World Naked Bike Ride - User contributions [en]

Talk:Saint Louis

2011-05-14T20:46:55Z

Photo212grapher:

==Personal Thanks==
thank-you Stephanie! What a shame that your "partner in crime" Mariah was out of the country for this year's ride. We missed seeing her beautiful smiling face. Still what a great event! My unofficial estimate was close to 500 in the parking lot and the majority being riders. The freedom spirit lives on, because of the tireless efforts on your part to coordinate such a wonderful event. Well done lovely lady! cheers. --[[User:Photographer|Photographer]] 13:18, 20 June 2010 (UTC)

==Route Planning==
Change is inevitable, but come on! If you keep changing the route, you will have people in the wrong places, and folks going the wrong way. Not everyone will be able to visit this Wiki entry before heading to the ride. Consider the folks coming from out-of-town. They print the route and map, and then never have a chance to check again. If there is a ''good'' reason for the change, then that ought to be explained. Please let people know what is going on. If someone planned to join the ride as the bikers passed their home, they may be left waiting because the ride no longer comes close to them. PLEASE! Set the route and leave it alone unless absolutely required to change it. PLEASE! Part of any demonstration is to demonstrate you are organized to the policy-makers. No one fears unorganized protesters in making much of any long lasting change. Organized protesters command the respect, because decision-makers know the protesters are not going away any time soon. --[[User:Photographer|Photographer]] 15:54, 14 August 2009 (PDT)

==Feedback 1==

The St. Louis world naked bike ride was awesome it was well worth can't wait to do it again – [[User:Vinced|Vinced]], 13:32, 3 August 2008

==Feedback 2==

Great event, but switching the starting location right before the event was a huge problem. I drove around in circles trying to find the place - clearly, it was no longer at the Pool Pavilion, and no signs stating otherwise. Think about it - for a event all about ending oil dependency, having people driving around defeats the purpose!

We probably should have hired a stripper or two to ride. You always need someone to start the ball rolling. Not many wanted to go first. <strike>I'll add to the [[Saint Louis 2008]] later.</strike> I want others to have their chance to post, too.

Next year - daytime? And if you want crowds to bring publicity, post signs along the route. And publish the correct route. A circular route is best.

And I want to say thanks to [[User:Nsayers]] for editing my comment here. Most people would not edit other people's words on a discussion page, but it is nice to see some people do lack respect for others by modifying the words of others no matter where they may be. It is all in the wiki tradition, right? If I had a broken link it would be one thing, but by deleting the page I made and then hiding all traces to it, [[User:Nsayers]] went above and beyond... much beyond - beyond what is considered normal wiki-etiquette.

I can understand why 90% of the other pages are devoid of images, but rather links to Flcker and other sharing sites. The entire idea of WNBR is respect. It is unfortunate some lack it. You can modify the entries. You can add images and galleries that others thought best not to do. You can even make a hundred new entries taking the reader in an endless circle. But deleting pages someone wanted and then editing their comments that lead to those pages is rather adolescent and completely disrespectful.

Anyone wishing to add images needs to be forewarned. And let's all thank [[User:Nsayers]] for making the [[Saint Louis]] page Not Safe for Work (NSWF). --[[User:Photographer|Photographer]] 15:31, 3 August 2008 (PDT)

==Media versus photos==

I do not agree with moving the Voyeurweb links to the Photo section from the Media section. The media section also contain photos or video. Voyeurweb will be displaying those photos for a month, then they are removed. This is much like the news reports being archived. People submitting those photos are non-traditional correspondents to a non-traditional documentary site. These Voyeurweb pages are different from a photo album page. --[[User:Photographer|Photographer]] 05:17, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

==Personal attacks, voyeur porn links==

Erm, I'm not sure who's being "adolescent and disrespectful" here. I responded to your criticisms promptly by adding a separate photos page again. I haven't resorted to snide personal attacks. As for Yoyeurweb, I think it's questionable to add links to dodgy voyeur porn sites. Non-participatory voyeurs are unfortunately going to be present at most WNBRs, but that doesn't mean we should give them extra publicity. Elsewhere on the wiki these links have been removed by other admins, although I'm unsure of this policy. – [[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 05:52, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

You do well in cleaning your tracks after being called on it. The shame is you still have no clue what you did. the entire media is a "non-participatory voyeur" and you are calling the media you want to attract UNFORTUNATE? Learn what is going on before posting dribble. As far as Voyeurweb links go, this protest wants to generate publicity. Voyeurweb has over 4 million viewers. Getting the message out to them is a good thing. Calling them a "dodgy voyeur porn site" is arrogant. They promote the same body freedom that the WNBR promotes. While a few of their images are without consent, the vast majority of the images are submitted by people with healthy self body attitudes. You are criticizing what you do not know. Not the right attitude, but you have shown yourself to act first, think later. Admins remove those links when the photos are pulled in a months time. Try to pay attention and read what others have written. Anything else you wish to be educated on here? --[[User:Photographer|Photographer]] 17:40, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

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2010-08-29T14:46:19Z

Photo212grapher: referenced

The original image was taken from [http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/7146.2008.StL.WNBR/34918.html Voyeurweb.com], and the copyright to this image was not released. The poor editing job to remove her panties was not done by the original photographer.--[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 14:46, 29 August 2010 (UTC)

Saint Louis

2010-08-29T14:19:21Z

Photo212grapher: /* Photos */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 19 June 2010|Time=9 pm departure|Location=Parking lot behind Commerce Bank, Grand and Juniata }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Come to our planning meetings.''' Next meeting will be Monday, May 24. See below for details.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2010 flyer!

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

== 2010 Route ==
*turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand
*left Utah
*right Arkansas
*left Cherokee
*left Lemp
*left Pestalozzi
*right McNair
*right Sidney
*left 12th St.
*right Russell
*left 9th St.
*right Lafayette
*left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
*left Market
*right 20th
*left Olive to Lindell
*left Euclid
*left Laclede
*right Taylor
*left Chouteau
*right Sarah
*right Manchester
*left Tower Grove
*left Shaw
*right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

== Meetings ==
The next planning meeting will be Monday, May 24, 2010 at 7 p.m. upstairs in Mokabes, located at Grand and Arsenal.

May 6, 2010:
*'''Post-party:''' we will be most likely ending on South Grand. A few businesses have volunteered their spaces, though we're trying to figure a large enough space. Jay's International will provide their parking space for bike parking. Businesses will also have specials for WNBRs. If you have suggestions, email us!
*'''Route:''' we will be adding Morganford, Cherokee, CWE, and possibly Soulard to the route this year. We will go over a rough plan next meeting.
*'''Pre-ride festivities:''' we will ask Cheap Trx for body painting volunteers and body paint donations. A&M cycles will provide basic tune-ups pre-ride at their store, and Mokabe's will hopefully have air pumps in front of their space.
*'''Publicity:''' flyering, press releases, contacting blogs... Yelp is helping coordinate with other events as well.

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010,...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
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Saint Louis

2010-08-02T11:59:33Z

Photo212grapher: /* Pre-ride coverage */

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 19 June 2010|Time=9 pm departure|Location=Parking lot behind Commerce Bank, Grand and Juniata }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Come to our planning meetings.''' Next meeting will be Monday, May 24. See below for details.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2010 flyer!

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

== 2010 Route ==
*turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand
*left Utah
*right Arkansas
*left Cherokee
*left Lemp
*left Pestalozzi
*right McNair
*right Sidney
*left 12th St.
*right Russell
*left 9th St.
*right Lafayette
*left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
*left Market
*right 20th
*left Olive to Lindell
*left Euclid
*left Laclede
*right Taylor
*left Chouteau
*right Sarah
*right Manchester
*left Tower Grove
*left Shaw
*right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

== Meetings ==
The next planning meeting will be Monday, May 24, 2010 at 7 p.m. upstairs in Mokabes, located at Grand and Arsenal.

