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===Details===
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For details of the next ride, refer to our web site [http://www.wnbrmelbourne.com.au/ WNBR Melbourne Website] and the [https://www.facebook.com/WNBRMelbourne/ WNBR Melbourne Facebook page].
  
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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Sunday 9 March 2008|Time=4:00pm
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==Previous Ride Details==
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===Summer 2023 Ride===
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==2008 Pictures==
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*Date: Sunday 12th February 2023
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===Pictures on [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/ main WNBR Australia web site]===
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*Time: 12pmLincoln Square, Carlton<br>
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===Set 1===
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6189-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 1]
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===Summer 2022 Ride===
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_5972-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 2]
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*Date: Sunday 20th February 2022
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6032-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 3]
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*Time: 12pm
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6103-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 4]
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*Location: Carlton Gardens, Carlton<br>
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6112-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 5]
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6158-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 6]
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===Summer 2021 Ride===
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6187-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 7]
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*Date: Sunday 5th December 2021
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6240-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 8]
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*Time: 12pm
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6107-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 9]
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*Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy<br>
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_6220-1.jpg.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 10]
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===Summer 2020 Ride=== <!-- what about 5 Dec 2021 ?? -->
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/IMG_5992-1.jpg Melbourne 2008 Picture 11]
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*Date: Sunday 15th March 2020
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===Set 2===
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*Time: 12pm
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/1.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 1]
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*Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy<br>
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/2.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 2]
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/3.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 3]
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===Summer 2019 Ride===
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/4.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 4]
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*Date: Sunday 16th March 2019
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/5.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 5]
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*Time: 12pm
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/6.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 6]
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*Location: The Third Day, Melbourne<br>
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/7.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 7]
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===Summer 2018 Ride===
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/8.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 8]
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*Date: Sunday 18th March 2018
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/9.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 9]
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*Time: 12pm
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/10.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 10]
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*Location: St Vincent Gardens, Melbourne<br>
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/11.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 11]
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===Summer 2017 Ride===
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/12.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 12]
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*Date: Sunday 19th March 2017
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*Time: 12pm
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/14.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 14]
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*Location: Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy<br>
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===Summer 2016 Ride===
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/16.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 16]
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*Date: Sunday 28th February 2016
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* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/17.bmp Melbourne 2008 Picture 17]
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===Set 3===
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*Location:  
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[[Image:1808-A.jpg|left|thumb|none|200px|WNBR Melbourne 2008]]
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===Winter 2015 Ride===
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[[Image:IMG 1820-A.jpg|left|thumb|none|200px|WNBR Melbourne 2008]]
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*Date: Friday 12th June 2015
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[[Image:IMG 1817-A.jpg|left|thumb|none|200px|WNBR Melbourne 2008]]
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*Time: 9pm
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[[Image:IMG 1814-A.jpg|left|thumb|none|200px|WNBR Melbourne 2008]]
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*Location: Meeting at the Fox Hotel, 351 Alexander Ave
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[[Image:IMG 1804-A.jpg|left|thumb|none|200px|WNBR Melbourne 2008]]
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===Summer 2015 Ride===
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[[Image:IMG 1799-A.jpg|left|thumb|none|200px|WNBR Melbourne 2008]]
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*Date: Sunday 8th March 2015
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*Time:  
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*Location:  
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===Winter 2014 Ride===
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*Date:  Friday 13th June 2014
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*Time: 9pm
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*Location: Meeting at the Fox Hotel, 351 Alexander Ave
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===Summer 2014 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 30th March 2014
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*Time: 12.30pm
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*Location: Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy
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===Winter 2013 Ride===
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*Date: Friday night in 2013
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*Time:
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*Location: Meeting at the Fox Hotel, 351 Alexander Ave
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===Summer 2013 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 3rd March 2013
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*Time:  
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*Location:  
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===Winter 2012 Ride===
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*Date: Friday 8th June 2012
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*Time:
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*Location: Meeting at Dan O'Connell
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===Summer 2012 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 4th March 2012
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*Time: 2pm
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*Location: behind the North Fitzroy Bowls Club (near the rotunda), Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy<br>
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Meet behind the North Fitzroy Bowls Club (near the rotunda), Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy to get ready (many riders decorate their bodies with paint, slogans and bits of costume) and say hello to the other riders... then we'll get going at around 3.  
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===Winter 2011 Ride===
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====Winter 2011 Ride Details====
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Here are the details for the
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Winter WonderLand Melbourne Naked Bike Ride 2011 (!)
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'''This Friday 10 Jun 2011''',<br>
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'''Meet 7pm at the Lord Newry Hotel'''- <br>
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'''543 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy North'''
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(if you plan to eat dinner at the pub, please get there earlier)
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Leaving pub at 7:30pm, for a nearby outdoor undressing location.<br>
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After undressing, we'll go for a short, easy ride.<br>
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After the naked part, we'll get dressed at another outdoor location, then zip over to a nearby ending pub to warm up, socialise, eat, etc<br>
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My expectation is that this will be a mellow ride, mostly about riding as 'bare as you dare' in solidarity with a handful of other chilly, hardy souls. We can save the big statements for the warmer, bigger, and better planned March ride.
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That being said, feel free to be creative in your attire... Body paint, slogans, silly clothing, etc. Just bear in mind that we will be undressing outside in the -cold-, so we'll want to get ready pretty quickly.
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It will be dark, so...<br>
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Do bring lights.<br>
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Do bring reflective accessories. <br>
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Do be visible :)<br>
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You will probably want to have a backpack or pannier to carry your clothes during the ride. There won't be anywhere to store stuff during the ride and we aren't going back to the start point.
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As always, the dress code is 'As bare as you dare'. ;)<br>
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Peace, hope to see you there
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[[Image:Melbourne_Winter_2011.JPG|left|thumb|600px|Poster / Flyer]]
 
