https://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=SpikeWorld Naked Bike Ride - User contributions [en]2026-04-05T13:20:51ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.31.0https://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=User:Spike&diff=36411User:Spike2023-03-06T00:51:18Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<div>From 1995 to around 2007, I used to operate two nudist sites:<br />
* [http://nakedplanet.org/ Spike's Naked Planet]: An International Directory of Gay Nudist Groups<br />
* [http://tntmen.org/ Spike's TNT!MEN Page]: Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity</div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=26109Toronto2012-06-17T02:43:59Z<p>Spike: Fixed broken links from old "tnt.abuzar.net/tnt" to "nakedplanet.org/tnt"; put paragraph re police escort into past tense.</p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 16 June 2012|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&aq=0&sll=43.648748,-79.405145&sspn=0.00736,0.016201&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&z=14 It starts at Coronation Park] (by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
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==Posters/flyers==<br />
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This is a poster for the 2012 WNBR Toronto ride. <br />
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[[File:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png]]<br />
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One version is a PDF for printing to paper, the other is a smaller PNG image for web and email. <br />
Spread far and wide! <br />
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<td>[[Image:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2012 poster for Printing to Paper / [[:Media:wnbr2012toronto_ht.pdf|WNBR Toronto 2012 PDF Poster]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2012 Web/Email Poster / [[:Media:wnbr2012toronto2_web.png|WNBR Toronto 2012 Web/Email PNG Poster]] ]]<br />
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Sign up for updates using the form at the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride] website. <br />
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Facebook has unfortunately proven to be worse than useless; Facebook's Groups like its WNBR Toronto Group vanish without warning simply because Facebook's website belongs to Facebook, not to any of us, and for no other reason. So in order to stay in touch be sure to sign up to get ride updates directly at [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride], and/or check this Toronto WNBR wiki.<br />
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==Route==<br />
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'''Start: Coronation Park by the lake'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at 12:00 noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and perhaps a picnic lunch.<br />
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'''Route''' <br />
The clockwise route passes many of Toronto's landmarks and popular areas. Coronation Park on the waterfront has always served us well as a picturesque and practical gathering/staring point - the 2012 ride will be starting from there as usual. At the suggestion of some riders, the tail end of the ride is changed to scoot west across Queens Quay back to the starting point at Coronation Park. There would also be the option for a contingent to "peel off" at the foot of Bay Street, get dressed in the park by the water and head over by ferry to the beautiful Toronto Islands for an evening at [http://www.torontoislands.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41 Hanlan's clothing optional beach].<br />
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Below is the 2012 route:<br />
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[[File:Wnbr2012route.png]]<br />
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[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&aq=0&ie=UTF8&hq=Coronation+Park,+Toronto,+Ontario&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&ll=43.640113,-79.396219&spn=0.027827,0.063944&z=14 Link to Google Map.]<br />
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==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
*Footwear.<br />
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==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
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Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal]''', so long as you are wearing something, '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes]'''. ''(<- Those links now work! June 2012)''<br />
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And you will also be happy to know that we had a polite and respectful bicycle police escort from 2005 to 2010, who kindly stopped traffic for us on busy left turns, and who did their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
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== Photos, Movies and Audio==<br />
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It would be great if someone could take the time to research for missed media from 2011 and previous years - there's probably a lot of interesting material to dig up. Any volunteers? Many blogs have been left out on purpose where they've simply re-used photos from sources already listed here and don't say anything new and so are not of primary interest - though blogging about the WNBR is always encouraged! <br />
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2011 saw a surge of interest in the WNBR, perhaps in response to the unfortunate swing towards anti-humanist and anti-sustainability agendas in both Toronto's municipal and federal governments since 2010. Sometimes it feels like we're going backwards, like cycling uphill with a headwind; all the more reason to pedal harder. I think we can. I know we can!<br />
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===2012===<br />
[[File:F1244_it8156.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Toronto 1912 photo courtesy City of Toronto Archives]]<br />
*Video: [http://vimeo.com/36597585 An open video invitation on Vimeo by participant Tom Balint to join everyone for the WNBR 2012 in Toronto!<BR CLEAR=all><br />
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WATCH THE 4MIN DOCUMENTARY ON THE WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE.<br />
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwJUWOr5HfTYM2t0NzZsT3N2ZkU<br />
send comments to the filmmaker: elevatorone@yahoo.com<br />
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===2011===<br />
[[File:Wnbr2011toronto.jpg|300px|thumb|right|2011 WNBR Toronto Poster: Leif Harmsen, Photo: Ethan Eisenberg]]<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzo_uznAiV8 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Dundas Square] courtesy of "Victorinoxs" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbr2011.flv alternate link to same movie]<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVQm340NPGA WNBR 2011 Toronto at College & Spadina] courtesy of "keepitinthefamily" on Youtube. [http://www.harmsen.net/wnbr/wnbrtoronto2011-2.flv alternate link to same movie]<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGlMkkXF2Yg WNBR 2011 Toronto at Queen W] courtesy of "shapon10" on Youtube. <br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMXfR3YKatU WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "tbonedunlop" on Youtube. <br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH75RmZtxHs&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto] courtesy of "Vladephoto" on Youtube. <br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2OYc0M2V-E&NR=1 WNBR 2011 Toronto at Yonge & Bloor] courtesy of "torontominute" on Youtube. <br />
*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101159 Tom Balint] (freely view and upload)<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/sniderscion/5823293434/ Scott Snider]<br />
*Photos: [http://igorlaptev.livejournal.com/115474.html#cutid1 Igor Laptev]<br />
*Photos: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otf3T1BISvc Gene Dare]<br />
*Photos: [http://galitrodan.tumblr.com/post/7134593994/world-naked-bike-ride-toronto Galit Rodan]<br />
*Press: [http://www.torontoverve.org/2011/06/bottoms-up-world-naked-bike-ride-2011.html TorontoVerve]<br />
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/2011/06/11/getting-naked-for-the-environment Toronto Sun]<br />
*Press: [http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/136642--dozens-of-naked-cyclists-pedal-around-toronto City News]<br />
*Press: [http://torontogp.blogspot.com/2011/06/toronto-wnbr-2011.html James Hamilton]<br />
*Press: [http://www.alainsojourner.com/2011/06/toronto-celebrates-2011-world-naked-bike-ride.html The Sojourner]<br />
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=181241 Sheila Gostick: Now Magazine]<br />
*Press: [http://torontoist.com/2011/06/cyclists_hit_the_streets_for_the_world_naked_bike_ride.php Marlene Leung: Torontoist]<br />
*Press: [http://www.brockpress.com/opinion/nudity-in-pride-1.2387456 Tom Balint: Brock Press]<br />
*Press: [http://www.blogto.com/city/2011/06/photos_of_the_world_naked_bike_ride_in_toronto/ staff:BlogTO]<br />
*Press: [http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/06/17/todays-letters-why-i-took-part-in-the-world-naked-bike-ride/ National Post]<br />
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===2010===<br />
[[File:WNBR5589_crop.JPG|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2010 Toronto Photo Credit Ethan Eisenberg]]<br />
*Photos: [http://gallery.me.com/balint_t#101024 WNBR 2010 photo server courtesy of Tom-In-Niagara] (freely view and upload)<br />
*Press: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/293320 KJ Mullins reports] with an article, pictures and video!<br />
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/go.ogg CBC Interview]<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNG_Bd99JS4 movie courtesy of Bare Oaks]<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bareoaks/sets/72157624136625147/ Bare Oaks] (flickr.com membership required)<br />
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===2009===<br />
*Press: [http://www.nowtoronto.com/daily/nowtube/story.cfm?content=169917 Now Magazine, with video]<br />
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/13/9789036.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (preview)]<br />
*Press: [http://www.torontosun.com/news/torontoandgta/2009/06/12/9782596.html Jenny Yuen: Toronto Sun (review)]<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865892635/ Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
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===2008===<br />
[[File:2008 wm.png|300px|thumb|right|WNBR 2008 Toronto Poster by Leif Harmsen]]<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]<br />
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]<br />
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===2005===<br />
*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
*Video: See [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
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===2004===<br />
*Photos: [http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
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''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
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==History==<br />
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===2011===<br />
Despite dire predictions of storms that never materialized, the ride was our biggest ever with approximately 150 ladies and gentlemen on our bicycles. We took a new route that went clockwise throughout the downtown core and passed new landmarks such as University of Toronto's King's College Circle, The Ontario Legislature at Queen's Park where we rode past a wedding that the newlyweds will never forget, and the heart of Canada's Financial District at King and Bay where important and often unsound financial decisions are made about our future and environment. Spirits were high among riders and the cheering public in general. Once again the police did not join us but we handily negotiated traffic ourselves. More media types than ever were present so hopefully the ride got a lot of good and well deserved press.<br />
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===2010===<br />
