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D: AUG 2010 Seafair Cyclists day info moved here - shortened URLs

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AUG 2010 Seafair Cyclists day info moved here - shortened URLs

D: /* 25 July 2010 */ mv July 2011 ride info here

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‎25 July 2010: mv July 2011 ride info here

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 Two naked women, one topfree woman, four naked men participate in Seattle Critical Mass. This was probably 2nd highest participation since July 2009 CM ride. One woman and her friend had no idea there would be nudity and were "inspired" to take off their clothes. Westlake, Fremont, Walingford, up Stoneway, Stopped at 7-11. Ride stopped at Green Lake Park. Great ride. No police involvement.
-==Upcoming events==
+==7 Aug 2010==
 [[File:SeafairCyclists.jpg|right]]
 [[File:SeafairCyclists v02web.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Seafair Cyclists flyer.]]
 '''Aug 7, Sat''' Presenting... '''Seafair Cyclists!'''. Use shortcut URL: (LINK REMOVED). Annual Lake Washington bike ride from Denny Blaine Park to Seward Park, via Lake Washington Boulevard and Seafair detour. '''(NOTE: Clothing-optional Morning Run + Night Swim fundraiser events also scheduled. [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Seattle#Fun_Run_.2B_Night_Swim Info is below] Bike Ride info).'''

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 Two naked women, one topfree woman, four naked men participate in Seattle Critical Mass. This was probably 2nd highest participation since July 2009 CM ride. One woman and her friend had no idea there would be nudity and were "inspired" to take off their clothes. Westlake, Fremont, Walingford, up Stoneway, Stopped at 7-11. Ride stopped at Green Lake Park. Great ride. No police involvement.
 =='''Jul 09, Sat. - '''WNBR Seattle Downtown Ride 2011'''==

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 Meetup at Denny Blaine Park, 11 - 12:30 PM on Sunday + Pre-ride practice for 7 Aug 2010 event, visit also Seward Park trails.
-===30 July 2010===
+==30 July 2010==
 [[File:CriticalAssSea30Jul2010_1000.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Critical Mass 30 July 2010 flyer.]]
 '''Fri, 30 Jul 2010 - [http://naked.wikia.com/wiki/Seattle_Critical_Ass Seattle Critical mAss]''' Show your support for cyclists' rights and help us beat last year's July record for underwearing, decorated, naked + topfree participants! Do not miss this HUGE + CRAZY RIDE!
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 NOTE: We are also asking that riders not disrobe completely until just immediately before the ride leaves Westlake Park or during the ride itself (i.e. at the first major traffic light stop). Bring a minimum amount of clothes with you and secure them to your bike.
-====DLJ====
+===DLJ===
 Two naked women, one topfree woman, four naked men participate in Seattle Critical Mass. This was probably 2nd highest participation since July 2009 CM ride. One woman and her friend had no idea there would be nudity and were "inspired" to take off their clothes. Westlake, Fremont, Walingford, up Stoneway, Stopped at 7-11. Ride stopped at Green Lake Park. Great ride. No police involvement.
 ==Other local events==

