World Naked Bike Ride - User contributions [en]

Saint Louis

2013-07-24T22:00:29Z

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary.

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

*We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
*Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
*Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

*Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
*Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
*FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
*Live art by Mark Swain and Screwed Arts Collective
*Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
*Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
*Speakers and rally, including speakers from Sex Positive St. Louis, SlutWalk St. Louis, and Trailnet.

2013 Sponsors

*South Grand Community Improvement District
*Spoked STL
*Yelp
*Sex Positive STL
*RegenSTL
*HandleBar
*Atomic Cowboy
*New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

*STL Improv Anywhere
*Trailnet
*Riverfront Times
*STL Hoop Club
*Big Shark Bicycle
*Cycling Savvy
*Mesa Cycles
*Missouri Coalition for the Environment
*Regen STL
*Griffin Delivery
*Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
*Hi Spektical
*STL Style
*DIY Photomaton
*Fresh Poetry STL
*Strike a Pose Photography
*Moonlight Ramble
*Gateway Burners
*St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!

9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==
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*Body Acceptance: Radical Body Acceptance Workshop''' hosted by David Wraith of Sex Positive STL, Slut Walk STL, and World Naked Bike Ride STL
*Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.
*Shameless Grounds (1901 Withnell)

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email wnbrstl@gmail.com for a 2013 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

13.1 Miles

*START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
*Left Hartford
*Left Commerce Bank parking lot
*Left Juniata
*Left Arkansas
*(Loop once to collect riders)
*Left Arsenal
*Left Grand
*Left Utah
*Right Arkansas
*Left Cherokee
*Left Lemp
*Right Lynch
*Left Lemp
*Right Sidney
*Left 12th
*Right Russell
*Left 9th
*Left 7th
*Continue 4th
*Continue Broadway
*Left Washington
*Left 20th
*Right Locust
*Right Compton
*Left Washington
*Left Leonard
*Right Locust
*Left Theresa
*Left Olive
*Right Lindell
*Right Taylor
*Left McPherson
*Left Euclid
*Left Laclede
*Right Taylor
*Left Parkview Place/Duncan
*Right Newstead
*Left Clayton
*Right Tower Grove
*Left Manchester
*END: Talmage @ Manchester

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

== '''2012:''' ==

Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

== '''2011:''' ==

Estimated 500 riders

The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

THANKS TO
the volunteers who helped organize and publicize the ride, Charlie for distributing routes and Dave for helping with last minute bike maintenance, Yelp and Sex Positive STL for helping publicize the event, Nowell and Rachel and the South Grand CID and businesses for letting us use their lot and supporting the event, Buck the Trend for a great pre-ride performance, District 3 Police and Officer Joseph Calabro for coordinating the police escort for the ride which ensured safety of participating cyclists, Atomic Cowboy and HandleBar and all the other Grove establishments who put on a great party, set-up bike parking, and let everyone in despite various states of undress, and of course, all the participants and supporters of the ride! And anybody else I've forgotten to thank.

RECAP
We had a great ride this year, with an estimated 400-500 cyclists. Veteran riders said this was the biggest ride yet, and the best route yet, too. First-timers were gaggled with how much fun and large the ride is. We went past applauding crowds on S. Grand, Cherokee, Benton Park, Soulard, Downtown, Wash Ave, Locust Business District, and the Grove. No major conflicts and excellent cooperation by surprised spectators/vehicles and of course the police.

We even had a few folks inquire about starting a ride in their cities (Springfield and Kansas City). St. Louis, despite its wide roads, highways, and smaller population, continues to set a superb example. Chicago, a city of nearly 3 million, started its first WNBR with 200 riders and a few arrests. St. Louis, a city of 350,000, had 300 at its first ride and 0 arrests and we continue to grow! (Note Chicago has about 1700 participants as of late, but we can catch up.)

== '''2010:''' ==

Estimated 450 riders
Thanks to all who came to the ride last night! It was a great success: we had beautiful weather, a record number of naked men and women, our trusty camel, a giant American flag, our dependable rollerblader and burlesque contingent, and we received cheers throughout the city from both expectant and surprised spectators, including in Soulard, downtown, Central West End, and of course, S. Grand.

Special thanks to District 3 police who followed our route completely and ensured cyclist safety in traffic. In addition, we had NO problems whatsoever with arrests and nudity, despite three nude cyclists immediately leading the pack behind the police car. Also thanks to our lovely volunteer body painters, route leaders, and planners.

You can find photos, video, and news stories at the following:

RFT photos: http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430
KSDK video and news story: http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=204607
STL Today photos: http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=1027606&CategoryID=38925
Globe-Democrat news story: http://www.globe-democrat.com/news/2010/jun/20/world-naked-bike-ride-stops-st-louis/

'''

== 2009:''' ==

Estimated 400 riders
The year of the lost summary. We started in Tower Grove Park - had a solid turnout. We cooperated with the police for a revised and shorter route, which was a bit quieter (didn't go by many business districts) - but we ended up warmly welcomed in the Grove and at Atomic Cowboy for one of the best post-ride parties.

== 2008: ==

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2013-07-24T21:59:56Z

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary.

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

*We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
*Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
*Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

*Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
*Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
*FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
*Live art by Mark Swain and Screwed Arts Collective
*Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
*Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
*Speakers and rally, including speakers from Sex Positive St. Louis, SlutWalk St. Louis, and Trailnet.

2013 Sponsors

*South Grand Community Improvement District
*Spoked STL
*Yelp
*Sex Positive STL
*RegenSTL
*HandleBar
*Atomic Cowboy
*New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

*STL Improv Anywhere
*Trailnet
*Riverfront Times
*STL Hoop Club
*Big Shark Bicycle
*Cycling Savvy
*Mesa Cycles
*Missouri Coalition for the Environment
*Regen STL
*Griffin Delivery
*Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
*Hi Spektical
*STL Style
*DIY Photomaton
*Fresh Poetry STL
*Strike a Pose Photography
*Moonlight Ramble
*Gateway Burners
*St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!

9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==
'''
*Body Acceptance: Radical Body Acceptance Workshop''' hosted by David Wraith of Sex Positive STL, Slut Walk STL, and World Naked Bike Ride STL
*Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.
*Shameless Grounds (1901 Withnell)

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email wnbrstl@gmail.com for a 2013 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

*START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
*Left Hartford
*Left Commerce Bank parking lot
*Left Juniata
*Left Arkansas
*(Loop once to collect riders)
*Left Arsenal
*Left Grand
*Left Utah
*Right Arkansas
*Left Cherokee
*Left Lemp
*Right Lynch
*Left Lemp
*Right Sidney
*Left 12th
*Right Russell
*Left 9th
*Left 7th
*Continue 4th
*Continue Broadway
*Left Washington
*Left 20th
*Right Locust
*Right Compton
*Left Washington
*Left Leonard
*Right Locust
*Left Theresa
*Left Olive
*Right Lindell
*Right Taylor
*Left McPherson
*Left Euclid
*Left Laclede
*Right Taylor
*Left Parkview Place/Duncan
*Right Newstead
*Left Clayton
*Right Tower Grove
*Left Manchester
*END: Talmage @ Manchester

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

== '''2012:''' ==

Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

== '''2011:''' ==

Estimated 500 riders

The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

THANKS TO
the volunteers who helped organize and publicize the ride, Charlie for distributing routes and Dave for helping with last minute bike maintenance, Yelp and Sex Positive STL for helping publicize the event, Nowell and Rachel and the South Grand CID and businesses for letting us use their lot and supporting the event, Buck the Trend for a great pre-ride performance, District 3 Police and Officer Joseph Calabro for coordinating the police escort for the ride which ensured safety of participating cyclists, Atomic Cowboy and HandleBar and all the other Grove establishments who put on a great party, set-up bike parking, and let everyone in despite various states of undress, and of course, all the participants and supporters of the ride! And anybody else I've forgotten to thank.

RECAP
We had a great ride this year, with an estimated 400-500 cyclists. Veteran riders said this was the biggest ride yet, and the best route yet, too. First-timers were gaggled with how much fun and large the ride is. We went past applauding crowds on S. Grand, Cherokee, Benton Park, Soulard, Downtown, Wash Ave, Locust Business District, and the Grove. No major conflicts and excellent cooperation by surprised spectators/vehicles and of course the police.

We even had a few folks inquire about starting a ride in their cities (Springfield and Kansas City). St. Louis, despite its wide roads, highways, and smaller population, continues to set a superb example. Chicago, a city of nearly 3 million, started its first WNBR with 200 riders and a few arrests. St. Louis, a city of 350,000, had 300 at its first ride and 0 arrests and we continue to grow! (Note Chicago has about 1700 participants as of late, but we can catch up.)

== '''2010:''' ==

Estimated 450 riders
Thanks to all who came to the ride last night! It was a great success: we had beautiful weather, a record number of naked men and women, our trusty camel, a giant American flag, our dependable rollerblader and burlesque contingent, and we received cheers throughout the city from both expectant and surprised spectators, including in Soulard, downtown, Central West End, and of course, S. Grand.

Special thanks to District 3 police who followed our route completely and ensured cyclist safety in traffic. In addition, we had NO problems whatsoever with arrests and nudity, despite three nude cyclists immediately leading the pack behind the police car. Also thanks to our lovely volunteer body painters, route leaders, and planners.

You can find photos, video, and news stories at the following:

RFT photos: http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430
KSDK video and news story: http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=204607
STL Today photos: http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=1027606&CategoryID=38925
Globe-Democrat news story: http://www.globe-democrat.com/news/2010/jun/20/world-naked-bike-ride-stops-st-louis/

'''

== 2009:''' ==

Estimated 400 riders
The year of the lost summary. We started in Tower Grove Park - had a solid turnout. We cooperated with the police for a revised and shorter route, which was a bit quieter (didn't go by many business districts) - but we ended up warmly welcomed in the Grove and at Atomic Cowboy for one of the best post-ride parties.