May 6, 2010:
*'''Post-party:''' we will be most likely ending on South Grand. A few businesses have volunteered their spaces, though we're trying to figure a large enough space. Jay's International will provide their parking space for bike parking. Businesses will also have specials for WNBRs. If you have suggestions, email us!
*'''Route:''' we will be adding Morganford, Cherokee, CWE, and possibly Soulard to the route this year. We will go over a rough plan next meeting.
*'''Pre-ride festivities:''' we will ask Cheap Trx for body painting volunteers and body paint donations. A&M cycles will provide basic tune-ups pre-ride at their store, and Mokabe's will hopefully have air pumps in front of their space.
*'''Publicity:''' flyering, press releases, contacting blogs... Yelp is helping coordinate with other events as well.

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 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]]

Saint Louis

2010-06-22T20:46:34Z

Photo212grapher: /* Photos */

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 19 June 2010|Time=9 pm departure|Location=Parking lot behind Commerce Bank, Grand and Juniata }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Come to our planning meetings.''' Next meeting will be Monday, May 24. See below for details.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2010 flyer!

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

== 2010 Route ==
*turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand
*left Utah
*right Arkansas
*left Cherokee
*left Lemp
*left Pestalozzi
*right McNair
*right Sidney
*left 12th St.
*right Russell
*left 9th St.
*right Lafayette
*left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
*left Market
*right 20th
*left Olive to Lindell
*left Euclid
*left Laclede
*right Taylor
*left Chouteau
*right Sarah
*right Manchester
*left Tower Grove
*left Shaw
*right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

== Meetings ==
The next planning meeting will be Monday, May 24, 2010 at 7 p.m. upstairs in Mokabes, located at Grand and Arsenal.

May 6, 2010:
*'''Post-party:''' we will be most likely ending on South Grand. A few businesses have volunteered their spaces, though we're trying to figure a large enough space. Jay's International will provide their parking space for bike parking. Businesses will also have specials for WNBRs. If you have suggestions, email us!
*'''Route:''' we will be adding Morganford, Cherokee, CWE, and possibly Soulard to the route this year. We will go over a rough plan next meeting.
*'''Pre-ride festivities:''' we will ask Cheap Trx for body painting volunteers and body paint donations. A&M cycles will provide basic tune-ups pre-ride at their store, and Mokabe's will hopefully have air pumps in front of their space.
*'''Publicity:''' flyering, press releases, contacting blogs... Yelp is helping coordinate with other events as well.

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php
2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
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Saint Louis

2010-06-22T20:45:18Z

Photo212grapher: /* Post-ride coverage */

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 19 June 2010|Time=9 pm departure|Location=Parking lot behind Commerce Bank, Grand and Juniata }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Come to our planning meetings.''' Next meeting will be Monday, May 24. See below for details.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2010 flyer!

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

== 2010 Route ==
*turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand
*left Utah
*right Arkansas
*left Cherokee
*left Lemp
*left Pestalozzi
*right McNair
*right Sidney
*left 12th St.
*right Russell
*left 9th St.
*right Lafayette
*left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
*left Market
*right 20th
*left Olive to Lindell
*left Euclid
*left Laclede
*right Taylor
*left Chouteau
*right Sarah
*right Manchester
*left Tower Grove
*left Shaw
*right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

== Meetings ==
The next planning meeting will be Monday, May 24, 2010 at 7 p.m. upstairs in Mokabes, located at Grand and Arsenal.

May 6, 2010:
*'''Post-party:''' we will be most likely ending on South Grand. A few businesses have volunteered their spaces, though we're trying to figure a large enough space. Jay's International will provide their parking space for bike parking. Businesses will also have specials for WNBRs. If you have suggestions, email us!
*'''Route:''' we will be adding Morganford, Cherokee, CWE, and possibly Soulard to the route this year. We will go over a rough plan next meeting.
*'''Pre-ride festivities:''' we will ask Cheap Trx for body painting volunteers and body paint donations. A&M cycles will provide basic tune-ups pre-ride at their store, and Mokabe's will hopefully have air pumps in front of their space.
*'''Publicity:''' flyering, press releases, contacting blogs... Yelp is helping coordinate with other events as well.

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php
2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 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]]

Talk:Saint Louis

2010-06-20T13:18:55Z

Photo212grapher: thanks to Stephanie and misses to Mariah

==Personal Thanks==
thank-you Stephanie! What a shame that your "partner in crime" Mariah was out of the country for this year's ride. We missed seeing her beautiful smiling face. Still what a great event! My unofficial estimate was close to 500 in the parking lot and the majority being riders. The freedom spirit lives on, because of the tireless efforts on your part to coordinate such a wonderful event. Well done lovely lady! cheers. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 13:18, 20 June 2010 (UTC)

==Route Planning==
Change is inevitable, but come on! If you keep changing the route, you will have people in the wrong places, and folks going the wrong way. Not everyone will be able to visit this Wiki entry before heading to the ride. Consider the folks coming from out-of-town. They print the route and map, and then never have a chance to check again. If there is a ''good'' reason for the change, then that ought to be explained. Please let people know what is going on. If someone planned to join the ride as the bikers passed their home, they may be left waiting because the ride no longer comes close to them. PLEASE! Set the route and leave it alone unless absolutely required to change it. PLEASE! Part of any demonstration is to demonstrate you are organized to the policy-makers. No one fears unorganized protesters in making much of any long lasting change. Organized protesters command the respect, because decision-makers know the protesters are not going away any time soon. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:54, 14 August 2009 (PDT)

==Feedback 1==

The St. Louis world naked bike ride was awesome it was well worth can't wait to do it again – [[User:Vinced|Vinced]], 13:32, 3 August 2008

==Feedback 2==

Great event, but switching the starting location right before the event was a huge problem. I drove around in circles trying to find the place - clearly, it was no longer at the Pool Pavilion, and no signs stating otherwise. Think about it - for a event all about ending oil dependency, having people driving around defeats the purpose!

We probably should have hired a stripper or two to ride. You always need someone to start the ball rolling. Not many wanted to go first. <strike>I'll add to the [[Saint Louis 2008]] later.</strike> I want others to have their chance to post, too.

Next year - daytime? And if you want crowds to bring publicity, post signs along the route. And publish the correct route. A circular route is best.

And I want to say thanks to [[User:Nsayers]] for editing my comment here. Most people would not edit other people's words on a discussion page, but it is nice to see some people do lack respect for others by modifying the words of others no matter where they may be. It is all in the wiki tradition, right? If I had a broken link it would be one thing, but by deleting the page I made and then hiding all traces to it, [[User:Nsayers]] went above and beyond... much beyond - beyond what is considered normal wiki-etiquette.

I can understand why 90% of the other pages are devoid of images, but rather links to Flcker and other sharing sites. The entire idea of WNBR is respect. It is unfortunate some lack it. You can modify the entries. You can add images and galleries that others thought best not to do. You can even make a hundred new entries taking the reader in an endless circle. But deleting pages someone wanted and then editing their comments that lead to those pages is rather adolescent and completely disrespectful.