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	Meetup at Denny Blaine Park, 11 - 12:30 PM on Sunday + Pre-ride practice for 7 Aug 2010 event, visit also Seward Park trails.		Meetup at Denny Blaine Park, 11 - 12:30 PM on Sunday + Pre-ride practice for 7 Aug 2010 event, visit also Seward Park trails.
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		+	===30 July 2010===
		+	[[File:CriticalAssSea30Jul2010_1000.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Critical Mass 30 July 2010 flyer.]]
		+	'''Fri, 30 Jul 2010 - [http://naked.wikia.com/wiki/Seattle_Critical_Ass Seattle Critical mAss]''' Show your support for cyclists' rights and help us beat last year's July record for underwearing, decorated, naked + topfree participants! Do not miss this HUGE + CRAZY RIDE!
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		+	[http://scrimass.org Seattle Critical Mass] is the local incarnation of the global [[wikipedia:Critical Mass\|Critical Mass]] event.
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		+	As always, the start location is at [[wikipedia:Westlake_Park_(Seattle)\|Westlake Park]], located at 401 Pine St, in Downtown Seattle. We are meeting up at 5:30 PM. Prior to the Westlake meetup there is also a group that leaves from Red Square at the UW.
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		+	The route will be unpredictable, with people in front determining the route as they go, focusing at first on the Downtown area. Note: Unlike many WNBR Seattle rides, the Critical Mass route does not generally return to the starting point at Westlake.
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		+	The pace is typically slower at first but may pick up some speed at times. The ride will move faster through Downtown quicker than our WNBR events as Critical Mass corks intersections more often.
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		+	Stay safe! Some riders tend to be aggressive so ride defenisively and be sure to leave adequate room in front of you for sudden stops. Accidents happen. Be sure to also bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
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		+	NOTE: We are also asking that riders not disrobe completely until just immediately before the ride leaves Westlake Park or during the ride itself (i.e. at the first major traffic light stop). Bring a minimum amount of clothes with you and secure them to your bike.
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		+	====DLJ====
		+	Two naked women, one topfree woman, four naked men participate in Seattle Critical Mass. This was probably 2nd highest participation since July 2009 CM ride. One woman and her friend had no idea there would be nudity and were "inspired" to take off their clothes. Westlake, Fremont, Walingford, up Stoneway, Stopped at 7-11. Ride stopped at Green Lake Park. Great ride. No police involvement.

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	We love Fido but please keep dogs off the sandy beach area. Thanks! :)		We love Fido but please keep dogs off the sandy beach area. Thanks! :)
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		+	==23 July 2010==
		+	'''Jul 23, Fri. - ''' Night Ride - Downtown Seattle. Meet at 9:30 PM, leave at 10 PM. Start location is '''[[wikipedia:Denny Park (Seattle)\|Denny Park]]''', located at 100 Dexter Avenue N (not to be confused with Denny Blaine Park on Lake Washington BLVD). ([http://bit.ly/aZzqmN Google Map]) MEET at the oval in the center of the park where the four paths intersect.
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		+	The route will be short, focusing on the Downtown area and will cover the neighborhoods of Belltown, Pioneer Square and possibly the Waterfront and Capitol Hill.
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		+	Razzle Dazzle: Be Safe + Be Visible with your DIY mutant costumes, musical instruments, noisemakers, kustom bikes + psychedelic lights. Be Creative!
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		+	==25 July 2010==
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		+	Meetup at Denny Blaine Park, 11 - 12:30 PM on Sunday + Pre-ride practice for 7 Aug 2010 event, visit also Seward Park trails.

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+====Mark====
 Hi Daniel,

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	===Ride Reports===		===Ride Reports===
		+	====MS====
		+	Hi Daniel,

