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''See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Naked_Bike_Ride Wikipedia's World Naked Bike Ride article]''

==Introduction==
'''WNBR is on! It's time to put a stop to the indecent exposure of people and the planet to cars and the pollution they create.'''

According to the [http://www.un.org/ United Nations], close to a million species of plants and animals could disappear from the face of the earth in the next 50 years as a result of greenhouse gasses being released primarily from motor vehicles.

Since 2004, cities across the world have experienced the joy of the world's largest naked event promoting cycling in the history of humanity.

You are invited to not only [[Joining a ride|ride with us]] but also to help [[Organizing a ride|organize a WNBR event]] in the city of your choosing. More information. Visit our [[List of rides]] page for a list of participating cities, each with its upcoming event and/or a list of its previous rides.

World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is being organized and supported by [[Endorsements|many different groups]]. The groups are only connected by their determination to all be naked on their bikes on WNBR Day, riding in celebration, jubilation to deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world to the masses. We have many great reasons to be celebrating, with all the glory of naked two-wheel sanity. It's time to join hundreds of naked compatriots in a free, non-sexual, fun bike ride!

All are welcome! From the shy to the bold. Cyclists, rollerbladers, rollerskaters, skate boarders. All ages, sizes, and colors welcome. Bring your family and your co-workers!

What to wear? Do not fear! The World Naked Bike Ride dress code is "As Bare As You Dare"... How bare is that? How dare is that? It's all up to you. You decide what you are comfortable with. ''No one is excluded or discriminated against'' based on levels of clothing, bodypaint, or anything else for that matter!

'''Engage the public!''' We paint our bodies and decorate our bikes with political messages or beautiful designs to complement our forms. ''Please'' be creative and colorful in expressing yourself! Bodypainting, bike decorating, and other creative expression is strongly encouraged! ''See [[Body art]] and [[Art bike]] for more info.''

We pass out flyers informing the public about our message. We use portable public address systems or raise our voices and chant in unison. Getting people to laugh and smile is a great way to connect and share ideas in a non-threatening way.

==WNBR message==
:''See also [[Quotes]] and [[Slogans]].''

The message of WNBR focuses on promoting cycling

* '''Save the planet!''' shifting to a carfree lifestyle is one of the most powerful things a person can do to make a real difference in reducing negative environmental impacts on this planet.
:"Our message to the world is one of simplification, human harmony and love. For a future to exist for tomorrows generations, we have to stop wasting the life blood energy of the Earth, stop fighting and killing in the name of consumerist wealth accumulation and learn to love and respect all life on this planet." – ''Conrad Schmidt, founder of The Work Less Party and Artists for Peace and WNBR and organizer for WNBR Vancouver, BC''
* '''It's time to put a stop to the indecent exposure of people and the planet to cars and the pollution they create.''' We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the vulnerability faced by cyclists and pedestrians on our streets as well as the negative consequences we all face due to dependence on oil, and other forms of non-renewable energy.
** '''Breathe easier.''' "If you stand in a closed garage with a running car, you will die in a matter of minutes. Hundreds of thousands of cars in our cities create dirty, unhealthy air." – ''Go By Bicycle''
* '''Body image/self awareness.''' Cycling promotes body awareness, the fact that one can achieve a more healthy lifestyle from the exercise we achive by using self-powered transport
* '''Self-sufficiency.''' Cycling makes us non-renewable energy sources, less dependent oil
* '''Think Globally, Act locally.''' Cycling promotes local cycling businesses and local cycling organizations.
* '''Less is more.''' WNBR strips the complexities from modern transport to a simplified message of cycling. For the vast majority of most peoples' transport needs, cycles are the right vehicle for the right job. "You don't need a wheelbarrow to carry a pea".
* '''The unabashed vehicle of the revolution.''' By cycling naked we declare our confidence in the beauty and individuality of our bodies and the bicycles's place as a catalyst for change in the future of sustainability, transport, community and recreation.
:"Unless we change direction, we are likely to end up where we are heading."
* '''Community-building.''' Bicycles create public space, enhance street life and build a sense of community
:"If you see someone you know while riding, it's easy to stop and say hello. Bicycles create public space, enhance street life and build a sense of community"– ''Go By Bicycle''
* '''Peace of mind.''' "People are looking for places where they're not constantly being confronted with cars. It's just like non-smokers seeking smoke-free space." – ''[[Wikipedia:de:Franziska Eichstaedt-Bohlig|Franziska Eichstaedt-Bohlig]]'', German Green Party

===Evolution of a message===

In the beginning of WNBR, the message was balancing 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 rides is not focused on promoting social nudity directly as much as cycling.