Anyone wishing to add images needs to be forewarned. And let's all thank [[User:Nsayers]] for making the [[Saint Louis]] page Not Safe for Work (NSWF). --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:31, 3 August 2008 (PDT)

==Media versus photos==

I do not agree with moving the Voyeurweb links to the Photo section from the Media section. The media section also contain photos or video. Voyeurweb will be displaying those photos for a month, then they are removed. This is much like the news reports being archived. People submitting those photos are non-traditional correspondents to a non-traditional documentary site. These Voyeurweb pages are different from a photo album page. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 05:17, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

==Personal attacks, voyeur porn links==

Erm, I'm not sure who's being "adolescent and disrespectful" here. I responded to your criticisms promptly by adding a separate photos page again. I haven't resorted to snide personal attacks. As for Yoyeurweb, I think it's questionable to add links to dodgy voyeur porn sites. Non-participatory voyeurs are unfortunately going to be present at most WNBRs, but that doesn't mean we should give them extra publicity. Elsewhere on the wiki these links have been removed by other admins, although I'm unsure of this policy. – [[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 05:52, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

You do well in cleaning your tracks after being called on it. The shame is you still have no clue what you did. the entire media is a "non-participatory voyeur" and you are calling the media you want to attract UNFORTUNATE? Learn what is going on before posting dribble. As far as Voyeurweb links go, this protest wants to generate publicity. Voyeurweb has over 4 million viewers. Getting the message out to them is a good thing. Calling them a "dodgy voyeur porn site" is arrogant. They promote the same body freedom that the WNBR promotes. While a few of their images are without consent, the vast majority of the images are submitted by people with healthy self body attitudes. You are criticizing what you do not know. Not the right attitude, but you have shown yourself to act first, think later. Admins remove those links when the photos are pulled in a months time. Try to pay attention and read what others have written. Anything else you wish to be educated on here? --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 17:40, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

Saint Louis

2010-06-16T12:38:32Z

Photo212grapher: /* 2010 Route */ Google maps does not take more than about 10 destinations - route map split in half

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 19 June 2010|Time=9 pm departure|Location=Parking lot behind Commerce Bank, Grand and Juniata }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Come to our planning meetings.''' Next meeting will be Monday, May 24. See below for details.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2010 flyer!

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

== 2010 Route ==
*turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand
*left Utah
*right Arkansas
*left Cherokee
*left Lemp
*left Pestalozzi
*right McNair
*right Sidney
*left 12th St.
*right Russell
*left 9th St.
*right Lafayette
*left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
*left Market
*right 20th
*left Olive to Lindell
*left Euclid
*left Laclede
*right Taylor
*left Chouteau
*right Sarah
*right Manchester
*left Tower Grove
*left Shaw
*right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

== Meetings ==
The next planning meeting will be Monday, May 24, 2010 at 7 p.m. upstairs in Mokabes, located at Grand and Arsenal.

May 6, 2010:
*'''Post-party:''' we will be most likely ending on South Grand. A few businesses have volunteered their spaces, though we're trying to figure a large enough space. Jay's International will provide their parking space for bike parking. Businesses will also have specials for WNBRs. If you have suggestions, email us!
*'''Route:''' we will be adding Morganford, Cherokee, CWE, and possibly Soulard to the route this year. We will go over a rough plan next meeting.
*'''Pre-ride festivities:''' we will ask Cheap Trx for body painting volunteers and body paint donations. A&M cycles will provide basic tune-ups pre-ride at their store, and Mokabe's will hopefully have air pumps in front of their space.
*'''Publicity:''' flyering, press releases, contacting blogs... Yelp is helping coordinate with other events as well.

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==
===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 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]]

Saint Louis photos

2009-08-22T04:00:38Z

Photo212grapher:

{{Ride location sub-page breadcrumb|RideLocation=Saint Louis|Country=US}}

==2009==
more to come...
<gallery>
Image:StL Stephanie Mariah 3656.jpg
Image:Wnbr bike 3705a.jpg
Image:Wnbr entrance 3780.jpg
</gallery>
A collection of photos from the [[Saint Louis]] Naked Bike Ride in 2009 by the Riverfront Times:

http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584

==2008==

A collection of photos from the [[Saint Louis]] Naked Bike Ride:

<gallery>
Image:Stlnbr_7259.JPG
Image:Stlnbr_7152.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7165.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7149.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7175.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7283.JPG
Image:Stlnbr_7235.JPG
Image:WNBR_stl_08.jpg
</gallery>

File:Wnbr entrance 3780.jpg

2009-08-22T03:58:55Z

Photo212grapher: Saint Louis 2009

[[Saint Louis]] 2009

Saint Louis photos

2009-08-20T00:57:13Z

Photo212grapher:

{{Ride location sub-page breadcrumb|RideLocation=Saint Louis|Country=US}}

==2009==
more to come...
<gallery>
Image:StL Stephanie Mariah 3656.jpg
Image:Wnbr bike 3705a.jpg
</gallery>
A collection of photos from the [[Saint Louis]] Naked Bike Ride in 2009 by the Riverfront Times:

http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584

==2008==

A collection of photos from the [[Saint Louis]] Naked Bike Ride:

<gallery>
Image:Stlnbr_7259.JPG
Image:Stlnbr_7152.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7165.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7149.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7175.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7283.JPG
Image:Stlnbr_7235.JPG
Image:WNBR_stl_08.jpg
</gallery>

File:Wnbr bike 3705a.jpg

2009-08-20T00:55:53Z

Photo212grapher: Saint Louis 2009

Saint Louis 2009

Saint Louis photos

2009-08-16T21:04:52Z

Photo212grapher:

{{Ride location sub-page breadcrumb|RideLocation=Saint Louis|Country=US}}

==2009==
more to come...
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A collection of photos from the [[Saint Louis]] Naked Bike Ride in 2009 by the Riverfront Times:

http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584

==2008==

A collection of photos from the [[Saint Louis]] Naked Bike Ride:

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File:StL Stephanie Mariah 3656.jpg

2009-08-16T21:04:00Z

Photo212grapher: The beautiful and friendly organizers

The beautiful and friendly organizers

Talk:Saint Louis

2009-08-16T20:45:50Z

Photo212grapher: rephrased my comment

==Route Planning==
Change is inevitable, but come on! If you keep changing the route, you will have people in the wrong places, and folks going the wrong way. Not everyone will be able to visit this Wiki entry before heading to the ride. Consider the folks coming from out-of-town. They print the route and map, and then never have a chance to check again. If there is a ''good'' reason for the change, then that ought to be explained. Please let people know what is going on. If someone planned to join the ride as the bikers passed their home, they may be left waiting because the ride no longer comes close to them. PLEASE! Set the route and leave it alone unless absolutely required to change it. PLEASE! Part of any demonstration is to demonstrate you are organized to the policy-makers. No one fears unorganized protesters in making much of any long lasting change. Organized protesters command the respect, because decision-makers know the protesters are not going away any time soon. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:54, 14 August 2009 (PDT)

==Feedback 1==

The St. Louis world naked bike ride was awesome it was well worth can't wait to do it again – [[User:Vinced|Vinced]], 13:32, 3 August 2008

==Feedback 2==

Great event, but switching the starting location right before the event was a huge problem. I drove around in circles trying to find the place - clearly, it was no longer at the Pool Pavilion, and no signs stating otherwise. Think about it - for a event all about ending oil dependency, having people driving around defeats the purpose!

We probably should have hired a stripper or two to ride. You always need someone to start the ball rolling. Not many wanted to go first. <strike>I'll add to the [[Saint Louis 2008]] later.</strike> I want others to have their chance to post, too.

Next year - daytime? And if you want crowds to bring publicity, post signs along the route. And publish the correct route. A circular route is best.

And I want to say thanks to [[User:Nsayers]] for editing my comment here. Most people would not edit other people's words on a discussion page, but it is nice to see some people do lack respect for others by modifying the words of others no matter where they may be. It is all in the wiki tradition, right? If I had a broken link it would be one thing, but by deleting the page I made and then hiding all traces to it, [[User:Nsayers]] went above and beyond... much beyond - beyond what is considered normal wiki-etiquette.