== 2008: ==

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2013-07-24T21:51:43Z

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary.

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

*We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
*Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
*Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

*Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
*Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
*FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
*Live art by Mark Swain and Screwed Arts Collective
*Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
*Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
*Speakers and rally, including speakers from Sex Positive St. Louis, SlutWalk St. Louis, and Trailnet.

2013 Sponsors

*South Grand Community Improvement District
*Spoked STL
*Yelp
*Sex Positive STL
*RegenSTL
*HandleBar
*Atomic Cowboy
*New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

*STL Improv Anywhere
*Trailnet
*Riverfront Times
*STL Hoop Club
*Big Shark Bicycle
*Cycling Savvy
*Mesa Cycles
*Missouri Coalition for the Environment
*Regen STL
*Griffin Delivery
*Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
*Hi Spektical
*STL Style
*DIY Photomaton
*Fresh Poetry STL
*Strike a Pose Photography
*Moonlight Ramble
*Gateway Burners
*St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!

9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==
'''
*Body Acceptance: Radical Body Acceptance Workshop''' hosted by David Wraith of Sex Positive STL, Slut Walk STL, and World Naked Bike Ride STL
*Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.
*Shameless Grounds (1901 Withnell)

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email wnbrstl@gmail.com for a 2013 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

*START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
*Left Hartford
*Left Commerce Bank parking lot
*Left Juniata
*Left Arkansas
*(Loop once to collect riders)
*Left Arsenal
*Left Grand
*Left Utah
*Right Arkansas
*Left Cherokee
*Left Lemp
*Right Lynch
*Left Lemp
*Right Sidney
*Left 12th
*Right Russell
*Left 9th
*Left 7th
*Continue 4th
*Continue Broadway
*Left Washington
*Left 20th
*Right Locust
*Right Compton
*Left Washington
*Left Leonard
*Right Locust
*Left Theresa
*Left Olive
*Right Lindell
*Right Taylor
*Left McPherson
*Left Euclid
*Left Laclede
*Right Taylor
*Left Parkview Place/Duncan
*Right Newstead
*Left Clayton
*Right Tower Grove
*Left Manchester
*END: Talmage @ Manchester

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders

The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

THANKS TO
the volunteers who helped organize and publicize the ride, Charlie for distributing routes and Dave for helping with last minute bike maintenance, Yelp and Sex Positive STL for helping publicize the event, Nowell and Rachel and the South Grand CID and businesses for letting us use their lot and supporting the event, Buck the Trend for a great pre-ride performance, District 3 Police and Officer Joseph Calabro for coordinating the police escort for the ride which ensured safety of participating cyclists, Atomic Cowboy and HandleBar and all the other Grove establishments who put on a great party, set-up bike parking, and let everyone in despite various states of undress, and of course, all the participants and supporters of the ride! And anybody else I've forgotten to thank.

RECAP
We had a great ride this year, with an estimated 400-500 cyclists. Veteran riders said this was the biggest ride yet, and the best route yet, too. First-timers were gaggled with how much fun and large the ride is. We went past applauding crowds on S. Grand, Cherokee, Benton Park, Soulard, Downtown, Wash Ave, Locust Business District, and the Grove. No major conflicts and excellent cooperation by surprised spectators/vehicles and of course the police.

We even had a few folks inquire about starting a ride in their cities (Springfield and Kansas City). St. Louis, despite its wide roads, highways, and smaller population, continues to set a superb example. Chicago, a city of nearly 3 million, started its first WNBR with 200 riders and a few arrests. St. Louis, a city of 350,000, had 300 at its first ride and 0 arrests and we continue to grow! (Note Chicago has about 1700 participants as of late, but we can catch up.)

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

2013-07-24T21:49:11Z

Stepco: /* 2013 Route */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary.

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

*We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
*Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
*Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

*Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
*Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
*FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
*Live art by Mark Swain and Screwed Arts Collective
*Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
*Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
*Speakers and rally, including speakers from Sex Positive St. Louis, SlutWalk St. Louis, and Trailnet.

2013 Sponsors

*South Grand Community Improvement District
*Spoked STL
*Yelp
*Sex Positive STL
*RegenSTL
*HandleBar
*Atomic Cowboy
*New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

*STL Improv Anywhere
*Trailnet
*Riverfront Times
*STL Hoop Club
*Big Shark Bicycle
*Cycling Savvy
*Mesa Cycles
*Missouri Coalition for the Environment
*Regen STL
*Griffin Delivery
*Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
*Hi Spektical
*STL Style
*DIY Photomaton
*Fresh Poetry STL
*Strike a Pose Photography
*Moonlight Ramble
*Gateway Burners
*St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!

9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==
'''
*Body Acceptance: Radical Body Acceptance Workshop''' hosted by David Wraith of Sex Positive STL, Slut Walk STL, and World Naked Bike Ride STL
*Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.
*Shameless Grounds (1901 Withnell)

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email wnbrstl@gmail.com for a 2013 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

*START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
*Left Hartford
*Left Commerce Bank parking lot
*Left Juniata
*Left Arkansas
*(Loop once to collect riders)
*Left Arsenal
*Left Grand
*Left Utah
*Right Arkansas
*Left Cherokee
*Left Lemp
*Right Lynch
*Left Lemp
*Right Sidney
*Left 12th
*Right Russell
*Left 9th
*Left 7th
*Continue 4th
*Continue Broadway
*Left Washington
*Left 20th
*Right Locust
*Right Compton
*Left Washington
*Left Leonard
*Right Locust
*Left Theresa
*Left Olive
*Right Lindell
*Right Taylor
*Left McPherson
*Left Euclid
*Left Laclede
*Right Taylor
*Left Parkview Place/Duncan
*Right Newstead
*Left Clayton
*Right Tower Grove
*Left Manchester
*END: Talmage @ Manchester

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2013-07-24T21:46:17Z

Stepco: /* Promotional Events */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary.

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

*We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
*Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
*Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

*Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
*Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
*FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
*Live art by Mark Swain and Screwed Arts Collective
*Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
*Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
*Speakers and rally, including speakers from Sex Positive St. Louis, SlutWalk St. Louis, and Trailnet.

2013 Sponsors

*South Grand Community Improvement District
*Spoked STL
*Yelp
*Sex Positive STL
*RegenSTL
*HandleBar
*Atomic Cowboy
*New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

*STL Improv Anywhere
*Trailnet
*Riverfront Times
*STL Hoop Club
*Big Shark Bicycle
*Cycling Savvy
*Mesa Cycles
*Missouri Coalition for the Environment
*Regen STL
*Griffin Delivery
*Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
*Hi Spektical
*STL Style
*DIY Photomaton
*Fresh Poetry STL
*Strike a Pose Photography
*Moonlight Ramble
*Gateway Burners
*St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!

9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==
'''
*Body Acceptance: Radical Body Acceptance Workshop''' hosted by David Wraith of Sex Positive STL, Slut Walk STL, and World Naked Bike Ride STL
*Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.
*Shameless Grounds (1901 Withnell)

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email wnbrstl@gmail.com for a 2013 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
Left Hartford
Left Commerce Bank parking lot
Left Juniata
Left Arkansas
(Loop once to collect riders)
Left Arsenal
Left Grand
Left Utah
Right Arkansas
Left Cherokee
Left Lemp
Right Lynch
Left Lemp
Right Sidney
Left 12th
Right Russell
Left 9th
Right Lafayette
Left 7th
Continue 4th
Continue Broadway
Left Washington
Left 20th
Right Locust
Right Compton
Left Washington
Left Leonard
Right Locust
Left Theresa
Left Olive
Right Lindell
Right Taylor
Left McPherson
Left Euclid
Left Laclede
Right Taylor
Left Parkview Place/Duncan
Right Newstead
Left Clayton
Right Tower Grove
Left Manchester
END: Talmage @ Manchester

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2013-07-24T21:45:46Z

Stepco: /* Ride information */

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary.

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

*We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
*Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
*Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

*Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
*Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
*FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
*Live art by Mark Swain and Screwed Arts Collective
*Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
*Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
*Speakers and rally, including speakers from Sex Positive St. Louis, SlutWalk St. Louis, and Trailnet.

2013 Sponsors

*South Grand Community Improvement District
*Spoked STL
*Yelp
*Sex Positive STL
*RegenSTL
*HandleBar
*Atomic Cowboy
*New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

*STL Improv Anywhere
*Trailnet
*Riverfront Times
*STL Hoop Club
*Big Shark Bicycle
*Cycling Savvy
*Mesa Cycles
*Missouri Coalition for the Environment
*Regen STL
*Griffin Delivery
*Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
*Hi Spektical
*STL Style
*DIY Photomaton
*Fresh Poetry STL
*Strike a Pose Photography
*Moonlight Ramble
*Gateway Burners
*St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!