Conrad Schmidt has pointed out that the most active support has coming from the cycling advocacy community, with groups such as Critical Mass. While we have been able to get many people from social nudity circles to take cycling more seriously, too many people are coming to the event without really supporting the primary focus of the ride. Focusing on cycling helps clarify this.

==See also==
*[[Frequently asked questions]] (FAQ) – a lot of general questions about WNBR can be answered here
*[[History]] – a history of World Naked Bike Ride and naked cycling in general
*[[Media coverage]]
*[[Links|Related links]]
*[http://www.bodybuildingrevealed.com/| Body Building]

Body art

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''See also: [[wikipedia:Body painting|Wikipedia's body painting]] and [[wikipedia:Body art|body art]] articles. Want to decorate your bike? Check out our [[art bike]] page.''


<div style="align: center; padding: .4em; border: solid 0px black; background-color: #C9FBFC;">'''What should I wear, if anything? How can I use my body as a canvas to express myself creatively without looking like I've experienced a "wardrobe malfunction"?'''<br><br>

The World Naked Bike Ride dress code is "Bare As You Dare"... How bare is that? How dare is that? Its all up to you, you decide what you are comfortable with. The ride is clothing-optional. Be creative and colourful in expressing yourself! '''Body painting, customising your bike, and other creative expression is strongly encouraged!'''</div>

If you look at the [[History|history]] section of this site you will notice different groups have different approaches to their rides regarding body adornment. As an example, in Seattle, [[Wikipedia:Painted naked cyclists of the Summer Solstice Parade|The Painted Solstice Cyclists]] ride during the [[Wikipedia:Summer Solstice Parade & Pageant|Summer Solstice Parade & Pageant]] that prides itself on its display of body painting creativity. In fact some even have dropped the "naked" in their name to call them the [http://solsticecyclist.org Painted Cyclists]. Despite their [[wikipedia:streaking|streaker]] roots, a few among them even look down on participants who are just naked. We don't do that, our event is not strictly artistic, however, we strongly encourage people to express themselves and be colourful. We paint our bodies with political messages or beautiful designs to complement our forms. We pass out flyers informing the public about our message. We use portable public address systems or raise our voices and chant in unison.

Getting people to laugh and smile is a great way to connect and share ideas in a non-threatening way. We realize there will always be the occasional grinch that just can't share the road with cyclists or stand the sight of a natural human being. Fortunately for us, their numbers are decreasing and ours are increasing.

:''(Ideas and resources for body painting were moved from our older [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/resources/art.html Body Art] page).''

==What to bring==
[[Image:HN1X6581 A.jpg|250px|thumb|right|One of a few body painting privacy areas set up for the [[Seattle]] WNBR 2005 event.]]
===Basics===
*'''Sunscreen''' (several people reported burns last year, facial/waterproof sunscreen is recommended if you want some on the face without being blinded by it dripping into your eyes). Put on the sunscreen FIRST then allow it to dry a bit before putting on sunscreen. Be sure to reapply it when necessary.
*A '''"minimum"''' to wear if necessary (please bring it with you on the ride). We also are recommending a t-shirt (possibly with long sleeves), if you are concerned about burning. Remember t-shirts do not completely protect you from UV rays. If you want more protection try [http://www.sunprecautions.com Sun Precautions].
*'''Your creativity, a non-antagonistic, fun-loving attitude and common sense''' when it comes to '''respecting peoples' personal space''' and '''ride safety'''.
*'''$$$''' Some artists will want some money to paint you. Paint and supplies cost money. Labor and time are also well worth your dollars. This is another good reason to bring a friend.
*'''Compliments and smiles''' for your artist!
*Hot/cold '''beverages and snacks'''.

===Shade/Privacy Screening===
:''Check out [http://www.burningman.com/preparation/resources/camping_gear.html Burning Man's page for Camping Gear, Tents, Shade Structures and military surplus] for ideas.''
*'''Privacy area'''. If bodypainting is done in a public area, not all the participants feel comfortable with people watching, especially if they have never been in a social nudity situation before. Tents can be put up, screens can be arranged. The [[Seattle]] ride is the first WNBR ride to setup such an area in a public park.
*'''Sun shade/shelter'''. So your artists don't fry to a crisp in the sun or get pelted by the unexpected rain.