I can understand why 90% of the other pages are devoid of images, but rather links to Flcker and other sharing sites. The entire idea of WNBR is respect. It is unfortunate some lack it. You can modify the entries. You can add images and galleries that others thought best not to do. You can even make a hundred new entries taking the reader in an endless circle. But deleting pages someone wanted and then editing their comments that lead to those pages is rather adolescent and completely disrespectful.

Anyone wishing to add images needs to be forewarned. And let's all thank [[User:Nsayers]] for making the [[Saint Louis]] page Not Safe for Work (NSWF). --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:31, 3 August 2008 (PDT)

==Media versus photos==

I do not agree with moving the Voyeurweb links to the Photo section from the Media section. The media section also contain photos or video. Voyeurweb will be displaying those photos for a month, then they are removed. This is much like the news reports being archived. People submitting those photos are non-traditional correspondents to a non-traditional documentary site. These Voyeurweb pages are different from a photo album page. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 05:17, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

==Personal attacks, voyeur porn links==

Erm, I'm not sure who's being "adolescent and disrespectful" here. I responded to your criticisms promptly by adding a separate photos page again. I haven't resorted to snide personal attacks. As for Yoyeurweb, I think it's questionable to add links to dodgy voyeur porn sites. Non-participatory voyeurs are unfortunately going to be present at most WNBRs, but that doesn't mean we should give them extra publicity. Elsewhere on the wiki these links have been removed by other admins, although I'm unsure of this policy. – [[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 05:52, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

You do well in cleaning your tracks after being called on it. The shame is you still have no clue what you did. the entire media is a "non-participatory voyeur" and you are calling the media you want to attract UNFORTUNATE? Learn what is going on before posting dribble. As far as Voyeurweb links go, this protest wants to generate publicity. Voyeurweb has over 4 million viewers. Getting the message out to them is a good thing. Calling them a "dodgy voyeur porn site" is arrogant. They promote the same body freedom that the WNBR promotes. While a few of their images are without consent, the vast majority of the images are submitted by people with healthy self body attitudes. You are criticizing what you do not know. Not the right attitude, but you have shown yourself to act first, think later. Admins remove those links when the photos are pulled in a months time. Try to pay attention and read what others have written. Anything else you wish to be educated on here? --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 17:40, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

Talk:Saint Louis

2009-08-14T22:54:08Z

Photo212grapher: route changing too much

==Route Planning==
Change is inevitable, but come on! If you keep changing the route, you will have people in the wrong places, and folks going the wrong way. Not everyone will be able to visit this Wiki entry before heading to the ride. Consider the folks coming from out-of-town. They print the route and map, and then never have a chance to check again. If there is a ''good'' reason for the change, then explain it here. Let people know what is going on. Alley cats have better organizing skills. Last year, the meeting/starting place was changed within 24 hours of the ride. Many were confused, and some missed the ride because of it. If someone planned to join the ride as the bikers passed their home, they may left waiting because the ride no longer comes close to them. PLEASE! Set the route and leave it alone unless absolutely required to change it. PLEASE! I can keep updating the Google Map, no problem, but how many people will have seen the latest? If you want the message of the ride to be, "We do not know what we are doing" keep making apparent arbitrary changes. If you wish to be taken seriously as a political demonstration, please get your act together. The day before the ride, the route has been completely changed. This is not good for anyone. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:54, 14 August 2009 (PDT)

==Feedback 1==

The St. Louis world naked bike ride was awesome it was well worth can't wait to do it again – [[User:Vinced|Vinced]], 13:32, 3 August 2008

==Feedback 2==

Great event, but switching the starting location right before the event was a huge problem. I drove around in circles trying to find the place - clearly, it was no longer at the Pool Pavilion, and no signs stating otherwise. Think about it - for a event all about ending oil dependency, having people driving around defeats the purpose!

We probably should have hired a stripper or two to ride. You always need someone to start the ball rolling. Not many wanted to go first. <strike>I'll add to the [[Saint Louis 2008]] later.</strike> I want others to have their chance to post, too.

Next year - daytime? And if you want crowds to bring publicity, post signs along the route. And publish the correct route. A circular route is best.

And I want to say thanks to [[User:Nsayers]] for editing my comment here. Most people would not edit other people's words on a discussion page, but it is nice to see some people do lack respect for others by modifying the words of others no matter where they may be. It is all in the wiki tradition, right? If I had a broken link it would be one thing, but by deleting the page I made and then hiding all traces to it, [[User:Nsayers]] went above and beyond... much beyond - beyond what is considered normal wiki-etiquette.

I can understand why 90% of the other pages are devoid of images, but rather links to Flcker and other sharing sites. The entire idea of WNBR is respect. It is unfortunate some lack it. You can modify the entries. You can add images and galleries that others thought best not to do. You can even make a hundred new entries taking the reader in an endless circle. But deleting pages someone wanted and then editing their comments that lead to those pages is rather adolescent and completely disrespectful.

Anyone wishing to add images needs to be forewarned. And let's all thank [[User:Nsayers]] for making the [[Saint Louis]] page Not Safe for Work (NSWF). --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:31, 3 August 2008 (PDT)

==Media versus photos==

I do not agree with moving the Voyeurweb links to the Photo section from the Media section. The media section also contain photos or video. Voyeurweb will be displaying those photos for a month, then they are removed. This is much like the news reports being archived. People submitting those photos are non-traditional correspondents to a non-traditional documentary site. These Voyeurweb pages are different from a photo album page. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 05:17, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

==Personal attacks, voyeur porn links==

Erm, I'm not sure who's being "adolescent and disrespectful" here. I responded to your criticisms promptly by adding a separate photos page again. I haven't resorted to snide personal attacks. As for Yoyeurweb, I think it's questionable to add links to dodgy voyeur porn sites. Non-participatory voyeurs are unfortunately going to be present at most WNBRs, but that doesn't mean we should give them extra publicity. Elsewhere on the wiki these links have been removed by other admins, although I'm unsure of this policy. – [[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 05:52, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

You do well in cleaning your tracks after being called on it. The shame is you still have no clue what you did. the entire media is a "non-participatory voyeur" and you are calling the media you want to attract UNFORTUNATE? Learn what is going on before posting dribble. As far as Voyeurweb links go, this protest wants to generate publicity. Voyeurweb has over 4 million viewers. Getting the message out to them is a good thing. Calling them a "dodgy voyeur porn site" is arrogant. They promote the same body freedom that the WNBR promotes. While a few of their images are without consent, the vast majority of the images are submitted by people with healthy self body attitudes. You are criticizing what you do not know. Not the right attitude, but you have shown yourself to act first, think later. Admins remove those links when the photos are pulled in a months time. Try to pay attention and read what others have written. Anything else you wish to be educated on here? --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 17:40, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

Saint Louis

2009-08-14T22:40:49Z

Photo212grapher: /* 2009 Route */ updating map for the forever changing route

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=15 August 2009|Time=9 pm departure, 7 pm pre-ride festivities|Location=Tower Grove Park Stupp Plaza (near Grand and Arsenal) }}

== 2009 Promotional event ==
'''When:''' Saturday, August 8, 2009 7 pm 
'''Where:''' Black Bear Bakery 
'''What:''' Come mingle with fellow cyclists as well as enjoy delicious food at Black Bear Bakery with some live music and WNBR t-shirt and patch silk screening. Bring your own t-shirt to make one for free, or buy one. Suggested donation - potluck dish, body paint, or $5 ($3 for cyclists).

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To raise awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Note: No spray paint, please! Cycling to the park is encouraged, but if necessary, no parking inside the park due to curfew. Bathrooms at Stupp Center not open for the public.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Here's the updated 2009 flyer. Help us out by making some copies and flyering your local neighborhood (or beyond). For a higher resolution image, email nakedbikestl@gmail.com.

