had been organising very similar political events with virtually identical messages of protesting oil dependency. Despite having similar political messages neither of these groups knew of the existence of the other until collaboration began many months before the first WNBR event.

Initially the message of the WNBR was protesting against oil dependency and celebrating the power and individuality of the human body. In 2006, there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy. While the ride does include and appeal to participants from social nudity circles, the ride is not focused on promoting social nudity directly as much as cycling.

The 2004 WNBR saw events in 28 cities, in ten countries on four continents. By 2010, WNBR had expanded to stage rides in 74 cities, in 17 countries, from the United States to the United Kingdom and Hungary to Paraguay.

Prior to the World Naked Bike ride in 2004 there were many organizations organizing naked bike rides. In Germany naked bike rides were regularly organized by FKK organizations (Freikörperkultur). In Seattle naked bike rides were organized by the Fremont riders. In Spain rides were organized by the Ciclonudista. In Canada naked rides were regularly organized by Artists Against War.

==WEBSITES==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Naked_Bike_Ride Wikipedia]
*[http://velopalooza.ca/ Velopalooza]

==DISCUSSION GROUPS==
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/yvr.wnbr Vancouver WNBR Facebook Group]
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1681006875477292/?ref=bookmarks International WNBR Facebook Group]

==MEDIA COVERAGE==
===2017===
*[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/naked-bike-ride-day-vancouver-2017 2017 Daily Hive]
*[http://www.insidevancouver.ca/2017/07/18/tour-de-butt-2017-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-vancouver-july-22/ 2017 Inside Vancouver]
*[https://www.straight.com/blogra/938946/vancouver-world-naked-bike-ride-2017-ride-light-their-full-moons 2017 The Georgia Straight]
*[https://604now.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2017/ 2017 604 Now]

===2016===
*[http://boredinvancouver.com/vancouver-naked-bike-ride-2016/ 2016 Bored in Vancouver]
*[https://604now.com/events/bare-world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2016/ 2016 604 Now]
*[https://globalnews.ca/news/2748132/vancouvers-naked-bike-ride-to-bare-it-all-this-weekend/ 2016 Global News]

===2015===
*[http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2015/ 2015 Daily Hive]
*[https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/06/10/naked-bike-ride-vancouver_n_7556548.html 2015 Huffington Post]

===2014===
*[http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/05/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2014 Vancouver City Buzz]
*[http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/05/22/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2014_n_5374414.html Huffington Post]
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Photos+World+Naked+Bike+Ride+Vancouver/9940233/story.html Vancouver Sun]
*[http://www.theprovince.com/news/Photos+Vancouver+naked+bike+ride/9940392/story.html Vancouver Province]
*[http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Vancouver+Naked+Bike+Ride/9940407/story.html Montreal Gazette]

===2013===
*[http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/05/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2013 Vancouver City Buzz]
*[http://604now.com/2013/05/world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver-2013 Vancouver 604 Now]
*[http://ubyssey.ca/culture/naked-bike-ride-vancouver-ubc485 The Ubyssey: Naked Bike Ride bares it all for a car-free community]
*[http://bc.ctvnews.ca/storify-vancouver-bares-it-all-for-world-naked-bike-ride-1.1327311 CTV News Storify: Vancouver bares it all for World Naked Bike Ride]
*[http://www.theprovince.com/travel/World+Naked+Bike+Ride/8532276/story.html The Province: World Naked Bike Ride photos (by Jenelle Schneider/PNG)]

===2012===
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Vancouver+joins+World+Naked+Bike+Ride+photos/7007141/story.html The Vancouver Sun: Vancouver joins World Naked Bike Ride]

===2010===
*[http://www.straight.com/blogra/photo-gallery-world-naked-bike-ride-vancouver The Georgia Straight: Photo gallery - World Naked Bike Ride in Vancouver]
*[http://looncanada.com/tag/world-naked-bike-ride-day Posts Tagged ‘World Naked Bike Ride Day’]

===2009===
*[http://www.cbc.ca/bc/ CBC British Columbia], 14 Jun 2009: "[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/06/14/bc-naked-bike-ride.html Cyclists strip to protest oil dependency]"
*[http://www.vancouversun.com/ Vancouver Sun], 14 Jun 2009: "[http://www.vancouversun.com/Gallery+Naked+bike+ride/1694243/story.html Gallery: Naked bike ride]"

===2007===
*[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/ Vancouver Sun], 27 Jul 2007: "[http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=aadad23b-fc80-4f19-8396-eb8f28b7deac Buck-naked on a bike, all for a great cause]" 

==RIDE VIDEOS==
*[https://youtu.be/UKwjcAFVAGc Vancouver WNBR 2017 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/TjeZChRV5ZM Vancouver WNBR 2015 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/UhaU5Yd9C3s Vancouver WNBR 2014 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/r5yhPvIwoKk Vancouver WNBR 2013 Ride]
*[https://vimeo.com/46603963 Vancouver WNBR 2012 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/PqzIvqd7RYc Vancouver WNBR 2011 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/pkyHZ1pajCk Vancouver WNBR 2010 Ride]
*[https://youtu.be/Js-qDoanEgA Vancouver WNBR 2009 Ride]

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

[[Category:2002 ride locations]]
[[Category:2004 ride locations]]
[[Category:2005 ride locations]]
[[Category:2006 ride locations]]
[[Category:2007 ride locations]]
[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 ride locations]]
[[Category:2010 ride locations]]
[[Category:2012 ride locations]]
[[Category:2013 ride locations]]
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}

{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon. (RIDE AT 1 P.M.)'' for socializing, body painting (the detailed artists will be there at 10a.m.), bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''RIDE STARTS AT 1 P.M. rain or shine'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 13 June 2020|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&aq=0&sll=43.648748,-79.405145&sspn=0.00736,0.016201&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&z=14 It starts at Coronation Park] (by the waterfront at the centre of the park; at the big Canadian flag pole. A couple of backup sites have been chosen nearby just in case are event interferes with an event that has not finished. There are other events going on at Coronation Park. Be respectful. Inukshuk Park, just 200 meters west and worst case, we will meet at the CNE's Prince's Gates, just northwest of Coronation Park; across Lakeshore Ave.)}}

In order to stay in touch be sure to sign up to get ride updates directly at [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride], and/or check this Toronto WNBR wiki. Beware that secondary
sources may post wrong information like incorrect start times or
locations.

Better news! MEWE.com the latest socal media craze; allows nudity.
We are at [http://www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto ]Goodbye facebook! We still post updates on MEWE and Facebook.
Facebook's policy states that NAKED PROTESTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. A victory finally.

Our advertising blitz for the next year starts right after the ride. We are the only
proactive WNBR site that looks forward immediately to the next ride.

Also Twitter hashtag #WNBRToronto .

In the past, Facebook has deleted its Toronto WNBR group just before rides and thereby subverts our event by first attracting new riders then shutting them out. Even if some riders subscribe to Facebook and Facebook happens to own a "Toronto WNBR" page at the moment, don't depend on it or take it seriously; it belongs to Facebook, not to any of us, and it is subject to vanish.

You sometimes encounter opposition to the ride, be polite. If the "preacher" shows up,
just tell him that the bible says that God made Adam and Eve "NAKED AND UNASHAMED Genesis 2:25". We don't body shame no one. Every body is beautiful. Our ride is all about love. Leave it at that.

==Posters/flyers==

If you would like to create and contribute a poster for this ride, please do and share it!
We can't be everywhere putting up posters. Get creative, even one hand made poster helps the cause. Lots of riders make their own. A small Canadian Flag and a black magic marker does wonders, even a sheet of paper does the job.

There are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com

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- Spread the news verbally. There are still many people who have not heard about the
ride. This is a surprise to me every year.

-Print and put up posters.

-Print hand-bills and attach to parked bikes and hand out.

-If the Metro News boxes are empty, (they're not filled on the weekends), you can slip a poster in the window of the box.

-Email your friends, family and colleagues.

-Post it, blog it, spread the word!

==Route==
*Map: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&aq=0&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&ll=43.640113,-79.396219&spn=0.027827,0.063944&z=14 Link to Google's Toronto WNBR Map]
[[Image:Wnbr2012route.png|400||right|WNBR Toronto Route Link to Google Map. ]]

'''Start: Coronation Park by the lake'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at 12:00 noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and perhaps a picnic lunch and decorating materials. Coronation Park on the waterfront has always served us well as a picturesque and practical gathering/staring point.

'''Route'''
The clockwise route passes many of Toronto's landmarks and popular areas. Highlights include Trinity Bellwood's Park, Kensington Market, University of Toronto, Queen's Park, Yorkville, Yonge Street, Church Street, Ryerson University, Dundas Square, City Hall and the bank towers on Bay Street. The official end is at the Jack Layton Memorial Ferry Docks where some riders depart by Ferry to [http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41 Hanlan's clothing optional beach] while others scoot west across Queens Quay back to Coronation Park.

We may altar the route slightly to avoid road construction, because someone has a really good detour idea, or just to shake things up.

Minor Adjustment. When coming down Church,
turn left on Carlton to Alan Gardens (turn right) through the park, rest and support
another nudity group, then go south through the park turn right (east)
on Gerrard. A map indicating this will be handed out.

Also, we will go through Dundas Square twice. When coming down Yonge St. and
you pass Dundas St., then turn left in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Ride to
the first street (Dundas), turn left and then turn left again on Yonge St.
This will be the busiest intersection we encounter. The TV station is nearby.
Doing it twice was a crowd pleaser in 2016.
==What to bring==
*Water
*Sunscreen
*Decorations
*Signs for yourself and your bike
*Posters
*Balloons
*Costumes
*Body paints (Two professional body painters will arrive at 10a.m. Cost: From $20 for basic to
$100 elaborate work, $10 and $20 smaller sizes or bring your own paint and brush.)
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!
*Footwear.
*Camera
Note: Cycling rules in Toronto have changed. Be mindful that you have a headlight,
tail light, reflectors. We want to be role models also.

==Tips==
-Lipstick works great for body paint. Remember, if it is hot outside, they become soft, but
last the day.

-Bike carriers. Front or back. They are a safe and convenient way to carry your things.

- Old style potato carving stamps work. Paint your carving with paint or lipstick and stamp it
on yourself.

-Funny hats, funny bikes

-Electric bikes are fine, even electric cars. Hoverboards, scooters, etc... We are
positive alternative transportation methods.

-Can't ride? Rent a bike taxi. Roller blade.

-This is your event and as such there is neither a dress code nor any kind of fashion-nazi. What and how much you wear (if anything) is entirely your prerogative. Otherwise, what would be the point in being you?

==Legality==
It is [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.

Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal]''', so long as you are wearing something, '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes]'''. ''(<- Those links now work! June 2012)''

And you will also be happy to know that we had a polite and respectful bicycle police escort from 2005 to 2010, who kindly stopped traffic for us on busy left turns, and who did their best to keep us all together as a group.

With the rash of cyclists being killed in 2018, the 3 bicycle police officers were courteous enough to escort the ride and control traffic at intersection. They did a fabulous job and seemed to enjoy themselves also. We are grateful for their help.

== The Years ==

There's been a surge of interest in recent years - in part because of the radical trajectory the Canadian federal government has taken against ecological, economic and financial sustainability. Canada is running itself into the ground in every way imaginable in order to pad the pockets of a few; a policy more typical of third world failing states. If it feels like there's a strong political headwind, there is, leaving only one option for those of us who care about ourselves, our home planet and all future generations: to pedal harder, inspire and prevail.

It would be great if someone could take the time to research for missed media from previous years - there's probably a lot of interesting material to dig up.

===2020===
Double vision has got the best of me!
Wait until you see this ride.

===2020===
[[File:2020poster.jpg |300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2020 temp poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. This is a facebook friendly poster. Share the image on your page. You are encouraged to make your own poster.]]

===2019===
[[File:4708_0-33546100-1529522826_picsart_06-20-01.22.04.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2019 temp poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. This is a facebook friendly poster. Share the image on your page. You are encouraged to make your own poster.]]

We are looking forward to riding on June 8th.
[https://vimeo.com/339241103 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2019] A Gene Dare Production

BLOGTO 2019
[https://blogto.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-2019-toronto/ Click here]

Toronto GRAND PRIX TOURIST 2019
[https://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2019/05/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2019-in.html Click here]

===2018===
[[File:Thumbnail%2810%29.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2018 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. There
are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com or make your own.]]

[https://vimeo.com/270912951 Toronto Video Promotion 2018] A Gene Dare Production

===2017===
[[File:2017.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2017 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/182256321 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2017] A Gene Dare Production

===2016===

[[File:25639764120_8d709f1271_z.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2016 poster by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/132036953 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2016] A Gene Dare Production

===2015===

[[File:Wnbr2015.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2015 poster by Leif Harmsen]]

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2015-06-26_720_1.mp4 Naked News 2015] Naked News

[https://nowtoronto.com/news/world-naked-bike-ride/ World Naked Bike Ride: Photo Gallery] Ethan Eisenburg, Now Magazine

[http://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2015/06/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2015.html World Naked Bike Ride Toront] James Hamilton, Toronto Grand Prix Tourist

[http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5670349-5-facts-to-entice-your-participation-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ 5 Facts to Entice Your Participation In The World Naked Bike Ride] Beach Mirror, Inside Toronto

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157654118174659 Photo Album] Eric Parker

[https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=12624630%40N02&sort=date-taken-desc&tags=worldnakedbikeride&view_all=1 Photo Album] Phil Marion

[https://vimeo.com/126083857 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 1] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/116313018 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 2] Gene Dare

===2014===

[[File:Worldnakedbikeride2014poster1024copy.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2014 poster by Gene Dare]]
[http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=198468 The World Naked Bike Ride ] Jenette Martin, NOW Magazine

I'm guessing around 200 riders came out for the 10th Anniversary Ride, but maybe someone actually counted. The day was lovely, people were in good spirits and enthusiastic. Naked News made a splash at Coronation Park where we gather. Riders were as usual a very mixed lot which is good to see because everyone is welcome. One rider is in his 70's! We did early photo ops at Denison Park in Kensington Market and in front of Queen's Park, in addition to the usual line up in front of City Hall. This year we altered the route slightly to go through Ryerson University where in the courtyard a wedding party was thrilled to death! I got to hold the WNBR championship trophy - the one featured in the new WNBR 2015 Toronto poster - Everyone is a champ at the WNBR - we champion a cleaner and healthier future. A group "peeled off" at the ferry docks and went over to Hanlan's Point Beach for a glorious afternoon in the sun. Press is thin on the ground this year so far, but then again the ride is barely over - more might appear by tomorrow.

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2014-06-27_1080_3.mp4 Naked News 2014] Naked News

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yIJU9dH2FM World Naked Bike Ride Toronto ] Min Lee

[http://www.digitaljournal.com/sports/world-naked-bike-ride-riders-in-the-buff-hit-streets-today/article/386626 Nude Bike Riders Protest on City Streets ] Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/06/14/naked_cyclists_streaking_across_toronto.html Naked Cyclists Streaking Across Toronto ] Katelyn Verstraten, Toronto Star

[http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/1066208/naked-cyclists-streak-across-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Streak Across Toronto ] staff writer, Metro News

[http://globalnews.ca/news/1394517/naked-cyclists-ride-through-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Ride Through Toronto ] staff writer, Global News

[http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140616/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-protest-oil-dependency Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Protest Oil Dependency] staff writer, Xinhua News Agency at globalpost.com

[http://www.vancouverdesi.com/lifestyle/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-against-oil-dependency/760380/ Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Against Oil Dependency ] , Vancouver Desi

[http://www.mb.com.ph/world-newsbits-for-june-17-2014/ World Newsbits for June ] , Manilla Bulletin

[https://vimeo.com/69108744 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[https://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE TORONTO .COM] WNBR Toronto Photo Archive - a work in progress.

===2013===
[http://www.naktiv.net/nook/worldnakedbikeridetoronto/ WNBR Toronto Social Group ] The Nook

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ... ] CTV News

[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min.

[https://vimeo.com/69263443 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - 2013 Slideshow] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/59949199 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto ] Toronto Star

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html Naked cyclists take message to Toronto streets ] Julia Alexander, Toronto Sun

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ] Globe and Mail

[https://vimeo.com/68800411 Ride Along WNBR Toronto 2013-540p] Enlightened Couples

[http://naughtytoronto.blogspot.ca/2013/06/toronto-world-naked-bike-ride-2013.html WNBR Toronto 2013] Naughty Toronto Blog

[http://members.coccozella.com/Gem/WNBR-Toronto-2013-2_ALT.html Coccozella WNBR - Toronto 2013] by Gem
[[File:jet.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by R. Jeanette Martin, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
[http://www.demotix.com/news/2159297/bikers-toronto-ride-naked-fight-against-big-oil-companies#media-2160026 Bikers in Toronto ride naked to fight against big oil companies] Demotix

[http://rollingspoke.com/parade-of-flesh-rolls-through-toronto/#more-508 Parade of flesh rolls through Toronto] Rolling Spoke

[http://www.gettyimages.ca/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=170880225&EditorialProduct=News&Language=en-US Search] Getty Images

[http://www.fslocal.com/toronto/blog/2013-06/world-naked-bike-ride/ It’s back.] FS Local

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/howardpang/sets/72157634148653345/ Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Howard Pang

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157634173037837/# WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2013] Eric Parker

[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=world+naked+bike+ride+toronto+2013 Flickr Search] Flickr

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxvmPtCF7DU World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2013 ] Victorinoxs

===2012===
[[Image:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR Toronto 2012 poster by Leif Harmsen / [[:Media:wnbr2012toronto_ht.pdf|WNBR Toronto 2012 PDF Poster]] ]]
[[File:F1244_it8156.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Toronto 1912 photo courtesy City of Toronto Archives]]

It was a perfect ride - perfect 28C weather, wonderful participants and some good press. Estimates stood between 100 and 200 riders, the press mostly reported 150. It was definitely the largest Toronto WNBR yet. Road construction near the start did not slow us down much. One participant, Oscar, was not even a year old and is probably the youngest participant yet! He seemed to enjoy the 14km ride in the sun - wearing a smart summer outfit while his mom pedalled as most riders did, naked. Some police happened by at the start but once again they did not join us for the ride. Traffic was calm, apart from all the welcome honking and cheering, and respectful. We rode through a giant rummage sale at Trinity Bellwoods, Convocation at U of T and the NXNE music festival at Dundas Square. We ended the ride at the park by the Toronto Island Ferry Docks. Some participants continued back to the starting point while a bunch of us caught a Ferry to the beautiful Toronto Islands, where we enjoyed the long summer late afternoon at Hanlan's Point beach. Toronto looked great and so did we!