9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==
'''
Body Acceptance: Radical Body Acceptance Workshop''' hosted by David Wraith of Sex Positive STL, Slut Walk STL, and World Naked Bike Ride STL
Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.
Shameless Grounds (1901 Withnell)

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email wnbrstl@gmail.com for a 2013 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
Left Hartford
Left Commerce Bank parking lot
Left Juniata
Left Arkansas
(Loop once to collect riders)
Left Arsenal
Left Grand
Left Utah
Right Arkansas
Left Cherokee
Left Lemp
Right Lynch
Left Lemp
Right Sidney
Left 12th
Right Russell
Left 9th
Right Lafayette
Left 7th
Continue 4th
Continue Broadway
Left Washington
Left 20th
Right Locust
Right Compton
Left Washington
Left Leonard
Right Locust
Left Theresa
Left Olive
Right Lindell
Right Taylor
Left McPherson
Left Euclid
Left Laclede
Right Taylor
Left Parkview Place/Duncan
Right Newstead
Left Clayton
Right Tower Grove
Left Manchester
END: Talmage @ Manchester

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2013-07-24T14:41:03Z

Stepco: /* How to Get Involved */

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

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

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

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
Live art by Mark Swain
Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
St. Louis Earth Day, sponsored by South Grand CID
Speakers and rally

2013 Sponsors

South Grand Community Improvement District
Spoked STL
Mike’s Bikes
Yelp
Sex Positive STL
RegenSTL
HandleBar
Atomic Cowboy
New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

STL Improv Anywhere
Trailnet
Riverfront Times
STL Hoop Club
Big Shark Bicycle
Cycling Savvy
Mesa Cycles
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Regen STL
Griffin Delivery
Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
Hi Spektical
STL Style
DIY Photomaton
Fresh Poetry STL
Strike a Pose Photography
Moonlight Ramble
Gateway Burners
St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!
9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==
'''
Body Acceptance: Radical Body Acceptance Workshop''' hosted by David Wraith of Sex Positive STL, Slut Walk STL, and World Naked Bike Ride STL
Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.
Shameless Grounds (1901 Withnell)

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email wnbrstl@gmail.com for a 2013 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
Left Hartford
Left Commerce Bank parking lot
Left Juniata
Left Arkansas
(Loop once to collect riders)
Left Arsenal
Left Grand
Left Utah
Right Arkansas
Left Cherokee
Left Lemp
Right Lynch
Left Lemp
Right Sidney
Left 12th
Right Russell
Left 9th
Right Lafayette
Left 7th
Continue 4th
Continue Broadway
Left Washington
Left 20th
Right Locust
Right Compton
Left Washington
Left Leonard
Right Locust
Left Theresa
Left Olive
Right Lindell
Right Taylor
Left McPherson
Left Euclid
Left Laclede
Right Taylor
Left Parkview Place/Duncan
Right Newstead
Left Clayton
Right Tower Grove
Left Manchester
END: Talmage @ Manchester

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2013-07-24T14:40:21Z

Stepco: /* Promotional Events */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

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

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

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
Live art by Mark Swain
Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
St. Louis Earth Day, sponsored by South Grand CID
Speakers and rally

2013 Sponsors

South Grand Community Improvement District
Spoked STL
Mike’s Bikes
Yelp
Sex Positive STL
RegenSTL
HandleBar
Atomic Cowboy
New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

STL Improv Anywhere
Trailnet
Riverfront Times
STL Hoop Club
Big Shark Bicycle
Cycling Savvy
Mesa Cycles
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Regen STL
Griffin Delivery
Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
Hi Spektical
STL Style
DIY Photomaton
Fresh Poetry STL
Strike a Pose Photography
Moonlight Ramble
Gateway Burners
St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!
9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==
'''
Body Acceptance: Radical Body Acceptance Workshop''' hosted by David Wraith of Sex Positive STL, Slut Walk STL, and World Naked Bike Ride STL
Friday, July 12, 7 p.m.
Shameless Grounds (1901 Withnell)

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
Left Hartford
Left Commerce Bank parking lot
Left Juniata
Left Arkansas
(Loop once to collect riders)
Left Arsenal
Left Grand
Left Utah
Right Arkansas
Left Cherokee
Left Lemp
Right Lynch
Left Lemp
Right Sidney
Left 12th
Right Russell
Left 9th
Right Lafayette
Left 7th
Continue 4th
Continue Broadway
Left Washington
Left 20th
Right Locust
Right Compton
Left Washington
Left Leonard
Right Locust
Left Theresa
Left Olive
Right Lindell
Right Taylor
Left McPherson
Left Euclid
Left Laclede
Right Taylor
Left Parkview Place/Duncan
Right Newstead
Left Clayton
Right Tower Grove
Left Manchester
END: Talmage @ Manchester

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

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

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

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2013-07-24T14:38:42Z

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==
'''
PLEASE VISIT http://www.wnbrstl.org and http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for the latest details!'''

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

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

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

Here are a few of the latest 2013 ride updates…

We ask that photographers and press help create a safe space by being respectful and asking CONSENT to photograph, and encouraging others to do so!
Visit South Grand businesses for food and drink before the ride!
Also check out World Naked Bike Ride happy hours at the following places:
Tree House: Snow cones $5 large $3 small (alcohol and nonalcoholic) $3 Civil Life Draft beer
Absolutli Goosed: $2.50 Schlafly Cans
Urban: $1.50 PBR, Highlife, or Stag
City Diner: Happy Hour from 3pm – 6pm: Drink specials and half price apps, and Naked Seating on their patio!
Cafe Natasha: $2 Budweiser products and PBR, $3 wells

6 to 8 p.m. Pre-ride gathering, complete with

Live music with Unifyah and Mathias & the Pirates
Body-painting: DIY if you BYO paints
FREE Bike Parking Valet by our sponsor Mike’s Bikes (thanks Mike’s Bikes!)
Live art by Mark Swain
Expo of cycling, environmental, and body acceptance organizations and businesses (see full list below)
Participation by awesome folks at Improv Anywhere (offering Car Withdrawal), Fresh Poetry, Ink. STL Hoop Club (with a performance at 7 p.m.) Gateway Burners, and more
St. Louis Earth Day, sponsored by South Grand CID
Speakers and rally

2013 Sponsors

South Grand Community Improvement District
Spoked STL
Mike’s Bikes
Yelp
Sex Positive STL
RegenSTL
HandleBar
Atomic Cowboy
New Belgium Brewing

2013 Vendors/Program Partners

STL Improv Anywhere
Trailnet
Riverfront Times
STL Hoop Club
Big Shark Bicycle
Cycling Savvy
Mesa Cycles
Missouri Coalition for the Environment
Regen STL
Griffin Delivery
Missourians Organizing for Reform and Empowerment
Hi Spektical
STL Style
DIY Photomaton
Fresh Poetry STL
Strike a Pose Photography
Moonlight Ramble
Gateway Burners
St. Louis Gateway Nudists

8 p.m. RIDE!

Visit updated route here, to include directions back to the start. HELMETS & LIGHTS ENCOURAGED!

Note: We do NOT have a police escort this year due to limited resources. So we need YOUR help to ensure a safe ride! Please get familiar with the route, and if you’re willing, serve as a ROUTE GUIDE. You will help direct riders and help at intersections. Thank you to Spoked STL who will be providing their team to lead this!
9:30ish till ? Post Ride Celebration at Manchester and Talmage

Live music by Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, water games, photos by A Greener Film, contest for most creative and most naked cyclists. (Sign up at pre-ride gathering if you want to enter!) If you drink too much, don’t drink and bike! Atomic Cowboy will offer their patio for overnight bike parking. Celebration hosted by HandleBar & Atomic Cowboy, sponsored by New Belgium. There will be bicycle parking available on street and at Randy’s Recycled Cycles parking lot, off of Talmage.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2013 Route ==

[http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2794142 Biking Map with Elevations]

START: 3600 Hartford (South Grand Parking Lot)]
Left Hartford
Left Commerce Bank parking lot
Left Juniata
Left Arkansas
(Loop once to collect riders)
Left Arsenal
Left Grand
Left Utah
Right Arkansas
Left Cherokee
Left Lemp
Right Lynch
Left Lemp
Right Sidney
Left 12th
Right Russell
Left 9th
Right Lafayette
Left 7th
Continue 4th
Continue Broadway
Left Washington
Left 20th
Right Locust
Right Compton
Left Washington
Left Leonard
Right Locust
Left Theresa
Left Olive
Right Lindell
Right Taylor
Left McPherson
Left Euclid
Left Laclede
Right Taylor
Left Parkview Place/Duncan
Right Newstead
Left Clayton
Right Tower Grove
Left Manchester
END: Talmage @ Manchester

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
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[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

List of rides

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Next main ride dates:

*'''[[:Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations|Northern Hemisphere]]: Saturday 8 June 2013'''
*'''[[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|Southern Hemisphere]]: March 2014'''

Some rides are scheduled on different days, clustered around these main dates. Most rides will go ahead rain or shine, but some cities have a backup date in case of bad weather. 
Check the list of worldwide ride locations below for links to individual country and city information pages.

'''Wiki Editors:'''
*The [[Archived ride locations]] page is designed to help keep the 'List of rides' page from becoming cluttered.

*If a ride should appear permanently lapsed please read the [[Talk:Archived ride locations|Archived ride locations]] talk page for instructions on how to correctly archive a ride.

*Instructions are also included on the [[Talk:Archived ride locations#Unarchive a Ride|Archived ride locations]] talk page should anyone want to reactivate an archived ride.

You can also browse the list of rides in other formats:

*'''[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=110776403463258949582.00044e01ceb53a09b60b0 Map of worldwide ride locations]''' (Google Maps). Key to [[Map of ride locations]] explains colour codes of ride status.
*'''[[Previous rides data]]''' – a concise table of ride information, sortable by country, city, date or number of riders
*'''[[:Category: Ride locations]]'''

To [[Joining a ride|join an existing event]], [[Organizing a ride|start a new one]], or [[Contact|contact ride organizers]], please refer to the [[Main_Page|main page]].

