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'''Welcome to The World Naked Bike Ride Lexington's Wiki Page'''
 
 
 
 
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Even if you can't make it, show your support on our Facebook Fan Page. If you can make it; Join the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Potential_Participants Group] to get updated on the starting location days before the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Next_ride Next Ride.]
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<div class="facebook-linkbox">[http://www.facebook.com/BareAsYouDare Like us!]</div>
 
 
 
 
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I've decided to suspend the WNBR Lex campaign until further notice. I believe we accomplished what we set out to do.
  
[[File:Lex.png |300px|thumb|right|WNBR Lexington Emblem]]
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From the first and second ride I, your fearless leader lead a combine group of over 100 cyclist to victory.
Calling it a [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Main_Page World Naked Bike Ride] is a bit misleading if you've never heard of one before. You can fully participate in this yearly''' 'Bare As You Dare' '''protest against oil dependency with whatever you're wearing right now (if anything) to fanciful costumes.  
 
  
This event happens in different [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=List_of_rides cities] separate, but together from one another all over the world while carrying the same message against oil dependency. The rides are usually about 10 to 20 miles or so depending on the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=List_of_rides host city] and planned route.
 
  
[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Frequently_asked_questions#Do_I_have_to_ride_a_bike.3F You don't really even need a bicycle to participate.] All you need is some form of non-motorized transportation. The ride is going to go slow enough(5 to 10 MPH) for unicycles and skaters to keep up, but would go too fast for people to try it on foot.  
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*I'm leaving the Wiki Page as is so further generation can pick up the flag where I left it, and restart the ride.
  
There will be a limited supply of body paint depending on the amount of participants. [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Donate Donations] to help cover the cost of body paint will be greatly appreciated. An after part (with booze) is in the works, and as soon as I know something I'll be updating this page.
 
  
If you have any questions like: [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Frequently_asked_questions#Is_it_legal_to_be_naked_in_public.3F How is this legal?], or [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Frequently_asked_questions#Isn.27t_riding_naked_uncomfortable.3F Isn't riding a bike naked painful?], and [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Frequently_asked_questions#Is_it_a_ride_around_the_world.3F Is this a ride around the world?] can be answered in the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Frequently_asked_questions FAQs] on the left hand side. Please feel free to [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Contact_Us email me], and I'll answer your questions the best I can.
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*I'm starting the Undie Race Lexington. Look for us on [https://www.Facebook.com/UndieRaceLex www.Facebook.com/UndieRaceLex]
  
{{Ride location next ride|Date= August 27, 2011|Time = Meetup 7 PM EST, Departs 9 PM EST '''Rain or Shine'''|Location=TBA days before the ride}}
 
*This event happens yearly on the last Saturday in August of every year until the end of time.
 
*'''Please join the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Potential_Participants group] to get updates, and to find out the starting location days before the event date.'''
 
*'''Do not arrive to the meetup naked.'''
 
  
I use [http://www.couchsurfing.org couch surfing] when traveling to other cities, so if your coming from out of town that site might help. Be sure to use it at your own discretion thou.
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==What's the Main message?==
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'''Welcome to The World Naked Bike Ride Lexington's Wiki Page.''' AKA '''TinyURL.com/WNBRL'''
The main message is against Oil Dependency, and growing our Local Dependency. The main focus is on building a stronger cycling community, and to show the beauty of people while symbolizing our vulnerability on the roads unfit for cyclist with going as "'''bare as you dare'''."
 
  
==Spectators==
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{{Social media button|SiteName=Facebook|Link=https://www.facebook.com/BareAsYouDare/}}
Your job sitting back, and cheering us on is as important as the participants themselves. Please tell your friends, and don't forget the camera.
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<div class="facebook-linkbox">[http://www.facebook.com/BareAsYouDare Like us!]</div>
 
  
I'll be posting all the hot spots to meetup, and watch us pass by in this section days before the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Next_ride Next Ride] without the starting location. I've made sure to map the route past as many bars, restaurant, and parks as I could without making the ride too long.
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===Photos and Videos===
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[[File:Lex.png |300px|thumb|right|WNBR Lexington Emblem]]
Please post videos to [http://www.youtube.com YouTube] with tags World Naked Bike Ride Lexington 2011
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Calling it a [[Main_Page|World Naked Bike Ride]] is a bit misleading if you've never heard of one before. You can fully participate in this yearly''' 'Bare As You Dare' '''protest against oil dependency with whatever you're wearing right now to fanciful costumes.
  