[[Image:wnbr2009revisedcompressed.jpg]]

''credit: Michael Block''

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

== 2008 Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride hosted a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26,2008 at 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There were baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers were requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 River Front Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

Saint Louis

2009-08-13T02:52:24Z

Photo212grapher: /* 2009 Route */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=15 August 2009|Time=9 pm departure, 7 pm pre-ride festivities|Location=Tower Grove Park Stupp Plaza (near Grand and Arsenal) }}

== 2009 Promotional event ==
'''When:''' Saturday, August 8, 2009 7 pm 
'''Where:''' Black Bear Bakery 
'''What:''' Come mingle with fellow cyclists as well as enjoy delicious food at Black Bear Bakery with some live music and WNBR t-shirt and patch silk screening. Bring your own t-shirt to make one for free, or buy one. Suggested donation - potluck dish, body paint, or $5 ($3 for cyclists).

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To raise awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal. Head south on Grand until left on Utah, left on Arkansas, left on Humphrey, and right onto Grand.
* Head north on Grand to Russell (make right) to Broadway (make left).
* to Washington Ave (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Euclid (make right).
* to McPherson (make right).
* to Taylor (make right).
* to Lindell (make left).
* to Boyle (make right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=S.+Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Humphrey+to:Humphrey+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:S+Broadway+%26+Russell+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63104+to:N+Broadway+%26+Washington+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+to:N+Grand+Blvd+%26+Washington+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:Lindell+and+Euclid+to:euclid+and+McPherson+to:McPherson+and+Taylor+to:Taylor+and+Lindell+to:Lindell+and+Boyle+to:S+Boyle+Ave+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&hl=en&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFegSTQIde56f-g%3BFVlyTQIdS9af-g%3BFa6WTQIdmi2f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFWBrTQIdG9Se-g%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&mra=ls&via=15&sll=38.637791,-90.250969&sspn=0.101503,0.143852&ie=UTF8&ll=38.622772,-90.224361&spn=0.101524,0.143852&t=h&z=13 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 12, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Here's the updated 2009 flyer. Help us out by making some copies and flyering your local neighborhood (or beyond). For a higher resolution image, email nakedbikestl@gmail.com.

[[Image:wnbr2009revisedcompressed.jpg]]

''credit: Michael Block''

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

== 2008 Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride hosted a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26,2008 at 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There were baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers were requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 River Front Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

Saint Louis

2009-07-26T16:13:50Z

Photo212grapher: /* 2009 Route */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=15 August 2009|Time=9 pm departure, 7 pm pre-ride festivities|Location=Tower Grove Park Stupp Plaza (near Grand and Arsenal) }}

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To raise awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal. Head south on Grand until left on Utah, left on Arkansas, left on Humphrey, and right onto Grand.
* Head north on Grand to Russell (make right) to Broadway (make left).
* to Washington Ave (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Skinker (make right).
* to Delmar (make left).
* to Leland (make right), to Loop North (make left), to Kingsland (make left), to Delmar (make left). Head east on Delmar.
* to Euclid (make right).
* to Lindell (make left)
* to Boyle (make right) to Atomic Cowboy.

[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=S.+Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Humphrey+to:Humphrey+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:S+Broadway+%26+Russell+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63104+to:N+Broadway+%26+Washington+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+to:N+Grand+Blvd+%26+Washington+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:38.646372,-90.287704+to:Skinker+and+Delmar+to:Delmar+Blvd+%26+Leland+Ave,+University+City,+St+Louis+County,+Missouri+63130+to:Leland+Ave+%26+Loop+N,+University+City,+St+Louis+County,+Missouri+63130+to:Loop+N,+University+City,+St+Louis+County,+Missouri+63130+and+Kingsland+to:Kingsland+and+Delmar+to:Delmar+and+Euclid+to:Euclid+and+Lindell+to:Lindell+and+Boyle+to:38.628203,-90.254359+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFegSTQIde56f-g%3BFVlyTQIdS9af-g%3BFa6WTQIdmi2f-g%3B%3BFTymTQIdKLee-g%3B%3B%3BFT3YTQIdRwqe-innS2a6UzXfhzFFbjOxDDw46w%3BFbXcTQId0gqe-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=10,11&mrsp=20&sz=13&via=10,11,20&sll=38.636517,-90.252171&sspn=0.101505,0.143852&ie=UTF8&z=13 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of July 26, subject to change)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== 2009 Promotional event ==
'''When:''' Saturday, August 8, 2009 7 pm 
'''Where:''' Velocity Cafe 
'''What:''' Fundraising dinner party: come mingle with fellow cyclists as well as enjoy delicious food at Velocity Cafe with some live music and WNBR t-shirt and patch silk screening. Bring your own t-shirt to make one for free, or buy one. A percentage of the proceeds of your dinner will go to WNBR.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Here's the updated 2009 flyer. Help us out by making some copies and flyering your local neighborhood (or beyond). For a higher resolution image, email nakedbikestl@gmail.com.

[[Image:wnbr2009revisedcompressed.jpg]]

''credit: Michael Block''

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

== 2008 Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride hosted a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26,2008 at 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There were baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers were requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 River Front Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

Saint Louis

2009-07-26T16:10:18Z

Photo212grapher: /* 2009 Route */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=15 August 2009|Time=9 pm departure, 7 pm pre-ride festivities|Location=Tower Grove Park Stupp Plaza (near Grand and Arsenal) }}

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To raise awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To bring together cycling community

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... last year, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Rollerblades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal. Head south on Grand until left on Utah, left on Arkansas, left on Humphrey, and right onto Grand.
* Head north on Grand to Russell (make right) to Broadway (make left).
* to Washington Ave (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Skinker (make right).
* to Delmar (make left).
* to Leland (make right), to Loop North (make left), to Kingsland (make left), to Delmar (make left). Head east on Delmar.
* to Euclid (make right).
* to Lindell (make left)
* to Boyle (make right) to Atomic Cowboy.

[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=S.+Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Humphrey+to:Humphrey+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:S+Broadway+%26+Russell+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63104+to:N+Broadway+%26+Washington+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+to:N+Grand+Blvd+%26+Washington+Ave,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:38.646372,-90.287704+to:Skinker+and+Delmar+to:Delmar+and+Leland+to:Leland+Ave+%26+Loop+N,+University+City,+St+Louis+County,+Missouri+63130+to:Loop+N,+University+City,+St+Louis+County,+Missouri+63130+and+Kingsland+to:Kingsland+and+Delmar+to:Delmar+and+Euclid+to:Euclid+and+Lindell+to:Lindell+and+Boyle+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&hl=en&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFegSTQIde56f-iltirPYo7PYhzH529cb4t9NOw%3BFVlyTQIdS9af-g%3BFa6WTQIdmi2f-g%3B%3BFTymTQIdKLee-g%3B%3B%3B%3BFbXcTQId0gqe-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&mra=pe&mrcr=5,6&via=10,11&sll=38.321712,-89.949204&sspn=0.815592,1.150818&ie=UTF8&ll=38.621028,-90.287018&spn=0.101527,0.209255&z=13 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of July 26, subject to change)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

== 2009 Promotional event ==
'''When:''' Saturday, August 8, 2009 7 pm 
'''Where:''' Velocity Cafe 
'''What:''' Fundraising dinner party: come mingle with fellow cyclists as well as enjoy delicious food at Velocity Cafe with some live music and WNBR t-shirt and patch silk screening. Bring your own t-shirt to make one for free, or buy one. A percentage of the proceeds of your dinner will go to WNBR.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Here's the updated 2009 flyer. Help us out by making some copies and flyering your local neighborhood (or beyond). For a higher resolution image, email nakedbikestl@gmail.com.