== List of World Naked Bike Rides ==

=== [[Argentina]] ===
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Buenos Aires]]

=== [[Australia]] ===
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Tweed Heads]], NSW

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

=== [[Austria]] ===

''(Österreich)''

[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Graz]]

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

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

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

=== [[Brazil]] ===
''(Brasil)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]:

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

=== [[Canada]] ===
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Guelph]], ON; [[London, ON]]; [[Moncton]], NB; [[Nelson]], BC; [[Prince George, BC]]; [[Winnipeg]], MB

*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Drumheller]], AB: {{Lapsed date|12 Jun 2010}} {{Previous rides|13 Jun 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Halifax]], NS: 16 Jun 2012 (postponed from 9 Jun) {{Previous rides| 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 5 Jul 2008}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Montreal]], QC: 9 Jun 2012, 4 Aug 2012 {{Previous rides|6 Aug 2011, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 9 Jun 2007}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Ottawa]], ON: 9 Jun 2012 {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Toronto]], ON: 15 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Vancouver]], BC: 15 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|28 Jul 2012, 13 Jun 2009, 23 Aug 2008, 29 Jul 2007 ?, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004, evolved from AAW/AFP rides}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Victoria]], BC: 9 Jun 2012 {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, Jun 7 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 13 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}

=== [[Chile]] ===
[[Global Ride History]]:

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Santiago]], 9 March 2013

=== [[Czech Republic]] ===
''(Česká Republika)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Prague]] ''(Praha)''

=== [[Denmark]] ===
''(Danmark)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Copenhagen]] ''(København)''

=== [[France]] ===
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Lille]], [[Nice]], [[Toulouse]]

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

=== [[Germany]] ===
''(Deutschland)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Bonn]]; [[Bremen]]; [[Cologne/NRW]] ''(Köln/NRW)''; [[Dresden]]; [[Frankfurt]] ''(Frankfurt am Main)''; [[Leipzig]]; [[Muenster]] ''(Münster)'', Westfalia

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Berlin]]: 5 Jun 2011 {{Previous rides|6 Jun 2010, 9 Jun 2007, 11 Jun 2005}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Munich]]: ''(München)'': 11-13 Jun 2011 {{Previous rides|10-11 Jul 2010, 13-14 Jun 2009, 21-22 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 1 Jul 2006, 18 Jun 2005}}

=== [[Greece]] ===
''(Ελλάδα)'' 

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Thessaloniki]] ''(Θεσσαλονίκη)'': Jun 2013 – TBC {{Previous rides|1 Jun 2012, 3 Jun 2011, 4 Jun 2010, 4 Jun 2009, 27 Jun 2008}}

=== [[Hungary]] ===
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]:

*{{Ride status tab - New ride planned}} [[Budapest]], 12 Jun 2010

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

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Cork]]: 22 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|28 Jul 2012, 16 Jul 2011, 19 Jul 2010, 12 Jul 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Dublin]] 2013?

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

=== [[Italy]] ===
''(Italia)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Milan]] ''(Milano)''

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Torino]] ''(Turin)'': 9 Jun 2012

=== [[Japan]] ===
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Tokyo]]

=== [[Latvia]] ===
''(Latvija)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Riga]] ''(Rīga)''

=== [[Mexico]] ===
''(México)'' 

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

=== [[Netherlands]] ===
''(Nederland)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Apeldoorn]], [[Nijmegen]], [[Utrecht]]



* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Amsterdam]]: 22 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 6 Jun 2009, 11 Jun 2005}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Arnhem]]: see [[Wageningen-Arnhem]] {{Previous rides|18 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010, 10 Jun 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Wageningen-Arnhem]]: {{Previous rides|18 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010}}

=== [[New Zealand]] ===
''(Aotearoa)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Auckland]] ''(Tamaaki Makaurau)'', [[Lake Tekapo]]

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

=== [[Paraguay]] ===
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]:

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

=== [[Peru]] ===

''(Perú/Piruw)''

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

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

=== [[Poland]] ===
''(Polska)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Krakow]] ''(Cracow/Kraków)''

=== [[Portugal]] ===

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

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

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

''(Suid Afrika)''

[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Pretoria]]

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Cape Town]]: 9 Mar 2013 {{Previous rides|10 Mar 2012, 12 Mar 2011}}

=== [[Spain]] ===

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

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

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

=== [[Sweden]] ===
''(Sverige)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Stockholm]]

=== [[Switzerland]] ===
''(Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]:

=== [[Taiwan ]] ===
''(Republic of China/臺灣/台湾)'' 
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]:

''Rides organised by [http://www.biketaiwan.wordpress.com]''
*{{Ride status tab - New ride planned}} [[Taichung]]: 12 Jun 2010

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

''(Teyrnas Unedig)''

[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Bath]]

* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Brighton & Hove]]: Jun 2014 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2013, 10 Jun 2012, 12 Jun 2011, 13 Jun 2010, 14 Jun 2009, 14 Mar 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Bristol]]: 15 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|10 Jun 2012, 19 Jun 2011, 13 Jun 2010, 14 Oct 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - New ride planned}} [[Canterbury]]: 15 Jun 2013
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Cardiff]] ''([[Cy:Caerdydd|Caerdydd]])'': 15 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Clacton]]: 20 Jul 2013 {{Previous rides|}}

* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Edinburgh]]: ? {{Previous rides|11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 29 Jun 2008, 12 Jun 2004}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Exeter]]: ? {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Glasgow]]: ? {{Previous rides|14 Jul 2012 cancelled}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[London]]: Jun 2014 {{Previous rides|8 Jun 2013, 9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Manchester]]: 14 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|1 Jun 2012, 3 Jun 2011, 11 Jun 2010, 12 Jun 2009, 13 Jun 2008, 8 Jun 2007, 9 Jun 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Nottingham]]: ? {{Previous rides|16 Jun 2012 postponed due to extreme weather}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Portsmouth]]: 24 May 2014 {{Previous rides|25 May 2013, 26 May 2012, 10 Jun 2011}}
* {{Ride status tab - Kickstart this ride}} [[Sheffield]]: ? {{Previous rides|19 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 8 Jun 2008}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Southampton]]: Jun 2014 {{Previous rides|7 Jun 2013, 8 Jun 2012, 10 Jun 2011, 11 Jun 2010, 12 Jun 2009, 6 Jun 2008, 8 Jun 2007}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[York]]: 21 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|2 Jun 2012, 4 Jun 2011, 19 Jun 2010, 12 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 8 Jun 2007, 9 Jun 2006}}

Other potential UK ride locations: [[Belfast]], [[Bournemouth]], [[Cambridge]], [[Colchester]], [[Leeds]], [[Leicester]], [[Oxford]], [[Totnes]]

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

''(Estados Unidos)''

''Based on [http://www.census.gov/geo/www/us_regdiv.pdf regional divisions used by the United States Census Bureau].'' Sorted first by region, then alphabetically by city.

====Midwest====
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Ann Arbor]], MI; [[Detroit]], MI; [[Grand Rapids]], MI; [[Twin Cities/Minneapolis and Saint Paul]], MN; [[Williston]], ND

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

====Northeast====
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[New Haven]], CT; [[Northampton]], MA; [[North Conway]], NH; [[Montclair]], NJ; [[Ithaca]], NY; [[Washington, DC]]

*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Albany]], NY: {{Lapsed date|11 Jun 2011}} {{Previous rides|19 Jun 2010, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Baltimore]], MD: {{Lapsed date|9 Jul 2011}} {{Previous rides|10 Jul 2010}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Boston]], MA: 29 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|9 Jul 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 7 Jul 2012}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Burlington]], VT: {{Lapsed date|Jun 2010}} {{Previous rides|13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Montpelier]], VT: 8 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[New York City]], NY: 8 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|24 Jul 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Philadelphia]], PA: {{Previous rides|25 Aug 2012, 4 Sep 2011, 5 Sep 2010, 6 Sep 2009}}
*{{Ride status tab - New ride planned}} [[Pittsfield]], MA: {{Lapsed date|4 Jun 2011}}
*{{Ride status tab - New ride planned}} [[Providence]], RI: 29 Jun 2013

====South====
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Palm Coast]], FL; [[Pensacola]], FL; [[Saint Petersburg, FL]]; [[Tampa Bay]], FL; [[Atlanta]], GA; [[Lexington]], KY;[[Asheville]], NC; [[Knoxville]], TN; [[College Station]], TX; [[Prince George County, VA]]

* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Austin]], TX: Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|Jun 2010, Jun 2008, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
* {{Ride status tab - New ride planned}} [[Charleston]], SC: 28 Jul 2012
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Houston]], TX: 8 and 15 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides| 9 & 16 Jun 2012, 11 Jun 2011}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Miami]], FL: 12 Jun 2010 {{Previous rides|10 Jun 2006}}
* {{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[New Orleans]], LA: 8 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2012, ? Jun 2011, ? Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009}}

====West====
[[Global Ride History|Archived]]: [[Crossville]], AL; [[Tucson]], AZ; [[Ojai]], CA; [[Telluride]], CO; [[Salt Lake City]], UT; [[Olympia]], WA