The 2010 Toronto WNBR made a splash! 16C and rain didn't stop 80 or so enthusiastic upbeat people from enjoying the good clean fun protest against fossil fuel dependency. Riders ranged in age from under 10 to near 70 with a good number of both women and men. One couple rode on a side-by-side tandem called the "buddy bike". There was much festive dress-up and body-painting. The police had said that they were going to join us for the ride but they did not; we were able to manage traffic ourselves. The public was most appreciative, perhaps partly because of the terrible oil spill in the Gulf. It only started raining hard at the very end as we arrived at the finishing point. <br />
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===2009===<br />
The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route! <br />
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Facebook (an infamous privately owned networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be worse than useless and antagonistic - they have their own corporate anti-humanist agendas which are not compatible with the WNBR - they prop up the myth that humans are obscene and that a new SUV will make you deliriously happy. I reject Facebook because it is unacceptable, k-zap, gone. It parrots people you know to create an illusion that they are somehow helpful for socialising and that you'll be banished if you reject it - they're not and you won't be. Some things one has to do for oneself; socialising is one. It is best to maintain our own emailing lists so that we can contact each other directly, and direct each other and the public to this wiki at www.worldnakedbikeride.org.<br />
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===2008===<br />
The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online. <br />
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===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
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===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
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We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
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Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
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''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
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===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
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[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
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===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
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==Links==<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked]''' in the '''[http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade]''', and for convincing City Hall to '''[http://nakedplanet.org/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]'''. Members of TNT have participated in every ride since the first in 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
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===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=216301382248002264194.00046c52a15bc31b3f7a9&z=13 Google map of entire Toronto route]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=15051Toronto2009-06-19T07:59:44Z<p>Spike: /* 2009 */ Replaced link to Picasaweb.google.ca with one to Flickr after being censored by Picasa for some reason.</p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 12 June 2010|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
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==Posters/flyers==<br />
Note: This poster is from 2009, the date in 2010 will be Saturday 12th of June 2010.<br />
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<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.png|full size printable PNG]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.jpg|450x765 pixel PNG for web or email]] ]]</td><br />
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==Route==<br />
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'''New route for 2010?''' <br />
Now that the ride is substantially larger, the many left turns in this counter-clockwise route are becoming difficult. It might make sense to change to a clockwise route (with mostly right turns) instead, and to finish where we start at Coronation Park given that the Java Hut is too small for us now. Another good finishing point might be the Island Ferry docks, making it easy for people to enjoy the Toronto Islands after our ride if they like.<br />
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Below is the route that has been used in recent years and has served us well. <br />
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'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
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[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
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'''1''' ''(East)'' '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
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'''2''' ''(North)'' '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
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'''3''' ''(East)'' '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
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'''4''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
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'''5: Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
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'''6''' ''(East)'' '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
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'''7''' ''(North)'' '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
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'''8''' ''(West)'' '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
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'''9''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
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'''10''' ''(West)'' '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
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'''11''' ''(South)'' '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
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'''12''' ''(West)'' '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
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'''13''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
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'''14''' ''(West)'' '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
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'''15''' ''(South)'' '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
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'''16''' ''(East)'' '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
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'''17''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
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'''18''' ''(West)'' '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
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'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
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[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
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==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
== Photos, Movies and Audio==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865892635/ Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]<br />
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619950853044/ Toronto 2008 WNBR photos from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865122343/ Toronto 2007 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(fixed 19 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157602385345206/ Toronto 2006 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(fixed 17 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*Photos: [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
*Video: See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*Photos: [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route! <br />
<br />
Facebook (an infamous privately owned social networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be unreliable and antagonistic; it is best to maintain our own lists and direct people to this wiki.<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online. <br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=15050Toronto2009-06-19T07:08:43Z<p>Spike: /* 2008 */ Added link to my photos just added to my Flickr account.</p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 12 June 2010|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
Note: This poster is from 2009, the date in 2010 will be Saturday 12th of June 2010.<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.png|full size printable PNG]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.jpg|450x765 pixel PNG for web or email]] ]]</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route==<br />
<br />
'''New route for 2010?''' <br />
Now that the ride is substantially larger, the many left turns in this counter-clockwise route are becoming difficult. It might make sense to change to a clockwise route (with mostly right turns) instead, and to finish where we start at Coronation Park given that the Java Hut is too small for us now. Another good finishing point might be the Island Ferry docks, making it easy for people to enjoy the Toronto Islands after our ride if they like.<br />
<br />
Below is the route that has been used in recent years and has served us well. <br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
'''1''' ''(East)'' '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
'''2''' ''(North)'' '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
'''3''' ''(East)'' '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
'''4''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
'''5: Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
'''6''' ''(East)'' '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
'''7''' ''(North)'' '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
'''8''' ''(West)'' '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
'''9''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td width="10">&nbsp;</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
'''10''' ''(West)'' '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
'''11''' ''(South)'' '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
'''12''' ''(West)'' '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''13''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
'''14''' ''(West)'' '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
'''15''' ''(South)'' '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''16''' ''(East)'' '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
'''17''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
'''18''' ''(West)'' '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
== Photos, Movies and Audio==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]<br />
*Photos: [http://picasaweb.google.ca/SpikesNakedPlanet/2009WorldNakedBikeRideToronto?feat=directlink Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]<br />
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619950853044/ Toronto 2008 WNBR photos from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865122343/ Toronto 2007 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(fixed 19 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157602385345206/ Toronto 2006 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(fixed 17 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*Photos: [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
*Video: See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*Photos: [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route! <br />
<br />
Facebook (an infamous privately owned social networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be unreliable and antagonistic; it is best to maintain our own lists and direct people to this wiki.<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online. <br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=15049Toronto2009-06-19T07:06:57Z<p>Spike: /* 2007 */ Replaced link from Picasaweb.google.ca to flickr.com after all my photos were deleted by Google.</p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 12 June 2010|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