===Painting gear===
*'''Face paints'''. These paints are also '''body paints'''. See the Snazaroo site [http://www.snazaroo.us for thousands of PG13 ideas and pictures & painters]. Another good link is FACE The Face Painting Association [http://www.facepaint.co.uk]
*'''Bodypaint''' use face paint & theatrical body paint, (brands to look for are '''Fardel, Snazaroo, Ben Nye, Mehron, Paradise, Wolfe, Grimas & Kryolan''') temporary tattoo paint, henna. Whatever you use check for skin safety. Some of these paints should be kept away from mouth and eyes due to FDA regulations. Please check for these details.
*'''Liquid Latex''' body paint can actually be "paint-on clothing", and you just peel it off when you're done! Liquid Latex dries to form opaque rubber designs, patterns, or garments, so it also works as a sun barrier, and it's even waterproof. Be careful of hair, though - you'll want to have little or no body hair, or have it trimmed very short. The innovator and leading manufacturer (since 1997) of safe, top quality liquid body latex is Deviant in California. For info or to buy online, the [http://www.DeviantLatex.com Deviant] Liquid Latex website is [http://www.LiquidLatex.net www.LiquidLatex.net. ]
*Temporary tattoo paint is usually alcohol based (typical brands are Temptu, Michael Daley, OCC Cosmetics, Reel Creations) it is more expensive, but if applied to clean, oil free skin (that means no sunscreen) it will stay put and look good longer for days.
*Textile acrylics, Non-toxic & the ASTM non-toxic label are for ingestion & DO NOT apply to external application. [http://www.snazaroo.us/faqacrylics.htm See here for more information]
**Non toxic '''''textile screen printing ink/CREATEX Airbrush Colors'' SHOULD NOT''' be used on the body [http://www.snazaroo.us/faqacrylics.htm see here] - they are for textiles/wood/ceramics etc!!!! Body paint is cheap & lasts in the pot for ages, it's water based & safe. If you want an acrylic paint the only safe one for skin use is Matisse Derivan from Australia & it meets the Aus skin Safety regs, it is available in the UK & USA but is difficult to obtain. [http://matisse.com.au/pages/face.htm Derivan Face and Body Paint]. It is also packaged as [http://matisse.com.au/pages/tim.htm Tim Gratton's Face and Body Paint].
*Inexpensive '''foam brushes''' are favorites for applying the paint in broad strokes.
*Regular '''artists brushes''' are great for body paint application alternatively many of the face paint manufacturers produce a line of brushes, but they can be more pricey.
*'''Sunscreen''' none of the above contain sunscreen! They frequently will block the sun but are not guaranteed!! so make sure you are covered where you are not painted.
*'''Black light body art painter'''. [http://yourimessenjaschinbodyart.blogspot.com Body art painting by Youri Messen-Jaschin]
*'''Painting and mixing containers.''' Reuse your yogurt tubs and plastic containers to mix paints and clean your brush.
*'''Sealer spray''' if you want it to stay on after being in the water. [http://bennyemakeup.com Ben Nye] makes this, Mehron also make a mixing liquid which helps to waterproof make up & can be used in place of water with pretty much any brand.
*'''Moist wipes, old rags or paper towels''' to wipe or wash off your hands.
*'''Long mirrors''', people like to see the progression of their paint job without having to walk to a bathroom or somewhere else to find a mirror. Tape edges thoroughly for safety. No broken glass!
*'''Drop cloth, carpet square, chunk of cardboard or an old towel to stand on while being painted.''' (others may bring some too).
*A '''bucket, box, artist supply box, or backpack''' to carry your supplies.
*'''Reference drawings/sketches, photos''', and '''color tests''' to previsualize your ideas.
*'''Airbrush''' setup to put on a lot of paint quickly and evenly and to blend colors nicely.
*'''Stencils'''
**[http://unlimited-stencils.com Unlimited Stencils]

==Body painting tips==
:''Note: much of this info comes from the [http://solsticecyclist.org Solstice Cyclist site]''
===Dealing with hair===
You can definitely paint over [[wikipedia:hair|hair]] ([[wikipedia:pubic hair|pubes]], head hair and all over body hair) although it can be a bit trickier to get an even coat. Body hair also makes removing certain types of paint more difficult and more painful. Some folks get into the hair removal aspect (see [[wikipedia:glabrousness|glabrousness]]) while others chose to go au naturel. It's up to you.

==="The Goldfinger Effect": Is it dangerous to cover the whole body with paint?===
Basically, skin can perspire without interuption when coated with bodypaint.

Comments posted at [http://photo.net/photo/body-paint.html Philip Greenspun's Body painting page]:

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"In fact the skin does not really "breathe". Oxygen is brought to the blood via diffusion through a thin membrane. It supposes huge thin surfaces, as well as large volume of blood pumped around this surface. This is basically what is going on in your lungs for the air, in your intestins for the food. Lungs area is the same order of magnitude as a soccer game field area, and there is only a very thin barrier between numerous blood vessels and air. Problem about "skin breathing" is a problem of heat. Indeed some substances can clog heat elimination and block sweat glands. In this case body temperature can increase quickly. And then will breathing rythm increase, making the victim look like suffocating." Comment by Jean-Francois Amadei.