:''[http://NakedCyclists.org NakedCyclists.org] also lists rides in the Pacific Northwest region (including BC, [[Canada]]).''
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Albuquerque/Santa Fe]], NM: 5 Jun 2011 {{Previous rides|19 Jun 2010}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Bellingham]], WA: 11 Jun 2011 {{Previous rides|12 jun 2010, 19 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Berkeley]], CA: 16 Jun 2012 {{Previous rides|20 Jun 2009, 19 Jun 2010, 18 Jun 2011}}
*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [[Black Rock City]], CO: Sep 2010? {{Previous rides|13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 16 Jun 2007, 17 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Assumed to repeat}} [[Boulder]], CO: Jun 2010? {{Previous rides|13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 16 Jun 2007, 17 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Denver]], CO: 7 Aug 2011 {{Previous rides|11 Jul 2009, 12 Jul 2008, 9 Jun 2007}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Eugene]], OR: 08 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides| 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Los Angeles]], CA: 08 June 2013 {{Previous rides|16 June 2012, 11 Jun 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 12 Jul 2008, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Portland]], OR: 8 Jun 2013 {{Previous rides|9 Jun and 16 Jun 2012, 11 and 18 Jun 2011, 12 and 19 Jun 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 14 Jun 2008, 9 Jun 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 11 Jun 2005, 12 Jun 2004}}
*{{Ride status tab - New ride planned}} [[San Diego]], CA : 9 Jun 2012
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[San Francisco]], CA: 28 Jul 2012 {{Previous rides|9 Jun 2012, 22 April 2012, 10 Mar 2012, 24 Sep 2011, 11 Jun 2011, 23 Apr 2011, 20 Apr 2011, 12 Mar 2011, 12 Jun 2010, 13 Mar 2010, 13 Jun 2009, 7 Jun 2008, 2007, 10 Jun 2006, 2005, 2004}}

*{{Ride status tab - New ride planned}} [[Santa Fe]], NM: ''see [[Albuquerque/Santa Fe]]''.
*{{Ride status tab - Committed to ride}} [[Seattle]], WA: 7 Jul 2012, possibly Aug 2012 {{Previous rides|See [[Seattle Timeline|Seattle history]]}}

== Lapsed ride dates ==

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

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

== External links: other lists of rides ==

===WNBR affiliated sites=== 
*[http://www.ciclonudista.net/ Manifestación Ciclonudista] (Spain)
*[http://www.inventati.org/criticalmass/ciclonudista/ Critical Mass Ciclonudista] (Italy)
*[http://www.cyclonudiste.fr/ Manifestation internationale cyclo-nudiste] (Paris/France)
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] official global site

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

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Saint Louis

2013-06-23T19:52:56Z

Stepco: /* Ride information */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

''

Please visit http://www.wnbrstl.org or http://www.facebook.com/wnbrstl for details on the 2013 ride.

Below information is from WNBR 2012:''

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2013-06-23T19:48:50Z

Stepco:

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

Please visit wnbrstl.org or facebook.com/wnbrstl for most recent information on the 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=6 to 8 p.m. pre-ride festival and rally, 8 p.m. departure |Location=Depart from South Grand Parking Lot, 3600 Hartford }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

''
Below information is from WNBR 2012:''
Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
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[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

Saint Louis

2013-03-05T01:31:51Z

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=TBD|Location=TBD }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

''
Below information is from WNBR 2012:''
Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

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Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2013-03-05T01:30:19Z

Stepco: /* Get Involved */

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=TBD|Location=TBD }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Get Involved ==
Planning meeting:
March 24, 2013
4 p.m.
HandleBar, 4127 Manchester

We need volunteers to lead the following:

* Publicity, Outreach and Communications
* Pre-ride Event Logistics
* Ride Safety, Route, and Police
* Post-ride Party

Wanted skills/interests:

* experience with leading group bike rides
* awareness of advocacy campaigns for bicycling, environmental, and body positive issues
* familiarity with St. Louis business community, relevant community groups, and local media
* community outreach, publicity, public relations, print, web and social media communications
* event planning
* creativity
* passion for naked bike rides!

For more information, please contact Stephanie at wnbrstl@gmail.com

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
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Saint Louis

2013-03-05T01:28:11Z

Stepco: /* Objectives */

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=TBD|Location=TBD }}

== Objectives ==

* To encourage cycling and promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

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Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

2013-03-05T01:27:43Z

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=TBD|Location=TBD }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote positive body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saint Louis

2013-03-05T01:26:49Z

Stepco:

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 27, 2013|Time=TBD|Location=TBD }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

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Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2012-07-30T04:07:53Z

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2012-07-30T04:04:11Z

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering on South Grand and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

Saint Louis

2012-07-30T04:02:52Z

Stepco:

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==
World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to 1000 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

'''2012:'''
Estimated 1000 riders

St. Louis held its FIFTH World Naked Bike Ride on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The ride far exceeded our expectations; we had an estimated 1000 riders in attendance, doubling last year's ridership alone. Yes, 1000 riders in a post-industrial city of a mere 300,000 population, with a small (but steadily growing) cycling community, and often thought of as conservative. (Several riders commented, "how did you pull this off?!")

This year's ride included partnerships with several cycling, environmental, and body-positive groups and businesses who came out to the pre-ride gathering and set up booths, did bicycle maintenance, and shared resources. The ride itself received positive reception from the biggest St. Louis business districts (many of which took it on their own to host watching parties to support the ride) and were greeted with smiles, cheers, and at times stripping by onlookers, in cars and on the street alike. We had very few traffic issues considering the size of the ride and the fact that riders, rather than a police escort, were leading the ride, and due to limited resources, only one police car was available for traffic safety. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department were cooperative and helped block traffic in larger intersections. No arrests were made. The ride ended in a street party in the Grove, an eclectic night-time district in St. Louis, where regulars went with the flow and embraced naked bike riders, and at times decided to join in and strip as well.

Some riders came from surrounding smaller cities and are interested in starting WNBRs in their own homes, and we also received several comments by riders stating that as always, it was the best night of the year, and others stating they had no idea how fun, tolerant, and cool their city could be. So yes for helping increase city pride and making it a little more fun and interesting!

It was an incredible, empowering, and positive experience, and we anticipate even more growth in future years.

'''2011:'''
Estimated 500 riders
The 10 mile ride was the best yet, covering the busiest business districts, receiving incredible positive reception, and police escort.

'''2010:'''
Estimated 450 riders

'''
2009:'''
Estimated 400 riders

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2012-07-30T03:43:52Z

Stepco:

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Post-ride coverage====
KSDK Channel 5 "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/330362/3/Hundreds-of-St-Louis-cyclists-participate-in-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Hundreds of St. Louis cyclists participate in World Naked Bike Ride]"
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-26T21:34:16Z

Stepco: /* Ride information */

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-26T21:33:55Z

Stepco: /* Ride information */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles - the WNBR after party on Talmage. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-26T21:33:24Z

Stepco:

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy and Randy's Recycled Cycles - the WNBR after party on Talmage. 9pm-11pm. Special Prizes awarded at 10:30 from the main stage featuring swag & gifts from our hosts HandleBar, Atomic Cowboy, and Randy's Recycled Cycles for:
“Most Naked Bike Rider”
“Most Creative Naked Bits Cover”
“Best Naked Couple”

featuring music by Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-26T16:19:43Z

Stepco:

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy- the WNBR after party on Talmage. 9pm-11pm. Then wild drink specials at both bars!

Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Return to the the start of the ride:
* head west on Manchester
* left Tower Grove Ave
* left Arsenal
* right Grand

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-25T14:51:15Z

Stepco: /* Ride information */

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

Post-ride celebration will take place in the Grove.
Brought to you By HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy- the WNBR after party on Talmage. 9pm-11pm. Then wild drink specials at both bars!

Tommy & The Fig Leaves - a hot swing quintet featuring Tommy Halloran, Lew Winer III, Alyssa Avery, Mark Wallace & David Newman.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-25T14:42:59Z

Stepco: /* Ride information */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* Mike's Bikes
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Cherokee+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+%26+Locust+to:38.6372172,-90.2286579+to:38.6393633,-90.2295151+to:Grand+%26+Lindell+to:38.63843,-90.23851+to:38.62851,-90.24722+to:Vandeventer+%26+Manchester+to:Atomic+Cowboy,+Manchester+Avenue,+MO&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFePxTAId0Aef-imlR-2oabTYhzG6v-_HY9lMgg%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFRknTQId152f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYyCTQIdgHKf-ik1NSrhQrPYhzFhPvyjjP_b6g%3BFaGOTQIdTzif-il5FYqrprTYhzFyj5Zuthd4lQ%3BFQOXTQId9TSf-ilRlEEzpLTYhzFRALHwqcGKGA%3BFbmOTQIdPiif-inLLqGhpLTYhzG9uMpbg5CVqQ%3BFV6TTQId0hGf-inFnsjqu7TYhzGluDacHnh-OA%3BFZ5sTQIdzO-e-innz5Da67TYhzFNpX-Uoe_W7Q%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ%3BFfVoTQId392e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSkNMLG96LTYhzGRWbmnyQKeFQ&aq=&sll=38.634321,-90.222988&sspn=0.022025,0.034139&vpsrc=6&hl=en&dirflg=b&mra=dpe&mrsp=19&sz=16&via=18,19,21,22&ie=UTF8&ll=38.603423,-90.219469&spn=0.044068,0.068278&t=m&z=15&lci=bike Google Maps of 2012 Route], subject to change

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T19:22:48Z

Stepco: /* How to Get Involved */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saint Louis

2012-07-24T18:18:10Z

Stepco: /* Pre-ride coverage */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.westendword.com/ West End Word] 17 July 2012 "[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-c-2012-07-17-181387.114137-5th-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-Saturday-July-28-In-St-Louis.html 5th World Naked Bike Ride coming Saturday July 28, in St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] 3 July 2012 "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] 23 July 2012 "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/ CBS Local] 3 July 2012 "[http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch] 4 July 2012 "[http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T18:13:51Z

Stepco: /* Media coverage */

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212 Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] [http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28]"
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX]: "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride]"
*CBS, KMOX [http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2012/07/03/5th-world-naked-bike-ride-coming-to-st-louis/ 5th World Naked Bike Ride Coming to St. Louis]"
*St. Louis Post Dispatch [http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/culture-club/world-naked-bike-ride-returns-to-st-louis-july/article_f99b6c62-c52a-11e1-9021-001a4bcf6878.html World Naked Bike Ride returns to St. Louis July 28]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T18:09:36Z

Stepco: /* Media coverage */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2012===
====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.stlbeacon.org/ St. Louis Beacon] Bare as you Dare bike ride returns to St. Louis "[https://www.stlbeacon.org/#!/content/26005/bare_as_you_dare_071212]"
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] World Naked Bike Ride Returns July 28 [http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2012/07/world_naked_bike_ride_st_louis.php]
*[http://www.kdhx.org/ KDHX] Collateral Damage features Naked Bike Ride: "[http://kdhx.org/ondemand/podcasts/collateraldamage/stephanie-co-naked-bike-ride]"

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T18:05:16Z

Stepco:

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

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

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

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

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

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photography (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

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

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

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

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
No more planning meetings for 2012 WNBR.