Note: This poster is from 2009, the date in 2010 will be Saturday 12th of June 2010.<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.png|full size printable PNG]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.jpg|450x765 pixel PNG for web or email]] ]]</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route==<br />
<br />
'''New route for 2010?''' <br />
Now that the ride is substantially larger, the many left turns in this counter-clockwise route are becoming difficult. It might make sense to change to a clockwise route (with mostly right turns) instead, and to finish where we start at Coronation Park given that the Java Hut is too small for us now. Another good finishing point might be the Island Ferry docks, making it easy for people to enjoy the Toronto Islands after our ride if they like.<br />
<br />
Below is the route that has been used in recent years and has served us well. <br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
'''1''' ''(East)'' '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
'''2''' ''(North)'' '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
'''3''' ''(East)'' '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
'''4''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
'''5: Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
'''6''' ''(East)'' '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
'''7''' ''(North)'' '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
'''8''' ''(West)'' '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
'''9''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td width="10">&nbsp;</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
'''10''' ''(West)'' '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
'''11''' ''(South)'' '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
'''12''' ''(West)'' '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''13''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
'''14''' ''(West)'' '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
'''15''' ''(South)'' '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''16''' ''(East)'' '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
'''17''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
'''18''' ''(West)'' '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
== Photos, Movies and Audio==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]<br />
*Photos: [http://picasaweb.google.ca/SpikesNakedPlanet/2009WorldNakedBikeRideToronto?feat=directlink Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]<br />
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]<br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157619865122343/ Toronto 2007 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(fixed 19 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157602385345206/ Toronto 2006 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(fixed 17 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*Photos: [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
*Video: See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*Photos: [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route! <br />
<br />
Facebook (an infamous privately owned social networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be unreliable and antagonistic; it is best to maintain our own lists and direct people to this wiki.<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online. <br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 12 June 2010|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
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[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
Note: This poster is from 2009, the date in 2010 will be Saturday 12th of June 2010.<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.png|full size printable PNG]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.jpg|450x765 pixel PNG for web or email]] ]]</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route==<br />
<br />
'''New route for 2010?''' <br />
Now that the ride is substantially larger, the many left turns in this counter-clockwise route are becoming difficult. It might make sense to change to a clockwise route (with mostly right turns) instead, and to finish where we start at Coronation Park given that the Java Hut is too small for us now. Another good finishing point might be the Island Ferry docks, making it easy for people to enjoy the Toronto Islands after our ride if they like.<br />
<br />
Below is the route that has been used in recent years and has served us well. <br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
'''1''' ''(East)'' '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
'''2''' ''(North)'' '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
'''3''' ''(East)'' '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
'''4''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
'''5: Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
'''6''' ''(East)'' '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
'''7''' ''(North)'' '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
'''8''' ''(West)'' '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
'''9''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td width="10">&nbsp;</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
'''10''' ''(West)'' '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
'''11''' ''(South)'' '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
'''12''' ''(West)'' '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''13''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
'''14''' ''(West)'' '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
'''15''' ''(South)'' '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''16''' ''(East)'' '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
'''17''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
'''18''' ''(West)'' '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
== Photos, Movies and Audio==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]<br />
*Photos: [http://picasaweb.google.ca/SpikesNakedPlanet/2009WorldNakedBikeRideToronto?feat=directlink Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]<br />
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]<br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
*Photos: [http://picasaweb.google.ca/SpikesNakedPlanet/2007WorldNakedBikeRideToronto?feat=directlink Toronto 2007 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(NEW 17 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*Photos: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157602385345206/ Toronto 2006 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(fixed 17 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*Photos: [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
*Video: See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html TNT!MEN: Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*Photos: [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*Photos: [http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route! <br />
<br />
Facebook (an infamous privately owned social networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be unreliable and antagonistic; it is best to maintain our own lists and direct people to this wiki.<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online. <br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 12 June 2010|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
Note: This poster is from 2009, the date in 2010 will be Saturday 12th of June 2010.<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.png|full size printable PNG]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.jpg|450x765 pixel PNG for web or email]] ]]</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route==<br />
<br />
'''New route for 2010?''' <br />
Now that the ride is substantially larger, the many left turns in this counter-clockwise route are becoming difficult. It might make sense to change to a clockwise route (with mostly right turns) instead, and to finish where we start at Coronation Park given that the Java Hut is too small for us now. Another good finishing point might be the Island Ferry docks, making it easy for people to enjoy the Toronto Islands after our ride if they like.<br />
<br />
Below is the route that has been used in recent years and has served us well. <br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
'''1''' ''(East)'' '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
'''2''' ''(North)'' '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
'''3''' ''(East)'' '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
'''4''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
'''5: Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
'''6''' ''(East)'' '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
'''7''' ''(North)'' '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
'''8''' ''(West)'' '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
'''9''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td width="10">&nbsp;</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
'''10''' ''(West)'' '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
'''11''' ''(South)'' '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
'''12''' ''(West)'' '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''13''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
'''14''' ''(West)'' '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
'''15''' ''(South)'' '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''16''' ''(East)'' '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
'''17''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
'''18''' ''(West)'' '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
== Photos, Movies and Audio==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]<br />
*Photos: [http://picasaweb.google.ca/SpikesNakedPlanet/2009WorldNakedBikeRideToronto?feat=directlink Toronto 2009 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]<br />
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]<br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
*Photos: [http://picasaweb.google.ca/SpikesNakedPlanet/2007WorldNakedBikeRideToronto?feat=directlink Toronto 2007 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos] ''(NEW 17 June 2009)''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/nakedplanet/sets/72157602385345206/ Toronto 2006 WNBR from Spike's Naked Planet] ''(fixed 17 June 2009)''<br />
*[http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos on Yahoo!]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
*Video: See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route! <br />
<br />
Facebook (an infamous privately owned social networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be unreliable and antagonistic; it is best to maintain our own lists and direct people to this wiki.<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online. <br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 12 June 2010|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
Note: This poster is from 2009, the date in 2010 will be Saturday 12th of June 2010.<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.png|full size printable PNG]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:wnbr01_09_sm.png|thumb|WNBR Toronto 2009 Poster / [[:Media:wnbr01_09.jpg|450x765 pixel PNG for web or email]] ]]</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route==<br />
<br />
'''New route for 2010?''' <br />
Now that the ride is substantially larger, the many left turns in this counter-clockwise route are becoming difficult. It might make sense to change to a clockwise route (with mostly right turns) instead, and to finish where we start at Coronation Park given that the Java Hut is too small for us now. Another good finishing point might be the Island Ferry docks, making it easy for people to enjoy the Toronto Islands after our ride if they like.<br />
<br />
Below is the route that has been used in recent years and has served us well. <br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
'''1''' ''(East)'' '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
'''2''' ''(North)'' '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
'''3''' ''(East)'' '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
'''4''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
'''5: Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
'''6''' ''(East)'' '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
'''7''' ''(North)'' '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