Post photos to [http://www.Flickr.com Flickr] with the same tags World Naked Bike Ride Lexington 2011
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This event happens in different [[List_of_rides|cities]] separate, but together from one another all over the world while carrying the same message against oil dependency. The rides are usually about 10 to 20 miles or so depending on the [[List_of_rides|host city]] and planned route.
  
Doing this will help with consistency, and will get more views along with the participants being able to see themselves easier.
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[[Frequently_asked_questions#Do_I_have_to_ride_a_bike.3F|You don't really even need a bicycle to participate]]. All you need is some form of non-motorized transportation. The ride is going to go slow enough(5 to 10 MPH) for unicycles and skaters to keep up, but would go too fast for people to try it on foot.  
  
==Donate==
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If you have body paint, food or anything else you'd like to [[Lexington_participants_and_volunteers#Donate|Donate]] at the ride meet up will be greatly appreciated.  
All [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=lexingtonbikeride%40gmail%2ecom&lc=US&item_name=World%20Naked%20Bike%20Ride&currency_code=USD&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted Donations] are received using PayPal. $10 will get us 400 precut flyers of the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Street_Team Street Team flyers]. Any amount will be greatly appreciated, and closer to the event date I'll be using the donations to buy body paint for all of you participants.
 
  
==Contact Us==
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If you have any questions like: [[Frequently_asked_questions#Is_it_legal_to_be_naked_in_public.3F|How is this legal?]], or [[Frequently_asked_questions#Isn.27t_riding_naked_uncomfortable.3F|Isn't riding a bike naked painful?]], and [[Frequently_asked_questions#Is_it_a_ride_around_the_world.3F|Is this a ride around the world?]] can be answered in the [[Frequently_asked_questions|FAQs]] on the left hand side. Please feel free to [[Lexington#Contact_Us|Contact Us]], and I'll answer your questions the best I can.
'''Organizer:''' [http://www.facebook.com/troymars Troy Marusek:]
 
  
'''Email Us: '''{{Email link|[email protected]}}
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===Co-organizers===
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==Lexington Participants and Volunteers==
*'''[http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/kimball.roy?ref=ts Kimball Roy:]'''  (December, 1964 to August, 2010) You'll be forever missed my friend. Thanks for everything you've done to help get this idea I had into a reality. For that you'll be remembered forever.  
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Check the [[Lexington_participants_and_volunteers|Lexington participants and volunteers]] for map and more info.  
  
*'''[http://www.facebook.com/lisa.j.powers Lisa Powers:]'''   Is helping spread the word, and getting everything ready for action. She is a self employed ESL teacher, so if you know anyone that needs to brush up on their English or bad English in my case be sure to get the best help ever.
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{{Ride location next ride|Date= A '''yearly event''' on the '''First Saturday in September''' since 2011. Check the [[Lexington events]] page for specific dates, and other eco-friendly events in Lexington. |Time = Meetup 8 PM EST, Departs 9 PM EST '''Rain or Shine'''|Location=*'''Starting location:''' Pyramid Park (Corner of [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Manchester+and+Driscoll+St.+Lexington,+KY+40508&hl=en&sll=38.054368,-84.513373&sspn=0.007519,0.013797&hnear=Manchester+St+%26+Driscoll+St,+Lexington,+Fayette,+Kentucky+40508&t=m&z=15 '''Manchester and Driscoll St.''' Lexington, KY 40508].)
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==Potential Participants==
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*In the event of '''severe weather''' the ride will be postponed for '''three weeks'''.  
Anyone interested in participating needs to join the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Social_Network Official Pages,] or subscribe to the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Or_join_the_emailing_list emailing list] with your preferred email host to find out the secret starting location days before the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Next_ride Next Ride.] If you just want to be a  [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Spectators spectator] then more info will be posted to this page days before the event.  
 
  
===Social Network===
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==What's the Main message?==
[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lexingtonbikeride Yahoo Page]  
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[[Frequently_asked_questions#Does_the_ride_have_a_single_message.3F|FAQ. Does the ride have a single message?]]
  
Facebook Group:
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The main message at times may seem a bit all over the place, but the majority of the rides take to a message against Oil Dependency, burning fossil fuels, and car culture. Most people think we're trying to promote public nudity, but like other protest we're using nudity to symbolize our vulnerability on streets unsafe for cyclist.
<div class="facebook-linkbox">[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=133995053289077 Group Page]</div>
 
  
===Or join the emailing list===
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==Events in Lexington==
Joining the email list is simple if you don't want to join the Facebook or Yahoo group, and you can use your favorite email host.
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Check out the [[Lexington events]] page for important and last minute info on the Lexington ride, and other events in Lexington.
  