==History==

World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis started in 2008, drawing 300 cyclists in the first year. Since then, the ride takes place ever summer and has grown to over 500 cyclists. No arrests have been made.

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

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

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

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

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

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



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

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

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

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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

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

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

==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

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

==Media coverage==

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T17:27:46Z

Stepco: /* History */

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photographer (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completely nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback.

==Previous routes==
{|
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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=== 2008 Route ===
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
|}

==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T16:38:37Z

Stepco: /* 2012 Route */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photographer (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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=== 2008 Route ===
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T16:33:26Z

Stepco: /* 2012 Route */

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photographer (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* PAUSE @ GRAND
* left Grand
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* END @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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=== 2008 Route ===
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T15:58:48Z

Stepco: /* 2012 Route */

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photographer (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
|width="25%" style="padding-right: 1em;" valign="top"|
=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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=== 2008 Route ===
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
|}

==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T15:37:41Z

Stepco: /* 2012 Route */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photographer (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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=== 2008 Route ===
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

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Saint Louis

2012-07-24T15:02:04Z

Stepco: /* 2012 Route */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photographer (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON
* left Lemp
* right Lynch
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
PAUSE @ 7th
* left 7th
* follow Broadway -> 4th
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out, approximately one minute or span of one traffic light sequence.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!

==Previous routes==
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=== 2011 Route ===
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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=== 2010 Route===
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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=== 2009 Route===

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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=== 2008 Route ===
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

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[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:38:49Z

Stepco: /* Ride information */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photographer (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink
* St. Louis Gateway Nudists

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

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[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
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Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:37:44Z

Stepco: /* Ride information */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

Pre-ride gathering will include an expo to include the following bicycling, environmental and body positive organizations and businesses, and other fun oddities.
* Live Well Ferguson
* Trailnet
* Griffin Delivery
* Sex Positive STL
* Big Shark Bicycle
* Gateway Burners
* Cherokee Street Bikes
* High Spektical Photographer (body painting and more)
* Randy's Recycled Cycles
* DIY Photomaton
* Spoked STL
* Cycling Savvy
* Commute St. Louis
* Fresh Poetry, Ink

If you are interested in vending, or have committed to vending and are not listed here, please contact wnbrstl@gmail.com and we'll accommodate.

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:23:36Z

Stepco: /* How to Get Involved */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include

* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:23:11Z

Stepco: /* How to Get Involved */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include
* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
* ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 ride locations]]
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:22:51Z

Stepco: /* How to Get Involved */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include
* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
*ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:22:25Z

Stepco: /* How to Get Involved */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer.

* '''Like and Share our Facebook Page''': http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

* '''Volunteer''' We are in need of volunteers! Volunteer roles include
* STREET TEAM: Flyer up the town beforehand.
*ROUTE GUIDE: helping lead the route and coordinate intersections and "pauses" along the route. Having route on hand to show to riders pre-ride and helping give directions following the ride.
* ROUTE TWEETER: any twitter master who wants to tweet locations of the ride so stragglers can catch-up.
* SUPERHERO: helping out with flats and other quick repairs along the route or pre-ride.
* PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: documenting ride and uploading to community forum and social media channels
* BODY-PAINTERS
* BIKE LENDER: extra bike, helmet, and light usage for those without

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:17:36Z

Stepco: /* Contact information */

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer!

* Like and Share our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' wnbrstl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer!

* Like and Share our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 
'''Phone:''' 708.323.6867 (for media inquiries only)

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:16:32Z

Stepco: /* Promotional Events */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

'''Veer: the movie at HandleBar''' (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

'''Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano'''. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer!

* Like and Share our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:2009 ride locations]]
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:16:02Z

Stepco: /* 2012 Route */

{{Ride location breadcrumb|Country=US}}

Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

Veer: the movie at HandleBar (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer!

* Like and Share our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==

* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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[[Category:United States]]

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Saint Louis

2012-07-18T19:14:42Z

Stepco:

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

Veer: the movie at HandleBar (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer!

* Like and Share our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==
* START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
* left Juniata
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand (stay left)
* left Cherokee
* PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
* left Lemp
* right Sidney
* left 12th
* PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
* right Russell
* left 9th
* right Lafayette
* left 7th
* follow Broadway
* PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
* left Washington
* left Jefferson
* right Locust
* right Theresa
* left Samuel Shepard
* left Grand
* PAUSE @ LINDELL
* right Lindell
* left Vandeventer
* right Manchester
* end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
|}
==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
[[Category:Ride locations]]
[[Category:United States]]

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[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
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[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]

Saint Louis

2012-07-05T20:04:00Z

Stepco:

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Welcome to the Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] page!

{{Ride location next ride|Date=July 28, 2012|Time=8 pm departure, 6 pm gathering (*note we are starting one hour earlier this year)|Location=meet at South Grand Parking Lot (Hartford and S. Grand), post-party in the Grove at Manchester and Talmage, hosted by HandleBar and Atomic Cowboy }}

== Objectives ==

* To promote cyclist awareness
* To protest oil dependency
* To promote comfortable body image
* To build community in a fun, creative way

== Ride information ==

Participants are encouraged to go "as bare as they dare," though nudity is by no means necessary. You're welcome to come fully clothed, covered in body paint, in your underwear, in a crazy costume... in the past years, we had a pretty good mix of the above.

In addition, our ride is not exclusive to bicyclists. Roller-blades and other body-powered modes of transportation are also welcome.

Further questions can be addressed at the WNBR [[Frequently asked questions|FAQ section]].

== Promotional Events ==

Veer: the movie at HandleBar (4127 Manchester) Sunday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Come watch Veer, a documentary on cycling culture in Portland. Representatives from [Trailnet] and Spoked STL will be joining the discussion of what St. Louisians are doing to promote, embrace, and shape cycling culture in our own city.

Crude Awakening at Mangia Italiano. Sunday, July 22 at 7 p.m. Learn more about the oil dependency crisis. Speakers following the movie include reps from Mud Lab and Missouri Coalition for the Environment.

== How to Get Involved ==

* '''Join our mailing list.''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com and we'll add you.

* '''Flyering! ''' Email nakedbikestl@gmail.com for a 2012 flyer!

* Like and Share our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/wnbrstl

* '''Come to planning meetings'''. The next planning meeting is TBD.

*'''Follow us on twitter''': http://www.twitter.com/wnbrstl/

== Contact information ==

If you'd like to help organize or contribute to the event, which would be grateful, please contact:

'''Names:''' Stephanie Co 
'''Email:''' nakedbikestl@gmail.com 

== 2012 Route ==
yet to be determined

== Meetings ==
Next planning meeting:
TBD

==History==

The first Saint Louis [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] took place on August 2, 2008, and was a complete success. There were maybe 300 participants estimated, not including the hundreds if not thousands of spectating supporters throughout the bike ride. There were also zero arrests, despite warnings from the police beforehand. Though there were only a dozen or so completly nude cyclists, the overwhelming majority of the bike ride was in their underwear or a bit less. The police were incredibly cooperative, helping out at busy intersections and larger streets, as the organizers revealed the route to the police beforehand.

We started out by biking in the dark of Tower Grove Park before emerging at Arsenal, where there were many stationed supporting spectators cheering us on. We looped back through South Grand, a normally busy street that we were able to block off for over a mile. We biked towards fireworks after the Cardinals game. Despite strong encouragement otherwise, we biked onwards past the Busch Stadium, by the Arch, down Market street, and onward through Washington Ave, a popular night spot. Here we swarmed in the masses around confused cars in a single lane street. We ended up flying down a hill on Lindell and then turned on Vandeventer, where we were able to conclude the ride by picking up some cyclists, passing by some gas stations and bars and a supporting crowd at the Atomic Cowboy, our final stop point.

Some highlights of the pre and post parties: At the body painting gathering, one reporter ended up stripping to his underwear while filming. Also, at the Atomic Cowboy, all the band members ended up in their underwear by the end of their set.

Throughout the ride, we received maybe one negative comment and thousands of positive ones, from families included. We took over multiple city blocks at a time. We had some rollerbladers, and we had a camel. For the first Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride ever, where the majority of the participants had never heard of the World Naked Bike Ride and many had never participated in a mass bike ride before, we got an amazing turnout and loads of positive feedback. Everyone was excited for next year's World Naked Bike Ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated... keep on biking, keep on being naked, and see you next summer!
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== 2011 Route ==
*START: exit South Grand parking lot through walkway, head left (south)
*left Juniata
*left Arkansas
*left Arsenal
*left Grand (stay left)
*left Cherokee
*PAUSE @ JEFFERSON (approx 2 min)
*left Lemp
*right Lynch
*left Lemp
*right Sidney
*left 12th
*PAUSE @ RUSSELL (approx 3 min)
*right Russell
*left 9th
*right Lafayette
*left 7th
*follow Broadway
*PAUSE @ CHESTNUT (approx 2 min)
*left Washington
*left Jefferson
*right Locust
*left Compton
*right Olive
*left Grand
*PAUSE @ LINDELL
*right Lindell
*left Vandeventer
*right Manchester
*end @ Talmage

Note* PAUSES are to prevent the ride from being too spread out.

