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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Friday 6 June 2008|Time=7:00pm
|Location=Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy}}
==Ride Report==
The riders had an enjoyable evening at the Union Club Hotel with several supporters in attendance. At about 10pm the riders retreated to the privacy of the secret venue where body paint was applied. All the riders wore body painted slogans promoting the virtues of clean green cycling peace over polluting black oil-driven aggression. 

12 riders, 10 men and 2 women, most of who were naked, took to the streets of Fitzroy at midnight for the WNBR Winter Wonderland Melbourne 2008. Woolly accessories like furry backpacks with hot water bottles inside helped some of the riders keep the winter chills away. A few of the men complained of cold hands. All the riders were veterans of the Summer WNBR held on Sun 9 March 2008 in Melbourne and/or [http://www.dte.org.au/ Confest] enthusiasts. 

This ride promised to avoid the discriminatory attention of the Police who made only the male riders dress in Summer. The sneaky organising tactics worked and the riders avoided the police completely. 

One of the riders brought along a bike mounted sound system that pumped out music. The ride was photographed by [mailto:pix@mith.com.au MitH] who got some great shots. Pictures are expected to be posted to the interweb soon. MitH managed to keep ahead of the riders and roused the Saturday night revellers from the pubs and nightspots to crowd the footpaths and cheer the spectacle. 
Other highlights of the ride included:
*posing naked at a petrol station,
*mocking the petrol prices,
*pretending to put petrol into the bikes with the filler hoses,
*riding through the McDonalds Drive Thru,
*riding along busy Brunswick Street which was also a little bit scary due to the number of drinkers.
The only negative aspect was that one of the male riders had his genitals tugged by a drunk. 

Overall the ride was an amazing success and a credit to participants and Organisers. It was the most easterly ride to take part in the [[:Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations|Northern Hemisphere]] leg of the World Naked Bike Ride and the only ride in that leg to occur South of the equator thus in winter. It was also the first ride in the [[:Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations|Northern Hemisphere]] leg of WNBR being the first ride West of the international date line. 

The ride was also support of the [[:Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations|Northern Hemisphere]] WNBR and particularly the riders of Eugene, Washington USA who rode during their winter in support of the [[:Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations|Southern Hemisphere]].

Press are invited to email [mailto:pix@mith.com.au MitH] for photographs and[mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte Kinder] for information and a press release by [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi Hill] is expected shortly.

==Post Ride Press Release ==
*Released Saturday 7 June 2008
12 fabulous, brave souls participated in the inaugural World Naked Bike Ride - Winter Wonderland protest last night in Melbourne. Most were WNBR veterans but there were also a few inspired newcomers. The 10 men and 2 women gathered at the Union Club Hotel and were encouraged by well wishers. Heavy clouds hovered over Melbourne all afternoon though the evening was milder than feared. 

At 11pm the riders retreated to private premises to strip and paint, avoiding a repeat of the discrimination inflicted by Police, experienced during the March WNBR. In March, Police insisted naked male riders were obscene and threatened arrests while allowing female riders to remain completely naked. 

At midnight the protesters rode blissfully bare into the streets of Fitzroy exposing their non-threatening, peaceful, vulnerability in the face of the brutal, aggressive, polluting, motorised vehicles. WNBR demonstrates the dangers faced daily by cyclists. It also highlights issues of oil dependency, consumerism, environmentalism, and promotes a healthy positive body image. 

The ride was organised in support of the Northern Hemisphere's World Naked Bike Ride which takes place in cities across Europe and North America today. 

One of the riders brought along a bike mounted sound system that played music while others blew whistles and rang bells. Friday night revellers spilled out from pubs and restaurants to cheer the spectacle. Highlights of the event included: posing naked at a petrol station mocking the petrol prices, pretending to pump fuel into bikes, riding through a McDonald’s Drive Thru and riding along hectic Brunswick and Johnson Streets which was thrilling yet daunting given the number of raucous drinkers. Generally the public received the ride in jolly spirits and were well behaved apart from throwing a bottle of water at a rider and groping another’s genitals. 

Overall the ride was an amazing success. It was the most easterly ride to take place in the Northern Hemisphere leg of the World Naked Bike Ride and the only ride to occur in winter, south of equator. It was also the first ride to occur in the Northern Hemisphere leg of WNBR due to time zones. Onlookers were amazed at the parade and sincerely interested in the protest message. 

==Winter Wonderland Photos==
[[Image:IMG_4896.JPG|left|thumb|none|800px|WNBR Winter Wonderland Melbourne 2008]]
 
[[Image:IMG_4916.JPG|left|thumb|none|800px|WNBR Winter Wonderland Melbourne 2008]]
 
[[Image:IMG_5044.JPG|left|thumb|none|800px|WNBR Winter Wonderland Melbourne 2008]]
 
[[Image:IMG_5098.JPG|left|thumb|none|800px|WNBR Winter Wonderland Melbourne 2008]]
 
[[Image:IMG_5079.JPG|left|thumb|none|800px|WNBR Winter Wonderland Melbourne 2008]]
 

Please add a link to the photos here.

==Pre-Ride Details==
Yaay!!!! Naked daring and brave naked Bike Riders of Melbourne!!! 

It is time to ride again......50 riders had an amazing positively inspiring well received ride in summer and now we ride in support of our Northern Hemisphere naked bike ride family. 

We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians plus all the negative effects of oil, cars, war, consumerism and non-renewable energy. 

'''WINTER WONDERLAND - WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE'''

This is a secret night time ride.....

*TIME: 7pm
*DATE: FRIDAY 6th JUNE 2008
*WHERE: Meet at the UNION HOTEL (cnr Web & Gore Sts) Fitzroy.