[[File:fountainguy.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by Scott Snider, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
*Press: [http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1212606--world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-cyclists-bare-down World Naked Bike Ride: Toronto cyclists bare down] by Antonia Zerbisias Toronto Star Newspaper and Metro
*Press: [http://www.now.uz/daily/story.cfm?content=187328 World Naked Bike Ride 2012: Two wheels, no clothes] by R. Jeanette Martin, NOW Magazine (great photos!)
*Press: [http://www.thegridto.com/city/local-news/free-wheeling/ Free Wheeling ] by David Hanes, The Grid
*Press: [http://www.globaltoronto.com/world+naked+bike+ride+day+rolls+into+toronto/6442662501/story.html World Naked Bike Ride Day rolls into Toronto ] Global News
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.ca/2012/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2012-toronto.html James Hamilton's Blog]
*Press: [http://m.citynews.ca/news/210720/index.php World Naked Bike Ride streaks into Toronto] by City News
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/326890 World Naked Bike Riders bike in the buff to raise awareness] by Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal
*Press: [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/whoever-said-no-nudes-is-good-news-was-wrong-159394245.html Whoever said no nudes is good news was wrong] by Doug Speirs, Winnipeg Free Press
*Press: [http://lovingtheride.com/2012/06/18/world-naked-bike-ride-day-toronto-cyclists-bare-all-for-the-environment/ Cyclists bare all for the environment] by Lovingtheride
*Press: [http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/much+World+Order/6814327/story.html So much for the New World Order] by Terry Galvin, the Ottawa Citizen. (Galvin while sympathetic to the cause characterises the WNBR and Canada as "frivolous" while failing to offer anything constructive. ed.)
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/16/toronto-hosts-tour-no-pants Toronto hosts tour no-pants] by Jenny Yuen Sun Media
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/news/story.cfm?content=187311 NOW Toronto, Daily Tip Sheet]
*Press: Toronto Star, WORLD Section (A3), Sun 19 June 2012 (printed edition, not on internet) "Riders grin and bare it" with pictures from WNBR rides in Toronto, London UK and San Francisco. "The eighth annual World Naked Bike Ride took place in 70 cities in 20 countries around the world on Saturday. In Toronto, above, about 150 riders started out in Coronation Park to support the ride's purpose of bringing attention to automobile pollution and the dangers cars pose to cyclists. In London, England, right, hundreds took part while in San Francisco, below, the ride certainly caught the attention of passersby."

*Video: [https://vimeo.com/44699470 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Gene Dare (great video slideshow!)
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmk3T932h5o 2012 World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) Toronto ] by victorinoxs on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6YPV7yW7GM World Naked Bike Ride thru Kensington Market, Toronto - 2012] by mollyjet on Youtube]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfcJhRlRBxs Naked Bike Ride - Toronto 2012] by JogBird on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdl4QzyvS8s Naked bikers in Toronto] by PS3SHARP on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv93F_fBR3E World Naked Bicycle Ride June 16 2012] by daroms on Youtube (A few riders continued past the finish at the Toronto Island Ferry to return to Coronation Park at the end.)

*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto_2012/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto 2012] by Scott Snider
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelearningcurvedotca/sets/72157630158069162/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by thelearningcurvedotca
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/80603348@N07/with/7389487798/#photo_7389487798 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by BikeKing
*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto] by BlogTO staff - and a particularly lively comments discussion.
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157630178479842/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Bare Oaks (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing these photos.)
*Photos: [http://nudistwiccan.tumblr.com/ Nudist Me] by Peter Lainas
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/photorp/collections/72157630163751974/ The Toronto World Naked Bike Ride] by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://vimeo.com/44766325 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] photo slideshow by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/landscape/sets/72157630153033912/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Igor Laptev
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/157424.html И снова ежегодный голозаезд] by Igor Laptev, Toronto Resident on Livejournal
*Photos: [http://authorbike.livejournal.com/152572.html Ежегодный заезд голых велосипедистов в Торонто] Igor Laptev, Author Bike on Livejournal

===2011===
[[File:Wnbr2011toronto.jpg|300px|thumb|right|2011 WNBR Toronto Poster: Leif Harmsen, Photo: Ethan Eisenberg]]

Despite dire predictions of storms that never materialised, the ride was our biggest ever with approximately 150 ladies and gentlemen on our bicycles. We took a new route that went clockwise throughout the downtown core and passed new landmarks such as University of Toronto's King's College Circle, The Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park where we rode past a wedding that the newly-weds will never forget, and the heart of Canada's Financial District at King and Bay where important and often unsound financial decisions are made about our future and environment. Spirits were high among riders and the cheering public in general. Once again the police did not join us but we handily negotiated traffic ourselves. More media types than ever were present and the ride enjoyed much good and well deserved press.

*[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min. Directed by Toronto filmmaker Tharanga Ramanayake
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzo_uznAiV8 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Dundas Square] courtesy of "Victorinoxs" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbr2011.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQm340NPGA WNBR 2011 Toronto at College & Spadina] courtesy of "keepitinthefamily" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbrtoronto2011-2.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlMkkXF2Yg WNBR 2011 Toronto at Queen W] courtesy of "shapon10" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMXfR3YKatU WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "tbonedunlop" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH75RmZtxHs&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "Vladephoto" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2OYc0M2V-E&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Yonge & Bloor] courtesy of "torontominute" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://vimeo.com/36597585 An open video invitation on Vimeo by participant Tom Balint to join everyone for the WNBR 2012 in Toronto!]
*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101159 Tom Balint] (freely view and upload)
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/sniderscion/5823293434/ Scott Snider]
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/115474.html#cutid1 Igor Laptev]
*Photos: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otf3T1BISvc Gene Dare]
*Photos: [http://galitrodan.tumblr.com/post/7134593994/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto Galit Rodan]
*Press: [http://www.torontoverve.org/2011/06/bottoms-up-world-naked-bike-ride-2011.html TorontoVerve]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/11/getting-naked-for-the-environment Toronto Sun]
*Press: [http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/136642--dozens-of-naked-cyclists-pedal-around-toronto City News]
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.com/2011/06/toronto-wnbr-2011.html James Hamilton]
*Press: [http://www.alainsojourner.com/2011/06/toronto-celebrates-2011-world-naked-bike-ride.html The Sojourner]
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=181241 Sheila Gostick: Now Magazine]
*Press: [http://torontoist.com/2011/06/cyclists_hit_the_streets_for_the_world_naked_bike_ride.php Marlene Leung: Torontoist]
*Press: [http://www.brockpress.com/opinion/nudity-in-pride-1.2387456 Tom Balint: Brock Press]
*Press: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ staff:BlogTO]
*Press: [http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/06/17/todays-letters-why-i-took-part-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ National Post]

===2010===
[[File:WNBR5589_crop.JPG|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2010 Toronto Photo Credit Ethan Eisenberg]]

The 2010 Toronto WNBR made a splash! 16C and rain didn't stop 80 or so enthusiastic upbeat people from enjoying the good clean fun protest against fossil fuel dependency. Riders ranged in age from under 10 to near 70 with a good number of both women and men. One couple rode on a side-by-side tandem called the "buddy bike". There was much festive dress-up and body-painting. The police had said that they were going to join us for the ride but they did not; we were able to manage traffic ourselves. The public was most appreciative, perhaps partly because of the terrible oil spill in the Gulf. It only started raining hard at the very end as we arrived at the finishing point.

*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101024 WNBR 2010 photo server courtesy of Tom-In-Niagara] (freely view and upload)
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293320 KJ Mullins reports] with an article, pictures and video!
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/go.ogg CBC Interview]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNG_Bd99JS4 movie courtesy of Bare Oaks]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157624136625147/ Bare Oaks] (flickr.com membership required)

===2009===

The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route!

Facebook (an infamous privately owned networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be worse than useless and antagonistic - they have their own corporate anti-humanist agendas which are not compatible with the WNBR - they prop up the myth that humans are obscene and that a new SUV will make you deliriously happy. I reject Facebook because it is unacceptable, k-zap, gone. It parrots people you know to create an illusion that they are somehow helpful for socialising and that you'll be banished if you reject it - they're not and you won't be. Some things one has to do for oneself; socialising is one. It is best to maintain our own emailing lists so that we can contact each other directly, and direct each other and the public to this wiki at www.worldnakedbikeride.org.

*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/nowtube/story.cfm?content=169917 Now Magazine, with video]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/13/9789036.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (preview)]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/12/9782596.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (review)]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865892635/ Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]

===2008===
[[File:2008 wm.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2008 Toronto Poster by Leif Harmsen]]

The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online.

*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]

===2007===

The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.

===2006===

The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.

We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.

Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.

Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike

===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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Adult Worldgroups' Naturist Ontario Photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
*Video: See [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)

===2004===

[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org.jpg|400px|thumb|right|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]

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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Worldgroup's Naturist Ontario photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
* Photos: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos Yahoo!'s WNBR Toronto Group photos] (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)

==Links==
===Related websites===
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked]''' in the '''[http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade]''', and for convincing City Hall to '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]'''. Members of TNT have participated in every ride since the first in 2004.
*[http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Photo Archive]

===Location information===
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]
*[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&z=13 Google map of entire Toronto route]
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]

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Gene dare:

Toronto

2019-06-18T05:27:49Z

Gene dare: /* 2019 */

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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon. (RIDE AT 1 P.M.)'' for socializing, body painting (the detailed artists will be there at 10a.m.), bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''RIDE STARTS AT 1 P.M. rain or shine'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 13 June 2020|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&aq=0&sll=43.648748,-79.405145&sspn=0.00736,0.016201&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&z=14 It starts at Coronation Park] (by the waterfront at the centre of the park; at the big Canadian flag pole. A couple of backup sites have been chosen nearby just in case are event interferes with an event that has not finished. There are other events going on at Coronation Park. Be respectful. Inukshuk Park, just 200 meters west and worst case, we will meet at the CNE's Prince's Gates, just northwest of Coronation Park; across Lakeshore Ave.)}}

In order to stay in touch be sure to sign up to get ride updates directly at [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride], and/or check this Toronto WNBR wiki. Beware that secondary
sources may post wrong information like incorrect start times or
locations.

Better news! MEWE.com the latest socal media craze; allows nudity.
We are at [http://www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto ]Goodbye facebook! We still post updates on MEWE and Facebook.
Facebook's policy states that NAKED PROTESTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. A victory finally.

Our advertising blitz for the next year starts right after the ride. We are the only
proactive WNBR site that looks forward immediately to the next ride.

Also Twitter hashtag #WNBRToronto .

In the past, Facebook has deleted its Toronto WNBR group just before rides and thereby subverts our event by first attracting new riders then shutting them out. Even if some riders subscribe to Facebook and Facebook happens to own a "Toronto WNBR" page at the moment, don't depend on it or take it seriously; it belongs to Facebook, not to any of us, and it is subject to vanish.

You sometimes encounter opposition to the ride, be polite. If the "preacher" shows up,
just tell him that the bible says that God made Adam and Eve "NAKED AND UNASHAMED Genesis 2:25". We don't body shame no one. Every body is beautiful. Our ride is all about love. Leave it at that.

==Posters/flyers==

If you would like to create and contribute a poster for this ride, please do and share it!
We can't be everywhere putting up posters. Get creative, even one hand made poster helps the cause. Lots of riders make their own. A small Canadian Flag and a black magic marker does wonders, even a sheet of paper does the job.

There are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com

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- Spread the news verbally. There are still many people who have not heard about the
ride. This is a surprise to me every year.

-Print and put up posters.

-Print hand-bills and attach to parked bikes and hand out.

-If the Metro News boxes are empty, (they're not filled on the weekends), you can slip a poster in the window of the box.

-Email your friends, family and colleagues.

-Post it, blog it, spread the word!

==Route==
*Map: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&aq=0&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&ll=43.640113,-79.396219&spn=0.027827,0.063944&z=14 Link to Google's Toronto WNBR Map]
[[Image:Wnbr2012route.png|400||right|WNBR Toronto Route Link to Google Map. ]]

'''Start: Coronation Park by the lake'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at 12:00 noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and perhaps a picnic lunch and decorating materials. Coronation Park on the waterfront has always served us well as a picturesque and practical gathering/staring point.

'''Route'''
The clockwise route passes many of Toronto's landmarks and popular areas. Highlights include Trinity Bellwood's Park, Kensington Market, University of Toronto, Queen's Park, Yorkville, Yonge Street, Church Street, Ryerson University, Dundas Square, City Hall and the bank towers on Bay Street. The official end is at the Jack Layton Memorial Ferry Docks where some riders depart by Ferry to [http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41 Hanlan's clothing optional beach] while others scoot west across Queens Quay back to Coronation Park.

We may altar the route slightly to avoid road construction, because someone has a really good detour idea, or just to shake things up.

Minor Adjustment. When coming down Church,
turn left on Carlton to Alan Gardens (turn right) through the park, rest and support
another nudity group, then go south through the park turn right (east)
on Gerrard. A map indicating this will be handed out.

Also, we will go through Dundas Square twice. When coming down Yonge St. and
you pass Dundas St., then turn left in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Ride to
the first street (Dundas), turn left and then turn left again on Yonge St.
This will be the busiest intersection we encounter. The TV station is nearby.
Doing it twice was a crowd pleaser in 2016.
==What to bring==
*Water
*Sunscreen
*Decorations
*Signs for yourself and your bike
*Posters
*Balloons
*Costumes
*Body paints (Two professional body painters will arrive at 10a.m. Cost: From $20 for basic to
$100 elaborate work, $10 and $20 smaller sizes or bring your own paint and brush.)
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!
*Footwear.
*Camera
Note: Cycling rules in Toronto have changed. Be mindful that you have a headlight,
tail light, reflectors. We want to be role models also.

==Tips==
-Lipstick works great for body paint. Remember, if it is hot outside, they become soft, but
last the day.

-Bike carriers. Front or back. They are a safe and convenient way to carry your things.

- Old style potato carving stamps work. Paint your carving with paint or lipstick and stamp it
on yourself.

-Funny hats, funny bikes

-Electric bikes are fine, even electric cars. Hoverboards, scooters, etc... We are
positive alternative transportation methods.

-Can't ride? Rent a bike taxi. Roller blade.

-This is your event and as such there is neither a dress code nor any kind of fashion-nazi. What and how much you wear (if anything) is entirely your prerogative. Otherwise, what would be the point in being you?

==Legality==
It is [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.

Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal]''', so long as you are wearing something, '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes]'''. ''(<- Those links now work! June 2012)''

And you will also be happy to know that we had a polite and respectful bicycle police escort from 2005 to 2010, who kindly stopped traffic for us on busy left turns, and who did their best to keep us all together as a group.

With the rash of cyclists being killed in 2018, the 3 bicycle police officers were courteous enough to escort the ride and control traffic at intersection. They did a fabulous job and seemed to enjoy themselves also. We are grateful for their help.

== The Years ==

There's been a surge of interest in recent years - in part because of the radical trajectory the Canadian federal government has taken against ecological, economic and financial sustainability. Canada is running itself into the ground in every way imaginable in order to pad the pockets of a few; a policy more typical of third world failing states. If it feels like there's a strong political headwind, there is, leaving only one option for those of us who care about ourselves, our home planet and all future generations: to pedal harder, inspire and prevail.

It would be great if someone could take the time to research for missed media from previous years - there's probably a lot of interesting material to dig up.

===2020===
Double vision has got the best of me!
Wait until you see this ride.

===2020===
[[File: ,,===2020===
[[File:a.jpg |300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2020 temp poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. This is a facebook friendly poster. Share the image on your page. You are encouraged to make your own poster.]]

===2019===
[[File:4708_0-33546100-1529522826_picsart_06-20-01.22.04.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2019 temp poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. This is a facebook friendly poster. Share the image on your page. You are encouraged to make your own poster.]]

We are looking forward to riding on June 8th.
[https://vimeo.com/339241103 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2019] A Gene Dare Production

BLOGTO 2019
[https://blogto.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-2019-toronto/ Click here]

Toronto GRAND PRIX TOURIST 2019
[https://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2019/05/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2019-in.html Click here]

===2018===
[[File:Thumbnail%2810%29.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2018 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. There
are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com or make your own.]]

[https://vimeo.com/270912951 Toronto Video Promotion 2018] A Gene Dare Production

===2017===
[[File:2017.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2017 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/182256321 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2017] A Gene Dare Production

===2016===

[[File:25639764120_8d709f1271_z.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2016 poster by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/132036953 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2016] A Gene Dare Production

===2015===

[[File:Wnbr2015.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2015 poster by Leif Harmsen]]

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2015-06-26_720_1.mp4 Naked News 2015] Naked News

[https://nowtoronto.com/news/world-naked-bike-ride/ World Naked Bike Ride: Photo Gallery] Ethan Eisenburg, Now Magazine

[http://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2015/06/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2015.html World Naked Bike Ride Toront] James Hamilton, Toronto Grand Prix Tourist

[http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5670349-5-facts-to-entice-your-participation-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ 5 Facts to Entice Your Participation In The World Naked Bike Ride] Beach Mirror, Inside Toronto

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157654118174659 Photo Album] Eric Parker

[https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=12624630%40N02&sort=date-taken-desc&tags=worldnakedbikeride&view_all=1 Photo Album] Phil Marion

[https://vimeo.com/126083857 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 1] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/116313018 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 2] Gene Dare

===2014===

[[File:Worldnakedbikeride2014poster1024copy.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2014 poster by Gene Dare]]
[http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=198468 The World Naked Bike Ride ] Jenette Martin, NOW Magazine

I'm guessing around 200 riders came out for the 10th Anniversary Ride, but maybe someone actually counted. The day was lovely, people were in good spirits and enthusiastic. Naked News made a splash at Coronation Park where we gather. Riders were as usual a very mixed lot which is good to see because everyone is welcome. One rider is in his 70's! We did early photo ops at Denison Park in Kensington Market and in front of Queen's Park, in addition to the usual line up in front of City Hall. This year we altered the route slightly to go through Ryerson University where in the courtyard a wedding party was thrilled to death! I got to hold the WNBR championship trophy - the one featured in the new WNBR 2015 Toronto poster - Everyone is a champ at the WNBR - we champion a cleaner and healthier future. A group "peeled off" at the ferry docks and went over to Hanlan's Point Beach for a glorious afternoon in the sun. Press is thin on the ground this year so far, but then again the ride is barely over - more might appear by tomorrow.