* Send a blank email to {{Email link|[email protected]}} You'll get a Auto-confirmation email sent back to you in seconds with a link to confirm, and fill 3 questions. A username, how frequently do you want me to update you(frequently or special updates only), and a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAPTCHA CAPTHA] to make sure you're human.  
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==Spectators==
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*If you plan on taking '''pictures or videos''' please check the '''[[Lexington#Photos_and_Videos|Photos and Videos]]''' section.
  
*To unsubscribe to the yahoo groups emailing list send another blank email to {{Email link|Email=lexingtonbikeride-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com}}
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Your job sitting back, and cheering us on is as important as the participants themselves. Please tell your friends, and don't forget the camera.
  
==Other Meetups==
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Meet along Main St. between Midland Ave. and Limestone. We will be passing this area twice.
  
This is just to let you know about other meetups in the near future.
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==Photos and Videos==
  
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If you have a minute make a [http://www.flickr.com Flickr] account, and join the [http://www.flickr.com/groups/bareasyoudare/ WNBR Lex Flickr Group.] Unlike Facebook Flickr doesn't care about simple nudity as long as you follow the [http://www.flickr.com/guidelines/ Community Guidelines,] and Facebook doesn't really do a good job sharing large amounts of photos like a Flickr group would.
  
'''NYC Ride: '''2nd Saturday of June, 2011 [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=New_York_City#Next_ride WNBR NYC]
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*'''At the meetup''' please make sure you have permission from the individual participants before taking photos or videos of them.  
  
==Street Team==
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*Please post videos to [http://www.youtube.com YouTube] with tags '''World Naked Bike Ride Lexington (said year)'''
  
I'm always looking for people to help spread the word, and one of the simplest ways to do so is to join the [http://www.facebook.com/troymars?v=wall&story_fbid=126547260721099#!/group.php?gid=133995053289077 Facebook Page]. Doing so will let your friends know about the protest on Oil Dependency, but if you want to get more involved [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Contact_Us email us], and I can find something you'd be interested in doing for the cause.
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*Post photos to our [http://www.flickr.com/groups/bareasyoudare/ Flickr Group.] also with tags '''World Naked Bike Ride Lexington (said year)'''
  
Here is a copy of the flyers I've been passing out. Kinko's will will print out about 50 sheets, and cut them into a total of 400 flyers for about $10. I bought a hole puncher and some rubber bands, and have been attaching them to the handle bar of every bicycle I've come across. I've also been passing them out at different events, and businesses like local coffee shops, gay bars and pizzerias that would let me leave a small stacks where they have a spot designated to leave flyers for costumers.  
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Doing this will help with consistency, and will get more views along with the participants being able to see themselves easier.
  
'''Click on the picture to Enlarge. Then click again to get the fullest resolution.'''
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==Contact Us==
  
[[File:Business updated1.PNG|400px|thumb|center| Flyers to the WNBR Lexington 2011 '''Click to Enlarge''']]
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'''Organizer 1st and 2nd year:''' [[User:Troy_Mars|Troy Marusek]]
[[File:Post it Flyer.PNG|350px|thumb|center| Flyers to the WNBR Lexington 2011 '''Click to Enlarge''']]
 
  
==What does The Bible say about nudity?==
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*Please go to the [[Talk:Lexington]] page or [Alt-t] to find out how to ask questions and how to contact us.
If you know of any scriptures for or against nudity that I've missed please [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Contact_Us contact us], and I'll be sure to include them. I'm only looking to lay out the facts in an unbiased way for people of the Christian faith to decide on participating.  
 
  
'''Genesis 2:25'''
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===This ride always needs help seeing the next ride threw===
And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
 
  
'''Genesis 9:21-23'''
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Anyone with a serious interest in seeing the next ride threw even if you don't know how you can help can join our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lexbike/ Facebook Street Team Group.] or use the talk:Lexington page to organize.
And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent. And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father....
 
  
'''1 Samuel 18:1-4'''
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*Please do not join this group if you just want to participate in the ride.
The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. ... Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.
 
  
'''1 Samuel 19:24'''
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==Street Team==
And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets?
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Check out the [[Lexington_participants_and_volunteers#Street_Team|Street Team]] section to find out how to print off flyers for the WNBR Lex at home, or at your local office supply store.  
 
 
'''2 Samuel 6:20'''
 
And Michal ... came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself!
 
 
 
'''Isaiah 20:3-4'''
 
And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia; So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.
 
 
 
'''Micah 1:8'''
 
Therefore I will wail and howl, I will go stripped and naked.
 
 
 
'''Mark 14:51-52'''
 
And there followed him a certain young man, having a linen cloth cast about his naked body; and the young men laid hold on him: And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked.
 