'''8''' ''(West)'' '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
'''9''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td width="10">&nbsp;</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
'''10''' ''(West)'' '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
'''11''' ''(South)'' '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
'''12''' ''(West)'' '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''13''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
'''14''' ''(West)'' '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
'''15''' ''(South)'' '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''16''' ''(East)'' '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
'''17''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
'''18''' ''(West)'' '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
== Photos, Movies and Audio==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WyVBFlIdmI Toronto 2009: On Youtube]<br />
*Photos: [http://picasaweb.google.ca/SpikesNakedPlanet/2009WorldNakedBikeRideToronto?feat=directlink Toronto Naked Ride from Spike's Naked Planet]<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
*Video: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iKiaFfY1g Toronto 2008: On Youtube]<br />
*Audio: [http://www.harmsen.net/audio/2008-06-13-gm.mp3 CIUT Radio interview]<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
* [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos on Yahoo!]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
*Video: See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
<br />
===2009===<br />
The 2009 Toronto WNBR was a hit! Over 100 women and men came out (110?), including a few that joined spontaneously along the route! Riders ranged from age 16 to near 70 and came from as far away as Ohio! The bicycle police did not join us this year, perhaps because we have always been so orderly that they thought it unnecessary. While we missed their help in guiding traffic on our behalf, a few volunteers were able to assume that role and did so well. Due to street closures for a festival, we took a small detour along Front Street at the start. We somehow took a wrong turn onto College Street near Kensington Market, but managed to quickly get back on route! <br />
<br />
Facebook (an infamous privately owned social networking website) censored/removed the 2 year old WNBR Toronto Facebook Group but inexplicably left the orphaned WNBR Toronto 2009 Facebook Event that has all the same perfectly innocent content. Facebook and the like have proven to be unreliable and antagonistic; it is best to maintain our own lists and direct people to this wiki.<br />
<br />
===2008===<br />
The 2008 ride in Toronto was the biggest yet. 75+ women and men participated. Once again the weather was ideal, the police courteous and the public enthusiastic and supportive. Artist Leif Harmsen had created posters to advertise the event, as had another volunteer, and efforts had been made to distribute them around downtown Toronto and online. <br />
<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely. We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns. We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group (Yahoo! membership required)<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11110Toronto2008-05-20T17:09:28Z<p>Spike: /* Related websites */</p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td align="right">[[Image:2008_Poster_4a.jpg|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_Poster_4.pdf|printable PDF]] This poster has a lot more text than the others. It is designed for coffee shops, bike stores, and other community bulletin boards.]]</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
Visit [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group] for the latest news.<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
'''1''' ''(East)'' '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
'''2''' ''(North)'' '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
'''3''' ''(East)'' '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
'''4''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
'''5: Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
'''6''' ''(East)'' '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
'''7''' ''(North)'' '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
'''8''' ''(West)'' '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
'''9''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td width="10">&nbsp;</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
'''10''' ''(West)'' '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
'''11''' ''(South)'' '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
'''12''' ''(West)'' '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''13''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
'''14''' ''(West)'' '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
'''15''' ''(South)'' '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''16''' ''(East)'' '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
'''17''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
'''18''' ''(West)'' '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.org/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
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[[Category:Previous ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11109Toronto2008-05-20T16:25:40Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td align="right">[[Image:2008_Poster_4a.jpg|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_Poster_4.pdf|printable PDF]] This poster has a lot more text than the others. It is designed for coffee shops, bike stores, and other community bulletin boards.]]</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
Visit [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group] for the latest news.<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
'''1''' ''(East)'' '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
'''2''' ''(North)'' '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
'''3''' ''(East)'' '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
'''4''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
'''5: Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
'''6''' ''(East)'' '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
'''7''' ''(North)'' '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
'''8''' ''(West)'' '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
'''9''' ''(North)'' '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td width="10">&nbsp;</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
'''10''' ''(West)'' '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
'''11''' ''(South)'' '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
'''12''' ''(West)'' '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''13''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
'''14''' ''(West)'' '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
'''15''' ''(South)'' '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
'''16''' ''(East)'' '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
'''17''' ''(South)'' '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
'''18''' ''(West)'' '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11108Toronto2008-05-20T16:09:09Z<p>Spike: /* Posters/flyers */</p>
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<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td align="right">[[Image:2008_Poster_4a.jpg|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_Poster_4.pdf|printable PDF]] This poster has a lot more text than the others. It is designed for coffee shops, bike stores, and other community bulletin boards.]]</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11107Toronto2008-05-20T16:07:32Z<p>Spike: /* Posters/flyers */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td align="right">[[Image:2008_Poster_4a.jpg|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_Poster_4.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
This poster is much busier than the others. It is designed for coffee shops and bike stores and other community bulletin boards.</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11105Toronto2008-05-20T08:01:00Z<p>Spike: /* Posters/flyers */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td align="right">[[Image:2008_Poster_4a.jpg|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_Poster_4.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]This poster is much busier than the others. It is designed for coffee shops and bike stores and other community bulletin boards.</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11104Toronto2008-05-20T08:00:15Z<p>Spike: /* Posters/flyers */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td align="right">[[Image:2008_Poster_4a.jpg|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_Poster_4.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br><br />
This poster is much busier than the others. It is intended for coffee shops and bike stores and other community bulletin boards.</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11103Toronto2008-05-20T07:58:29Z<p>Spike: /* Posters/flyers */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
<table><tr valign="top"><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]</td><br />
<td>[[Image:2008_Poster_4a.jpg|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_Poster_4.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br><br />
This poster is much busier than the others. It is intended for coffee shops and bike stores and other community bulletin boards.</td><br />
</tr></table><br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11102Toronto2008-05-20T07:51:54Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
| [[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
| [[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
| [[Image:2008_Poster_4a.jpg|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_Poster_4.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:2008_Poster_4a.jpg&diff=11101File:2008 Poster 4a.jpg2008-05-20T07:45:43Z<p>Spike: A JPG preview of the PDF file. The original Word version is also available; just write me and ask for it.</p>
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<div>A JPG preview of the PDF file. The original Word version is also available; just write me and ask for it.</div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:Toronto_2008_Poster_4.pdf&diff=11100File:Toronto 2008 Poster 4.pdf2008-05-20T07:43:22Z<p>Spike: A fourth poster for the Toronto 2008 World Naked Bike Ride, by Spike.</p>
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<div>A fourth poster for the Toronto 2008 World Naked Bike Ride, by Spike.</div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11099Toronto2008-05-20T04:54:49Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg|thumb|Click for full-size]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
| [[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
| [[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11098Toronto2008-05-20T04:52:01Z<p>Spike: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg|Thumb|300px]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
| [[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
| [[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
<br />
'''Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A GoogleMaps: map only] ; [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed GoogleMaps: normal view]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11097Toronto2008-05-20T04:48:41Z<p>Spike: </p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
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[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
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[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A Google map only]<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed Map with tools]<br />
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==Posters/flyers==<br />
{|<br />
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| [[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
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|}<br />
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==Route for 2008==<br />
'''<br />
Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg|thumb|See the links to the original Google Map below]]<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:WNBR_Toronto_Route.jpg&diff=11096File:WNBR Toronto Route.jpg2008-05-20T04:47:00Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<div></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11095Toronto2008-05-20T04:42:56Z<p>Spike: </p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
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[[Image:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg]]<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A Google map only]<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed Map with tools]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
| [[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
| [[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Route for 2008==<br />
'''<br />
Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:WNBR_Toronto_Start.jpg&diff=11094File:WNBR Toronto Start.jpg2008-05-20T04:38:36Z<p>Spike: </p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
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[[Image:toronto_map.png]]<br />
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[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A Google map only]<br />
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==Posters/flyers==<br />
{|<br />
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| [[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
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==Route for 2008==<br />
'''<br />
Start: Coronation Park Fountain'''. South of the CNE's Princes Gate. Meet at noon, ride 1pm. Bring water and sunblock, and maybe some food if you plan on being hungry at all.<br />
<br />
<table border="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td valign="top"><br />
1 (East) '''Queen's Quay''': Enjoy Toronto's beautiful waterfront with picturesque ride on Queen's Quay West.<br />
<br />
2 (North) '''York St''': York is a relatively calm and pleasant way to cross the scary traffic corridor of the Gardiner and railway. Don't worry, our bike cop friends will keep us safe!<br />
<br />
3 (East) '''Front St''': Enjoy a bit of tourist madness along Front St West cycling past Union Station. Be glad you're on a bike!<br />
<br />
4 (North) '''Yonge St''': Wave to the crowds of people on Toronto's most famous street!<br />
<br />
5: '''Dundas Square''': If you are getting a bit hot at this point in the ride, take a quick splash through the fountains at Dundas Square. Just watch out for the other kids enjoying the water.<br />
<br />
6 (East) '''Carlton St''': Head east one block past the world famous Maple Leaf Gardens.<br />
<br />
7 (North) '''Church St''': A quick diversion through Toronto's busy gay village may be a good place to recruit a few more naked cyclists.<br />
<br />
8 (West) '''Wellesley St''': Return to the madness of Yonge St on Wellesley<br />
<br />
9 (North) '''Yonge St''' again: One of the busiest shopping areas of the city.<br />
</td><br />
<td valign="top"><br />
10 (West) '''Yorkville Ave''': New in 2008, we're going to head a bit further north to pass through one of Toronto's more expensive shopping districts.<br />
<br />
11 (South) '''Avenue Road''': We'll return to Bloor via Avenue Road<br />
<br />
12 (West) '''Bloor St''': Enjoy the changing character of Bloor St as we pass through the different neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
13 (South) '''Spadina Ave''': At first Spadina is quiet, but as we enter Chinatown south of College it really heats up.<br />
<br />
14 (West) '''Baldwin St''': Cutting across to the very popular Kensington Market area, where we frequently gain a new rider or two.<br />
<br />
15 (South) '''Kensington Ave''': This is one of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods.<br />
<br />
16 (East) '''Dundas St W''': We'll use Dundas to return to Spadina for our final leg south.<br />
<br />
17 (South) '''Spadina Ave''' again: Continue south through Chinatown.<br />
<br />
18 (West) '''Queen St W''': This isn't the most exciting part of Queen St, but it takes us to our final destination.<br />
</td></tr></table><br />
<br />
'''END: Java House''': Augusta & Queen St W. Java House is a great place to people watch, and have a diverse menu at very reasonable prices. And the beer is cheap, too!<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11088Toronto2008-05-19T19:03:58Z<p>Spike: </p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:toronto_map.png]]<br />
<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;output=embed&amp;s=AARTsJqrr8Vd7BJpZ_uWd7rt99DXewDr2A Google map only]<br />
[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;om=1&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&amp;ll=43.651693,-79.391558&amp;spn=0.037076,0.029193&amp;source=embed Map with tools]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
| [[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
| [[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11087Toronto2008-05-19T18:35:16Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?f=q&hl=en&om=1&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&ll=43.648381,-79.399749&spn=0.064342,0.130463&z=13 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:toronto_map.png]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]] |<br />
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<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11069Toronto2008-05-18T18:59:19Z<p>Spike: /* Posters/flyers */</p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&om=1&ll=43.650174,-79.390469&spn=0.035586,0.061798&z=14 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:toronto_map.png]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|left|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|left|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|none|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
==Categories==<br />
[[Category:Canada]]<br />
[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
<!--Drag appropriate ride location categories below this line--><br />
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[[Category:2005 ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11068Toronto2008-05-18T18:58:27Z<p>Spike: /* Posters/flyers */</p>
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<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&om=1&ll=43.650174,-79.390469&spn=0.035586,0.061798&z=14 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:toronto_map.png]]<br />
<br />
==Posters/flyers==<br />
[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|left|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|left|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|left|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=11067Toronto2008-05-18T18:56:01Z<p>Spike: /* Legality */</p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Gather at 12 noon'' for socializing, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts at 1 pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 14 June 2008|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&om=1&ll=43.650174,-79.390469&spn=0.035586,0.061798&z=14 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, by the waterfront at the centre of the park)}}<br />
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==Posters/flyers==<br />
[[Image:2008_wm.png|thumb|left|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_wm.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
[[Image:2008_bw.png|thumb|left|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_bw.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
[[Image:2008_ww.png|thumb|none|JPEG preview / [[:Media:2008_ww.pdf|printable PDF]] ]]<br />
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<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets.<br />
<br />
Furthermore, the Crown has acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
And you will also be happy to know that we have been cycling naked with a few polite and respectful bicycle cops for the last few years, who kindly stop traffic for us on those busy left turns, and who do their best to keep us all together as a group.<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2007===<br />
The 2007 ride in Toronto was the best yet. The weather was ideal. 30+ women and men participated and a new contingent from Hamilton joined up with us shortly after we set out. The police escort was courteous and the public was very supportive and showed much appreciation. The press coverage was generally very good - with a few excellent quotes and a clear reporting of the WNBR mandate and global scope.<br />
<br />
''Edited by Leif Harmsen''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg|200px|thumb|none|2005 Toronto WNBR pioneers!]]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4836573289 Toronto Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Listings===<br />
*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5899566217 Toronto Naked Bike Ride 2008] Facebook event<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11:30am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 1pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&om=1&ll=43.650174,-79.390469&spn=0.035586,0.061798&z=14 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=8123Toronto2007-05-17T14:32:07Z<p>Spike: </p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11:30am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 1pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&z=13&om=1 Route starts at Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
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[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=8122Toronto2007-05-17T14:31:03Z<p>Spike: </p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11:30am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 1pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location and Route=[http://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&q=&msa=0&msid=109021774435223560385.00000111e38eeeb35a254&z=13&om=1 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
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[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
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==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
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==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
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We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
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We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
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Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
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We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
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Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
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''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
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===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
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===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
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==Links==<br />
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===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
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===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
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===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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[[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|Southern Hemisphere rides]] took place on Saturday 10 March 2007. Australia and South America have great support for WNBRs.<br />
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[[:Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations|Northern Hemisphere rides]] are mainly scheduled for Saturday 9 June, with some on Saturday 30 June 2007. The [[United States]] and Europe have had extraordinarily successful rides.<br />
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More information on ride dates: [[2007 ride dates]]<br />
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For information on how to [[Joining a ride|join an existing event]], [[Organizing a ride|start a new one]] or how to [[Contact|contact]] ride organizers please refer to the [[Main Page|main page]].<br />
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==List of World Naked Bike Rides==<br />