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2014-06-27_1080_3.mp4 Naked News 2014] Naked News

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yIJU9dH2FM World Naked Bike Ride Toronto ] Min Lee

[http://www.digitaljournal.com/sports/world-naked-bike-ride-riders-in-the-buff-hit-streets-today/article/386626 Nude Bike Riders Protest on City Streets ] Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/06/14/naked_cyclists_streaking_across_toronto.html Naked Cyclists Streaking Across Toronto ] Katelyn Verstraten, Toronto Star

[http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/1066208/naked-cyclists-streak-across-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Streak Across Toronto ] staff writer, Metro News

[http://globalnews.ca/news/1394517/naked-cyclists-ride-through-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Ride Through Toronto ] staff writer, Global News

[http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140616/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-protest-oil-dependency Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Protest Oil Dependency] staff writer, Xinhua News Agency at globalpost.com

[http://www.vancouverdesi.com/lifestyle/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-against-oil-dependency/760380/ Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Against Oil Dependency ] , Vancouver Desi

[http://www.mb.com.ph/world-newsbits-for-june-17-2014/ World Newsbits for June ] , Manilla Bulletin

[https://vimeo.com/69108744 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[https://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE TORONTO .COM] WNBR Toronto Photo Archive - a work in progress.

===2013===
[http://www.naktiv.net/nook/worldnakedbikeridetoronto/ WNBR Toronto Social Group ] The Nook

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ... ] CTV News

[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min.

[https://vimeo.com/69263443 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - 2013 Slideshow] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/59949199 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto ] Toronto Star

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html Naked cyclists take message to Toronto streets ] Julia Alexander, Toronto Sun

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ] Globe and Mail

[https://vimeo.com/68800411 Ride Along WNBR Toronto 2013-540p] Enlightened Couples

[http://naughtytoronto.blogspot.ca/2013/06/toronto-world-naked-bike-ride-2013.html WNBR Toronto 2013] Naughty Toronto Blog

[http://members.coccozella.com/Gem/WNBR-Toronto-2013-2_ALT.html Coccozella WNBR - Toronto 2013] by Gem
[[File:jet.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by R. Jeanette Martin, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
[http://www.demotix.com/news/2159297/bikers-toronto-ride-naked-fight-against-big-oil-companies#media-2160026 Bikers in Toronto ride naked to fight against big oil companies] Demotix

[http://rollingspoke.com/parade-of-flesh-rolls-through-toronto/#more-508 Parade of flesh rolls through Toronto] Rolling Spoke

[http://www.gettyimages.ca/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=170880225&EditorialProduct=News&Language=en-US Search] Getty Images

[http://www.fslocal.com/toronto/blog/2013-06/world-naked-bike-ride/ It’s back.] FS Local

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/howardpang/sets/72157634148653345/ Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Howard Pang

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157634173037837/# WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2013] Eric Parker

[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=world+naked+bike+ride+toronto+2013 Flickr Search] Flickr

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxvmPtCF7DU World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2013 ] Victorinoxs

===2012===
[[Image:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR Toronto 2012 poster by Leif Harmsen / [[:Media:wnbr2012toronto_ht.pdf|WNBR Toronto 2012 PDF Poster]] ]]
[[File:F1244_it8156.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Toronto 1912 photo courtesy City of Toronto Archives]]

It was a perfect ride - perfect 28C weather, wonderful participants and some good press. Estimates stood between 100 and 200 riders, the press mostly reported 150. It was definitely the largest Toronto WNBR yet. Road construction near the start did not slow us down much. One participant, Oscar, was not even a year old and is probably the youngest participant yet! He seemed to enjoy the 14km ride in the sun - wearing a smart summer outfit while his mom pedalled as most riders did, naked. Some police happened by at the start but once again they did not join us for the ride. Traffic was calm, apart from all the welcome honking and cheering, and respectful. We rode through a giant rummage sale at Trinity Bellwoods, Convocation at U of T and the NXNE music festival at Dundas Square. We ended the ride at the park by the Toronto Island Ferry Docks. Some participants continued back to the starting point while a bunch of us caught a Ferry to the beautiful Toronto Islands, where we enjoyed the long summer late afternoon at Hanlan's Point beach. Toronto looked great and so did we!

[[File:fountainguy.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by Scott Snider, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
*Press: [http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1212606--world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-cyclists-bare-down World Naked Bike Ride: Toronto cyclists bare down] by Antonia Zerbisias Toronto Star Newspaper and Metro
*Press: [http://www.now.uz/daily/story.cfm?content=187328 World Naked Bike Ride 2012: Two wheels, no clothes] by R. Jeanette Martin, NOW Magazine (great photos!)
*Press: [http://www.thegridto.com/city/local-news/free-wheeling/ Free Wheeling ] by David Hanes, The Grid
*Press: [http://www.globaltoronto.com/world+naked+bike+ride+day+rolls+into+toronto/6442662501/story.html World Naked Bike Ride Day rolls into Toronto ] Global News
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.ca/2012/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2012-toronto.html James Hamilton's Blog]
*Press: [http://m.citynews.ca/news/210720/index.php World Naked Bike Ride streaks into Toronto] by City News
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/326890 World Naked Bike Riders bike in the buff to raise awareness] by Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal
*Press: [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/whoever-said-no-nudes-is-good-news-was-wrong-159394245.html Whoever said no nudes is good news was wrong] by Doug Speirs, Winnipeg Free Press
*Press: [http://lovingtheride.com/2012/06/18/world-naked-bike-ride-day-toronto-cyclists-bare-all-for-the-environment/ Cyclists bare all for the environment] by Lovingtheride
*Press: [http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/much+World+Order/6814327/story.html So much for the New World Order] by Terry Galvin, the Ottawa Citizen. (Galvin while sympathetic to the cause characterises the WNBR and Canada as "frivolous" while failing to offer anything constructive. ed.)
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/16/toronto-hosts-tour-no-pants Toronto hosts tour no-pants] by Jenny Yuen Sun Media
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/news/story.cfm?content=187311 NOW Toronto, Daily Tip Sheet]
*Press: Toronto Star, WORLD Section (A3), Sun 19 June 2012 (printed edition, not on internet) "Riders grin and bare it" with pictures from WNBR rides in Toronto, London UK and San Francisco. "The eighth annual World Naked Bike Ride took place in 70 cities in 20 countries around the world on Saturday. In Toronto, above, about 150 riders started out in Coronation Park to support the ride's purpose of bringing attention to automobile pollution and the dangers cars pose to cyclists. In London, England, right, hundreds took part while in San Francisco, below, the ride certainly caught the attention of passersby."

*Video: [https://vimeo.com/44699470 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Gene Dare (great video slideshow!)
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmk3T932h5o 2012 World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) Toronto ] by victorinoxs on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6YPV7yW7GM World Naked Bike Ride thru Kensington Market, Toronto - 2012] by mollyjet on Youtube]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfcJhRlRBxs Naked Bike Ride - Toronto 2012] by JogBird on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdl4QzyvS8s Naked bikers in Toronto] by PS3SHARP on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv93F_fBR3E World Naked Bicycle Ride June 16 2012] by daroms on Youtube (A few riders continued past the finish at the Toronto Island Ferry to return to Coronation Park at the end.)

*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto_2012/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto 2012] by Scott Snider
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelearningcurvedotca/sets/72157630158069162/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by thelearningcurvedotca
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/80603348@N07/with/7389487798/#photo_7389487798 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by BikeKing
*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto] by BlogTO staff - and a particularly lively comments discussion.
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157630178479842/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Bare Oaks (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing these photos.)
*Photos: [http://nudistwiccan.tumblr.com/ Nudist Me] by Peter Lainas
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/photorp/collections/72157630163751974/ The Toronto World Naked Bike Ride] by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://vimeo.com/44766325 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] photo slideshow by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/landscape/sets/72157630153033912/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Igor Laptev
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/157424.html И снова ежегодный голозаезд] by Igor Laptev, Toronto Resident on Livejournal
*Photos: [http://authorbike.livejournal.com/152572.html Ежегодный заезд голых велосипедистов в Торонто] Igor Laptev, Author Bike on Livejournal

===2011===
[[File:Wnbr2011toronto.jpg|300px|thumb|right|2011 WNBR Toronto Poster: Leif Harmsen, Photo: Ethan Eisenberg]]

Despite dire predictions of storms that never materialised, the ride was our biggest ever with approximately 150 ladies and gentlemen on our bicycles. We took a new route that went clockwise throughout the downtown core and passed new landmarks such as University of Toronto's King's College Circle, The Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park where we rode past a wedding that the newly-weds will never forget, and the heart of Canada's Financial District at King and Bay where important and often unsound financial decisions are made about our future and environment. Spirits were high among riders and the cheering public in general. Once again the police did not join us but we handily negotiated traffic ourselves. More media types than ever were present and the ride enjoyed much good and well deserved press.

*[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min. Directed by Toronto filmmaker Tharanga Ramanayake
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzo_uznAiV8 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Dundas Square] courtesy of "Victorinoxs" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbr2011.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQm340NPGA WNBR 2011 Toronto at College & Spadina] courtesy of "keepitinthefamily" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbrtoronto2011-2.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlMkkXF2Yg WNBR 2011 Toronto at Queen W] courtesy of "shapon10" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMXfR3YKatU WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "tbonedunlop" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH75RmZtxHs&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "Vladephoto" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2OYc0M2V-E&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Yonge & Bloor] courtesy of "torontominute" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://vimeo.com/36597585 An open video invitation on Vimeo by participant Tom Balint to join everyone for the WNBR 2012 in Toronto!]
*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101159 Tom Balint] (freely view and upload)
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/sniderscion/5823293434/ Scott Snider]
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/115474.html#cutid1 Igor Laptev]
*Photos: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otf3T1BISvc Gene Dare]
*Photos: [http://galitrodan.tumblr.com/post/7134593994/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto Galit Rodan]
*Press: [http://www.torontoverve.org/2011/06/bottoms-up-world-naked-bike-ride-2011.html TorontoVerve]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/11/getting-naked-for-the-environment Toronto Sun]
*Press: [http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/136642--dozens-of-naked-cyclists-pedal-around-toronto City News]
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.com/2011/06/toronto-wnbr-2011.html James Hamilton]
*Press: [http://www.alainsojourner.com/2011/06/toronto-celebrates-2011-world-naked-bike-ride.html The Sojourner]
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=181241 Sheila Gostick: Now Magazine]
*Press: [http://torontoist.com/2011/06/cyclists_hit_the_streets_for_the_world_naked_bike_ride.php Marlene Leung: Torontoist]
*Press: [http://www.brockpress.com/opinion/nudity-in-pride-1.2387456 Tom Balint: Brock Press]
*Press: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ staff:BlogTO]
*Press: [http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/06/17/todays-letters-why-i-took-part-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ National Post]

===2010===
[[File:WNBR5589_crop.JPG|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2010 Toronto Photo Credit Ethan Eisenberg]]

The 2010 Toronto WNBR made a splash! 16C and rain didn't stop 80 or so enthusiastic upbeat people from enjoying the good clean fun protest against fossil fuel dependency. Riders ranged in age from under 10 to near 70 with a good number of both women and men. One couple rode on a side-by-side tandem called the "buddy bike". There was much festive dress-up and body-painting. The police had said that they were going to join us for the ride but they did not; we were able to manage traffic ourselves. The public was most appreciative, perhaps partly because of the terrible oil spill in the Gulf. It only started raining hard at the very end as we arrived at the finishing point.

*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101024 WNBR 2010 photo server courtesy of Tom-In-Niagara] (freely view and upload)
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293320 KJ Mullins reports] with an article, pictures and video!
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/go.ogg CBC Interview]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNG_Bd99JS4 movie courtesy of Bare Oaks]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157624136625147/ Bare Oaks] (flickr.com membership required)

===2009===

The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route!

Facebook (an infamous privately owned networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be worse than useless and antagonistic - they have their own corporate anti-humanist agendas which are not compatible with the WNBR - they prop up the myth that humans are obscene and that a new SUV will make you deliriously happy. I reject Facebook because it is unacceptable, k-zap, gone. It parrots people you know to create an illusion that they are somehow helpful for socialising and that you'll be banished if you reject it - they're not and you won't be. Some things one has to do for oneself; socialising is one. It is best to maintain our own emailing lists so that we can contact each other directly, and direct each other and the public to this wiki at www.worldnakedbikeride.org.

*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/nowtube/story.cfm?content=169917 Now Magazine, with video]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/13/9789036.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (preview)]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/12/9782596.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (review)]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865892635/ Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]

===2008===
[[File:2008 wm.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2008 Toronto Poster by Leif Harmsen]]

The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online.

*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]

===2007===

The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.

===2006===

The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.

We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.

Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.

Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike

===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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Adult Worldgroups' Naturist Ontario Photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
*Video: See [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)

===2004===

[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org.jpg|400px|thumb|right|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]

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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Worldgroup's Naturist Ontario photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
* Photos: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos Yahoo!'s WNBR Toronto Group photos] (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)

==Links==
===Related websites===
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked]''' in the '''[http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade]''', and for convincing City Hall to '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]'''. Members of TNT have participated in every ride since the first in 2004.
*[http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Photo Archive]

===Location information===
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]
*[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&z=13 Google map of entire Toronto route]
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]

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Toronto

2019-06-09T07:10:06Z

Gene dare:

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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon. (RIDE AT 1 P.M.)'' for socializing, body painting (the detailed artists will be there at 10a.m.), bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''RIDE STARTS AT 1 P.M. rain or shine'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 13 June 2020|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&aq=0&sll=43.648748,-79.405145&sspn=0.00736,0.016201&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&z=14 It starts at Coronation Park] (by the waterfront at the centre of the park; at the big Canadian flag pole. A couple of backup sites have been chosen nearby just in case are event interferes with an event that has not finished. There are other events going on at Coronation Park. Be respectful. Inukshuk Park, just 200 meters west and worst case, we will meet at the CNE's Prince's Gates, just northwest of Coronation Park; across Lakeshore Ave.)}}

In order to stay in touch be sure to sign up to get ride updates directly at [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride], and/or check this Toronto WNBR wiki. Beware that secondary
sources may post wrong information like incorrect start times or
locations.

Better news! MEWE.com the latest socal media craze; allows nudity.
We are at [http://www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto ]Goodbye facebook! We still post updates on MEWE and Facebook.
Facebook's policy states that NAKED PROTESTS ARE ACCEPTABLE. A victory finally.

Our advertising blitz for the next year starts right after the ride. We are the only
proactive WNBR site that looks forward immediately to the next ride.

Also Twitter hashtag #WNBRToronto .

In the past, Facebook has deleted its Toronto WNBR group just before rides and thereby subverts our event by first attracting new riders then shutting them out. Even if some riders subscribe to Facebook and Facebook happens to own a "Toronto WNBR" page at the moment, don't depend on it or take it seriously; it belongs to Facebook, not to any of us, and it is subject to vanish.

You sometimes encounter opposition to the ride, be polite. If the "preacher" shows up,
just tell him that the bible says that God made Adam and Eve "NAKED AND UNASHAMED Genesis 2:25". We don't body shame no one. Every body is beautiful. Our ride is all about love. Leave it at that.

==Posters/flyers==

If you would like to create and contribute a poster for this ride, please do and share it!
We can't be everywhere putting up posters. Get creative, even one hand made poster helps the cause. Lots of riders make their own. A small Canadian Flag and a black magic marker does wonders, even a sheet of paper does the job.

There are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com

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- Spread the news verbally. There are still many people who have not heard about the
ride. This is a surprise to me every year.

-Print and put up posters.

-Print hand-bills and attach to parked bikes and hand out.

-If the Metro News boxes are empty, (they're not filled on the weekends), you can slip a poster in the window of the box.

-Email your friends, family and colleagues.

-Post it, blog it, spread the word!

==Route==
*Map: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&aq=0&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&ll=43.640113,-79.396219&spn=0.027827,0.063944&z=14 Link to Google's Toronto WNBR Map]
[[Image:Wnbr2012route.png|400||right|WNBR Toronto Route Link to Google Map. ]]

'''Start: Coronation Park by the lake'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at 12:00 noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and perhaps a picnic lunch and decorating materials. Coronation Park on the waterfront has always served us well as a picturesque and practical gathering/staring point.

'''Route'''
The clockwise route passes many of Toronto's landmarks and popular areas. Highlights include Trinity Bellwood's Park, Kensington Market, University of Toronto, Queen's Park, Yorkville, Yonge Street, Church Street, Ryerson University, Dundas Square, City Hall and the bank towers on Bay Street. The official end is at the Jack Layton Memorial Ferry Docks where some riders depart by Ferry to [http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41 Hanlan's clothing optional beach] while others scoot west across Queens Quay back to Coronation Park.

We may altar the route slightly to avoid road construction, because someone has a really good detour idea, or just to shake things up.

Minor Adjustment. When coming down Church,
turn left on Carlton to Alan Gardens (turn right) through the park, rest and support
another nudity group, then go south through the park turn right (east)
on Gerrard. A map indicating this will be handed out.