"Oh and the thing about not covering the whole body is not true. It is perfectly safe to do so... someone has been watching too much James Bond (Goldfinger!) In the world of fetish some people clad themselves entirely in rubber with nothing but a small straw sticking out of their mouths to breathe, all that happens is they sweat a lot. Most make-up is breathable to a certain extent, although if it is very thick a model may sweat. Dri Clor or a really powerful anti-perspirant applied first will do the trick, follwed by a good dose of spray sealant once you are finished." Comment from [http://emmacammack.com Emma-Jane Cammack].

I suspect the 'goldfinger myth' is in part inspired by the unfortunate experience of the original Tin-Man actor in the Wizard of Oz, who was painted all all over with lead paint, and became very sick from lead-poisoning, and was replaced for the role. Comment from [http://www.nakedeurope.org richinud]
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===Removing the paint===
Most body-paint is not oil-based, but if you used oil-based makeup/paint, you'll need to use something like coldcream or vegetable oil to loosen up the paint before removing it with soap and water. It's recommended to use normal non-oil body paint to facilitate easy removal.

To remove non-oil based paint, use lots of warm, soapy water, a washcloth, and a friend to scrub areas you can't reach easily. Most paints come off in little flakes so try using a hair snare in your drain to prevent them from mucking up your plumbing. (2) "Pressure washing" method: Attached a spray nozzle to a garden hose, turn the water on, adjusting the nozzle until the water was a concentrated jet. This essentially peels the paint right off the body. Combined with some sea salt and a good liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner's) you can be clean in a record 30 minutes. It's probably not a bad idea to stand in a kiddie pool or on a tarp to keep the paint flakes out of your lawn. (optional) Dry scrubbing first before washing. Use an old, rough washcloth to gently abrade the paint off and then lathered up and rinsed.

==Decorate your helmet!==
Helmets can sometimes look pretty drab, and there is disagreement about whether it is a good idea to wear one. See [http://cyclehelmets.org Bicycle Helmet Research Foundation] (sceptical) and the [http://helmets.org Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute] (in favour of compulsion). However, if you do choose to wear a helmet, or are forced to by the law where you live, get creative and customize it! Some even offer creative helmet covers (eg: [http://www.noginsox.com/ Nogin Sox]).