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===[[Australia]]===<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Adelaide]], SA: 8 Mar 2008<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Brisbane]], QLD: 8 Mar 2008 (Previous rides: 10 Mar 2007)<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Cairns]], QLD: 8 Mar 2008<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Canberra]], ACT: 8 Mar 2008<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Melbourne]], VIC: 8 Mar 2008 (Previous rides: 10 Mar 2007, 12 Mar 2006)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Newcastle]], NSW: 8 Mar 2008 (Previous rides: 10 Mar 2007, 12 Mar 2006, 13 Feb 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Perth]], WA: 8 Mar 2008<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Sydney]], NSW: 8 Mar 2008<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Tweed Heads]], NSW: 8 Mar 2008 (Previous rides: 12 Jun 2004)<br />
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===<span id="Austria">[[Austria]]</span> ''(Österreich)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Vienna]] ''(Wien)'': ? Sep 2007? (Previous rides: 22 Sep 2006, ? Sep 2005?)<br />
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===<span id="Belgium">[[Belgium]]</span> ''(België/Belgique/Belgien)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Brussels]] ''(Brussel/Bruxelles/Brüssel)'': 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005)<br />
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===<span id="Brazil">[[Brazil]]</span> ''(Brasil)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[São Paulo]]: 9 June 2007 - 10:00 (Previous rides: 12 Jun 2004)<br />
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===[[British Virgin Islands]]===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Saba Rock]]<br />
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===[[Canada]]===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[London, ON]] 9 Jun 2007?<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Moncton]], NB 9 Jun 2007?<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Montreal]], QC 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Ottawa]], ON 9 Jun 2007? (Previous rides: ?? Jun? 2006, 11 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Prince George]], BC 9 Jun 2007?<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Toronto]], ON 9 June 2007 (Previous rides: 10 June 2006, 11 June 2005, 12 June 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Vancouver]], BC 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: ?? Jun? 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Victoria]], BC 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 13 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
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===<span id="Czech Republic">[[Czech Republic]]</span> ''(Česká Republika)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Prague]] ''(Praha)'': 9 Jun 2007 (Previous ride: 10 Jun 2006)<br />
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===[[France]]===<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Lille]] 9 Jun 2007<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Nice]] 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Paris]] 9 Jun 2007<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Toulouse]] 10 Jun 2006<br />
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===<span id="Germany">[[Germany]]</span> ''(Deutschland)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Berlin]]: 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 2005?)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Bonn]]: 04 Aug 2007 (Previous rides: 22 Jul 2006; 18 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Bremen]]: 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 2005?)<br />
<!--*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Cologne/NRW]] ''(Köln/NRW)'': 10 Jun 2006 --><br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Dresden]]: 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 2005?)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Frankfurt]] ''(Frankfurt am Main)'': 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 2 Jul 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Munich]], ''(München)'': 9. Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 1 Jul 2006, 18 Jun 2005)<br />
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===[[Israel]]===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Tel Aviv]] (Tel Aviv-Yafo) 9 Jun 2007<br />
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===[[Japan]]===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] Tokyo 9th Jun 2007? <br />
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===<span id="Italy">[[Italy]]</span> ''(Italia)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Milan]] ''(Milano)'': 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
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===<span id="Latvia">[[Latvia]]</span> ''(Latvija)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Riga]] ''(Rīga)'': 10 Jun 2006<br />
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===<span id="Mexico">[[Mexico]]</span> ''(México)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Mexico City]] ''(Ciudad de México)'': 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006)<!-- time 12:00pm starting from Km. 0 ciclovia--><br />
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===<span id="Netherlands">[[Netherlands]]</span> ''(Nederland)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Apeldoorn]], Gelderland (Previous rides: 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Amsterdam]], North Holland (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Arnhem]], Gelderland (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006)<br />
*[[Image:Stat2-newr.gif|Planned ride]] [[Nijmegen]], Gelderland, 9 Jun 2007<br />
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===<span id="New Zealand">[[New Zealand]]</span> ''(Aotearoa)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Auckland]] ''(Tamaaki Makaurau)'': 10 Mar 2007 (Previous rides: 13 Feb 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Golden Bay]]: 10 Mar 2007 (Previous rides: 12 Mar 2006, 13 Feb 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Lake Tekapo]]: 10 Mar 2007 (Previous rides: 12 Mar 2006, 13 Feb 2005)<br />
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===<span id="Peru">[[Peru]]</span> ''(Perú/Piruw)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Lima]]: 10 Mar 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006)<br />
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===<span id="Poland">[[Poland]]</span> ''(Polska)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Krakow]] ''(Cracow/Kraków)'': 13 Jun 2007<br />
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===<span id="Russia">[[Russia]]</span> ''(Россия/Rossiya/Rossija)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Moscow]] ''(Москва/Moskva)'': 9 Jun 2007?<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Saint Petersburg]] ''(Санкт-Петербург/Sankt-Peterburg)'': 9 Jun 2007? (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
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===[[South Africa]]===<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Pretoria]] 10 Mar 07<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[CapeTown]]<br />
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===<span id="Spain">[[Spain]]</span> ''(España/Espanya/Espainiako Erresuma/Espanha)''===<br />
''These rides are organized by [http://www.ciclonudista.net Manifestación Ciclonudista]''<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Barcelona]], Catalonia 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005, 19 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Huesca]], Aragon 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Madrid]], New Castile 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005, 19 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Pamplona]], Navarre 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005, 19 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Zaragoza]], Aragon 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005, 19 Jun 2004, 12 Jun 2003, 15 Jun 2002, 14 Jun 2001)<br />
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===<span id="Switzerland">[[Switzerland]]</span> ''(Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] Location TBC: 9 Jun 2007<br />
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===<span id="UK">[[United Kingdom]]</span>===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Bath]]: 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Brighton & Hove]]: 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Bristol]]: 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 14 Oct 2006)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Edinburgh]]: 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[London]]: 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Manchester]]: 8 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 9 Jun 2006)<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Southampton]], 8 Jun 2007<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[York]]: 8 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 9 Jun 2006)<br />
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===<span id="US"><span id="United States">[[United States]]</span></span> ''(Estados Unidos)''===<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Ann Arbor]], MI 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Asheville]], NC 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Ashland]], OR 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Atlanta]], GA 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Austin]], TX 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Bellingham]], WA 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 19 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Berkeley]], CA 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Black Rock City]], NV 29 Aug 2007 at [http://burningman.com Burning Man] (Previous rides: 30 Aug 2006, 31 Aug 2005, 1 Sep 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Boston]], MA 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Boulder]], CO 16 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 17 Jun 2006 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Burlington]], VT 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Chicago]], IL 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Columbus]], OH 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Crossville]], AL 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Detroit]], MI 11 Aug 2007<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Denver]], CO 9 Jun 2007<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Eugene]], OR 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Ithaca]], NY 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 2005?)<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Knoxville]], TN 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Los Angeles]], CA 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Madison]], WI <br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Miami]], FL 10 Mar 2007, and 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[New Haven]], CT 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[New York City]], NY 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[North Conway]], NH 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Olympia]], WA 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Palm Coast]], FL 10 Jun 2006 ''see also [[Florida]]''<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Pensacola]], FL 10 Jun 2006 ''see also [[Florida]]''<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Portland]], OR 9 Jun 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat3-assu.gif|Assumed to repeat]] [[Saint Petersburg, FL]] 12 Mar 2006 (Previous rides: 13 Feb 2005) ''see also [[Florida]]''<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[San Diego/Jacumba]], CA 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[San Francisco]], CA 10 Jun 2006 (Previous rides: 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Santa Cruz]], CA 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Seattle]], WA 14 Jul 2007 (Previous rides: 10 Jun 2006, 24 Sep 2005, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004)<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Tampa Bay]], FL 10 June 2006 (Previous rides: 12 Mar 2006) ''see also [[Florida]]''<br />