		+	Thanks again for making the Seattle WNBR possible. At first, I was hesitant to travel so far (from Philadelphia) just to go bike riding naked with people I didn't even know, but it was worth it. Everyone I talked to was very friendly, and seemed happy to chat about their studies, work, hobbies, and body painting strategies. If any participants would like to stay in contact with me, I'd love to hear from them at -----.
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		+	The body painting party was pretty inspiring, with each different biking "outfit" having its own charm. The abstract designs made of colored swirls, stripes, and hand prints were very artistic, and should almost have been displayed in a museum somewhere. The political statements written with words were poignant and effectively communicated the group's purpose. My favorite was the line "too big to fail", painted under a picture of the earth. As you know, I chose to wear the traditional black biking pants with the red stripes on the side. (Traditional except that they were made out of paint instead of spandex.) The picture I had taken of myself with the other guys in painted shorts makes me giggle every time I look at it. I got a big kick out of all of the people who thought we were wearing clothes and then suddenly realized that we were really naked. Participants wearing clothes showed that protesting oil dependence isn't just about being naked, and participants wearing nothing at all showed that sometimes the beauty of the human body simply can't be improved upon.
		+
		+	The pace of the ride was comfortably slow, and I was impressed at everyone's effort to keep the group together. Whether traffic lights temporarily separated us, or deflated tires required attention, riders in front waited riders in back, and it was just a matter of a minute or two before the whole group was together again.
		+
		+	I was happy to see so many spectators with huge smiles on their faces, cheering and applauding us as we passed. One man shouted, "Is this legal? You guys are so cool!" and another said, "If I had my bike with me, I'd join you right now!" The guy giving out samples of Bear Naked Juice seemed particularly excited to see us, and I hope he sponsors us next year. Then there was the guy holding up the "Repent or go to Hell" sign. That made me think twice, and honestly, I repent having used so much oil from January 1st to July 9th this year.
		+
		+	The Seattle Center fountain was an ideal place for a group shower after the ride. Not only was it big enough to hold all of us at once, but the water pressure was absolutely outstanding. It was nice to share refreshments with others who stayed for the post-ride party. Lemonade, pizza, and more conversation hit the spot after our sunny day of physical activity. I hope to see everyone again next year.
		+
		+	Best,
		+	Mark
		+
		+	====Nick====
		+	Very fun ride. I parked on Westlake near the end point(free parking on the weekend) and rode up Denny that morning. I knew I wouldn't want to climb that hill after the ride.
		+	-Nick
		+	====Matt====
		+	What did you think of the route? Good route this year. Got us to all the important places in Seattle without steep hils to climb.
		+
		+	Favorite moments of the ride? Pikes Place Market is my favorite. Love to have us noticed by the tourists. Spreads our message outside of WA.
		+
		+	Anything make you nervous? Rubbing tires with Daniel. Thought I'd fall and get the worst road rash ever!
		+
		+	Any kudos or concerns about photographers? I'm cool with them. One did come into the tented area for pictures. I hope he got permission to take those.
		+
		+	What did you think of the start locations. I think a private, enclosed location might be better. We could start to search for one ASAP for next years Day ride.
		+
		+	Too many hills or ok? Good route. No problems for me with hills.
		+
		+	Too many stops? Nope. Stops at red light had to happen. Other than those & the potty stop we kept moving.
		+
		+	Enough interaction with the public or not enough? We still need to get our "Reasons for Riding" out there. Hope to do better on future rides.
		+
		+	Favorite responses from police and people who saw us? The police showed up at Louisa Boren Park and I talked to them. They stated that we were a legitimate group and were there to make sure our event went of with no problems. GREAT MOVE FORWARD FOR WNBR Seattle.
		+
		+	Anything unusual catch your attention? I did get between a guy with his cell camera and one of the ladies on the ride. He was way too close to be taking a legitimate photo. I think he was a Boobs man.
		+
		+	Any ideas on how to make this ride better? I think it went very well. No Ideas for improving this ride.
		+
		+	How was the body painting setup? I got feedback that the canopy was very much appreciated. It kept people out of the camers until they were ready to be photographed. I think that could have been watched a little closer next time.
		+
		+	Is there any way you can see yourself contributing more to promotion
		+	or to organizing the ride? Not on this one :-)
		+
		+	Do you feel the ride was on message or was it off message? I'd likt to see us handing out more infor about the WNBR message and why we ride.
		+
		+	Any concerns about behavior of our riders? Great bunch of riders as usual. THANKS EVERYONE WHO RODE ON JULY 1Oth!!!! Love Ya All.
		+
		+	Did we have enough restroom opportunities. I did was OK. I wonder if we could add a mid ride restroom break for those that got realy hidrated prior to the start.
		+
		+	Did you feel we connected well with the community? On all the rides I feel Joy, Love and Happiness towards us on the rides. We are almost 100% supported be people who see us in all our painted glory.
		+
		+	Would you like to have us advertise the route more with the general
		+	Public so they can expect to see us more? I like to suprise them.
		+
		+	Ideas for afterparty location? Thanks Kevin for hosting the afterparty! You are the BOMB! If I could get you all up to Lynnwood somehow I'd host one here.
		+
		+	I'm glad I went to the after party. It gave me company on the long ride back up the hill.
		+
		+	I huff and puff a bit as well. Maybe we could organize a return bike trip so at least no on is alone getting back to the start point. I may check out the bus lines and take a bike back up the hill if we use a route like this again.
		+
		+	I like this route a lot. Braodway, pioneer square, pikes place, the fountain. All the best places to ride through.
		+
		+	Matt
		+	====Bennett====
		+	I found myself wishing that the end point was closer to the starting
		+	point, since I drove to the start location (I know, that's kinda
		+	missing the point about fossil fuels, but I live in Bellevue), and
		+	then afterwards I had to bike from the endpoint back to the starting
		+	point, which took a while going uphill on Capitol Hill.
		+
		+	Still, I didn't hear anybody else making a point about that, so no
		+	point in re-designing the route just for one weakling :P I suppose
		+	everybody else either (a) bussed/biked from home to the starting
		+	point and then bussed/biked back home from the endpoint, or (b) had
		+	someone pick them up from the endpoint, or (c) biked from the
		+	endpoint uphill back to Louisa Boren Park without whining. Or was
		+	there some other option?
		+
		+	But overall I had fun! Thanks for organizing this!
		+
		+	-Bennett