[[Image:wnbr2009revisedcompressed.jpg]]

''credit: Michael Block''

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
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== 2008 Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride hosted a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26,2008 at 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There were baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers were requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 River Front Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

Saint Louis

2008-09-12T13:56:13Z

Photo212grapher: /* Photos */ previously linked website has removed the images

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 2 August 2008|Time=9pm departure (7pm pre-ride body painting bonanza)|Location='''New starting place!''' Meet in [http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Tower Grove Park] at the Stupp Center (near Grand and Arsenal). We will have signs/people directing participants from the Pool Pavilion if necessary.}}

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To increase awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To provide exercise and fun for all those who participate

== Ride information ==

Anybody can participate, including children. Bikers are encouraged to go as "bare as you dare." It is not mandatory to go completely naked, though encouraged. In fact, participants can come fully clothed if they wish. Body paint and other creative body coverings are also encouraged, as are helmets and other protective biking gear. Also, if you would like to participate without a bike, any sort of transportation that is not a car (i.e. rollerskates, skateboards) can also be used.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

== Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride will be hosting a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26, 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There will be baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers are requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008. Now it's time to think about organizing one for 2009!

The 2008 Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride was a complete success. There were between 300-500 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 River Front Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

Saint Louis

2008-08-13T02:22:02Z

Photo212grapher: /* Route */ added a link to a google map of the route

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 2 August 2008|Time=9pm departure (7pm pre-ride body painting bonanza)|Location='''New starting place!''' Meet in [http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Tower Grove Park] at the Stupp Center (near Grand and Arsenal). We will have signs/people directing participants from the Pool Pavilion if necessary.}}

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To increase awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To provide exercise and fun for all those who participate

== Ride information ==

Anybody can participate, including children. Bikers are encouraged to go as "bare as you dare." It is not mandatory to go completely naked, though encouraged. In fact, participants can come fully clothed if they wish. Body paint and other creative body coverings are also encouraged, as are helmets and other protective biking gear. Also, if you would like to participate without a bike, any sort of transportation that is not a car (i.e. rollerskates, skateboards) can also be used.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]

== Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride will be hosting a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26, 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There will be baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers are requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008. Now it's time to think about organizing one for 2009!

The 2008 Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride was a complete success. There were between 300-500 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Photos==
*[http://www.voyeurweb.com/contris/WhatISaw/ws200808/20080806-75924/index.html Voyeurweb: World Naked Bike Ride (stl.)]
*[http://www.voyeurweb.com/contris/WhatISaw/ws200808/20080803-75493/index.html Voyeurweb: Saint Louis Naked Bike Ride I]
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 River Front Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

Talk:Saint Louis

2008-08-12T00:40:46Z

Photo212grapher: a reply to an amazing lack of respect and misinformation

==Feedback 1==

The St. Louis world naked bike ride was awesome it was well worth can't wait to do it again – [[User:Vinced|Vinced]], 13:32, 3 August 2008

==Feedback 2==

Great event, but switching the starting location right before the event was a huge problem. I drove around in circles trying to find the place - clearly, it was no longer at the Pool Pavilion, and no signs stating otherwise. Think about it - for a event all about ending oil dependency, having people driving around defeats the purpose!

We probably should have hired a stripper or two to ride. You always need someone to start the ball rolling. Not many wanted to go first. <strike>I'll add to the [[Saint Louis 2008]] later.</strike> I want others to have their chance to post, too.

Next year - daytime? And if you want crowds to bring publicity, post signs along the route. And publish the correct route. A circular route is best.

And I want to say thanks to [[User:Nsayers]] for editing my comment here. Most people would not edit other people's words on a discussion page, but it is nice to see some people do lack respect for others by modifying the words of others no matter where they may be. It is all in the wiki tradition, right? If I had a broken link it would be one thing, but by deleting the page I made and then hiding all traces to it, [[User:Nsayers]] went above and beyond... much beyond - beyond what is considered normal wiki-etiquette.

I can understand why 90% of the other pages are devoid of images, but rather links to Flcker and other sharing sites. The entire idea of WNBR is respect. It is unfortunate some lack it. You can modify the entries. You can add images and galleries that others thought best not to do. You can even make a hundred new entries taking the reader in an endless circle. But deleting pages someone wanted and then editing their comments that lead to those pages is rather adolescent and completely disrespectful.

Anyone wishing to add images needs to be forewarned. And let's all thank [[User:Nsayers]] for making the [[Saint Louis]] page Not Safe for Work (NSWF). --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:31, 3 August 2008 (PDT)

==Media versus photos==

I do not agree with moving the Voyeurweb links to the Photo section from the Media section. The media section also contain photos or video. Voyeurweb will be displaying those photos for a month, then they are removed. This is much like the news reports being archived. People submitting those photos are non-traditional correspondents to a non-traditional documentary site. These Voyeurweb pages are different from a photo album page. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 05:17, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

==Personal attacks, voyeur porn links==

Erm, I'm not sure who's being "adolescent and disrespectful" here. I responded to your criticisms promptly by adding a separate photos page again. I haven't resorted to snide personal attacks. As for Yoyeurweb, I think it's questionable to add links to dodgy voyeur porn sites. Non-participatory voyeurs are unfortunately going to be present at most WNBRs, but that doesn't mean we should give them extra publicity. Elsewhere on the wiki these links have been removed by other admins, although I'm unsure of this policy. – [[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 05:52, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

You do well in cleaning your tracks after being called on it. The shame is you still have no clue what you did. the entire media is a "non-participatory voyeur" and you are calling the media you want to attract UNFORTUNATE? Learn what is going on before posting dribble. As far as Voyeurweb links go, this protest wants to generate publicity. Voyeurweb has over 4 million viewers. Getting the message out to them is a good thing. Calling them a "dodgy voyeur porn site" is arrogant. They promote the same body freedom that the WNBR promotes. While a few of their images are without consent, the vast majority of the images are submitted by people with healthy self body attitudes. You are criticizing what you do not know. Not the right attitude, but you have shown yourself to act first, think later. Admins remove those links when the photos are pulled in a months time. Try to pay attention and read what others have written. Anything else you wish to be educated on here? --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 17:40, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

Talk:Saint Louis

2008-08-11T12:17:53Z

Photo212grapher: media versus photos

The St. Louis world naked bike ride was awesome it was well worth can't wait to do it again
----
Great event, but switching the starting location right before the event was a huge problem. I drove around in circles trying to find the place - clearly, it was no longer at the Pool Pavilion, and no signs stating otherwise. Think about it - for a event all about ending oil dependency, having people driving around defeats the purpose!

We probably should have hired a stripper or two to ride. You always need someone to start the ball rolling. Not many wanted to go first. <strike>I'll add to the [[Saint Louis 2008]] later.</strike> I want others to have their chance to post, too.

Next year - daytime? And if you want crowds to bring publicity, post signs along the route. And publish the correct route. A circular route is best.

And I want to say thanks to [[User:Nsayers]] for editing my comment here. Most people would not edit other people's words on a discussion page, but it is nice to see some people do lack respect for others by modifying the words of others no matter where they may be. It is all in the wiki tradition, right? If I had a broken link it would be one thing, but by deleting the page I made and then hiding all traces to it, [[User:Nsayers]] went above and beyond... much beyond - beyond what is considered normal wiki-etiquette.

I can understand why 90% of the other pages are devoid of images, but rather links to Flcker and other sharing sites. The entire idea of WNBR is respect. It is unfortunate some lack it. You can modify the entries. You can add images and galleries that others thought best not to do. You can even make a hundred new entries taking the reader in an endless circle. But deleting pages someone wanted and then editing their comments that lead to those pages is rather adolescent and completely disrespectful.