*[[Image:stat4-kick.gif|Kickstart this ride]] [[Telluride]], CO 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Twin Cities/Minneapolis and Saint Paul]], MN 10 Jun 2006 - 9 pm<br />
*[[Image:stat2-newr.gif|New ride planned]] [[Villa Grove/Orient Land Trust]], CO 10 Jun 2006<br />
*[[Image:stat1-comm.gif|Committed to ride]] [[Washington, DC]] 9 June 2007<br />
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==External links: other lists of rides==<br />
===WNBR affiliated sites===<br />
<!--only list sites that have lsts of rides here. General links should go on the Links page.--><br />
*[http://www.ciclonudista.net/ Manifestación Ciclonudista] (Spain)<br />
*[http://www.inventati.org/criticalmass/ciclonudista/ Critical Mass Ciclonudista] (Italy)<br />
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] official site<br />
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===Critical Mass rides===<br />
<!--only list sites that have lsts of rides here. General links should go on the Links page.--><br />
*[http://critical-mass.info/ Critical-Mass.info]<br />
*[http://criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Critical_Mass_rides Critical Mass Wikia project: List of Critical Mass rides]<br />
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11:30am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 1pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
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[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg]]<br />
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==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
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==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
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==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
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===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
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===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
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===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
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==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
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==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
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We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
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We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
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Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
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We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
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Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=7709Toronto2007-03-24T17:37:57Z<p>Spike: </p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11:30am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 1pm'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Website/s===<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=7708Toronto2007-03-24T17:36:26Z<p>Spike: /* 2006 */</p>
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<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 12 noon'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
The 2006 ride in Toronto was plagued by lack of organisation and cold weather, but we ended up having a great time. Someone faxed incorrect info to the Toronto police, who showed up at Coronation Park several hours before the rest of us. They ended up having a very long day, but were good sports about it.<br />
<br />
We started gathering around 11:30, and left on our ride at about 13:00. It was only about 14 degrees, but the sun was very intense and it warmed up nicely.<br />
<br />
We took a nice long winding route through the downtown core, and encountered a warm if low-key reception from the good citizens of Toronto. It's amazing how many people downtown happen to have cameras with them.<br />
<br />
Our police escort hung back for the most part, but assisted us through a few intersections and left turns.<br />
<br />
We look forward to better weather and an increase in numbers for 2007, and hope to have a few women join us.<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara and Spike''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Website/s===<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg&diff=7707File:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg2007-03-24T15:46:04Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<div>Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride contingent at Coronation Park before starting our ride. Image courtesy of [http://nakedplanet.org Spike's Naked Planet]. Used with permission.</div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg&diff=7706File:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg2007-03-24T15:40:41Z<p>Spike: (smaller) Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride contingent at Coronation Park before starting our ride.</p>
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<div>(smaller) Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride contingent at Coronation Park before starting our ride.</div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=7705Toronto2007-03-24T15:38:39Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<div>{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=Canada}}<br />
<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 12 noon'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org-small.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on '''Saturday, June 10, 2006''', we'll meet at '''Coronation Park''' in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds. There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park. We'll meet '''near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.'''. At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride. At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and '''head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.'''<br />
<br />
For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant. Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us. Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a T-shirt and shoes.<br />
<br />
Update from 2006's ride: We had police escort from 14 division and all went well. The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Website/s===<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
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[[Category:2004 ride locations]]<br />
[[Category:2005 ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=7704Toronto2007-03-24T15:30:13Z<p>Spike: </p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 12 noon'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
[[Image:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on '''Saturday, June 10, 2006''', we'll meet at '''Coronation Park''' in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds. There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park. We'll meet '''near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.'''. At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride. At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and '''head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.'''<br />
<br />
For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant. Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us. Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a T-shirt and shoes.<br />
<br />
Update from 2006's ride: We had police escort from 14 division and all went well. The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Website/s===<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org.jpg&diff=7703File:Toronto2005WNBR-nakedplanet-org.jpg2007-03-24T15:25:24Z<p>Spike: The participants in the Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride, before starting our ride.</p>
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<div>The participants in the Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride, before starting our ride.</div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=7702Toronto2007-03-24T15:07:45Z<p>Spike: /* Links */</p>
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<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 12 noon'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on '''Saturday, June 10, 2006''', we'll meet at '''Coronation Park''' in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds. There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park. We'll meet '''near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.'''. At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride. At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and '''head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.'''<br />
<br />
For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant. Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us. Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a T-shirt and shoes.<br />
<br />
Update from 2006's ride: We had police escort from 14 division and all went well. The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Website/s===<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
===Discussion groups===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related websites===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
==Categories==<br />
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[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
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[[Category:2005 ride locations]]<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=7701Toronto2007-03-24T15:06:31Z<p>Spike: /* Related websites */</p>
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<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 12 noon'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on '''Saturday, June 10, 2006''', we'll meet at '''Coronation Park''' in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds. There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park. We'll meet '''near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.'''. At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride. At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and '''head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.'''<br />
<br />
For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant. Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us. Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a T-shirt and shoes.<br />
<br />
Update from 2006's ride: We had police escort from 14 division and all went well. The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Website/s===<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
===Discussion group/s===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related website/s===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in every ride since 2004.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
==Categories==<br />
[[Category:Canada]]<br />
[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
<!--Drag appropriate ride location categories below this line--><br />
[[Category:2004 ride locations]]<br />
[[Category:2005 ride locations]]<br />
[[Category:2006 ride locations]]<br />
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]<br />
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]<br />
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]<br />
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]<br />
[[Category:Ride locations with videos]]<br />
<!--Drag appropriate ride location categories above this line--><br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=7700Toronto2007-03-24T15:04:31Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 11am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 12 noon'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday June 9th, 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong, camera case, etc) in the unlikely event that police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on '''Saturday, June 10, 2006''', we'll meet at '''Coronation Park''' in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds. There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park. We'll meet '''near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.'''. At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride. At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and '''head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.'''<br />