Also, we will go through Dundas Square twice. When coming down Yonge St. and
you pass Dundas St., then turn left in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Ride to
the first street (Dundas), turn left and then turn left again on Yonge St.
This will be the busiest intersection we encounter. The TV station is nearby.
Doing it twice was a crowd pleaser in 2016.
==What to bring==
*Water
*Sunscreen
*Decorations
*Signs for yourself and your bike
*Posters
*Balloons
*Costumes
*Body paints (Two professional body painters will arrive at 10a.m. Cost: From $20 for basic to
$100 elaborate work, $10 and $20 smaller sizes or bring your own paint and brush.)
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!
*Footwear.
*Camera
Note: Cycling rules in Toronto have changed. Be mindful that you have a headlight,
tail light, reflectors. We want to be role models also.

==Tips==
-Lipstick works great for body paint. Remember, if it is hot outside, they become soft, but
last the day.

-Bike carriers. Front or back. They are a safe and convenient way to carry your things.

- Old style potato carving stamps work. Paint your carving with paint or lipstick and stamp it
on yourself.

-Funny hats, funny bikes

-Electric bikes are fine, even electric cars. Hoverboards, scooters, etc... We are
positive alternative transportation methods.

-Can't ride? Rent a bike taxi. Roller blade.

-This is your event and as such there is neither a dress code nor any kind of fashion-nazi. What and how much you wear (if anything) is entirely your prerogative. Otherwise, what would be the point in being you?

==Legality==
It is [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.

Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal]''', so long as you are wearing something, '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes]'''. ''(<- Those links now work! June 2012)''

And you will also be happy to know that we had a polite and respectful bicycle police escort from 2005 to 2010, who kindly stopped traffic for us on busy left turns, and who did their best to keep us all together as a group.

With the rash of cyclists being killed in 2018, the 3 bicycle police officers were courteous enough to escort the ride and control traffic at intersection. They did a fabulous job and seemed to enjoy themselves also. We are grateful for their help.

== The Years ==

There's been a surge of interest in recent years - in part because of the radical trajectory the Canadian federal government has taken against ecological, economic and financial sustainability. Canada is running itself into the ground in every way imaginable in order to pad the pockets of a few; a policy more typical of third world failing states. If it feels like there's a strong political headwind, there is, leaving only one option for those of us who care about ourselves, our home planet and all future generations: to pedal harder, inspire and prevail.

It would be great if someone could take the time to research for missed media from previous years - there's probably a lot of interesting material to dig up.

===2020===
Double vision has got the best of me!
Wait until you see this ride.

===2019===
[[File:4708_0-33546100-1529522826_picsart_06-20-01.22.04.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2019 temp poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. This is a facebook friendly poster. Share the image on your page. You are encouraged to make your own poster.]]

We are looking forward to riding on June 8th.
[https://vimeo.com/339241103 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2019] A Gene Dare Production

BLOGTO 2019
[https://blogto.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-2019-toronto/ Click here]

Toronto GRAND PRIX TOURIST 2019
[https://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2019/05/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2019-in.html Click here]

===2018===
[[File:Thumbnail%2810%29.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2018 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. There
are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com or make your own.]]

[https://vimeo.com/270912951 Toronto Video Promotion 2018] A Gene Dare Production

===2017===
[[File:2017.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2017 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/182256321 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2017] A Gene Dare Production

===2016===

[[File:25639764120_8d709f1271_z.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2016 poster by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/132036953 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2016] A Gene Dare Production

===2015===

[[File:Wnbr2015.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2015 poster by Leif Harmsen]]

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2015-06-26_720_1.mp4 Naked News 2015] Naked News

[https://nowtoronto.com/news/world-naked-bike-ride/ World Naked Bike Ride: Photo Gallery] Ethan Eisenburg, Now Magazine

[http://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2015/06/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2015.html World Naked Bike Ride Toront] James Hamilton, Toronto Grand Prix Tourist

[http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5670349-5-facts-to-entice-your-participation-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ 5 Facts to Entice Your Participation In The World Naked Bike Ride] Beach Mirror, Inside Toronto

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157654118174659 Photo Album] Eric Parker

[https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=12624630%40N02&sort=date-taken-desc&tags=worldnakedbikeride&view_all=1 Photo Album] Phil Marion

[https://vimeo.com/126083857 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 1] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/116313018 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 2] Gene Dare

===2014===

[[File:Worldnakedbikeride2014poster1024copy.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2014 poster by Gene Dare]]
[http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=198468 The World Naked Bike Ride ] Jenette Martin, NOW Magazine

I'm guessing around 200 riders came out for the 10th Anniversary Ride, but maybe someone actually counted. The day was lovely, people were in good spirits and enthusiastic. Naked News made a splash at Coronation Park where we gather. Riders were as usual a very mixed lot which is good to see because everyone is welcome. One rider is in his 70's! We did early photo ops at Denison Park in Kensington Market and in front of Queen's Park, in addition to the usual line up in front of City Hall. This year we altered the route slightly to go through Ryerson University where in the courtyard a wedding party was thrilled to death! I got to hold the WNBR championship trophy - the one featured in the new WNBR 2015 Toronto poster - Everyone is a champ at the WNBR - we champion a cleaner and healthier future. A group "peeled off" at the ferry docks and went over to Hanlan's Point Beach for a glorious afternoon in the sun. Press is thin on the ground this year so far, but then again the ride is barely over - more might appear by tomorrow.

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2014-06-27_1080_3.mp4 Naked News 2014] Naked News

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yIJU9dH2FM World Naked Bike Ride Toronto ] Min Lee

[http://www.digitaljournal.com/sports/world-naked-bike-ride-riders-in-the-buff-hit-streets-today/article/386626 Nude Bike Riders Protest on City Streets ] Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/06/14/naked_cyclists_streaking_across_toronto.html Naked Cyclists Streaking Across Toronto ] Katelyn Verstraten, Toronto Star

[http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/1066208/naked-cyclists-streak-across-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Streak Across Toronto ] staff writer, Metro News

[http://globalnews.ca/news/1394517/naked-cyclists-ride-through-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Ride Through Toronto ] staff writer, Global News

[http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140616/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-protest-oil-dependency Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Protest Oil Dependency] staff writer, Xinhua News Agency at globalpost.com

[http://www.vancouverdesi.com/lifestyle/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-against-oil-dependency/760380/ Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Against Oil Dependency ] , Vancouver Desi

[http://www.mb.com.ph/world-newsbits-for-june-17-2014/ World Newsbits for June ] , Manilla Bulletin

[https://vimeo.com/69108744 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[https://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE TORONTO .COM] WNBR Toronto Photo Archive - a work in progress.

===2013===
[http://www.naktiv.net/nook/worldnakedbikeridetoronto/ WNBR Toronto Social Group ] The Nook

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ... ] CTV News

[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min.

[https://vimeo.com/69263443 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - 2013 Slideshow] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/59949199 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto ] Toronto Star

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html Naked cyclists take message to Toronto streets ] Julia Alexander, Toronto Sun

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ] Globe and Mail

[https://vimeo.com/68800411 Ride Along WNBR Toronto 2013-540p] Enlightened Couples

[http://naughtytoronto.blogspot.ca/2013/06/toronto-world-naked-bike-ride-2013.html WNBR Toronto 2013] Naughty Toronto Blog

[http://members.coccozella.com/Gem/WNBR-Toronto-2013-2_ALT.html Coccozella WNBR - Toronto 2013] by Gem
[[File:jet.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by R. Jeanette Martin, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
[http://www.demotix.com/news/2159297/bikers-toronto-ride-naked-fight-against-big-oil-companies#media-2160026 Bikers in Toronto ride naked to fight against big oil companies] Demotix

[http://rollingspoke.com/parade-of-flesh-rolls-through-toronto/#more-508 Parade of flesh rolls through Toronto] Rolling Spoke

[http://www.gettyimages.ca/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=170880225&EditorialProduct=News&Language=en-US Search] Getty Images

[http://www.fslocal.com/toronto/blog/2013-06/world-naked-bike-ride/ It’s back.] FS Local

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/howardpang/sets/72157634148653345/ Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Howard Pang

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157634173037837/# WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2013] Eric Parker

[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=world+naked+bike+ride+toronto+2013 Flickr Search] Flickr

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxvmPtCF7DU World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2013 ] Victorinoxs

===2012===
[[Image:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR Toronto 2012 poster by Leif Harmsen / [[:Media:wnbr2012toronto_ht.pdf|WNBR Toronto 2012 PDF Poster]] ]]
[[File:F1244_it8156.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Toronto 1912 photo courtesy City of Toronto Archives]]

It was a perfect ride - perfect 28C weather, wonderful participants and some good press. Estimates stood between 100 and 200 riders, the press mostly reported 150. It was definitely the largest Toronto WNBR yet. Road construction near the start did not slow us down much. One participant, Oscar, was not even a year old and is probably the youngest participant yet! He seemed to enjoy the 14km ride in the sun - wearing a smart summer outfit while his mom pedalled as most riders did, naked. Some police happened by at the start but once again they did not join us for the ride. Traffic was calm, apart from all the welcome honking and cheering, and respectful. We rode through a giant rummage sale at Trinity Bellwoods, Convocation at U of T and the NXNE music festival at Dundas Square. We ended the ride at the park by the Toronto Island Ferry Docks. Some participants continued back to the starting point while a bunch of us caught a Ferry to the beautiful Toronto Islands, where we enjoyed the long summer late afternoon at Hanlan's Point beach. Toronto looked great and so did we!

[[File:fountainguy.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by Scott Snider, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
*Press: [http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1212606--world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-cyclists-bare-down World Naked Bike Ride: Toronto cyclists bare down] by Antonia Zerbisias Toronto Star Newspaper and Metro
*Press: [http://www.now.uz/daily/story.cfm?content=187328 World Naked Bike Ride 2012: Two wheels, no clothes] by R. Jeanette Martin, NOW Magazine (great photos!)
*Press: [http://www.thegridto.com/city/local-news/free-wheeling/ Free Wheeling ] by David Hanes, The Grid
*Press: [http://www.globaltoronto.com/world+naked+bike+ride+day+rolls+into+toronto/6442662501/story.html World Naked Bike Ride Day rolls into Toronto ] Global News
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.ca/2012/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2012-toronto.html James Hamilton's Blog]
*Press: [http://m.citynews.ca/news/210720/index.php World Naked Bike Ride streaks into Toronto] by City News
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/326890 World Naked Bike Riders bike in the buff to raise awareness] by Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal
*Press: [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/whoever-said-no-nudes-is-good-news-was-wrong-159394245.html Whoever said no nudes is good news was wrong] by Doug Speirs, Winnipeg Free Press
*Press: [http://lovingtheride.com/2012/06/18/world-naked-bike-ride-day-toronto-cyclists-bare-all-for-the-environment/ Cyclists bare all for the environment] by Lovingtheride
*Press: [http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/much+World+Order/6814327/story.html So much for the New World Order] by Terry Galvin, the Ottawa Citizen. (Galvin while sympathetic to the cause characterises the WNBR and Canada as "frivolous" while failing to offer anything constructive. ed.)
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/16/toronto-hosts-tour-no-pants Toronto hosts tour no-pants] by Jenny Yuen Sun Media
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/news/story.cfm?content=187311 NOW Toronto, Daily Tip Sheet]
*Press: Toronto Star, WORLD Section (A3), Sun 19 June 2012 (printed edition, not on internet) "Riders grin and bare it" with pictures from WNBR rides in Toronto, London UK and San Francisco. "The eighth annual World Naked Bike Ride took place in 70 cities in 20 countries around the world on Saturday. In Toronto, above, about 150 riders started out in Coronation Park to support the ride's purpose of bringing attention to automobile pollution and the dangers cars pose to cyclists. In London, England, right, hundreds took part while in San Francisco, below, the ride certainly caught the attention of passersby."

*Video: [https://vimeo.com/44699470 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Gene Dare (great video slideshow!)
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmk3T932h5o 2012 World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) Toronto ] by victorinoxs on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6YPV7yW7GM World Naked Bike Ride thru Kensington Market, Toronto - 2012] by mollyjet on Youtube]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfcJhRlRBxs Naked Bike Ride - Toronto 2012] by JogBird on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdl4QzyvS8s Naked bikers in Toronto] by PS3SHARP on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv93F_fBR3E World Naked Bicycle Ride June 16 2012] by daroms on Youtube (A few riders continued past the finish at the Toronto Island Ferry to return to Coronation Park at the end.)

*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto_2012/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto 2012] by Scott Snider
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelearningcurvedotca/sets/72157630158069162/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by thelearningcurvedotca
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/80603348@N07/with/7389487798/#photo_7389487798 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by BikeKing
*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto] by BlogTO staff - and a particularly lively comments discussion.
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157630178479842/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Bare Oaks (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing these photos.)
*Photos: [http://nudistwiccan.tumblr.com/ Nudist Me] by Peter Lainas
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/photorp/collections/72157630163751974/ The Toronto World Naked Bike Ride] by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://vimeo.com/44766325 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] photo slideshow by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/landscape/sets/72157630153033912/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Igor Laptev
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/157424.html И снова ежегодный голозаезд] by Igor Laptev, Toronto Resident on Livejournal
*Photos: [http://authorbike.livejournal.com/152572.html Ежегодный заезд голых велосипедистов в Торонто] Igor Laptev, Author Bike on Livejournal

===2011===
[[File:Wnbr2011toronto.jpg|300px|thumb|right|2011 WNBR Toronto Poster: Leif Harmsen, Photo: Ethan Eisenberg]]

Despite dire predictions of storms that never materialised, the ride was our biggest ever with approximately 150 ladies and gentlemen on our bicycles. We took a new route that went clockwise throughout the downtown core and passed new landmarks such as University of Toronto's King's College Circle, The Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park where we rode past a wedding that the newly-weds will never forget, and the heart of Canada's Financial District at King and Bay where important and often unsound financial decisions are made about our future and environment. Spirits were high among riders and the cheering public in general. Once again the police did not join us but we handily negotiated traffic ourselves. More media types than ever were present and the ride enjoyed much good and well deserved press.

*[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min. Directed by Toronto filmmaker Tharanga Ramanayake
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzo_uznAiV8 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Dundas Square] courtesy of "Victorinoxs" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbr2011.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQm340NPGA WNBR 2011 Toronto at College & Spadina] courtesy of "keepitinthefamily" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbrtoronto2011-2.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlMkkXF2Yg WNBR 2011 Toronto at Queen W] courtesy of "shapon10" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMXfR3YKatU WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "tbonedunlop" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH75RmZtxHs&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "Vladephoto" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2OYc0M2V-E&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Yonge & Bloor] courtesy of "torontominute" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://vimeo.com/36597585 An open video invitation on Vimeo by participant Tom Balint to join everyone for the WNBR 2012 in Toronto!]
*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101159 Tom Balint] (freely view and upload)
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/sniderscion/5823293434/ Scott Snider]
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/115474.html#cutid1 Igor Laptev]
*Photos: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otf3T1BISvc Gene Dare]
*Photos: [http://galitrodan.tumblr.com/post/7134593994/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto Galit Rodan]
*Press: [http://www.torontoverve.org/2011/06/bottoms-up-world-naked-bike-ride-2011.html TorontoVerve]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/11/getting-naked-for-the-environment Toronto Sun]
*Press: [http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/136642--dozens-of-naked-cyclists-pedal-around-toronto City News]
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.com/2011/06/toronto-wnbr-2011.html James Hamilton]
*Press: [http://www.alainsojourner.com/2011/06/toronto-celebrates-2011-world-naked-bike-ride.html The Sojourner]
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=181241 Sheila Gostick: Now Magazine]
*Press: [http://torontoist.com/2011/06/cyclists_hit_the_streets_for_the_world_naked_bike_ride.php Marlene Leung: Torontoist]
*Press: [http://www.brockpress.com/opinion/nudity-in-pride-1.2387456 Tom Balint: Brock Press]
*Press: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ staff:BlogTO]
*Press: [http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/06/17/todays-letters-why-i-took-part-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ National Post]

===2010===
[[File:WNBR5589_crop.JPG|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2010 Toronto Photo Credit Ethan Eisenberg]]

The 2010 Toronto WNBR made a splash! 16C and rain didn't stop 80 or so enthusiastic upbeat people from enjoying the good clean fun protest against fossil fuel dependency. Riders ranged in age from under 10 to near 70 with a good number of both women and men. One couple rode on a side-by-side tandem called the "buddy bike". There was much festive dress-up and body-painting. The police had said that they were going to join us for the ride but they did not; we were able to manage traffic ourselves. The public was most appreciative, perhaps partly because of the terrible oil spill in the Gulf. It only started raining hard at the very end as we arrived at the finishing point.

*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101024 WNBR 2010 photo server courtesy of Tom-In-Niagara] (freely view and upload)
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293320 KJ Mullins reports] with an article, pictures and video!
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/go.ogg CBC Interview]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNG_Bd99JS4 movie courtesy of Bare Oaks]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157624136625147/ Bare Oaks] (flickr.com membership required)

===2009===

The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route!

Facebook (an infamous privately owned networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be worse than useless and antagonistic - they have their own corporate anti-humanist agendas which are not compatible with the WNBR - they prop up the myth that humans are obscene and that a new SUV will make you deliriously happy. I reject Facebook because it is unacceptable, k-zap, gone. It parrots people you know to create an illusion that they are somehow helpful for socialising and that you'll be banished if you reject it - they're not and you won't be. Some things one has to do for oneself; socialising is one. It is best to maintain our own emailing lists so that we can contact each other directly, and direct each other and the public to this wiki at www.worldnakedbikeride.org.

*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/nowtube/story.cfm?content=169917 Now Magazine, with video]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/13/9789036.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (preview)]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/12/9782596.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (review)]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865892635/ Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]

===2008===
[[File:2008 wm.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2008 Toronto Poster by Leif Harmsen]]

The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online.

*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]

===2007===

The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.

===2006===

The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.

We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.

Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.

Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike

===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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Adult Worldgroups' Naturist Ontario Photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
*Video: See [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)

===2004===

[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org.jpg|400px|thumb|right|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]

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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Worldgroup's Naturist Ontario photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
* Photos: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos Yahoo!'s WNBR Toronto Group photos] (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)

==Links==
===Related websites===
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked]''' in the '''[http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade]''', and for convincing City Hall to '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]'''. Members of TNT have participated in every ride since the first in 2004.
*[http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Photo Archive]

===Location information===
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]
*[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&z=13 Google map of entire Toronto route]
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]

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Toronto

2019-06-09T07:07:04Z

Gene dare:

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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon. (RIDE AT 1 P.M.)'' for socializing, body painting (the detailed artists will be there at 10a.m.), bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''RIDE STARTS AT 1 P.M. rain or shine'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 13 June 2020|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&aq=0&sll=43.648748,-79.405145&sspn=0.00736,0.016201&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&z=14 It starts at Coronation Park] (by the waterfront at the centre of the park; at the big Canadian flag pole. A couple of backup sites have been chosen nearby just in case are event interferes with an event that has not finished. There are other events going on at Coronation Park. Be respectful. Inukshuk Park, just 200 meters west and worst case, we will meet at the CNE's Prince's Gates, just northwest of Coronation Park; across Lakeshore Ave.)}}

In order to stay in touch be sure to sign up to get ride updates directly at [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride], and/or check this Toronto WNBR wiki. Beware that secondary
sources may post wrong information like incorrect start times or
locations.

Better news! MEWE.com the latest socal media craze; allows nudity.
We are at [http://www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto ]Goodbye facebook! We still post updates on MEWE and Facebook.
Facebook's policy states in their policy that NAKED PROTESTS are acceptable. A victory finally.

Our advertising blitz for the next year starts right after the ride. We are the only
proactive WNBR site that looks forward immediately to the next ride.

Also Twitter hashtag #WNBRToronto .

In the past, Facebook has deleted its Toronto WNBR group just before rides and thereby subverts our event by first attracting new riders then shutting them out. Even if some riders subscribe to Facebook and Facebook happens to own a "Toronto WNBR" page at the moment, don't depend on it or take it seriously; it belongs to Facebook, not to any of us, and it is subject to vanish.

You sometimes encounter opposition to the ride, be polite. If the "preacher" shows up,
just tell him that the bible says that God made Adam and Eve "NAKED AND UNASHAMED Genesis 2:25". We don't body shame no one. Every body is beautiful. Our ride is all about love. Leave it at that.

==Posters/flyers==

If you would like to create and contribute a poster for this ride, please do and share it!
We can't be everywhere putting up posters. Get creative, even one hand made poster helps the cause. Lots of riders make their own. A small Canadian Flag and a black magic marker does wonders, even a sheet of paper does the job.

There are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com

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- Spread the news verbally. There are still many people who have not heard about the
ride. This is a surprise to me every year.

-Print and put up posters.

-Print hand-bills and attach to parked bikes and hand out.

-If the Metro News boxes are empty, (they're not filled on the weekends), you can slip a poster in the window of the box.

-Email your friends, family and colleagues.

-Post it, blog it, spread the word!

==Route==
*Map: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&aq=0&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&ll=43.640113,-79.396219&spn=0.027827,0.063944&z=14 Link to Google's Toronto WNBR Map]
[[Image:Wnbr2012route.png|400||right|WNBR Toronto Route Link to Google Map. ]]

'''Start: Coronation Park by the lake'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at 12:00 noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and perhaps a picnic lunch and decorating materials. Coronation Park on the waterfront has always served us well as a picturesque and practical gathering/staring point.

'''Route'''
The clockwise route passes many of Toronto's landmarks and popular areas. Highlights include Trinity Bellwood's Park, Kensington Market, University of Toronto, Queen's Park, Yorkville, Yonge Street, Church Street, Ryerson University, Dundas Square, City Hall and the bank towers on Bay Street. The official end is at the Jack Layton Memorial Ferry Docks where some riders depart by Ferry to [http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41 Hanlan's clothing optional beach] while others scoot west across Queens Quay back to Coronation Park.

We may altar the route slightly to avoid road construction, because someone has a really good detour idea, or just to shake things up.

Minor Adjustment. When coming down Church,
turn left on Carlton to Alan Gardens (turn right) through the park, rest and support
another nudity group, then go south through the park turn right (east)
on Gerrard. A map indicating this will be handed out.

Also, we will go through Dundas Square twice. When coming down Yonge St. and
you pass Dundas St., then turn left in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Ride to
the first street (Dundas), turn left and then turn left again on Yonge St.
This will be the busiest intersection we encounter. The TV station is nearby.
Doing it twice was a crowd pleaser in 2016.
==What to bring==
*Water
*Sunscreen
*Decorations
*Signs for yourself and your bike
*Posters
*Balloons
*Costumes
*Body paints (Two professional body painters will arrive at 10a.m. Cost: From $20 for basic to
$100 elaborate work, $10 and $20 smaller sizes or bring your own paint and brush.)
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!
*Footwear.
*Camera
Note: Cycling rules in Toronto have changed. Be mindful that you have a headlight,
tail light, reflectors. We want to be role models also.

==Tips==
-Lipstick works great for body paint. Remember, if it is hot outside, they become soft, but
last the day.

-Bike carriers. Front or back. They are a safe and convenient way to carry your things.

- Old style potato carving stamps work. Paint your carving with paint or lipstick and stamp it
on yourself.

-Funny hats, funny bikes

-Electric bikes are fine, even electric cars. Hoverboards, scooters, etc... We are
positive alternative transportation methods.

-Can't ride? Rent a bike taxi. Roller blade.

-This is your event and as such there is neither a dress code nor any kind of fashion-nazi. What and how much you wear (if anything) is entirely your prerogative. Otherwise, what would be the point in being you?

==Legality==
It is [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.

Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal]''', so long as you are wearing something, '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes]'''. ''(<- Those links now work! June 2012)''

And you will also be happy to know that we had a polite and respectful bicycle police escort from 2005 to 2010, who kindly stopped traffic for us on busy left turns, and who did their best to keep us all together as a group.

With the rash of cyclists being killed in 2018, the 3 bicycle police officers were courteous enough to escort the ride and control traffic at intersection. They did a fabulous job and seemed to enjoy themselves also. We are grateful for their help.

== The Years ==

There's been a surge of interest in recent years - in part because of the radical trajectory the Canadian federal government has taken against ecological, economic and financial sustainability. Canada is running itself into the ground in every way imaginable in order to pad the pockets of a few; a policy more typical of third world failing states. If it feels like there's a strong political headwind, there is, leaving only one option for those of us who care about ourselves, our home planet and all future generations: to pedal harder, inspire and prevail.

It would be great if someone could take the time to research for missed media from previous years - there's probably a lot of interesting material to dig up.

===2020===
Double vision has got the best of me!
Wait until you see this ride.

===2019===
[[File:4708_0-33546100-1529522826_picsart_06-20-01.22.04.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2019 temp poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. This is a facebook friendly poster. Share the image on your page. You are encouraged to make your own poster.]]

We are looking forward to riding on June 8th.
[https://vimeo.com/339241103 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2019] A Gene Dare Production

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[https://blogto.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-2019-toronto/ Click here]

Toronto GRAND PRIX TOURIST 2019
[https://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2019/05/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2019-in.html Click here]

===2018===
[[File:Thumbnail%2810%29.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2018 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. There
are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com or make your own.]]

[https://vimeo.com/270912951 Toronto Video Promotion 2018] A Gene Dare Production

===2017===
[[File:2017.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2017 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/182256321 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2017] A Gene Dare Production

===2016===

[[File:25639764120_8d709f1271_z.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2016 poster by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/132036953 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2016] A Gene Dare Production

===2015===

[[File:Wnbr2015.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2015 poster by Leif Harmsen]]

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2015-06-26_720_1.mp4 Naked News 2015] Naked News

[https://nowtoronto.com/news/world-naked-bike-ride/ World Naked Bike Ride: Photo Gallery] Ethan Eisenburg, Now Magazine

[http://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2015/06/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2015.html World Naked Bike Ride Toront] James Hamilton, Toronto Grand Prix Tourist

[http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5670349-5-facts-to-entice-your-participation-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ 5 Facts to Entice Your Participation In The World Naked Bike Ride] Beach Mirror, Inside Toronto

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157654118174659 Photo Album] Eric Parker

[https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=12624630%40N02&sort=date-taken-desc&tags=worldnakedbikeride&view_all=1 Photo Album] Phil Marion

[https://vimeo.com/126083857 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 1] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/116313018 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 2] Gene Dare

===2014===

[[File:Worldnakedbikeride2014poster1024copy.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2014 poster by Gene Dare]]
[http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=198468 The World Naked Bike Ride ] Jenette Martin, NOW Magazine

I'm guessing around 200 riders came out for the 10th Anniversary Ride, but maybe someone actually counted. The day was lovely, people were in good spirits and enthusiastic. Naked News made a splash at Coronation Park where we gather. Riders were as usual a very mixed lot which is good to see because everyone is welcome. One rider is in his 70's! We did early photo ops at Denison Park in Kensington Market and in front of Queen's Park, in addition to the usual line up in front of City Hall. This year we altered the route slightly to go through Ryerson University where in the courtyard a wedding party was thrilled to death! I got to hold the WNBR championship trophy - the one featured in the new WNBR 2015 Toronto poster - Everyone is a champ at the WNBR - we champion a cleaner and healthier future. A group "peeled off" at the ferry docks and went over to Hanlan's Point Beach for a glorious afternoon in the sun. Press is thin on the ground this year so far, but then again the ride is barely over - more might appear by tomorrow.

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2014-06-27_1080_3.mp4 Naked News 2014] Naked News

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yIJU9dH2FM World Naked Bike Ride Toronto ] Min Lee

[http://www.digitaljournal.com/sports/world-naked-bike-ride-riders-in-the-buff-hit-streets-today/article/386626 Nude Bike Riders Protest on City Streets ] Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/06/14/naked_cyclists_streaking_across_toronto.html Naked Cyclists Streaking Across Toronto ] Katelyn Verstraten, Toronto Star

[http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/1066208/naked-cyclists-streak-across-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Streak Across Toronto ] staff writer, Metro News

[http://globalnews.ca/news/1394517/naked-cyclists-ride-through-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Ride Through Toronto ] staff writer, Global News

[http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140616/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-protest-oil-dependency Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Protest Oil Dependency] staff writer, Xinhua News Agency at globalpost.com

[http://www.vancouverdesi.com/lifestyle/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-against-oil-dependency/760380/ Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Against Oil Dependency ] , Vancouver Desi

[http://www.mb.com.ph/world-newsbits-for-june-17-2014/ World Newsbits for June ] , Manilla Bulletin

[https://vimeo.com/69108744 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[https://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE TORONTO .COM] WNBR Toronto Photo Archive - a work in progress.

===2013===
[http://www.naktiv.net/nook/worldnakedbikeridetoronto/ WNBR Toronto Social Group ] The Nook

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ... ] CTV News

[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min.

[https://vimeo.com/69263443 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - 2013 Slideshow] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/59949199 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto ] Toronto Star

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html Naked cyclists take message to Toronto streets ] Julia Alexander, Toronto Sun

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ] Globe and Mail

[https://vimeo.com/68800411 Ride Along WNBR Toronto 2013-540p] Enlightened Couples

[http://naughtytoronto.blogspot.ca/2013/06/toronto-world-naked-bike-ride-2013.html WNBR Toronto 2013] Naughty Toronto Blog

[http://members.coccozella.com/Gem/WNBR-Toronto-2013-2_ALT.html Coccozella WNBR - Toronto 2013] by Gem
[[File:jet.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by R. Jeanette Martin, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
[http://www.demotix.com/news/2159297/bikers-toronto-ride-naked-fight-against-big-oil-companies#media-2160026 Bikers in Toronto ride naked to fight against big oil companies] Demotix

[http://rollingspoke.com/parade-of-flesh-rolls-through-toronto/#more-508 Parade of flesh rolls through Toronto] Rolling Spoke

[http://www.gettyimages.ca/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=170880225&EditorialProduct=News&Language=en-US Search] Getty Images

[http://www.fslocal.com/toronto/blog/2013-06/world-naked-bike-ride/ It’s back.] FS Local

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/howardpang/sets/72157634148653345/ Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Howard Pang

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157634173037837/# WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2013] Eric Parker

[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=world+naked+bike+ride+toronto+2013 Flickr Search] Flickr

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxvmPtCF7DU World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2013 ] Victorinoxs

===2012===
[[Image:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR Toronto 2012 poster by Leif Harmsen / [[:Media:wnbr2012toronto_ht.pdf|WNBR Toronto 2012 PDF Poster]] ]]
[[File:F1244_it8156.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Toronto 1912 photo courtesy City of Toronto Archives]]

It was a perfect ride - perfect 28C weather, wonderful participants and some good press. Estimates stood between 100 and 200 riders, the press mostly reported 150. It was definitely the largest Toronto WNBR yet. Road construction near the start did not slow us down much. One participant, Oscar, was not even a year old and is probably the youngest participant yet! He seemed to enjoy the 14km ride in the sun - wearing a smart summer outfit while his mom pedalled as most riders did, naked. Some police happened by at the start but once again they did not join us for the ride. Traffic was calm, apart from all the welcome honking and cheering, and respectful. We rode through a giant rummage sale at Trinity Bellwoods, Convocation at U of T and the NXNE music festival at Dundas Square. We ended the ride at the park by the Toronto Island Ferry Docks. Some participants continued back to the starting point while a bunch of us caught a Ferry to the beautiful Toronto Islands, where we enjoyed the long summer late afternoon at Hanlan's Point beach. Toronto looked great and so did we!

[[File:fountainguy.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by Scott Snider, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
*Press: [http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1212606--world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-cyclists-bare-down World Naked Bike Ride: Toronto cyclists bare down] by Antonia Zerbisias Toronto Star Newspaper and Metro
*Press: [http://www.now.uz/daily/story.cfm?content=187328 World Naked Bike Ride 2012: Two wheels, no clothes] by R. Jeanette Martin, NOW Magazine (great photos!)
*Press: [http://www.thegridto.com/city/local-news/free-wheeling/ Free Wheeling ] by David Hanes, The Grid
*Press: [http://www.globaltoronto.com/world+naked+bike+ride+day+rolls+into+toronto/6442662501/story.html World Naked Bike Ride Day rolls into Toronto ] Global News
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.ca/2012/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2012-toronto.html James Hamilton's Blog]
*Press: [http://m.citynews.ca/news/210720/index.php World Naked Bike Ride streaks into Toronto] by City News
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/326890 World Naked Bike Riders bike in the buff to raise awareness] by Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal
*Press: [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/whoever-said-no-nudes-is-good-news-was-wrong-159394245.html Whoever said no nudes is good news was wrong] by Doug Speirs, Winnipeg Free Press
*Press: [http://lovingtheride.com/2012/06/18/world-naked-bike-ride-day-toronto-cyclists-bare-all-for-the-environment/ Cyclists bare all for the environment] by Lovingtheride
*Press: [http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/much+World+Order/6814327/story.html So much for the New World Order] by Terry Galvin, the Ottawa Citizen. (Galvin while sympathetic to the cause characterises the WNBR and Canada as "frivolous" while failing to offer anything constructive. ed.)
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/16/toronto-hosts-tour-no-pants Toronto hosts tour no-pants] by Jenny Yuen Sun Media
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/news/story.cfm?content=187311 NOW Toronto, Daily Tip Sheet]
*Press: Toronto Star, WORLD Section (A3), Sun 19 June 2012 (printed edition, not on internet) "Riders grin and bare it" with pictures from WNBR rides in Toronto, London UK and San Francisco. "The eighth annual World Naked Bike Ride took place in 70 cities in 20 countries around the world on Saturday. In Toronto, above, about 150 riders started out in Coronation Park to support the ride's purpose of bringing attention to automobile pollution and the dangers cars pose to cyclists. In London, England, right, hundreds took part while in San Francisco, below, the ride certainly caught the attention of passersby."

*Video: [https://vimeo.com/44699470 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Gene Dare (great video slideshow!)
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmk3T932h5o 2012 World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) Toronto ] by victorinoxs on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6YPV7yW7GM World Naked Bike Ride thru Kensington Market, Toronto - 2012] by mollyjet on Youtube]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfcJhRlRBxs Naked Bike Ride - Toronto 2012] by JogBird on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdl4QzyvS8s Naked bikers in Toronto] by PS3SHARP on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv93F_fBR3E World Naked Bicycle Ride June 16 2012] by daroms on Youtube (A few riders continued past the finish at the Toronto Island Ferry to return to Coronation Park at the end.)

*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto_2012/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto 2012] by Scott Snider
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelearningcurvedotca/sets/72157630158069162/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by thelearningcurvedotca
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/80603348@N07/with/7389487798/#photo_7389487798 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by BikeKing
*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto] by BlogTO staff - and a particularly lively comments discussion.
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157630178479842/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Bare Oaks (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing these photos.)
*Photos: [http://nudistwiccan.tumblr.com/ Nudist Me] by Peter Lainas
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/photorp/collections/72157630163751974/ The Toronto World Naked Bike Ride] by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://vimeo.com/44766325 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] photo slideshow by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/landscape/sets/72157630153033912/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Igor Laptev
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/157424.html И снова ежегодный голозаезд] by Igor Laptev, Toronto Resident on Livejournal
*Photos: [http://authorbike.livejournal.com/152572.html Ежегодный заезд голых велосипедистов в Торонто] Igor Laptev, Author Bike on Livejournal

===2011===
[[File:Wnbr2011toronto.jpg|300px|thumb|right|2011 WNBR Toronto Poster: Leif Harmsen, Photo: Ethan Eisenberg]]

Despite dire predictions of storms that never materialised, the ride was our biggest ever with approximately 150 ladies and gentlemen on our bicycles. We took a new route that went clockwise throughout the downtown core and passed new landmarks such as University of Toronto's King's College Circle, The Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park where we rode past a wedding that the newly-weds will never forget, and the heart of Canada's Financial District at King and Bay where important and often unsound financial decisions are made about our future and environment. Spirits were high among riders and the cheering public in general. Once again the police did not join us but we handily negotiated traffic ourselves. More media types than ever were present and the ride enjoyed much good and well deserved press.