Approximate map (see discussion page): [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=south+grand+and+hartford&daddr=s+grand+and+juniata+to:juniata+and+Arkansas+to:Arkansas+and+Arsenal+to:arsenal+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Cherokee+to:cherokee+and+JEFFERSON+to:Lemp+Ave.+and+Lynch+to:lemp+and+Sidney+to:sidney+and+12th+to:12th+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+9th+to:9th+and+lafayette+to:lafayette+and+7th+blvd+to:N+4th+St+to:Washington+Ave+%26+N+Jefferson+Ave,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63103+to:38.63412,-90.21376+to:N+Jefferson+Ave+to:38.6345296,-90.2156788+to:38.635299,-90.219417+to:Locust+and+Compton+to:compton+and+olive+to:Olive+St+to:lindell+and+Vandeventer+to:4140+Manchester+Avenue,+Saint+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=FW4ETQIdfwKf-inPn6GTZ7TYhzEOFmCbsJs-IA%3BFfIATQIdFQKf-ikRQ4jvZ7TYhzENqWLHxi6gWQ%3BFdb_TAIdtAqf-ikvxlovZrTYhzHy9kUnna6WIg%3BFbQGTQIdHAyf-imzX31cZrTYhzEbOdqDhaHYXg%3BFdgHTQIdNAOf-imJPJieZ7TYhzEHKfqq4FvDwA%3BFePrTAId2P6e-il5VqwHQrTYhzFp9OLlHECeKQ%3BFQLjTAIdskSf-ikPPP-WdbTYhzEoFjLdonMDpQ%3BFQgCTQIdfGaf-ikbACFuhbPYhzF1ufceVTpUzQ%3BFRgJTQId-Guf-inZcxPWhLPYhzGBf81jk01Ocw%3BFYoFTQIdcHif-imBKBlbmrPYhzEnPRBHLJG8CQ%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcsWTQIdIZOf-imdjgjkobPYhzGBEV2i9CIAig%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFbMiTQId7qWf-ikvl-M3p7PYhzGyUffDCMrrfQ%3BFWJxTQIdCNuf-g%3BFVGGTQIdvHSf-inFw38FQ7PYhzFpateMvn_s3g%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-ilPMhviQrPYhzFyYPoX-QO_zA%3BFYiCTQIdgHKf-g%3BFSGETQIdAmuf-imvLYAqXbPYhzERX6gMDsMPbg%3BFSOHTQIdZ1yf-illMyU6XLPYhzGvocg51noElg%3BFfaLTQIdZUWf-ikf0tmwoLTYhzFNuDxVbDtDnw%3BFdKITQIdYUSf-im7DeC_oLTYhzEYcO2SYiDozg%3BFVCSTQIdgiqf-g%3BFU2VTQIdgAif-imnT6biuLTYhzG6FkpHd33MKw%3BFWFpTQIdL96e-iGRWbmnyQKeFSldpMqj6LTYhzGNuVUnLYZEnw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrsp=18&sz=16&via=16,18,19&dirflg=b&sll=38.631757,-90.213976&sspn=0.011935,0.01899&ie=UTF8&lci=bike&ll=38.615663,-90.222988&spn=0.047749,0.07596&z=14 Google Map of 2011 Route]
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== 2010 Route==
* turn left onto Juniata from parking lot (going East)
* left Arkansas
* left Arsenal
* left Grand
* left Utah
* right Arkansas
* left Cherokee
* left Lemp
* left Pestalozzi
* right McNair
* right Sidney
* left 12th St.
* right Russell
* left 9th St.
* right Lafayette
* left 7th to Broadway to 4th ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Grand+Blvd+%40+Juniata,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Juniata+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:Arsenal+St+to:Arsenal+St+to:S+Grand+Blvd+to:grand+and+utah+to:Utah+St+to:Arkansas+Ave+to:arkansas+and+cherokee,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Cherokee+St+to:Lemp+Ave+to:1903+Pestalozzi+Street,+St+Louis,+MO+63118-1722+(Cafe+Venice)+to:Pestalozzi+St+to:McNair+Ave+to:mcnair+and+sidney,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Sidney+St+to:S+12th+St+to:12th+and+Russell,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Russell+Blvd+to:S+9th+St+to:9th+and+lafayette,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:S+Broadway+%26+7th+Blvd,+St+Louis,+Missouri+63104+to:4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&hl=en&geocode=FS4ATQIdnAGf-im7ECz7Z7TYhzEQVFZp__duBg%3BFeD_TAIdXQqf-g%3BFYIGTQIdFAyf-g%3BFcYGTQIdfwuf-g%3BFbkHTQIdmAOf-g%3BFSD0TAIdGQCf-g%3BFdryTAId5P-e-inZ6aF4QrTYhzEN14OHMFGNrg%3BFf7xTAId8Aaf-g%3BFQrsTAIdoQaf-g%3BFfHqTAIdaQaf-inFjhCGabTYhzFZk2vW6RlwPg%3BFevfTAIdil2f-g%3BFXL5TAIds2Sf-g%3BFSj6TAIdqWSf-iGV_OSahQQMbCkbjN5zj7PYhzH1rHwqJmxCQw%3BFZr9TAIdDlif-g%3BFSwMTQIdol2f-g%3BFf0MTQId-12f-ild4lw8hLPYhzEzFVqMZq3VxA%3BFYgFTQIdcHif-g%3BFYMZTQIdmIGf-g%3BFYQbTQIdfYKf-inzCAKPnrPYhzEraKS2ggTN8w%3BFcwWTQIdHpOf-g%3BFVMmTQIdAZ2f-g%3BFS8nTQIdxp2f-inT8xCdoLPYhzGUYGEtfrlPxw%3BFeItTQIdHrSf-ik_cXhuCLPYhzE-mYCh7kFeGQ%3BFX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw&gl=us&mra=ls&via=1,2,4,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,16,17,19,20&dirflg=b&sll=38.628103,-90.20153&sspn=0.025279,0.035877&ie=UTF8&z=14&lci=bike Street Map to here])
* left Market
* right 20th
* left Olive to Lindell
* left Euclid
* left Laclede
* right Taylor
* left Chouteau
* right Sarah
* right Manchester
* left Tower Grove
* left Shaw
* right Grand ([http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=4th+and+Market,+Saint+Louis,+MO&daddr=Market+St+to:20th+and+Olive,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Lindell+Blvd+to:lindell+and+euclid,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:Laclede+Ave+to:chouteau+ave+and+Sarah+st,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:Manchester+Ave+to:manchester+and+tower+grove,+Saint+Louis,+MO+to:38.616468,-90.254917+to:Shaw+Blvd+%40+S+Grand+Blvd&geocode=FX9fTQId_tOf-ik5o6G3HbPYhzHh6mr7qxaOyw%3BFbNxTQId6IWf-g%3BFSd6TQIdNoef-inXYlfWQbPYhzEhsU8-z61Piw%3BFa2lTQId4bme-g%3BFTqmTQIdHree-imZfEnh17TYhzExVNy101UNJw%3BFUqYTQIdqsGe-g%3BFRSVTQId_c-e-g%3BFY-OTQIdQfCe-g%3BFaRrTQIdi-Se-infSewZ6bTYhzFo77t5IE1eng%3BFdpnTQIditKe-g%3BFbZmTQIdEMqe-ilpnFOu5rTYhzHfH0wFjECU9A%3B%3BFbA4TQId5Quf-iHHnsedqfuCuw&gl=us&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=5&mrsp=11&sz=13&via=1,3,6,7,9,11&dirflg=b&sll=38.629209,-90.225563&sspn=0.101113,0.143509&ie=UTF8&z=13&lci=bike Last half of route])

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== 2009 Route==

* Exit park at Grand and Arsenal through bike path. Head west on Arsenal.
* to Spring (make left).
* to Utah (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Russell (make right).
* to Mississippi (make left).
* to Chouteau (make right).
* to 18th St (make left).
* to Market (make left).
* to Compton (make right).
* to Olive (make left).
* to Grand (make left).
* to Lindell (make right).
* to Vanderventer (take left).
* to Manchester (take right) to Atomic Cowboy.



[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Grand+and+Arsenal,+saint+louis,+mo&daddr=Arsenal+and+Spring+to:Spring+and+Utah+to:Utah+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Russell+to:Russell+and+Mississippi+to:Mississippi+and+Chouteau+to:Chouteau+and+18th+St+to:Market+St+%26+N+18th+St,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63103+to:Market+and+Compton+to:Compton+and+Olive+to:Olive+and+Grand+to:Grand+and+Lindell+to:N+Vandeventer+Ave+%26+Lindell+Blvd,+St+Louis,+St+Louis+City,+Missouri+63108+to:4140+Manchester+Ave,+St+Louis,+MO+63110-3847+(Atomic+Cowboy)&geocode=%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFalvTQIdbo-f-g%3B%3B%3B%3B%3BFVaXTQIdBwqf-imFNuEGubTYhzH8915zOiAksw%3BFTFpTQIdXt6e-iGRWbmnyQKeFQ&hl=en&mra=pe&mrcr=12,13&sll=38.618388,-90.229018&sspn=0.050765,0.071926&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=14 Google Maps directions and course] (up to date as of August 14, subject to change again)

Directions from Atomic Cowboy to Tower Grove Park:

* Head one block west on Manchester to Tower Grove Ave (take left).
* continue to Tower Grove Park.