 
 
'''John 21:7'''
 
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
 
  
==Police==
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==Police and The Law==
From the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Brief_History_on_the_main_organizer three World Naked Bike Rides] I've been in(stark naked), the police officers made sure we were safe on the ride, and escorted us to help stop traffic. Some officers enjoyed the day off of crime fighting, and took pictures and videos on their personal cameras like spectators.  
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*If at any time any officers asks you to put on more cloths, or gives you instructions '''thank them, and do as they say.'''
  
This doesn't mean we won't face resistance from officers for starting one. Even thou protesting '''peacefully''' without anyones permission is a basic American right protected by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution First Amendment] the police might not see it that way. It's possible for anyone to be arrested in any protest you participate in, and participation is at your own risk. If at any time any officers asks you to put on more cloths, or gives you instructions '''thank them, and do as they say.'''
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As The Kentucky Law is written today nudity in protest is seen no differently then that of a common football game streaker. There is nothing illegal thou about riding bikes in a group. Cars do it all the time so long as we don't block up traffic for an unnecessary length of time.
  
==History==
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*Kentucky indecent exposure laws [http://www.lrc.ky.gov/krs/510-00/148.PDF 510.148] and [http://www.lrc.ky.gov/krs/510-00/150.PDF 510.150]  
===August 27th 2011===
 
[[File:Number1.2.PNG |340px|thumb|left]]
 
Is in the process of being made. Be sure to join the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Lexington#Potential_Participants group] to find out more, or [http://www.facebook.com/BareAsYouDare 'Like'] us if you can't make it.<br clear="all" />
 
  
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"A person is guilty of indecent exposure in the (first or second) degree when (he/she) intentionally exposes their [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/genitalia genitals] under circumstances in which they know, or should know that their conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm (in the first or second degree pending age of witness.)" 
  
===Brief History on the main organizer===
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*The definition of [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/genitalia 'genitals'] refers primarily to just the visible parts of the penis and vagina(butts and boobs not included.)
'''[http://www.facebook.com/troymars Troy Marusek:]''' Ever since my right lung collapsed in 2009 for '''no reason whatsoever'''; I've felt like I've been living on borrowed time. Even thou I fear my lung collapsing again; I fear more being eighty, and wishing I'd done more.  
 
  
I Attempted to ride my bicycle 1100 miles on June 6, 2010 threw June 25, 2010 from Lexington, KY to the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Chicago WNBR in Chicago, IL](airbrushed as a naked Avatar) then to the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Saint_Louis WNBR in Saint louis, MO](In my socks and shoes), and back home to Lex, KY. I cheated a bit of the way with the Amtrak, so I made a total of about 800 miles on a bicycle.  
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*A couple of us were charged with indecent exposure on our second year ride. Full nudity might have to be discouraged since it's more important to just have fun. On the ride a well placed sock is all that's needed for males, and a naked after party is always planned without fear of being charged with anything.
  
Read the full story on [http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=114&uid=133995053289077 Facebook Topics]
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==A Note to Wiki Editors==
  
*Naked Mileage to date
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This Wiki is designed to never need updating except for grammar, spelling mistakes, broken links, formality mistakes, and unforeseen problems. The reason I keep things on this page generalized is to make this wiki easier to manage. If you have a wiki account I need help maintaining the [[Lexington events]] page, and how to do so is on the [[Lexington_participants_and_volunteers#Wiki_Keepers|Wiki Keepers]] section.
[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Chicago WNBR Chicago, IL] 20 miles
 
[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Saint_Louis WNBR Saint louis, MO] 15 miles
 
[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Philadelphia PNBR Philadelphia, PA] 8 miles
 
Total to date 43 miles.  
 
  
 
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* Forms centered around biking in Lexington, KY. [http://www.bikelex.com/lexrides/phpbb/index.php www.bikelex.com]
 
* Forms centered around biking in Lexington, KY. [http://www.bikelex.com/lexrides/phpbb/index.php www.bikelex.com]
 
* Cycling events in the Bluegrass, and in Kentucky. [http://www.bgcycling.net Bluegrass Cycling]
 
* Cycling events in the Bluegrass, and in Kentucky. [http://www.bgcycling.net Bluegrass Cycling]
* [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Philadelphia PNBR Philadelphia, PA]
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* We support the efforts of the [http://twitter.com/BrokeSpoke Broke Spoke] biking community shop.  
* [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Chicago WNBR Chicago, IL]  
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* [[Philadelphia|PNBR Philadelphia, PA]]
* [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Saint_Louis WNBR Saint louis, MO]
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* [[Saint_Louis|WNBR Saint louis, MO]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 3 May 2020

This page has been archived. Please visit Talk:Archived ride locations if you would like to restart this ride.