*[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min. Directed by Toronto filmmaker Tharanga Ramanayake
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzo_uznAiV8 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Dundas Square] courtesy of "Victorinoxs" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbr2011.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQm340NPGA WNBR 2011 Toronto at College & Spadina] courtesy of "keepitinthefamily" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbrtoronto2011-2.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlMkkXF2Yg WNBR 2011 Toronto at Queen W] courtesy of "shapon10" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMXfR3YKatU WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "tbonedunlop" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH75RmZtxHs&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "Vladephoto" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2OYc0M2V-E&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Yonge & Bloor] courtesy of "torontominute" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://vimeo.com/36597585 An open video invitation on Vimeo by participant Tom Balint to join everyone for the WNBR 2012 in Toronto!]
*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101159 Tom Balint] (freely view and upload)
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/sniderscion/5823293434/ Scott Snider]
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/115474.html#cutid1 Igor Laptev]
*Photos: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otf3T1BISvc Gene Dare]
*Photos: [http://galitrodan.tumblr.com/post/7134593994/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto Galit Rodan]
*Press: [http://www.torontoverve.org/2011/06/bottoms-up-world-naked-bike-ride-2011.html TorontoVerve]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/11/getting-naked-for-the-environment Toronto Sun]
*Press: [http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/136642--dozens-of-naked-cyclists-pedal-around-toronto City News]
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.com/2011/06/toronto-wnbr-2011.html James Hamilton]
*Press: [http://www.alainsojourner.com/2011/06/toronto-celebrates-2011-world-naked-bike-ride.html The Sojourner]
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=181241 Sheila Gostick: Now Magazine]
*Press: [http://torontoist.com/2011/06/cyclists_hit_the_streets_for_the_world_naked_bike_ride.php Marlene Leung: Torontoist]
*Press: [http://www.brockpress.com/opinion/nudity-in-pride-1.2387456 Tom Balint: Brock Press]
*Press: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ staff:BlogTO]
*Press: [http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/06/17/todays-letters-why-i-took-part-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ National Post]

===2010===
[[File:WNBR5589_crop.JPG|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2010 Toronto Photo Credit Ethan Eisenberg]]

The 2010 Toronto WNBR made a splash! 16C and rain didn't stop 80 or so enthusiastic upbeat people from enjoying the good clean fun protest against fossil fuel dependency. Riders ranged in age from under 10 to near 70 with a good number of both women and men. One couple rode on a side-by-side tandem called the "buddy bike". There was much festive dress-up and body-painting. The police had said that they were going to join us for the ride but they did not; we were able to manage traffic ourselves. The public was most appreciative, perhaps partly because of the terrible oil spill in the Gulf. It only started raining hard at the very end as we arrived at the finishing point.

*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101024 WNBR 2010 photo server courtesy of Tom-In-Niagara] (freely view and upload)
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293320 KJ Mullins reports] with an article, pictures and video!
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/go.ogg CBC Interview]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNG_Bd99JS4 movie courtesy of Bare Oaks]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157624136625147/ Bare Oaks] (flickr.com membership required)

===2009===

The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route!

Facebook (an infamous privately owned networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be worse than useless and antagonistic - they have their own corporate anti-humanist agendas which are not compatible with the WNBR - they prop up the myth that humans are obscene and that a new SUV will make you deliriously happy. I reject Facebook because it is unacceptable, k-zap, gone. It parrots people you know to create an illusion that they are somehow helpful for socialising and that you'll be banished if you reject it - they're not and you won't be. Some things one has to do for oneself; socialising is one. It is best to maintain our own emailing lists so that we can contact each other directly, and direct each other and the public to this wiki at www.worldnakedbikeride.org.

*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/nowtube/story.cfm?content=169917 Now Magazine, with video]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/13/9789036.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (preview)]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/12/9782596.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (review)]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865892635/ Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]

===2008===
[[File:2008 wm.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2008 Toronto Poster by Leif Harmsen]]

The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online.

*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]

===2007===

The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.

===2006===

The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.

We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.

Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.

Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike

===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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Adult Worldgroups' Naturist Ontario Photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
*Video: See [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)

===2004===

[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org.jpg|400px|thumb|right|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]

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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Worldgroup's Naturist Ontario photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
* Photos: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos Yahoo!'s WNBR Toronto Group photos] (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)

==Links==
===Related websites===
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked]''' in the '''[http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade]''', and for convincing City Hall to '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]'''. Members of TNT have participated in every ride since the first in 2004.
*[http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Photo Archive]

===Location information===
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]
*[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&z=13 Google map of entire Toronto route]
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]

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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon. (RIDE AT 1 P.M.)'' for socializing, body painting (the detailed artists will be there at 10a.m.), bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''RIDE STARTS AT 1 P.M. rain or shine'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 13 June 2020|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&aq=0&sll=43.648748,-79.405145&sspn=0.00736,0.016201&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&z=14 It starts at Coronation Park] (by the waterfront at the centre of the park; at the big Canadian flag pole. A couple of backup sites have been chosen nearby just in case are event interferes with an event that has not finished. There are other events going on at Coronation Park. Be respectful. Inukshuk Park, just 200 meters west and worst case, we will meet at the CNE's Prince's Gates, just northwest of Coronation Park; across Lakeshore Ave.)}}

In order to stay in touch be sure to sign up to get ride updates directly at [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride], and/or check this Toronto WNBR wiki. Beware that secondary
sources may post wrong information like incorrect start times or
locations.

Better news! MEWE.com the latest socal media craze; allows nudity.
We are at [http://www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto www.mewe.com/join/worldnakedbikeridetoronto ]Goodbye facebook! We still post updates on MEWE and Facebook.
Facebook states they will update their policy to include nudity, but that has not happened
a year later.

Our advertising blitz for the next year starts right after the ride. We are the only
proactive WNBR site that looks forward immediately to the next ride.

Also Twitter hashtag #WNBRToronto .

In the past, Facebook has deleted its Toronto WNBR group just before rides and thereby subverts our event by first attracting new riders then shutting them out. Even if some riders subscribe to Facebook and Facebook happens to own a "Toronto WNBR" page at the moment, don't depend on it or take it seriously; it belongs to Facebook, not to any of us, and it is subject to vanish.

You sometimes encounter opposition to the ride, be polite. If the "preacher" shows up,
just tell him that the bible says that God made Adam and Eve "NAKED AND UNASHAMED Genesis 2:25". We don't body shame no one. Every body is beautiful. Our ride is all about love. Leave it at that.

==Posters/flyers==

If you would like to create and contribute a poster for this ride, please do and share it!
We can't be everywhere putting up posters. Get creative, even one hand made poster helps the cause. Lots of riders make their own. A small Canadian Flag and a black magic marker does wonders, even a sheet of paper does the job.

There are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com

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- Spread the news verbally. There are still many people who have not heard about the
ride. This is a surprise to me every year.

-Print and put up posters.

-Print hand-bills and attach to parked bikes and hand out.

-If the Metro News boxes are empty, (they're not filled on the weekends), you can slip a poster in the window of the box.

-Email your friends, family and colleagues.

-Post it, blog it, spread the word!

==Route==
*Map: [http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&aq=0&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&ll=43.640113,-79.396219&spn=0.027827,0.063944&z=14 Link to Google's Toronto WNBR Map]
[[Image:Wnbr2012route.png|400||right|WNBR Toronto Route Link to Google Map. ]]

'''Start: Coronation Park by the lake'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at 12:00 noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and perhaps a picnic lunch and decorating materials. Coronation Park on the waterfront has always served us well as a picturesque and practical gathering/staring point.

'''Route'''
The clockwise route passes many of Toronto's landmarks and popular areas. Highlights include Trinity Bellwood's Park, Kensington Market, University of Toronto, Queen's Park, Yorkville, Yonge Street, Church Street, Ryerson University, Dundas Square, City Hall and the bank towers on Bay Street. The official end is at the Jack Layton Memorial Ferry Docks where some riders depart by Ferry to [http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41 Hanlan's clothing optional beach] while others scoot west across Queens Quay back to Coronation Park.

We may altar the route slightly to avoid road construction, because someone has a really good detour idea, or just to shake things up.

Minor Adjustment. When coming down Church,
turn left on Carlton to Alan Gardens (turn right) through the park, rest and support
another nudity group, then go south through the park turn right (east)
on Gerrard. A map indicating this will be handed out.

Also, we will go through Dundas Square twice. When coming down Yonge St. and
you pass Dundas St., then turn left in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. Ride to
the first street (Dundas), turn left and then turn left again on Yonge St.
This will be the busiest intersection we encounter. The TV station is nearby.
Doing it twice was a crowd pleaser in 2016.
==What to bring==
*Water
*Sunscreen
*Decorations
*Signs for yourself and your bike
*Posters
*Balloons
*Costumes
*Body paints (Two professional body painters will arrive at 10a.m. Cost: From $20 for basic to
$100 elaborate work, $10 and $20 smaller sizes or bring your own paint and brush.)
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!
*Footwear.
*Camera
Note: Cycling rules in Toronto have changed. Be mindful that you have a headlight,
tail light, reflectors. We want to be role models also.

==Tips==
-Lipstick works great for body paint. Remember, if it is hot outside, they become soft, but
last the day.

-Bike carriers. Front or back. They are a safe and convenient way to carry your things.

- Old style potato carving stamps work. Paint your carving with paint or lipstick and stamp it
on yourself.

-Funny hats, funny bikes

-Electric bikes are fine, even electric cars. Hoverboards, scooters, etc... We are
positive alternative transportation methods.

-Can't ride? Rent a bike taxi. Roller blade.

-This is your event and as such there is neither a dress code nor any kind of fashion-nazi. What and how much you wear (if anything) is entirely your prerogative. Otherwise, what would be the point in being you?

==Legality==
It is [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.

Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal]''', so long as you are wearing something, '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes]'''. ''(<- Those links now work! June 2012)''

And you will also be happy to know that we had a polite and respectful bicycle police escort from 2005 to 2010, who kindly stopped traffic for us on busy left turns, and who did their best to keep us all together as a group.

With the rash of cyclists being killed in 2018, the 3 bicycle police officers were courteous enough to escort the ride and control traffic at intersection. They did a fabulous job and seemed to enjoy themselves also. We are grateful for their help.

== The Years ==

There's been a surge of interest in recent years - in part because of the radical trajectory the Canadian federal government has taken against ecological, economic and financial sustainability. Canada is running itself into the ground in every way imaginable in order to pad the pockets of a few; a policy more typical of third world failing states. If it feels like there's a strong political headwind, there is, leaving only one option for those of us who care about ourselves, our home planet and all future generations: to pedal harder, inspire and prevail.

It would be great if someone could take the time to research for missed media from previous years - there's probably a lot of interesting material to dig up.

===2020===
Double vision has got the best of me!
Wait until you see this ride.

===2019===
[[File:4708_0-33546100-1529522826_picsart_06-20-01.22.04.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2019 temp poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. This is a facebook friendly poster. Share the image on your page. You are encouraged to make your own poster.]]

We are looking forward to riding on June 8th.
[https://vimeo.com/339241103 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2019] A Gene Dare Production

BLOGTO 2019
[https://blogto.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-2019-toronto/ Click here]

Toronto GRAND PRIX TOURIST 2019
[https://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2019/05/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2019-in.html Click here]

===2018===
[[File:Thumbnail%2810%29.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2018 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare. There
are lots of posters to choose from at www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com or make your own.]]

[https://vimeo.com/270912951 Toronto Video Promotion 2018] A Gene Dare Production

===2017===
[[File:2017.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2017 poster 8x10 size by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/182256321 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2017] A Gene Dare Production

===2016===

[[File:25639764120_8d709f1271_z.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2016 poster by Gene Dare]]

[https://vimeo.com/132036953 WNBR Toronto Video Promotion 2016] A Gene Dare Production

===2015===

[[File:Wnbr2015.jpg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2015 poster by Leif Harmsen]]

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2015-06-26_720_1.mp4 Naked News 2015] Naked News

[https://nowtoronto.com/news/world-naked-bike-ride/ World Naked Bike Ride: Photo Gallery] Ethan Eisenburg, Now Magazine

[http://www.torontograndprixtourist.com/2015/06/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-2015.html World Naked Bike Ride Toront] James Hamilton, Toronto Grand Prix Tourist

[http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5670349-5-facts-to-entice-your-participation-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ 5 Facts to Entice Your Participation In The World Naked Bike Ride] Beach Mirror, Inside Toronto

[https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157654118174659 Photo Album] Eric Parker

[https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=12624630%40N02&sort=date-taken-desc&tags=worldnakedbikeride&view_all=1 Photo Album] Phil Marion

[https://vimeo.com/126083857 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 1] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/116313018 WNBR 2015 Toronto Promotional Movie 2] Gene Dare

===2014===

[[File:Worldnakedbikeride2014poster1024copy.jpeg|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2014 poster by Gene Dare]]
[http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/story.cfm?content=198468 The World Naked Bike Ride ] Jenette Martin, NOW Magazine

I'm guessing around 200 riders came out for the 10th Anniversary Ride, but maybe someone actually counted. The day was lovely, people were in good spirits and enthusiastic. Naked News made a splash at Coronation Park where we gather. Riders were as usual a very mixed lot which is good to see because everyone is welcome. One rider is in his 70's! We did early photo ops at Denison Park in Kensington Market and in front of Queen's Park, in addition to the usual line up in front of City Hall. This year we altered the route slightly to go through Ryerson University where in the courtyard a wedding party was thrilled to death! I got to hold the WNBR championship trophy - the one featured in the new WNBR 2015 Toronto poster - Everyone is a champ at the WNBR - we champion a cleaner and healthier future. A group "peeled off" at the ferry docks and went over to Hanlan's Point Beach for a glorious afternoon in the sun. Press is thin on the ground this year so far, but then again the ride is barely over - more might appear by tomorrow.

[http://worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com/wnbrtoronto2014-06-27_1080_3.mp4 Naked News 2014] Naked News

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yIJU9dH2FM World Naked Bike Ride Toronto ] Min Lee

[http://www.digitaljournal.com/sports/world-naked-bike-ride-riders-in-the-buff-hit-streets-today/article/386626 Nude Bike Riders Protest on City Streets ] Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/06/14/naked_cyclists_streaking_across_toronto.html Naked Cyclists Streaking Across Toronto ] Katelyn Verstraten, Toronto Star

[http://metronews.ca/news/toronto/1066208/naked-cyclists-streak-across-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Streak Across Toronto ] staff writer, Metro News

[http://globalnews.ca/news/1394517/naked-cyclists-ride-through-toronto/ Naked Cyclists Ride Through Toronto ] staff writer, Global News

[http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140616/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-protest-oil-dependency Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Protest Oil Dependency] staff writer, Xinhua News Agency at globalpost.com

[http://www.vancouverdesi.com/lifestyle/naked-cyclists-ride-across-toronto-against-oil-dependency/760380/ Naked Cyclists Ride Across Toronto Against Oil Dependency ] , Vancouver Desi

[http://www.mb.com.ph/world-newsbits-for-june-17-2014/ World Newsbits for June ] , Manilla Bulletin

[https://vimeo.com/69108744 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[https://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE TORONTO .COM] WNBR Toronto Photo Archive - a work in progress.

===2013===
[http://www.naktiv.net/nook/worldnakedbikeridetoronto/ WNBR Toronto Social Group ] The Nook

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ... ] CTV News

[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min.

[https://vimeo.com/69263443 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - 2013 Slideshow] Gene Dare

[https://vimeo.com/59949199 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - Promotion] Gene Dare

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto ] Toronto Star

[http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/06/15/world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto.html Naked cyclists take message to Toronto streets ] Julia Alexander, Toronto Sun

[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-world-naked-bike-ride-hits-toronto/article12587882/ World Naked Bike Ride hits Toronto, protests oil dependency ] Globe and Mail

[https://vimeo.com/68800411 Ride Along WNBR Toronto 2013-540p] Enlightened Couples

[http://naughtytoronto.blogspot.ca/2013/06/toronto-world-naked-bike-ride-2013.html WNBR Toronto 2013] Naughty Toronto Blog

[http://members.coccozella.com/Gem/WNBR-Toronto-2013-2_ALT.html Coccozella WNBR - Toronto 2013] by Gem
[[File:jet.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by R. Jeanette Martin, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
[http://www.demotix.com/news/2159297/bikers-toronto-ride-naked-fight-against-big-oil-companies#media-2160026 Bikers in Toronto ride naked to fight against big oil companies] Demotix

[http://rollingspoke.com/parade-of-flesh-rolls-through-toronto/#more-508 Parade of flesh rolls through Toronto] Rolling Spoke

[http://www.gettyimages.ca/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=170880225&EditorialProduct=News&Language=en-US Search] Getty Images

[http://www.fslocal.com/toronto/blog/2013-06/world-naked-bike-ride/ It’s back.] FS Local

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/howardpang/sets/72157634148653345/ Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Howard Pang

[http://www.flickr.com/photos/ericparker/sets/72157634173037837/# WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE 2013] Eric Parker

[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=world+naked+bike+ride+toronto+2013 Flickr Search] Flickr

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxvmPtCF7DU World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2013 ] Victorinoxs

===2012===
[[Image:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR Toronto 2012 poster by Leif Harmsen / [[:Media:wnbr2012toronto_ht.pdf|WNBR Toronto 2012 PDF Poster]] ]]
[[File:F1244_it8156.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Toronto 1912 photo courtesy City of Toronto Archives]]

It was a perfect ride - perfect 28C weather, wonderful participants and some good press. Estimates stood between 100 and 200 riders, the press mostly reported 150. It was definitely the largest Toronto WNBR yet. Road construction near the start did not slow us down much. One participant, Oscar, was not even a year old and is probably the youngest participant yet! He seemed to enjoy the 14km ride in the sun - wearing a smart summer outfit while his mom pedalled as most riders did, naked. Some police happened by at the start but once again they did not join us for the ride. Traffic was calm, apart from all the welcome honking and cheering, and respectful. We rode through a giant rummage sale at Trinity Bellwoods, Convocation at U of T and the NXNE music festival at Dundas Square. We ended the ride at the park by the Toronto Island Ferry Docks. Some participants continued back to the starting point while a bunch of us caught a Ferry to the beautiful Toronto Islands, where we enjoyed the long summer late afternoon at Hanlan's Point beach. Toronto looked great and so did we!