Anyone wishing to add images needs to be forewarned. And let's all thank [[User:Nsayers]] for making the [[Saint Louis]] page Not Safe for Work (NSWF). --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:31, 3 August 2008 (PDT)

I do not agree with moving the Voyeurweb links to the Photo section from the Media section. The media section also contain photos or video. Voyeurweb will be displaying those photos for a month, then they are removed. This is much like the news reports being archived. People submitting those photos are non-traditional correspondents to a non-traditional documentary site. These Voyeurweb pages are different from a photo album page. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 05:17, 11 August 2008 (PDT)

Saint Louis

2008-08-11T12:12:08Z

Photo212grapher: /* Photos */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 2 August 2008|Time=9pm departure (7pm pre-ride body painting bonanza)|Location='''New starting place!''' Meet in [http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Tower Grove Park] at the Stupp Center (near Grand and Arsenal). We will have signs/people directing participants from the Pool Pavilion if necessary.}}

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To increase awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To provide exercise and fun for all those who participate

== Ride information ==

Anybody can participate, including children. Bikers are encouraged to go as "bare as you dare." It is not mandatory to go completely naked, though encouraged. In fact, participants can come fully clothed if they wish. Body paint and other creative body coverings are also encouraged, as are helmets and other protective biking gear. Also, if you would like to participate without a bike, any sort of transportation that is not a car (i.e. rollerskates, skateboards) can also be used.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

== Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride will be hosting a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26, 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There will be baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers are requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008. Now it's time to think about organizing one for 2009!

The 2008 Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride was a complete success. There were between 300-500 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Photos==
*[http://www.voyeurweb.com/contris/WhatISaw/ws200808/20080806-75924/index.html Voyeurweb: World Naked Bike Ride (stl.)]
*[http://www.voyeurweb.com/contris/WhatISaw/ws200808/20080803-75493/index.html Voyeurweb: Saint Louis Naked Bike Ride I]
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 River Front Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

Saint Louis

2008-08-09T20:47:50Z

Photo212grapher: /* Media coverage */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 2 August 2008|Time=9pm departure (7pm pre-ride body painting bonanza)|Location='''New starting place!''' Meet in [http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Tower Grove Park] at the Stupp Center (near Grand and Arsenal). We will have signs/people directing participants from the Pool Pavilion if necessary.}}

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To increase awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To provide exercise and fun for all those who participate

== Ride information ==

Anybody can participate, including children. Bikers are encouraged to go as "bare as you dare." It is not mandatory to go completely naked, though encouraged. In fact, participants can come fully clothed if they wish. Body paint and other creative body coverings are also encouraged, as are helmets and other protective biking gear. Also, if you would like to participate without a bike, any sort of transportation that is not a car (i.e. rollerskates, skateboards) can also be used.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

== Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride will be hosting a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26, 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There will be baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers are requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008. Now it's time to think about organizing one for 2009!

The 2008 Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride was a complete success. There were between 300-500 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]

*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 River Front Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==
*[http://www.voyeurweb.com/contris/WhatISaw/ws200808/20080803-75493/index.html Voyeurweb: Saint Louis Naked Bike Ride I]
*[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 Riverfront Times Video: St. Louis' First Naked Bike Ride]
*[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Sacramento ABC News 10: Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]
*[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html NBC San Diego: "World Naked Bike Ride" Hits St. Louis]
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 First Coast News Jacksonville: "World Naked Bike Ride" Rolls Through Midwest]
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

User talk:Nsayers

2008-08-04T12:54:03Z

Photo212grapher: /* Thank-you not */

==There is only one Newcastle in the WNBR==
Please desist from making uninvited changes to the Wiki Newcastle page. [[User:Marte|Marte]] 17:54, 7 Jul 2006

:It's a [[Wikipedia:wiki|wiki]]. People make changes, uninvited. That's how it works. I added a disambiguation page to save future confusion between the two large cities on Earth that are called [[Wikipedia:Newcastle|Newcastle]]. --[[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 11:04, 7 Jul 2006 (PDT)

==Thanks for contributing==
Nsayers,

Thank you for your contributions to WNBR Wiki. Your work has been invaluable to the success of this ride internationally. Have a good day. [[User:D|D]] 11:06, 15 Mar 2006 (PST)

==Use of your planning notes==
Nsayers, can we use your [[Brighton & Hove planning notes|planning notes]] as a template for other cities to use as well? They are very well written. Thank you for your consideration. [[User:D|D]] 13:29, 20 Mar 2006 (PST)

:No worries. Go for it! It's a wiki, after all. ;-) [[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 13:44, 20 Mar 2006 (PST)

==Pretoria==
Hi Nick, Pretoria was not a WNBR event, it was not on public lands. I had a discussion about this with the ride organizors, but there don't want to adhere to WNBR policy. I'm removing the link from the list of rides. Cheers, [[User:D|D]] 10:50, 27 Mar 2006 (PST)

==Request for involvement in Wikipedia naming convention dispute==
Hi, I'd like to invite you to get involved in establishing consensus in discussions concerning naming conventions for social nudity topics.

Please join in this community discussion regarding the name of [[Wikipedia:Portal:Clothes free]].

Participate here: [[Wikipedia:Portal_talk:Clothes_free#Votes]]

Please also join in the discussion about what to name an article dealing with [[Wikipedia:social nudity]]. I believe the the latter term is a better term to use than naturism or nudism as it is more [[Wikipedia:WP:NPOV]] and is in use currently. Formerly the article was titled [[Wikipedia:Clothes free movement]].

Participate here: [[Wikipedia:Talk:Naturism#Move_to_Social_nudity]]

Cheers,

[[User:D|D]] 13:27, 15 Apr 2006 (PDT)

==Wow! Amazing Work!==
Thank you so much for all your thousands of edits on WNBR Wiki. You are totally amazing. [[User:D|D]] 19:18, 25 Apr 2006 (PDT)

==Thanks again!==
Thanks again for all of your recent work on this wiki. Its hard to even keep track of it all. Your work is invaluable. Cheers, [[User:D|D]] 11:41, 8 Jul 2006 (PDT)

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==Thank-you not==
Please do not edit my comments left on a discussion page. It is disrespectful to place words into someone's quote. I realize you only wished to make the links work in the single-minded way you desired. I will not get into a editing war with you. You deleted a page I took time to build, and you replaced all the links to it. In doing so, you made the [[Saint Louis]] entry something many people can no longer view from their work place (NSFW). Of course, to you, your way is best, and I see no point in changing it back just to have you change it again. Thank for for doing this without a single discussion about why someone might have wanted to do what they did. It is better to just change and quote the almighty wiki adage of not submitting things you do not want edited mercilessly. Respect is something that sane people never seek to find. I doubt I will add more photos with this as the status quo. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:42, 3 August 2008 (PDT)

:Sorry to have caused offence, and thanks for adding your photos to the wiki in an attractive and well-categorised manner. I was just house cleaning and amalgamating surplus content. Having unnecessary sub-pages for rides increases the amount of maintenance work, especially as there are only about three of us who actively work on the wiki. It's probably better to post photos of the ride to our [http://flickr.com/groups/worldnakedbikeride/ Flickr group] where they can be more easily grouped and tracked. The ones you've posted aren't particularly NSFW, imho! Feel free to continue this discussion off-wiki: mail A T nicksayers D 0 T com --[[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 04:05, 4 August 2008 (PDT)

:Hopefully I've just made a change that you'll be happy with. I've set up a proper [[Saint Louis photos]] page from the 2008 one you created. Let me know if this is alright. --[[User:Nsayers|Nsayers]] 04:18, 4 August 2008 (PDT)

You must work at a different place than 99% of the rest of the workforce. A visible penis is going to be NSFW everywhere I know, and the painted breasts are likely to be NSFW in half of the workplaces. I feel discussions are the true spirit of Wiki, and you did offend me off by not have one. Unilateral changes are within policy, but then again walking up to strangers on the street and saying, "I don't like your hairdo" is within your rights, too. Neither are consider polite.