==See also==
*[[Frequently asked questions]]
**[[Frequently_asked_questions#What_should_I_wear.3F_How_should_I_decorate_myself.3F|What should I wear? How should I decorate myself?]]
**[[Frequently_asked_questions#Is_it_legal_to_be_naked_in_public.3F|Is it legal to be naked in public?]]
**[[Frequently_asked_questions#Do_I_have_to_ride_naked.3F_Can_I_participate_clothed_or_top-free.3F|Do I have to ride naked? Can I participate clothed or top-free?]]
**[[Frequently_asked_questions#What_if_I.27m_not_thin.2C_young.2C_conventionally_attractive.2C_or_have_scars_on_my_body_etc.3F|What if I'm not thin, young, conventionally attractive, or have scars on my body etc?]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.airbrushbyamy.com Airbrush By Amy] - Specializing in airbrush face and body art in Austin TX - Artist Amy Young
*[http://bodyartdefinition.blogspot.com Corporal art - Körperkunst] Great blog
*Body art Painter : *[http://yourimessenjaschinbodyart.blogspot.com Body art painting by Youri Messen-Jaschin] blacklight body painting
*Body art painter : *[http://yourimessenjaschinmontreuxjazz2006.blogspot.com/ Body art painting by Youri Messen-Jaschin] at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2006 Switzerland
*Body art painter : *[http://yourimessenjaschinpaleo2006.blogspot.com/ Body art painting by Youri Messen-Jaschin] at the Paléo Festival 2006 Switzerland
*Painted Cyclists of the Solstice Parade. These guys are tops! Check this out for some inspiration.
**[http://solsticecyclist.org Painted Cyclists!] Official website
**[[Wikipedia:Painted naked cyclists of the Summer Solstice Parade|Painted naked cyclists of the Summer Solstice Parade]] Wikipedia article
**[http://bodyfreedom.org/painted_cyclists/ Painted Cyclists of the Summer Solstice Parade] Old/outdated page, unofficial site, made as a supplement to a [[wikipedia:Nude & Natural|Nude & Natural (N)]] magazine article in 2003.
**[http://seanet.com/Users/bradford/bp.html The Body Painting Page] and subpage [http://seanet.com/Users/bradford/Body_Painting_Technique.html Body Painting Tips and Techniques] '''HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'''. A site by Steven Bradford, one of the principal bodypainting experts of the Solstice Cyclists. Great site for creative and practical information. His store isn't working though.
*[http://iocoart.com/bodypainting.html Filippo ioco] Body Painting artist. Amazing!!!!
*[http://www.facepaintingdesigns.co.uk Face Painting Designs, Ideas, Face Paints and Pictures]
*[http://www.nycbodyart.com Body Painting and Face Painting in the New York Metro Area]
*[http://bodypaint.startpagina.nl Bodypaint.startpagina.nl] Lots of links
*[http://rainbowbodyart.com Rainbow Creations] Body Art, Airbrush Tattoos
*[http://newmexicobodypaintingfestival.com New Mexico Body Painting Festival]
*[http://artdream.de Andreas Gasper] has a new book out called "Phantasien auf der Haut". Check out his bodypainting section under "[http://www.artdream.de/Koerpermalerei/Koerpermalerei_frame.html Körpermalerei]". Most, if not all of the images are of women, however the quality of the bodyart helps make up for the lack of gender diversity. The artist also goes the extra mile in getting some really great locations and backgrounds to go with the models and also experiments with time exposures on some to blur the line between the painted subject and the background. Absolutely brilliant.
*[http://photo.net/photo/body-paint.html Philip Greenspun's Body painting page] great tips.
*[http://netnude.com/main/bodyp.html NetNude Body painting links]
*[http://surrealscapes.net SurrealScapes - Liquid Latex Bodypainting and Special Effects Photography] Great liquid latex examples
*[http://emmacammack.com Emma-Jane Cammack] UK Bodypainter & Make-Up Artist
*[http://members.aol.com/Sentai/BP-LINKS.htm Sentai's Body painting links]
*[http://naturistplace.com/nudity10.htm NaturistPlace.com body painting links]
*[http://bodypaintmag.com Body Paint magazine]
*[http://bodypainting-festival.com World Bodypainting Festival] Big event in Europe
*[http://canvasalive.com Pashur Body Art] artist's site
*[http://bodypainting.co.uk bodypainting.co.uk] Body Painting and Modelling by Rick Mills and friends
*[http://www.bodypaint.ch Bodypainting - Fredi Schmid]
*[http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Visual_Arts/Body_Art/ Yahoo! Directory Visual Arts : Body Art] Good starting point for some general info surfing
*[http://paintedalive.com Painted Alive] The Fine Art Body Painting of Craig Tracy
*[http://www.dte.org.au/ConFest/Gallery/menu.html Confest Photo Galleries] - for the tribal look [http://www.dte.org.au http://www.dte.org.au] (site has been a bit challenging of late to navigate)
*[http://lavidanaturista.iespana.es/articles/brasil/brasil.htm What matters in Brasil? - Body painting] Info on the body painting of Roberto Soares (if anybody knows of another site for him, please add it, an older site has disappeared).
* [http://www.DeviantLatex.com Deviant] - Original manufacturer of premium [http://www.LiquidLatex.net Liquid Latex] body applique/paint and [http://www.FashionTape.com Vinyl Fashion Tape]
* [http://firacosmetics.com/main.cfm Fira Cosmetics]
*Henna (Mehndi or body painting)
**[http://rupalpinto.com/mehndi/ The Art of Mehndi] Advice from site: PLEASE, '''never use BLACK HENNA'''. Don't even go near it. A chemical called PPD, present in black henna, can cause chemical burns on your skin. Escaping an allergic reaction the first time you use black henna does not mean that you will have the same luck next time. Some artist/henna supplier listings here may use black henna.
**[http://hennatribe.com Henna Tribe] A community for henna and mehndi artists and anyone passionate about henna and mehndi body art
**[http://mehendiworld.com Mehendiworld.com] Mehendi, Mehandi, Heena Designs, Mehndi, Tatoo, India
**[http://bodyartsupply.com BodyArtSupply.com] "Serving your henna mehndi and temporary body art needs since 1997."
**[http://thehennacompany.com Earth Henna for Mehndi] "The EARTH HENNA body painting kit is the most user-friendly kit on the market for creating beautiful temporary tattoos on your own body or for your friends."
**[http://naturalexpressions.org Natural Expressions Henna & Body Piercing E-Shop!]
**[http://hennapage.com The Henna Page] The Henna Page is an educational resource devoted to the history, traditions, techniques, science and art of Henna.
**[http://www.bodybuildingrevealed.com/| Body Building]