[[File:fountainguy.jpg|300px|thumb|right|photo by Scott Snider, WNBR 2012 at Toronto City Hall]]
*Press: [http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1212606--world-naked-bike-ride-toronto-cyclists-bare-down World Naked Bike Ride: Toronto cyclists bare down] by Antonia Zerbisias Toronto Star Newspaper and Metro
*Press: [http://www.now.uz/daily/story.cfm?content=187328 World Naked Bike Ride 2012: Two wheels, no clothes] by R. Jeanette Martin, NOW Magazine (great photos!)
*Press: [http://www.thegridto.com/city/local-news/free-wheeling/ Free Wheeling ] by David Hanes, The Grid
*Press: [http://www.globaltoronto.com/world+naked+bike+ride+day+rolls+into+toronto/6442662501/story.html World Naked Bike Ride Day rolls into Toronto ] Global News
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.ca/2012/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2012-toronto.html James Hamilton's Blog]
*Press: [http://m.citynews.ca/news/210720/index.php World Naked Bike Ride streaks into Toronto] by City News
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/326890 World Naked Bike Riders bike in the buff to raise awareness] by Marcus Hondro, Digital Journal
*Press: [http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/whoever-said-no-nudes-is-good-news-was-wrong-159394245.html Whoever said no nudes is good news was wrong] by Doug Speirs, Winnipeg Free Press
*Press: [http://lovingtheride.com/2012/06/18/world-naked-bike-ride-day-toronto-cyclists-bare-all-for-the-environment/ Cyclists bare all for the environment] by Lovingtheride
*Press: [http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/much+World+Order/6814327/story.html So much for the New World Order] by Terry Galvin, the Ottawa Citizen. (Galvin while sympathetic to the cause characterises the WNBR and Canada as "frivolous" while failing to offer anything constructive. ed.)
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/16/toronto-hosts-tour-no-pants Toronto hosts tour no-pants] by Jenny Yuen Sun Media
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/news/story.cfm?content=187311 NOW Toronto, Daily Tip Sheet]
*Press: Toronto Star, WORLD Section (A3), Sun 19 June 2012 (printed edition, not on internet) "Riders grin and bare it" with pictures from WNBR rides in Toronto, London UK and San Francisco. "The eighth annual World Naked Bike Ride took place in 70 cities in 20 countries around the world on Saturday. In Toronto, above, about 150 riders started out in Coronation Park to support the ride's purpose of bringing attention to automobile pollution and the dangers cars pose to cyclists. In London, England, right, hundreds took part while in San Francisco, below, the ride certainly caught the attention of passersby."

*Video: [https://vimeo.com/44699470 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Gene Dare (great video slideshow!)
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmk3T932h5o 2012 World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) Toronto ] by victorinoxs on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6YPV7yW7GM World Naked Bike Ride thru Kensington Market, Toronto - 2012] by mollyjet on Youtube]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfcJhRlRBxs Naked Bike Ride - Toronto 2012] by JogBird on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdl4QzyvS8s Naked bikers in Toronto] by PS3SHARP on Youtube
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv93F_fBR3E World Naked Bicycle Ride June 16 2012] by daroms on Youtube (A few riders continued past the finish at the Toronto Island Ferry to return to Coronation Park at the end.)

*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto_2012/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto 2012] by Scott Snider
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelearningcurvedotca/sets/72157630158069162/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by thelearningcurvedotca
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/80603348@N07/with/7389487798/#photo_7389487798 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012 ] by BikeKing
*Photos: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ Photos of the World Naked Bike Ride in Toronto] by BlogTO staff - and a particularly lively comments discussion.
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157630178479842/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Bare Oaks (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing these photos.)
*Photos: [http://nudistwiccan.tumblr.com/ Nudist Me] by Peter Lainas
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/photorp/collections/72157630163751974/ The Toronto World Naked Bike Ride] by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://vimeo.com/44766325 World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] photo slideshow by Ron Proudfoot
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/landscape/sets/72157630153033912/ World Naked Bike Ride Toronto 2012] by Igor Laptev
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/157424.html И снова ежегодный голозаезд] by Igor Laptev, Toronto Resident on Livejournal
*Photos: [http://authorbike.livejournal.com/152572.html Ежегодный заезд голых велосипедистов в Торонто] Igor Laptev, Author Bike on Livejournal

===2011===
[[File:Wnbr2011toronto.jpg|300px|thumb|right|2011 WNBR Toronto Poster: Leif Harmsen, Photo: Ethan Eisenberg]]

Despite dire predictions of storms that never materialised, the ride was our biggest ever with approximately 150 ladies and gentlemen on our bicycles. We took a new route that went clockwise throughout the downtown core and passed new landmarks such as University of Toronto's King's College Circle, The Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park where we rode past a wedding that the newly-weds will never forget, and the heart of Canada's Financial District at King and Bay where important and often unsound financial decisions are made about our future and environment. Spirits were high among riders and the cheering public in general. Once again the police did not join us but we handily negotiated traffic ourselves. More media types than ever were present and the ride enjoyed much good and well deserved press.

*[https://vimeo.com/65453829 WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE - THE SHORT DOCUMENTARY] 4 min. Directed by Toronto filmmaker Tharanga Ramanayake
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzo_uznAiV8 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Dundas Square] courtesy of "Victorinoxs" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbr2011.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQm340NPGA WNBR 2011 Toronto at College & Spadina] courtesy of "keepitinthefamily" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbrtoronto2011-2.flv alternate link to same movie]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlMkkXF2Yg WNBR 2011 Toronto at Queen W] courtesy of "shapon10" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMXfR3YKatU WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "tbonedunlop" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH75RmZtxHs&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "Vladephoto" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2OYc0M2V-E&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Yonge & Bloor] courtesy of "torontominute" on Youtube.
*Video: [http://vimeo.com/36597585 An open video invitation on Vimeo by participant Tom Balint to join everyone for the WNBR 2012 in Toronto!]
*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101159 Tom Balint] (freely view and upload)
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/sniderscion/5823293434/ Scott Snider]
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/115474.html#cutid1 Igor Laptev]
*Photos: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otf3T1BISvc Gene Dare]
*Photos: [http://galitrodan.tumblr.com/post/7134593994/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto Galit Rodan]
*Press: [http://www.torontoverve.org/2011/06/bottoms-up-world-naked-bike-ride-2011.html TorontoVerve]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/11/getting-naked-for-the-environment Toronto Sun]
*Press: [http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/136642--dozens-of-naked-cyclists-pedal-around-toronto City News]
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.com/2011/06/toronto-wnbr-2011.html James Hamilton]
*Press: [http://www.alainsojourner.com/2011/06/toronto-celebrates-2011-world-naked-bike-ride.html The Sojourner]
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=181241 Sheila Gostick: Now Magazine]
*Press: [http://torontoist.com/2011/06/cyclists_hit_the_streets_for_the_world_naked_bike_ride.php Marlene Leung: Torontoist]
*Press: [http://www.brockpress.com/opinion/nudity-in-pride-1.2387456 Tom Balint: Brock Press]
*Press: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ staff:BlogTO]
*Press: [http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/06/17/todays-letters-why-i-took-part-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ National Post]

===2010===
[[File:WNBR5589_crop.JPG|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2010 Toronto Photo Credit Ethan Eisenberg]]

The 2010 Toronto WNBR made a splash! 16C and rain didn't stop 80 or so enthusiastic upbeat people from enjoying the good clean fun protest against fossil fuel dependency. Riders ranged in age from under 10 to near 70 with a good number of both women and men. One couple rode on a side-by-side tandem called the "buddy bike". There was much festive dress-up and body-painting. The police had said that they were going to join us for the ride but they did not; we were able to manage traffic ourselves. The public was most appreciative, perhaps partly because of the terrible oil spill in the Gulf. It only started raining hard at the very end as we arrived at the finishing point.

*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101024 WNBR 2010 photo server courtesy of Tom-In-Niagara] (freely view and upload)
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293320 KJ Mullins reports] with an article, pictures and video!
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/go.ogg CBC Interview]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNG_Bd99JS4 movie courtesy of Bare Oaks]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157624136625147/ Bare Oaks] (flickr.com membership required)

===2009===

The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route!

Facebook (an infamous privately owned networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be worse than useless and antagonistic - they have their own corporate anti-humanist agendas which are not compatible with the WNBR - they prop up the myth that humans are obscene and that a new SUV will make you deliriously happy. I reject Facebook because it is unacceptable, k-zap, gone. It parrots people you know to create an illusion that they are somehow helpful for socialising and that you'll be banished if you reject it - they're not and you won't be. Some things one has to do for oneself; socialising is one. It is best to maintain our own emailing lists so that we can contact each other directly, and direct each other and the public to this wiki at www.worldnakedbikeride.org.

*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/nowtube/story.cfm?content=169917 Now Magazine, with video]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/13/9789036.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (preview)]
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/12/9782596.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (review)]
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865892635/ Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]

===2008===
[[File:2008 wm.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2008 Toronto Poster by Leif Harmsen]]

The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online.

*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]

===2007===

The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.

===2006===

The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.

We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.

Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.

Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike

===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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Adult Worldgroups' Naturist Ontario Photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
*Video: See [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)

===2004===

[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org.jpg|400px|thumb|right|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]

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.

*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]
*Photos: [http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Worldgroup's Naturist Ontario photos] (Adult Worldgroups excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)
* Photos: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos Yahoo!'s WNBR Toronto Group photos] (Yahoo! excludes non-members from seeing photos on its website.)

==Links==
===Related websites===
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked]''' in the '''[http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade]''', and for convincing City Hall to '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]'''. Members of TNT have participated in every ride since the first in 2004.
*[http://apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeridetoronto.com World Naked Bike Ride Toronto Photo Archive]

===Location information===
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]
*[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&z=13 Google map of entire Toronto route]
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]

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Some rides are scheduled on different days, clustered around these main dates. Most rides will go ahead rain or shine, but some cities have a backup date in case of bad weather. 
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*'''[[Previous rides data]]''' – a concise table of ride information, sortable by country, city, date or number of riders
*'''[[:Category: Ride locations]]'''

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'''Notes for wiki editors:'''
*The [[Archived ride locations]] page is designed to help keep the 'List of rides' page from becoming cluttered.
*If a ride should appear permanently lapsed please read the [[Talk:Archived ride locations|Archived ride locations]] talk page for instructions on how to correctly archive a ride.
*Instructions are also included on the [[Talk:Archived ride locations#Unarchive a Ride|Archived ride locations]] talk page should anyone want to reactivate an archived ride.

== List of World Naked Bike Rides ==

=== [[Argentina]] ===
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Buenos Aires]]

=== [[Australia]] ===

[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Tweed Heads]], NSW

*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Adelaide]], SA: ? {{Previous rides|2 Mar 2013, 10 Mar 2012, 12 Mar 2011, 13 Mar 2010, 9 Mar 2009, 8 Mar 2008}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Brisbane]], QLD: ? {{Previous rides|12 Mar 2011, 21 Mar 2009, 8 Mar 2008, 10 Mar 2007}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Byron Bay]], NSW: Mar 2020 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2019, 11 Mar 2018, 12 Mar 2017, 13 Mar 2016, 8 Mar 2015, 9 Mar 2014, 10 Mar 2013, 11 Mar 2012, 7 Mar 2010, 14 Mar 2009, 8 Mar 2008}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Canberra]], ACT: ? {{Previous rides|20 Mar 2011, 21 Mar 2010, 14 Mar 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Daylesford]], VIC: ? {{Previous rides|12 Mar 2011}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Lismore]], NSW: Mar 2020 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2019, 11 Mar 2018, 12 Mar 2017}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Melbourne]], VIC: Mar 2020 {{Previous rides|16 Mar 2019, 18 Mar 2018, 19 Mar 2017, 28 Feb 2016, 12 Jun 2015, 8 Mar 2015, 13 Jun 2014, 30 Mar 2014, 3 Mar 2013, 8 Jun 2012, 4 Mar 2012, 10 Jun 2011, 6 Mar 2011, 11 Jun 2010, 21 Mar 2010, 15 Mar 2009, 6 Jun 2008, 9 Mar 2008, 10 Mar 2007, 12 Mar 2006}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Melrose]], SA: ? {{Previously planned|19 Mar 2011}} {{Previous rides|16 Mar 2013, 13 Mar 2010}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Newcastle]], NSW: ? {{Previous rides|12 Mar 2011, 14 Mar 2010, 14 Mar 2009, 9 Mar 2008, 10 Mar 2007, 12 Mar 2006, 13 Feb 2005}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Nimbin]], NSW: Mar 2020 {{Previous rides|9 Mar 2019, 10 Mar 2018, 11 Mar 2017, 12 Mar 2016, 7 Mar 2015, 8 Mar 2014, 9 Mar 2013, 3 Mar 2012, 5 Mar 2011, 6 Mar 2010, 7 Mar 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Perth]], NSW: ? {{Previous rides|16 Mar 2013, 10 Mar 2012}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Sydney]], NSW: 24 Mar 2019 {{Previous rides|9 Mar 2013, 10 Mar 2012, 19 Mar 2011, 13 Mar 2010, 15 Mar 2009, 8 Mar 2008}}
Other potential Australia ride locations: [[Alice Springs]], [[Broome]], [[Cairns]], [[Hobart]].

=== [[Austria]] ===

''(Österreich)''

[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Graz]]

*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Vienna]] ''(Wien)'': Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|15 Jun 2012, 17 Jun 2011, 18 Jun 2010, 19 Jun 2009, 20 Jun 2008, 15 Jun 2007, 22 Sep 2006}}

=== [[Belgium]] ===
''(België/Belgique/Belgien)''

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Brussels]] ''(Brussel/Bruxelles/Brüssel)'': 15 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2018, 17 Jun 2017, 18 Jun 2016, 20 Jun 2015, 21 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 23 Jun 2012, 18 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010, 27 Jun 2009, 21 Jun 2008, 30 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005}}

=== [[Brazil]] ===
''(Brasil)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]:

* Aracaju {{Previous rides| 2009}}
* Curitiba {{Previous rides| 2008}}
*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [[Brasília]]: Mar 2011? {{Previous rides|13 Mar 2010, 14 Mar 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Florianopólis]]: 9 Mar 2012 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2012}}
*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [[Porto Alegre]]: 25 Feb 2012
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[São Paulo]]:16 Mar 2019 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2018, 15 Mar 2014, 10 Mar 2012, 12 Mar 2011, 13 Mar 2010, 14 Mar 2009, 14 Jun 2008}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Rio de Janeiro]]: 16 Mar 2019 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2018}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Belo Horizonte]]: 9 Mar 2014 {{Previous rides|12 Mar 2011, 13 Mar 2010, 14 Mar 2009, 14 Jun 2008}}

=== [[Canada]] ===
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Guelph]], ON; [[London, ON]]; [[Moncton]], NB; [[Nelson]], BC; [[Prince George, BC]]; [[Winnipeg]], MB; [[Whitehorse]], YT

* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Drumheller]], AB: {{Lapsed date|12 Jun 2010}} {{Previous rides|13 Jun 2009}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Halifax]], NS: Links - [http://bikenude.com Website] | [https://www.facebook.com/events/594409597393915/ Facebook Event] 3 Jul 2016 {{Previous rides| 4 Jul 2015, 5 Jul 2014, 13 Jul 2013, 16 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 5 Jul 2008}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Montreal]], QC: August 10 Aout 2019 1 p.m. Night Nuit ride 8 p.m., {{Previous rides|21 Jul 2018, 2 Aug (night) & 5 Jul 2014,3 Aug (night) & 6 Jul 2013, 4 Aug (night) & 9 Jun 2012, 6 Aug & 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 9 Jun 2007}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Ottawa]], ON: 9 Jun 2012 {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Toronto]], ON: 13 Jun 2020 {{Previous rides|8 Jun 2019, 9 Jun 2018, 10 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2016 ,13 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 16 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Vancouver]], BC: 11 Jun 2016 {{Previous rides|13 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 28 Jul 2012, 13 Jun 2009, 23 Aug 2008, 29 Jul 2007 ?, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004, evolved from AAW/AFP rides}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Kelowna]], BC: 13 Jun 2015 {{Previous rides|14 Jun 2014}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Victoria]], BC: 9 July 2016 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 13 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Edmonton]], AB: Summer 2019, exact date TBD {{Previous rides| 13 Jun 2015}}

=== [[Chile]] ===

*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Santiago]]: {{Previous rides|9 March 2013, 11 Jun 2011}}

=== [[Czech Republic]] ===
''(Česká Republika)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Prague]] ''(Praha)''

=== [[Denmark]] ===
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}}[https://travelthetheater.wordpress.com/cyclonudista-wnbr/ Copenhagen] ''(København)'': 12 Jun 2016 {{Previous rides|18 Jun 2015, 7 Jun 2008}}

=== [[Finland]] ===
''(Suomi)''

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}}[https://travelthetheater.wordpress.com/cyclonudista-wnbr/ Helsinki] ''(Helsingfors)'': 20 Jul 2019 {{Previous rides|21 Jul 2018, 12 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2016, 12 Jun 2015, 12 Jun 2014}}

=== [[France]] ===
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Lille]], [[Nice]], [[Toulouse]]

*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Marseille]]: {{Lapsed date|11 Jun 2011}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Paris]]: {{Lapsed date|19 Jun 2011}} {{Previous rides|<strike>5 Jun 2010 (cancelled)</strike>, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007}}
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Aix-en-Provence]] [[date 11 mai 2013, 7 attendees]]

=== [[Germany]] ===
''(Deutschland)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Bonn]]; [[Bremen]]; [[Cologne/NRW]] ''(Köln/NRW)''; [[Frankfurt]] ''(Frankfurt am Main)''; [[Muenster]] ''(Münster)'', Westfalia

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Leipzig]]: 7 Jun 2014 {{Previous rides|13 Jun 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Dresden]]: 14 Jun 2014 {{Previous rides|10 Jun 2006}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Berlin]]: 14 Jun 2014 {{Previous rides|6 Jun 2010, 9 Jun 2007, 11 Jun 2005}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Munich]] ''(München)'': 7 Jun 2014 {{Previous rides|6 Jul 2013, 16-17 Jun 2012, 2-3 Aug 2011, 10-11 Jul 2010, 13-14 Jun 2009, 21-22 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 1 Jul 2006, 18 Jun 2005}}

=== [[Greece]] ===
''(Ελλάδα)'' 

* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Thessaloniki]] ''(Θεσσαλονίκη)'': 12th WNBR Friday 7 Jun 2019, {{Previous rides| 8 Jun 2018, 10 Jun 2017, 3 Jun 2016, 5 Jun 2015, 6 Jun 2014, 7 Jun 2013, 1 Jun 2012, 3 Jun 2011, 4 Jun 2010, 4 Jun 2009, 27 Jun 2008}}

=== [[Hungary]] ===
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Budapest]]

=== [[Ireland]] ===
''(Éire/Republic of Ireland)''

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Cork]]: Saturday 8th June 2019 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2018, 10 June 2017, 11 Jun 2016, 13 Jun 2015, 12 Jul 2014, 22 Jun 2013, 28 Jul 2012, 16 Jul 2011, 19 Jul 2010, 12 Jul 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Dublin]] 2013?