Once everyone has arrived and had a few drinks and a good yak we will ride to a
undisclosed location to de-brief and paint slogans and decorate our bikes and bodies in preparation for the mid-night start.

This time...we are prepared and are supported by a police liaison lawyer......protecting our rights...Guys you now have the chance to go '''naked'''!

Protest in blissful naked totally non threatening peaceful vulnerability. Inspire others to get out their bikes and join in the fun and delight of no emissions and naked freedom.

The WNBR message addresses the world wide issue of sustainable transport and advocates more environmentally friendly cycling and less polluting cars and trucks.

The WNBR is an annual clothing-optional protest ride for naturism, environmentalism, peace and the rights of cyclists to use the road safely.

===Legality===
The laws that are relevant to public nudity in Victoria are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about [[Victoria Laws]].

==Volunteers Needed==
Alex, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser in 2006 and 2007 is going overseas and will not be available for the WNBR Melbourne 2008. [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi Hill] has volunteered as the organiser but still would appreciate any help you can give. Can you volunteer to help organise in 2008? The work will be shared around a team of volunteers so please do not think you will get heaps of work loaded onto you. It is easy and fun. Please join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedBikeRideMelbourne/ WNBR Melbourne] Yahoo! Group or the [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6162103414 WNBR Melbourne] Facebook Group and put your name forward.

==Media enquiries==
Contact [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi], the WNBR Melbourne Organiser ([mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au]).

===[[Melbourne press release]]===
Follow the link for the pre-ride [[Melbourne press release]].

==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
Below is the latest version of the [http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Image:Melbourne_Winter_2008.JPG Poster / Flyer]. [[Image:Melbourne_Winter_2008.JPG|left|thumb|none|800px|Poster / Flyer]]
 
 
==Media coverage==
[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/ Sports Cycle News], Saturday 07 June 2008, "[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1377&Itemid=48 Chilly Nudes Make Their Points in Melbourne]", Written by Peter Ford.

==Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented==
For more information about the pre-ride publicity events see the previous ride pages inked below.

==[[Melbourne June 2008]]==
'''Winter Wonderland''' 
'''Date:''' Friday 6 June 2008 
'''Time:''' 7:00pm 
'''Location:''' Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne June 2008]] page.

==[[Melbourne March 2008]]==
'''Date:''' Sunday 9 March 2008 
'''Time:''' 4pm 
'''Location:''' The Rotunda, Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne March 2008]] page.

==[[Melbourne 2007]]==
'''Date:''' Saturday 10 March 2007 
'''Time:''' 7:00 pm 
'''Location:''' Carlton Inn/University Sqr. - cnr of Pelham & Leicester Sts, Carlton 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see the [[Melbourne 2007]] page.

==[[Melbourne 2006]]==
'''Date:''' Sunday 12 March 2006 
'''Time:''' 2pm to start body painting 
'''Location:''' Smith Reserve, George Street and Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne 2006]] page.

==Photos==
===2008 June photos===
*[[Melbourne June 2008]] photos on this wiki website.

===2008 March photos===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2008/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]

===2007 photos===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2007/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]

===2006 photos===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]

==Videos==
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/ World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne, 12 March 2006]: [http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/100_3285.MOV Video 1], [http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/100_3291.MOV Video 2]

==History==
Follow the links for ride reports by participants:
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_Previous_Ride#Post_Ride_Press_Release WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008 Post Ride Press Release] by [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi Hill].
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_Previous_Ride#9_March_2008_Ride_Report WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008 Ride Report] by [mailto:wnbrnudecastle@yahoo.com.au Marte Kinder].
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2007#2007_Ride_Report_by_Alex WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] by [mailto:bikefunnist@riseup.net Alex]
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2007#2007_Ride_Report_from_Bawdyliar WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] from Bawdyliar
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2006 WNBR Melbourne 2006 Ride Report] from [mailto:nearherethere@yahoo.com G Brunya]

==Links==
===Website/s===
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/ WNBR Australia] (official site)

===Discussion group/s===
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedBikeRideMelbourne/ WNBR Melbourne] Yahoo! Group
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6162103414 WNBR Melbourne] Facebook Group
===Endorsement===
The following organisations support and/or endorse the WNBR in Melbourne:
*[http://solarwest.org.au/ Solar West]

===Location information===
*[[Wikipedia: {{PAGENAME}}]]
*[[Wikipedia: Victoria (Australia)]]

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

[[Category:2006 ride locations]]
[[Category:2007 ride locations]]
[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
[[Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations]]
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]
[[Category:Ride locations with videos]]

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 Contact [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi], the WNBR Melbourne Organiser ([mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au]).
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 The WNBR is an annual clothing-optional protest ride for naturism, environmentalism, peace and the rights of cyclists to use the road safely.
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 The laws that are relevant to public nudity in Victoria are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about [[Victoria Laws]].

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+'''Winter Wonderland''' <br>
 ==Ride Report==
 The riders had an enjoyable evening at the Union Club Hotel with several supporters in attendance. At about 10pm the riders retreated to the privacy of the secret venue where body paint was applied. All the riders wore body painted slogans promoting the virtues of clean green cycling peace over polluting black oil-driven aggression.<br>
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 ===Legality===
 The laws that are relevant to public nudity in Victoria are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about [[Victoria Laws]].
 ==Media enquiries==
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 [http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/ Sports Cycle News], Saturday 07 June 2008,  "[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1377&Itemid=48 Chilly Nudes Make Their Points in Melbourne]", Written by Peter Ford.
-==Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented==
+* Return to [[Melbourne]] page.