Home > List of rides > US > Lexington  •  Google this ride!


I've decided to suspend the WNBR Lex campaign until further notice. I believe we accomplished what we set out to do.

From the first and second ride I, your fearless leader lead a combine group of over 100 cyclist to victory.


  • I'm leaving the Wiki Page as is so further generation can pick up the flag where I left it, and restart the ride.




Welcome to The World Naked Bike Ride Lexington's Wiki Page. AKA TinyURL.com/WNBRL

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WNBR Lexington Emblem

Calling it a World Naked Bike Ride is a bit misleading if you've never heard of one before. You can fully participate in this yearly 'Bare As You Dare' protest against oil dependency with whatever you're wearing right now to fanciful costumes.

This event happens in different cities separate, but together from one another all over the world while carrying the same message against oil dependency. The rides are usually about 10 to 20 miles or so depending on the host city and planned route.

You don't really even need a bicycle to participate. All you need is some form of non-motorized transportation. The ride is going to go slow enough(5 to 10 MPH) for unicycles and skaters to keep up, but would go too fast for people to try it on foot.

If you have body paint, food or anything else you'd like to Donate at the ride meet up will be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions like: How is this legal?, or Isn't riding a bike naked painful?, and Is this a ride around the world? can be answered in the FAQs on the left hand side. Please feel free to Contact Us, and I'll answer your questions the best I can.


Lexington Participants and Volunteers

Check the Lexington participants and volunteers for map and more info.

Next ride

Editors: to change this section,
click the Edit tab at the top of the page

Date: A yearly event on the First Saturday in September since 2011. Check the Lexington events page for specific dates, and other eco-friendly events in Lexington.
Time: Meetup 8 PM EST, Departs 9 PM EST Rain or Shine
Location: *Starting location: Pyramid Park (Corner of Manchester and Driscoll St. Lexington, KY 40508.)

  • In the event of severe weather the ride will be postponed for three weeks.

What's the Main message?

FAQ. Does the ride have a single message?

The main message at times may seem a bit all over the place, but the majority of the rides take to a message against Oil Dependency, burning fossil fuels, and car culture. Most people think we're trying to promote public nudity, but like other protest we're using nudity to symbolize our vulnerability on streets unsafe for cyclist.

Events in Lexington

Check out the Lexington events page for important and last minute info on the Lexington ride, and other events in Lexington.

Spectators

Your job sitting back, and cheering us on is as important as the participants themselves. Please tell your friends, and don't forget the camera.

Meet along Main St. between Midland Ave. and Limestone. We will be passing this area twice.

Photos and Videos

If you have a minute make a Flickr account, and join the WNBR Lex Flickr Group. Unlike Facebook Flickr doesn't care about simple nudity as long as you follow the Community Guidelines, and Facebook doesn't really do a good job sharing large amounts of photos like a Flickr group would.

  • At the meetup please make sure you have permission from the individual participants before taking photos or videos of them.
  • Please post videos to YouTube with tags World Naked Bike Ride Lexington (said year)
  • Post photos to our Flickr Group. also with tags World Naked Bike Ride Lexington (said year)

Doing this will help with consistency, and will get more views along with the participants being able to see themselves easier.

Contact Us

Organizer 1st and 2nd year: Troy Marusek

  • Please go to the Talk:Lexington page or [Alt-t] to find out how to ask questions and how to contact us.

This ride always needs help seeing the next ride threw

Anyone with a serious interest in seeing the next ride threw even if you don't know how you can help can join our Facebook Street Team Group. or use the talk:Lexington page to organize.

  • Please do not join this group if you just want to participate in the ride.

Street Team

Check out the Street Team section to find out how to print off flyers for the WNBR Lex at home, or at your local office supply store.

Police and The Law

  • If at any time any officers asks you to put on more cloths, or gives you instructions thank them, and do as they say.

As The Kentucky Law is written today nudity in protest is seen no differently then that of a common football game streaker. There is nothing illegal thou about riding bikes in a group. Cars do it all the time so long as we don't block up traffic for an unnecessary length of time.

"A person is guilty of indecent exposure in the (first or second) degree when (he/she) intentionally exposes their genitals under circumstances in which they know, or should know that their conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm (in the first or second degree pending age of witness.)"

  • The definition of 'genitals' refers primarily to just the visible parts of the penis and vagina(butts and boobs not included.)
  • A couple of us were charged with indecent exposure on our second year ride. Full nudity might have to be discouraged since it's more important to just have fun. On the ride a well placed sock is all that's needed for males, and a naked after party is always planned without fear of being charged with anything.

A Note to Wiki Editors

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