Suggestions welcome! Email with comments/complaints.

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== 2008 Route ==
''Note: Route is not necessarily finalized. We're welcome to suggestions or complaints!''

# Depart from Tower Grove Park Stupp Center. Turn right onto Arsenal, left onto Spring Ave.
# Turn Left on Wyoming.
# Turn left on Grand. Head north until Russell.
# Turn right on Russell, then left on Compton.
# Right on Lafayette, Left on Memorial, Right on Park. Follow Park until 17th st.
# Turn left on 17th until Chouteau. Take a right, then left on 4th Street.
# Turn left on Market.
# Turn right on 7th street.
# Turn left on Washington Ave.
# Turn left on 18th street.
# Turn right on Locust until 23rd street.
# Turn left on 23rd street, right on Olive. Follow Olive until Lindell.
# At this point, we will either take Boyle until Manchester, then head to the Atomic Cowboy for an after party. However, if participants are willing, we will head to the Central West End first before heading back.

Not the exact route, as planned, but trying to follow the directions from the route described above:
[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=Osborn+Dr+Dr+%4038.604296,+-90.243414&daddr=Main+Dr+%4038.606530,+-90.257840+to:38.602954,-90.246034+to:Wyoming+St+%4038.599437,+-90.245796+to:Russell+Blvd+%4038.613153,+-90.237741+to:S+Compton+Ave+%4038.615794,+-90.232493+to:S+Jefferson+Ave+%4038.617479,+-90.220317+to:Truman+Pkwy+%4038.616700,+-90.208890+to:S+4th+St+%4038.618520,+-90.191950+to:S+4th+St+%4038.625043,+-90.188834+to:N+7th+St+%4038.626302,+-90.192090+to:N+7th+St+%4038.630408,+-90.190468+to:N+18th+St+%4038.632360,+-90.205360+to:Locust+St+%4038.633780,+-90.212170+to:N+23rd+St+%4038.632790,+-90.212460+to:Lindell+Blvd+%4038.640884,+-90.250300+to:Manchester+Ave+%4038.627360,+-90.254190&hl=en&geocode=1538894387401680086,38.604296,-90.243414%3B11357430518897740448,38.606530,-90.257840%3B3366676445673657404,38.600968,-90.246394%3B3249272948176800173,38.599437,-90.245796%3B5505283859114332159,38.613153,-90.237741%3B14709310665156559016,38.615794,-90.232493%3B15443916128625957835,38.617479,-90.220317%3B14018641289628804003,38.616700,-90.208890%3B10712893782159172906,38.618520,-90.191950%3B17848915788410133194,38.625043,-90.188834%3B17128366865247799007,38.626302,-90.192090%3B14787757923874332101,38.630408,-90.190468%3B7893830052115322507,38.632360,-90.205360%3B4445629265815045022,38.633780,-90.212170%3B9159502253594713338,38.632790,-90.212460%3B12204416986192167764,38.640884,-90.250300%3B14121035961092385490,38.627360,-90.254190&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=15&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15&sll=38.604262,-90.245218&sspn=0.025119,0.036864&ie=UTF8&ll=38.618279,-90.222988&spn=0.050229,0.073729&z=14 WNBR Saint Louis 2008]
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==Photos==
*[http://playground.voyeurweb.com/WNBR.1833/ Saint Louis WNBR: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011...] (NSFW)
*[http://flickr.com/groups/nakedbikestl/ Flickr Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride group]
*[http://riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/111806 Riverfront Times St. Louis Naked Bike Ride Photo Slideshow]
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobcrowe/sets/72157621930285433/ Flickr World Naked Bike Ride St. Louis, 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 Riverfront Times St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

''See also [[Saint Louis photos]]''

==Media coverage==

===2011===
===Post-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 12 Jun 2011: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2011-world-naked-bike-ride-nsfw-33528218/ 2011 World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)]" slideshow

===Pre-Ride Coverage===
*[http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html West End Word], 3 June 2011: [http://www.westendword.com/Articles-i-2011-06-03-175407.114137-World-Naked-Bike-Ride-June-11.html "World Naked Bike Ride June 11"]
*[http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ Sex Positive St. Louis], 2 June 2011: [http://sexstl.com/davidwraith/2011/06/world-naked-bike-ride-2011/ "World Naked Bike Ride 2011 is Coming to St. Louis!"]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-st-louis-1270994/ Riverfront Times]

===2010===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ Riverfront Times], 20 June 2010: *[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/2010-world-naked-bike-ride-in-st-louis-nsfw-30153430/ 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis (NSFW)]
*[http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image STL Today] 21 June 2010 [http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=30191371&event=1027606&CategoryID=38925&picnum=33&move=F&Slideshow=Stop#Image Post Dispatch iParty photos (NSFW)]

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php Riverfront Times] 8 June 2010: *[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2010/06/2010_world_naked_bike_ride_in_st_louis_june_19_2010.php 2010 World Naked Bike Ride in St. Louis Set for June 19]

===2009===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/28198584 'St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride 2009]"
*[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 15 Aug 2009: "[http://blogs.riverfronttimes.com/dailyrft/2009/08/video_and_photos_2009_world_na.php 'Video and Photos: 2009 World Naked Bike Ride Rolls Through St. Louis]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 13 Aug 2009: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/world-naked-bike-ride-819325/ 'Ass For Clunkers]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ St. Louis Post Dispatch], 14 Aug 2009: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/0/6E06DEBEAF9E374A8625761100009CB1?OpenDocument Bike naked or clothed around St. Louis this weekend]


===2008===
====Post-ride coverage====
*[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/ First Coast News Jacksonville], 5 Aug 2008: "[http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/strange/news-article.aspx?storyid=115444&catid=82 'World Naked Bike Ride' Rolls Through Midwest]"
*[http://www.news10.net/ Sacramento ABC News 10], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.news10.net/news/national/story.aspx?storyid=45821 Hundreds Show for St. Louis Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.bnd.com/ Belleville News Democrat], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.bnd.com/news/state/story/419571.html Belleville News Democrat: World Naked Bike Ride pedals through St. Louis]"
*[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/ NBC San Diego], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.nbcsandiego.com/money/17086046/detail.html 'World Naked Bike Ride' Hits St. Louis]"
*[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/ WCVB/The Boston Channel], 4 Aug 2008: "[http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video/17086144/index.html 'Nude' Cyclists Protest Oil Dependence]" (KMOV video)
*[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/ KSDK Channel 5 News], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=151343 World Naked Bike Ride Parades Through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 3 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Mostly naked cyclists draw crowd for ride]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times] Video, 2? Aug 2008: "[http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1704105688/bclid1704094588/bctid1709855821 St. Louis World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://www.kmov.com KMOV], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269326 World Naked Bike Ride rolls through St. Louis]" (video)
*[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/localnews/stories/kmov_localnews_080801_naked_ride.68b5cc4.html?npc Police oppose Wash U. students’ naked bike ride]" (exclusive interview including video)
*[http://news.webindia123.com/ Web India 123 World News], 2 Aug 2008: "[http://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20080802/1016392.html Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"

====Pre-ride coverage====
*[http://www.kmov.com/ KMOV Channel 2 News], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.kmov.com/video/topvideo-index.html?nvid=269202 Police Oppose Wash U Students' Naked Bike Ride]" (video)
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/5EDA3C43B438F4C986257498001173DA?OpenDocument Ride organizers advise cyclists to cover up]"
*[http://www.politicalgateway.com/ Political Gateway], 1 Aug 2008: "[http://www.politicalgateway.com/news/read/162919 Clothing mandatory for 'naked' bike riders]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail;jsessionid=501DF1103918029117D43FE327072998?contentId=7111989&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1&sflg=1 Biking In The Buff? Naked Riders Protest Saturday]"
*[http://www.myfoxstl.com/ MyFox Saint Louis], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.myfoxstl.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=7104023&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1 "World Naked Bike Ride" in St. Louis]"
*[http://www.semissourian.com/ Southeast Missourian], 31 Jul 2008: "[http://www.semissourian.com/article/20080731/ARTS01/760509982 Baring all to bring attention to alternative travel]"
*[http://www.stltoday.com/ Saint Louis Post Dispatch], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/EA1210B3D6FCA6EC86257496005A6E0D?OpenDocument Cyclists to leave clothes behind]"
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/ Riverfront Times], 30 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/2008-07-30/calendar/undress-for-excess/ Undress for Excess]
*[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/ Riverfront Times – Events], 26 Jul 2008: "[http://www.riverfronttimes.com/events/indecent-exposure-to-cars-the-story-of-the-world-naked-bike-ride-543619 Indecent Exposure to Cars: The Story of the World Naked Bike Ride]"
*[http://stlimc.org/ Indymedia St Louis], 22 Jul 2008: "[http://stlimc.org/newswire2008/world-naked-bike-ride-cycles-saint-louis-summer World Naked Bike Ride Cycles Into Saint Louis This Summer]"

==Links==
===Websites===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR Official Website]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page WNBR wiki page]

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://nakedbikestl.blogspot.com/ Saint Louis World Naked Bike Ride] blog

===Location information===
*[http://www.viamichelin.com/ ViaMichelin map of {{PAGENAME}}]
*[[Wikipedia: St. Louis, Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: Missouri]]
*[[Wikipedia: United States]]
*[http://stlouis.missouri.org/parks/tower-grove/Welcome/map.htm Map of Tower Grove Park]

==Categories==
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