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-The following account comes from [[D|Daniel Johnson's]] friend VD who observed the ride while riding a bus:
+The following account comes from [[User:D|Daniel Johnson's]] friend VD who observed the ride while riding a bus:
 "Everyone was very interested on the bus.  We were literally stuck following the group of cyclists and we were going slow occassionally so there was plenty of time for processing.  An older black lady was very upset and thought it was "indecent" and wanted someone to pull you guys off those bikes.  She was very vocal and looked and talked about it the entire time.  She was getting support from the folks sitting near her in the front with lots of nods and "mmmhmmms".  Lots of younger people in the middle/back thought it was hilarious and kept taking pics.  Lots of comments about how there were no women or people other than white guys doing it.  No kids on the bus."

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 ===Hoagie===
-This Sundays ride was the best ever for me on many levels. I loved the change in elevations of the route, nice hill climes. But it may not be right for everyone who would like to participate. I liked the cool down at the sc fountain but the problem with that was it washes off the body paint for hempfest. Your [[D|Daniel Johnson]] idea with the cardboard leaves was brilliant. I wish I had planed a bit better for this ride. Maybe a second body painting at hempfest might be one idea to consider with some consideration to hempfest and it's sponsors.
+This Sundays ride was the best ever for me on many levels. I loved the change in elevations of the route, nice hill climes. But it may not be right for everyone who would like to participate. I liked the cool down at the sc fountain but the problem with that was it washes off the body paint for hempfest. Your [[User:D|Daniel Johnson]] idea with the cardboard leaves was brilliant. I wish I had planed a bit better for this ride. Maybe a second body painting at hempfest might be one idea to consider with some consideration to hempfest and it's sponsors.
 Even though our group was small it had a great dynamic. I'll go out on a limb when I say that most all of us on this ride were also trying to promote body acceptance and freedom. Our rides are sure stirring up the people of Seattle about public nudity. I hope this is a good thing. We all know the few who complain are the ones who get heard. Maybe there's some way we could find to make it easy for the vast majority who enjoy seeing us to get their voices heard.

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	'To be continued… '		'To be continued… '
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		+	===VD===
		+	The following account comes from [[D\|Daniel Johnson's]] friend VD who observed the ride while riding a bus:
		+
		+	"Everyone was very interested on the bus. We were literally stuck following the group of cyclists and we were going slow occassionally so there was plenty of time for processing. An older black lady was very upset and thought it was "indecent" and wanted someone to pull you guys off those bikes. She was very vocal and looked and talked about it the entire time. She was getting support from the folks sitting near her in the front with lots of nods and "mmmhmmms". Lots of younger people in the middle/back thought it was hilarious and kept taking pics. Lots of comments about how there were no women or people other than white guys doing it. No kids on the bus."

	==24 July 2009==		==24 July 2009==