The Wiki from where I admin, we tend to do things different. We would leave the users' named pages as is, and place a #REDIRECT under the "proper" page. Our policy is to edit as little as possible. The less we are seen, the more it is the user's wiki. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 05:54, 4 August 2008 (PDT)

Saint Louis photos

2008-08-04T12:37:58Z

Photo212grapher:

{{Ride location sub-page breadcrumb|RideLocation=Saint Louis|Country=US}}

==2008==

A collection of photos from the [[Saint Louis]] Naked Bike Ride:

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Image:Stlnbr_7259.JPG
Image:Stlnbr_7152.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7165.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7149.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7175.JPG
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Image:Stlnbr_7235.JPG
Image:WNBR_stl_08.jpg
</gallery>

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2008-08-04T04:42:28Z

Photo212grapher: New page: A collection of Photos from the Saint Louis Naked Bike Ride 2008: Some images from User:Photo212grapher <gallery> Image:Stlnbr_7259.JPG Image:Stlnbr_7152.JPG Image:Stlnbr 7165.JPG Ima...

A collection of Photos from the Saint Louis Naked Bike Ride 2008:

Some images from [[User:Photo212grapher]]
<gallery>
Image:Stlnbr_7259.JPG
Image:Stlnbr_7152.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7165.JPG
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</gallery>

[[Category:Saint Louis 2008]]

User:Photo212grapher

2008-08-04T04:39:08Z

Photo212grapher:

Shutterbug and Conservationist. See some quick grabs from the [[Saint Louis 2008]].

[[Image:Stlnbr_7235.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Caption]]

User talk:Nsayers

2008-08-03T22:42:07Z

Photo212grapher:

Talk:Saint Louis

2008-08-03T22:34:14Z

Photo212grapher:

Saint Louis

2008-08-03T22:32:36Z

Photo212grapher: /* 2008 */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 2 August 2008|Time=9pm departure (7pm pre-ride body painting bonanza)|Location='''New starting place!''' Meet in [http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Tower Grove Park] at the Stupp Center (near Grand and Arsenal). We will have signs/people directing participants from the Pool Pavilion if necessary.}}

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To increase awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To provide exercise and fun for all those who participate

== Ride information ==

Anybody can participate, including children. Bikers are encouraged to go as "bare as you dare." It is not mandatory to go completely naked, though encouraged. In fact, participants can come fully clothed if they wish. Body paint and other creative body coverings are also encouraged, as are helmets and other protective biking gear. Also, if you would like to participate without a bike, any sort of transportation that is not a car (i.e. rollerskates, skateboards) can also be used.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

== Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride will be hosting a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26, 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There will be baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers are requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

No previous Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] has taken place. Help make it happen this summer! You can do so by spreading the word, volunteering, and participating. Make the first Saint Louis Naked Bike Ride one to remember.

==Photos==
===2008===
<gallery>
Image:Stlnbr_7259.JPG
Image:Stlnbr_7152.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7165.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7149.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7175.JPG
Image:Stlnbr 7283.JPG
Image:Stlnbr_7235.JPG
</gallery>

==Media coverage==
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox St Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeastern Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ River Front Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 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]]

Talk:Saint Louis

2008-08-03T22:31:33Z

Photo212grapher:

The St. Louis world naked bike ride was awesome it was well worth can't wait to do it again
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Great event, but switching the starting location right before the event was a huge problem. I drove around in circles trying to find the place - clearly, it was no longer at the Pool Pavilion, and no signs stating otherwise. Think about it - for a event all about ending oil dependency, having people driving around defeats the purpose!

We probably should have hired a stripper or two to ride. You always need someone to start the ball rolling. Not many wanted to go first. <strike>I'll add to the [[Saint Louis 2008]] later.</strike> I want others to have their chance to post, too.

Next year - daytime? And if you want crowds to bring publicity, post signs along the route. And publish the correct route. A circular route is best.

And I want to say thanks to [[User:Nsayers]] for editing my comment here. Most people would not edit other people's words on a discussion page, but it is nice to see some people do lack respect for others by modifying the words of others no matter where they may be. It is all in the wiki tradition, right? If I had a broken link it would be one thing, but by deleting the page I made and then hiding all traces to it, [[User:Nsayers]] went above and beyond... much beyond - beyond what is considered normal wiki-etiquette.

I can understand why 90% of the other pages are devoid of images, but rather links to Flcker and other sharing sites. The entire idea of WNBR is respect. It is unfortunate some lack it. You can modify the entries. You can add images and galleries that others thought best not to do. You can even make a hundred new entries taking the reader in an endless circle. But deleting pages someone wanted and then editing their comments that lead to those pages is rather adolescent and completely disrespectful.

Anyone wishing to add images needs to be forewarned. --[[User:Photo212grapher|Photo212grapher]] 15:31, 3 August 2008 (PDT)

User:Photo212grapher

2008-08-03T16:49:56Z

Photo212grapher:

Shutterbug and Conservationist. See some quick grabs from the [[Saint_Louis_2008_Photo_Gallery]] event.

[[Image:Stlnbr_7235.JPG|thumb|300px]]

[[Category:Saint Louis 2008]]

User:Photo212grapher

2008-08-03T16:47:14Z

Photo212grapher: New page: Shutterbug. See some quick grabs from the Saint Louis 2008 event. Category:Saint Louis 2008

Shutterbug. See some quick grabs from the [[Saint Louis 2008]] event.

[[Category:Saint Louis 2008]]

Talk:Saint Louis

2008-08-03T16:45:49Z

Photo212grapher:

Saint Louis

2008-08-03T16:22:51Z

Photo212grapher:

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 2 August 2008|Time=9pm departure (7pm pre-ride body painting bonanza)|Location='''New starting place!''' Meet in [http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Tower Grove Park] at the Stupp Center (near Grand and Arsenal). We will have signs/people directing participants from the Pool Pavilion if necessary.}}

== Objectives ==

* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To increase awareness of cyclists in a motor-driven world
* To provide exercise and fun for all those who participate

== Ride information ==

Anybody can participate, including children. Bikers are encouraged to go as "bare as you dare." It is not mandatory to go completely naked, though encouraged. In fact, participants can come fully clothed if they wish. Body paint and other creative body coverings are also encouraged, as are helmets and other protective biking gear. Also, if you would like to participate without a bike, any sort of transportation that is not a car (i.e. rollerskates, skateboards) can also be used.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

== Promotional event ==

World Naked Bike Ride will be hosting a film screening at CAMP (3022a Cherokee Street) on July 26, 9 pm, exactly one week before the ride. There will be baked goods for sale and the beautiful documentary ''Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride''. Donations of 1 or 2 dollars for cyclists/walkers and $3-5 for drivers are requested, or body paint in place of dollars.

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co and Mariah Pittman 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' +1 (708) 323-6867 and (802)578-4333

==History==

No previous Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] has taken place. Help make it happen this summer! You can do so by spreading the word, volunteering, and participating. Make the first Saint Louis Naked Bike Ride one to remember.

==Photos==
===2008===
see more at [[Saint Louis 2008 Photo Gallery]]
[[Image:Stlnbr_7165.JPG|thumb|left|300x300px]][[Image:Stlnbr_7149.JPG|thumb|left|300x300px]]
 

==Media coverage==
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox St Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeastern Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ River Front Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:Ride locations]]

[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:New ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]

[[Category:Saint Louis 2008]]

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2008-08-03T16:13:25Z

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