=== [[Israel]] ===
''(יִשְרָאֵל‎/إسرائيل‎)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Tel Aviv]] ''(Tel Aviv-Yafo/תֵּל־אָבִיב-יָפוֹ‎)''

=== [[Italy]] ===
''(Italia)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Milan]] ''(Milano)''

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Torino]] ''(Turin)'': {{Previous rides|6 Jul 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010}}

=== [[Japan]] ===
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Tokyo]]

=== [[Latvia]] ===
''(Latvija)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Riga]] ''(Rīga)''

=== [[Mexico]] ===
''(México)'' 

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Puebla, Puebla]] ''(Ciudad de Puebla, Puebla)'': 15 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2012}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Mexico City]] ''(Ciudad de México)'': 9 Jun 2018 {{Previous rides|10 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016, 13 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014,8 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Guadalajara]]: 8 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011}}
*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [[Morelia]]: 15 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010 suspended by police}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Colima]] ''(Ciudad de Colima, Colima)'': 15 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2012}}

=== [[Netherlands]] ===
''(Nederland)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Apeldoorn]], [[Nijmegen]], [[Utrecht]].

*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [[Amsterdam]]: 6 Jul 2019 {{Previous rides|7 Jul 2018, 1 Jul 2017, 2 Jul 2016, 4 Jul 2015, 28 Jun 2014, 22 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 6 Jun 2009, 11 Jun 2005}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Arnhem]]: see [[Wageningen-Arnhem]] {{Previous rides|18 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010, 10 Jun 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Wageningen-Arnhem]]: {{Previous rides|18 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010}}

=== [[New Zealand]] ===
''(Aotearoa)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Auckland]] ''(Tamaaki Makaurau)'', [[Lake Tekapo]]

*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Golden Bay]]: 9 Mar 2013 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2012, 12 Mar 2011, 13 Mar 2010, 14 Mar 2009, 8 Mar 2008, 10 Mar 2007, 12 Mar 2006, 13 Feb 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Middlemarch]]: 18 Mar 2012 {{Previous rides|13 Mar 2011, 14 Mar 2010}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Tauranga]]: 9 Mar 2013 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2012}}

=== [[Paraguay]] ===
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]:

*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Asunción]]: 14/15 May 2010

=== [[Peru]] ===

''(Perú/Piruw)''

''Rides organised by [http://www.cicloaxion.org/ Cicloaxion.org]''

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Lima]]: 25 Feb 2013 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2012, 12 Mar 2011, 13 Mar 2010, 14 Mar 2009, 8 Mar 2008, 10 Mar 2007, 10 Jun 2006}}

=== [[Poland]] ===
''(Polska)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Krakow]] ''(Cracow/Kraków)''

=== [[Portugal]] ===

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Lisbon]] ''(Lisboa)'': 23 Jun 2012 {{Previous rides|26 Jun 2011}}

=== [[Russia]] ===
''(Россия/Rossiya/Rossija)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Moscow]] ''(Москва/Moskva)'', [[Saint Petersburg]] ''(Санкт-Петербург/Sankt-Peterburg)''

=== [[South Africa]] ===

''(Suid Afrika)''

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Cape Town]]: Saturday 9th March 2019 {{Previous rides| 11 Mar 2017 7 Mar 2015, 8 Mar 2014, 9 Mar 2013, 10 Mar 2012, 12 Mar 2011, 5 March 2016}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Johannesburg]]:
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Pretoria]]:
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Durban]]:

=== [[Spain]] ===

''(España/Espanya/Espainiako Erresuma/Espanha)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Alicante]], Valencia; [[Huesca]], Aragón; [[Pamplona]], Navarre; [[Santander]], Cantabria

''Rides organised by [http://www.ciclonudista.net/ Manifestación Ciclonudista]''

*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[A Coruña]], Galicia: Jun 2012? {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011 (unconfirmed), 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Barcelona]], Catalonia: 13 Jun 2015 {{Previous rides|Jun 2013, 11 Jun 2011 (unconfirmed), 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 19 Jun 2004 (unconfirmed)}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Cuenca]], Castilla-La Mancha: Jun 2012? {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011, 7 Jun 2008 (unconfirmed)}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Gijón]], Asturias: Jun 2012? {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011 (unconfirmed)}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Granada]], Andalucía: Jun 2012? {{Previous rides|12 Jun 2010, 9 Jun 2007}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Las Palmas]], Gran Canaria: Jun 2012? {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011 (unconfirmed)}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Madrid]], Madrid: 13 Jun 2015 {{Previous rides|15 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 19 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Valencia]], Valencia: Jun 2012? {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011 (unconfirmed), 5 Jun 2010, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006 (unconfirmed)}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Valladolid]], Castilla y León: 17 Jun 2017 {{Previous rides|18 Jun 2016, 13 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 8 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Zaragoza]], Aragón: Jun 2012? {{Previous rides|18 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 19 Jun 2004, 12 Jun 2003, 15 Jun 2002, 14 Jun 2001}}

=== [[Sweden]] ===
''(Sverige)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Stockholm]]

=== [[Switzerland]] ===
''(Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra)'' 
[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]:

=== [[Taiwan ]] ===
''(Republic of China/臺灣/台湾)'' 

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Taipei]]: 1 Sep 2018 {{Previous rides|5 Aug 2017}}

=== [[United Kingdom]] ===

''(Teyrnas Unedig)''

[[Archived ride locations|Archived]]: [[Bath]]

* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Brighton & Hove]]: 9 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|10 Jun 2018, 11 Jun 2017, 12 Jun 2016, 14 Jun 2015, 8 Jun 2014, 9 Jun 2013, 10 Jun 2012, 12 Jun 2011, 13 Jun 2010, 14 Jun & 14 Mar 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Bristol]]: 09 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|17 Jun 2018, 4 Jun 2017, 4 Jun 2016, 27 Jun 2015, 7 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 10 Jun 2012, 19 Jun 2011, 13 Jun 2010, 14 Oct 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Cambridge]]: 15 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2018, 17 Jun 2017, 18 Jun 2016, 20 Jun 2015}}
* {{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [[Canterbury]]: TBC {{Previous rides|28 May 2016, 30 May 2015, 31 May 2014, 15 Jun 2013}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Cardiff]] ''([[Cy:Caerdydd|Caerdydd]])'': 8 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2018, 17 Jun 2017, 5 Jun 2016, 7 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Chelmsford]]: 22 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|23 Jun 2018, 24 June 2017, 25 Jun 2016, 27 Jun 2015}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Clacton]]: 20 Jul 2019 {{Previous rides|21 Jul 2018, 15 Jul 2017, 23 Jul 2016, 18 Jul 2015, 19 Jul 2014, 20 Jul 2013}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Colchester]]: 13 Jul 2019 {{Previous rides|14 Jul 18, 8 Jul 2017, 16 Jul 2016, 11 Jul 2015}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Edinburgh]]: 8 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|10 Jun 2017, 18 Jun 2016, 13 Jun 2015, 15 Jun 2014, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 29 Jun 2008, 12 Jun 2004}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Exeter]]: 29 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|07 Jul 18, 24 Jun 17, 9 Jul 2016 ,4 Jul 2015, 28 Jun 2014, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Folkestone]] 29 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides| 30 Jun 2018, 1 Jul 2017, 2 Jul 2016, 4 Jul 2015, 5 Jul 2014}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Hastings]]: This ride is looking for a new local organiser to run it. {{Previous rides|3 Jun 2018, 31 May 2015, 1 Jun 2014}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Ipswich]]: 6 Jul 2019 {{Previous rides|}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[London]]: 8 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2018, 10 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016 13 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 8 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Manchester]]: 7 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|8 Jun 2018, 9 Jun 2017, 10 June 2016, 12 Jun 2015, 6 Jun 2014, 14 Jun 2013, 1 Jun 2012, 3 Jun 2011, 11 Jun 2010, 12 Jun 2009, 13 Jun 2008, 8 Jun 2007, 9 Jun 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Newcastle Gateshead]]: TBC {{Previous rides|15 Jul 2017, 02 Jul 2016}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Nottingham]]: 1 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Portsmouth]]: This ride is looking for a new local organiser to run it. {{Previous rides|2 Jun 2018, 21 May 2016, 23 May 2015, 24 May 2014, 25 May 2013, 26 May 2012, 10 Jun 2011}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Scarborough]]: TBC {{Previous rides|26 Jun 2016}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Southampton]]: 14 June 2019 {{Previous rides|1 Jun 2018, 3 Jun 2016, 5 Jun 2015, 6 Jun 2014, 7 Jun 2013, 8 Jun 2012, 10 Jun 2011, 11 Jun 2010, 12 Jun 2009, 6 Jun 2008, 8 Jun 2007}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Worthing]]: TBC {{Previous rides|2 Jul 2016}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[York]]: 22 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|23 Jun 2018, 25 Jun 2017, 25 Jun 2016, 21 Jun 2015, 20 Jun 2014, 21 Jun 2013, 2 Jun 2012, 4 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010, 12 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 8 Jun 2007, 9 Jun 2006}}

Other potential [[UK]] ride locations: [[Belfast]], [[Chesterfield]], [[Glasgow]], [[Leeds]], [[Loughborough (Midlands)]], [[Norwich]], [[Oxford]], [[Sheffield]]

=== [[United States]] ===

''(Estados Unidos)''

''Based on [http://www2.census.gov/geo/pdfs/maps-data/maps/reference/us_regdiv.pdf regional divisions used by the United States Census Bureau].'' Sorted first by region, then alphabetically by city.
:''If you need your city added or updated, feel free to contact Michael on the [[Los Angeles]] ride email address: {{Email link|Email= info@wnbrla.com}}''
====Midwest====
[[Archived ride locations#Midwest|Archived]]: [[Ann Arbor]], MI; [[Detroit]], MI; [[Grand Rapids]], MI; [[Twin Cities/Minneapolis and Saint Paul]], MN; [[Williston]], ND

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Chicago]], IL: 8 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2018, 10 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016, 13 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 8 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Columbus]], OH: TBD {{Previous rides|3 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016, 2015, 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 12 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Madison]], WI: 15 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2018, 17 Jun 2017, 18 Jun 2016, 20 Jun 2015, 21 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 16 Jun 2012, 18 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Saint Louis]], MO: 16Jun2018 {{Previous rides|15 Jul 2017, 16 Jul 2016, 18 Jul 2015, 26 Jul 2014, 27 Jul 2013, 28 Jul 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010, 15 Aug 2009, 2 Aug 2008}}

====Northeast====
[[Archived ride locations#Northeast|Archived]]: [[New Haven]], CT; [[Northampton]], MA; [[Pittsfield]], MA; [[North Conway]], NH; [[Montclair]], NJ; [[Albany]], NY; [[Ithaca]], NY; [[Providence]], RI; [[Burlington]], VT
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Boston]], MA: July 20, 2019 {{Previous rides|21 Jul 2018, 22 Jul 2017, 9 Jul 2016, 11 Jul 2015, 28 Jun 2014, 29 Jun 2013, 7 Jul 2012, 9 Jul 2011, 12 Jun 2010}}
*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [https://www.facebook.com/pg/World-Naked-Bike-RIde-Buffalo-1723070144591484/events/?ref=page_internal Buffalo] (<-Facebook events page), NY: TBA 2019 {{Previous rides|14 Jul 2018, 29 Jul 2017, 9 Jul 2016}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Montpelier]], VT: June 8, 2019 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2018, 10 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016, 20 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 8 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[New York City]], NY: ? {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2016, 13 Jun 2015, 13 Jun 2014, 8 Jun 2013, 24 Jul 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Philadelphia]], PA: August 24, 2019 {{Previous rides|8 Sep 2018, 9 Sep 2017, 10 Sep 2016, 29 Aug 2015, 6 Sep 2014, 25 Aug 2013, 25 Aug 2012, 4 Sep 2011, 5 Sep 2010, 6 Sep 2009}}

====South====
[[Archived ride locations#South|Archived]]: [[Miami]], FL; [[Palm Coast]], FL; [[Pensacola]], FL; [[Saint Petersburg, FL]]; [[Tampa Bay]], FL; [[Atlanta]], GA; [[Lexington]], KY; [[Baltimore]], MD; [[Asheville]], NC; [[Knoxville]], TN; [[College Station]], TX; [[Prince George County, VA]]; [[Washington, DC]]

* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Austin]], TX: TBD {{Previous rides|10 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016, 13 Jun 2015, 7 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, ? Jun 2010, ? Jun 2008, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Houston]], TX: TBD {{Previous rides|17 Jun 2017, 11 Jun & 9 Jul 2016, 13 & 20 Jun 2015, 21 & 14 Jun 2014, 15 & 8 Jun 2013, 16 & 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[New Orleans]], LA: 9 Jun 2018 {{Previous rides|10 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016, 13 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 8 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 9 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009}}

====West====
[[Archived ride locations#West|Archived]]: [[Albuquerque/Santa Fe]], NM; [[Boulder]], CO; [[Denver]], CO
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Bellingham]], WA: TBD {{Previous rides|2 Jun 2017, ... ? ..., 12 Jun 2010, 19 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [https://www.facebook.com/pg/WNBRBend/events/?ref=page_internal Bend] (<-Facebook events page), OR: TBD {{Previous rides|8 Jul 2017}}
*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [[Berkeley]], CA: ? {{Previous rides|20 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 16 Jun 2012, 18 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010, 20 Jun 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Eugene]], OR:23 Jun 2018 {{Previous rides| 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Las Vegas]], NV: TBD {{Previous rides|24 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Los Angeles]], CA:22 Jun 2019 {{Previous rides|23 Jun 2018, 10 Jun 2017, 11 Jun 2016, 27 Jun 2015, ? ? 2014, ? ? 2013, 16 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 12 Jul 2008, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Portland]], OR: June 23rd, 2018 {{Previous rides|24 Jun 2017, 25 Jun 2016, 27 Jun 2015, 7 Jun 2014, 8 Jun 2013, 16 & 9 Jun 2012, 18 & 11 Jun 2011, 19 & 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[San Diego]], CA: TBD {{Previous rides|17 Jun 2017, 4 Jun 2016, 6 Jun 2015, 14 Jun 2014, 15 Jun 2013, 23 Jun 2012}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[San Francisco]], CA: Apr 20 2019 {{Previous rides| Mar 9, 2019, Jan 1, 2019, Jul 21, 2018, Jun 9 2018, Apr 21 2018, Mar 10 2018, Jan 1 2018, Jul 8 2017, Jun 10 2017, Apr 22 2017, Mar 11 2017, Jan 1 2017, Jul 9 2016, Jun 11 2016, Apr 23 2016, Mar 12 2016 (rained out), Jul 25 2015, Jun 13 2015, Apr 18 2015, Mar 14 2015, Jul 26 2014, Jun 14 2015, Apr 19 2014, Mar 8 2014, Jun 8 2014, Jul 27 2014, Apr 20 2013, Mar 9 2013, Jul 28 2013, Jun 9 2013, Apr 22 2012, Mar 10 2012, Sep 24 2011, Jun 11 2011, Apr 23 2011, Apr 20 2011, Mar 12 2011, Jun 12 2010, Mar 13 2010, Jun 13 2009, Jun 7 2008, Jun 7 2007, Jun 10 2006, Jun 11 2005, Jun 12 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Seattle]], WA: TBD {{Previous rides|8 Jul 2017-day, 1 Jul 2017-night, 19 Aug 2016-night, 9 Jul 2016-day, 1 Aug 2015, See [[Seattle Timeline|Seattle Archive]]}}

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}}[[Phoenix]], AZ: TBD No Previous rides Looking for riders to join. Contact us through email at wnbrla.com

=== [[Venezuela]] ===
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Caracas]], DC: {{Previous rides|? Jun 2014, ? Jun 2013}}

== Lapsed ride dates ==

Ride dates marked as {{Lapsed date|}} have previously been added as forthcoming, but are now past and haven't been verified as having taken place.

'''Note to editors:''' Please move any such dates for which you have ''evidence'' of rides having taken place into the location's Previous rides list. Ride dates that have been cancelled, abandoned, banned, postponed etc should be detailed in that location's page. Please give web link URLs as reference, where possible (news items, blogs etc).

[[Archived ride locations]]

== External links: other lists of rides ==

===WNBR affiliated sites=== 
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] Οfficial Global Site
*[http://www.ciclonudista.net/ Manifestación Ciclonudista] (Spain)
*[http://www.inventati.org/criticalmass/ciclonudista/ Critical Mass Ciclonudista] (Italy)

===Critical Mass rides=== 
*[http://critical-mass.info/ Critical-Mass.info]
*[http://criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Critical_Mass_rides Critical Mass Wikia project: List of Critical Mass rides]

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