<br />
For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant. Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us. Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a T-shirt and shoes.<br />
<br />
Update from 2006's ride: We had police escort from 14 division and all went well. The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Website/s===<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
===Discussion group/s===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related website/s===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in both the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Toronto&diff=7699Toronto2007-03-24T14:34:40Z<p>Spike: /* 2005 */</p>
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{{Ride location next ride|Time=''Meet at 10am'' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. ''Ride starts around 12 noon'', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 9 June 2007|Location=[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Coronation Park] (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)}}<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A personal picnic lunch including beverages for the day<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong etc) in case police ask us to cover up<br />
*Bicycle helmet – let's be good role models!<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==Photos==<br />
''See also: [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group photos]''<br />
<br />
===2006===<br />
*[http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/album?.dir=4685re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nakedplanet@rogers.com/my_photos Spike's Naked Planet via Yahoo Photos]<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike050611/ Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571379&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/bike040612/index.htm Spike's Naked Planet/TNT!MEN]<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/ShowPhotoAlbum.exe?GroupID=37026&albumID=571393&view=thumbs Naturist Ontario (at WorldGroups)]<br />
<br />
==Videos==<br />
See [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] (click video stills at bottom of page)<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
===2006===<br />
I'm not able to change the meeting place information above, so on '''Saturday, June 10, 2006''', we'll meet at '''Coronation Park''' in Toronto, on the lakefront side of Lakeshore Blvd, across but east, of the Prince's Gates to the CNE grounds. There is ample $7.00-all-day-metered parking in the park. We'll meet '''near the large Canadian flagpole, about 11:30a.m.'''. At that time, we can meet and greet each other, and eat a personally-prepared picnic lunch, while discussing the forth-coming ride. At 12:30, we'll make sure our signage and paints are in order, take some final group photos, and '''head out on the ride close to 1:00 p.m.'''<br />
<br />
For the last two rides, we followed up the ride with a social gathering at a local restaurant. Please make sure that you have proper coverup if you intend to join us. Last year, I wore a wrap skirt, a T-shirt and shoes.<br />
<br />
Update from 2006's ride: We had police escort from 14 division and all went well. The constables, assisted us through difficult intersections and making left turns across traffic. We look forward to an increase in numbers for 2007, and we can always use ladies (clothed or parts naked) for future rides. Come on ladies; surely you too, care about the environment!<br />
<br />
Please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/messages read the messages] and [http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/photos view the photos] of the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto Yahoo! group].<br />
<br />
''Edited by John aka Scoutniagara''<br />
<br />
===2005===<br />
Ride report at TNT!MEN: <br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!] This page includes a number of reports from the 2005 ride, and provides links to photos of the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===2004===<br />
We had about 40 or 50 riders on the Toronto 2004 ride from Grange Park, but had a difference of opinion from two different police divisions, so for the 2005 ride, after a lack of leadership, a meeting place, Coronation Park was chosen. It worked out well, but we weren't able to advertise in sufficient time to draw more riders. We only had 10 riders, but I think we had a great and successful ride.<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Website/s===<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
===Discussion group/s===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR-Canada/ WNBR Canada] Yahoo! group<br />
*[http://adult.apps.worldgroups.com/cgir/whatsnew.exe?GrpID=37026 Naturist Ontario]<br />
<br />
===Related website/s===<br />
*[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity) – TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in both the 2004 and 2005 rides.<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
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----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line--></div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=User:Spike&diff=5802User:Spike2006-05-19T06:07:20Z<p>Spike: </p>
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<div>I operate two nudist sites:<br />
* [http://nakedplanet.org/ Spike's Naked Planet]: An International Directory of Gay Nudist Groups<br />
* [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ Spike's TNT!MEN Page]: Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity</div>Spikehttps://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Slogans&diff=2968Slogans2006-05-18T10:20:25Z<p>Spike: /* War and peace related */</p>
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<div>[[Main Page|Home]] > Slogans<br />
<br />
'''"Stop indecent exposure to vehicle emissions"'''<br /><br />
''– Message on banner held by Simon Oosterman and three naked supporters (two men and a woman) outside court on 17 February 2005''<br />
<br />
Some suggested slogans for publicity, banners or painting on bodies...<br />
<br />
===General===<br />
*Damn, it's getting hot in here, stop putting CO2 in the atmosphere! Damn, it's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes and go cycling! - Conrad Schmidt<br />
*Be all you can be! Be auto- and clothes-free!<br />
*Travel lightly – leave your cars and clothes behind!<br />
<br />
===Environmental===<br />
*Burn fat not oil! Sweat smells sweeter than CO2!<br />
<br />
===Against oil dependency===<br />
*Crude is rude! Don't be a prude – go nude!<br />
*Less gas, more ass!<br />
*Our nude bodies are dependent on food, not foreign oil<br />
*This naked body burns calories, not oil<br />
*No Gulf drilling for this naked body<br />
<br />
===Bike-positive/car-free===<br />
*Honk if you love bikes! Honk twice if you love naked cyclists!<br />
*Your butt looks better on a bike! Your skin is outta sight! You'll travel with ease as you feel that breeze, and drip clean sweat instead of oil!<br />
*Bicycles make cleaner traffic jams!<br />
*Don't pollute this naked body with your SUV<br />
*Such Unnecessary Vehicles<br />
<br />
===Body-positive===<br />
*Damn, it's getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes and go cycling!<br />
*I'm nude, not lewd<br />
*I'm naked and FREE!<br />
*We're proud to be nude Americans<br />
<br />
===War and peace related===<br />
*1, 2, 3, 4... Cars and petrol lead to war. 5, 6, 7, 8... Cars stink, bikes are great!<br />
*Food not bombs for this naked body<br />
*No Iraqi died to fuel this nude body<br />
*Keep your Storms Troopers away from my naked body<br />
*No concealed WMD on this nude body<br />
*No Iraqi died to fuel this bike!<br />
*This naked body doesn't kill for oil<br />
*Birthday suits not body bags<br />
*Relax! It's a penis, not a gun.<br />
<br />
===Miscellaneous political slogans===<br />
*We've been stripped of our rights<br />
*Don't illegally wire-tap this nude body<br />
<br />
<!--<br />
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* Old FAQ page<br />
* John Palm<br />
* Victoria Davis<br />
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<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time='''Meet at 10am''' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. '''Ride starts around noon''', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 10 June 2006|Location=Coronation Park (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)<br />
[[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 MAP]]}}<br />
<br />
''(Tentative plan)''<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A picnic to share, if you like<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong etc) in case police ask us to cover up<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal], so long as you are wearing something, [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f34.html such as shoes].<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Related Websites===<br />
'''[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity)'''<br><br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!]<br><br />
TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in both the 2004 and 2005 rides. This page includes a number of different descriptions of the 2005 ride, and provides links to galleries of pictures of the 2004 and 2005 rides in Toronto.<br />
<br />
===Discussion group/s===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
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<br />
{{Ride location next ride|Time='''Meet at 10am''' for socialising, body painting, bike decorating etc. Bring food to share if you wish. '''Ride starts around noon''', following a route along several major streets in the downtown core.|Date=Saturday 10 June 2006|Location=Coronation Park (west of Bathurst Street, on the waterfront)<br />
[[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 MAP]]}}<br />
<br />
''(Tentative plan)''<br />
<br />
==What to bring==<br />
*Water<br />
*Sunscreen<br />
*Decorations<br />
*Signs for yourself and your bike<br />
*Posters<br />
*Costumes<br />
*Body paints<br />
*A picnic to share, if you like<br />
*Minimal crotch covering (eg: jock-strap, thong etc) in case police ask us to cover up<br />
<br />
==Legality==<br />
Remember, it's [http://www.fcn.ca/Gwen.html perfectly legal] for women to go topless in Canada anywhere that a man might, which includes cycling on city streets. The Crown Attorney has also acknowledged that participating in an orderly event naked is not illegal, so long as you are wearing something, such as shoes.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
Add info here<br />
<br />
==Links==<br />
===Related Websites===<br />
'''[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/ TNT!MEN] (Totally Naked Toronto Men Enjoying Nudity)'''<br><br />
[http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f48.html Toronto 2005 World Naked Bike Ride: Fun and Fabulous!]<br><br />
TNT!MEN is famous for [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f33.html marching naked] in the [http://pridetoronto.com/ Toronto Gay Pride parade], and for convincing City Hall to [http://tntmen.abuzar.net/tnt/news/f27.html declare Hanlan's Point officially clothing-optional]. Members of TNT participated in both the 2004 and 2005 rides. This page includes a number of different descriptions of the 2005 ride, and provides links to galleries of pictures of the 2004 and 2005 rides in Toronto.<br />
<br />
===Discussion group/s===<br />
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedRideToronto/ WNBR Toronto] Yahoo! group<br />
<br />
===Location information===<br />
*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=43.63373788731481,+-79.40649747848511&om=1&ll=43.639989,-79.40021&spn=0.015125,0.04107 Google map of Coronation Park with meeting point marked]<br />
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Toronto&strCountry=1145795&google=1 ViaMichelin map of Toronto]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Toronto]]<br />
*[[Wikipedia: Ontario]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Canada]]<br />
[[Category:Ride locations]]<br />
<br />
<!--Drag appropriate ride location categories below this line--><br />
[[Category:2004 ride locations]]<br />
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