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====Winter 2011 Ride report====
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17 riders turned up for Friday's (10 June 11) naked ride.
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We started at the Lord Newry hotel, got dressed in Edinburgh Gardens, went south on Brunswick St, across to and then up Lygon St. Finished at the Dan O'Connell Hotel (who's friendly publicans didn't mind a bit of nudity).
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Ride was exquisite. Turn out was much better than I'd expected and everyone had a positive attitude. We had zero negative interactions with onlookers :) The look on the face of the cop on Lygon St, holding his breathalyser, who basically chose not to see us, was priceless. Weather was chilly, but warmer and drier than it could've been.
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Media...
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Melbourne Leader did a pretty good story:
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http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/naked-riders-hit-the-streets-in-winter/
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And some doco people were shooting footage. More details at some point.
  
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===Set 4===
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Thanks to all those who turned up, DG for helping to organise (and bringing tunes), and to the many who were with us in spirit.
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The photos in this set are in the ones above. [http://www.melbournecyclist.com/photo/photo/listTagged?tag=wnbr Follow this link].
 
  
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==Post Ride Press Release ==
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peace from the pedals,
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released 9th of March 2008<br>
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-Alex
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The World Naked Bike Ride<br>
 
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Melbourne 2008<br>
 
  
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Around 40-50 cyclists took part today in one of many national 'rides of protest' under the global umbrella of the World Naked Bicycle Ride.
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===Summer 2011 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 6th March 2011
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*Time: 2pm
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*Location: Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy
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===Winter 2010 Ride===
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*Date:  Friday 11th June 2010
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*Time: 
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*Location:
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===Summer 2010 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 21st March 2010
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*Time: 3pm
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*Union Club Hotel, North Fitzroy
  
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The World Naked Bike Ride is the biggest naked protest in the world....where 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.
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The WNBR Melbourne March 2010 ride was fantastic. 130 naked riders rode central Melbourne with no issues.
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Please visit our new site - AsBareAsYouDare.com here - [http://www.asbareasyoudare.com]
  
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Cyclists, from first time riders to some who have taken part in past WNBR all came together for the day and even the family group with eager kids enjoyed the ride with a difference to make a difference.
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A date was confirmed as Sunday the 21st of March by [mailto:[email protected] Heidi], the WNBR Melbourne Organiser. Time of assembly is 3pm. Assembly place is The Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Streets, Fitzroy.<br>
  
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Two police officers met the group in the park while they were painting their bodies with slogans and preparing for the ride. They were willing to offer any support and confirmed that riding naked was not a problem especially in the liberal minded Fitzroy precinct. Not long after 2 squad cars and senior police arrived and after discussions with the police the ride was escorted to ensure that the safety of the riders was observed and also so that the riders didn't offend any onlookers. Women were allowed to ride naked but men were considered offensive. Melbourne is the only city in Australia where men were not allowed to ride naked yet women were allowed to be completely naked. It seems discriminatory against men to say that they are somehow inherently obscene due to a chance of birth.  
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WNBR Melbourne 2010 is expected to be huge! The VIC Police gave their approval for riders in the WNBR of both sexes to participate fully naked in 2009. So, there is no reason for any WNBRider to worry about arrest if you choose to ride naked in a non-sexual context.  
  
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Cyclist all gathered together in Fitzroy and after a requested 'parade lap' of the local community cricket match proceeded towards the city along bustling Rathdowne, Lygon and Victoria steets.  
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===Summer 2009 Ride===
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'''Date:''' Sunday 15 March 2009<br>
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'''Time:''' 3pm <br>
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'''Location:''' Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy <br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne March 2009]] page.
  
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At Parliment House they stopped and raised their bicycles as a symbol of protest to todays issues, under the eyes of the bemused State Security officers.
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===Winter 2008 Ride===
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They continued on to their destination along the famous Brunswick Street strip where they were cheered on as they rode on a picture perfect afternoon in Melbourne. They were cheered and car horns tooted as the colourful group spread cheer and the message about sustainability, positive body image and a more bike friendly Melbourne.
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'''Winter Wonderland''' <br>
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'''Date:''' Friday 6 June 2008 <br>
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'''Time:''' 7:00pm <br>
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'''Location:''' Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy <br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne June 2008]] page.
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===Summer 2008 Ride===
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'''Date:''' Sunday 9 March 2008 <br>
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'''Time:''' 4pm <br>
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'''Location:''' The Rotunda, Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy <br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne March 2008]] page.
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===Summer 2007 Ride===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 10 March 2007<br>
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'''Time:''' 7:00 pm<br>
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'''Location:''' Carlton Inn/University Sqr. - cnr of Pelham & Leicester Sts, Carlton<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see the [[Melbourne 2007]] page.
  
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After completing our ride down a very quiet Brunswick Street we got back to the park for a photo shoot after finally debriefing. The group styed on for hours to laugh and chat and share our feelings and joy about the positive day we had. Promises were made to do it again and some and very soon! We now are the proud AUSTRALIAN RECORD HOLDERS for the most number of attendees... .I can only see us improve on that next year when
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===Summer 2006 Ride===
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'''Date:''' Sunday 12 March 2006<br />
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'''Time:''' 2pm to start body painting<br />
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'''Location:''' Smith Reserve, George Street and Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne 2006]] page.
  
  
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Mission Statement:
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We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way
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of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians plus all the negative effects of oil, cars, war, consumerism non-renewable energy as well as promoting positive body image.
  
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Other rides took place successfully today or yesterday in Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and of course Byron Bay.
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Clothing is optional. The dress code for the World Naked Bike Ride is "Bare As You Dare!"... YOU get to decide how naked you wish to be. If that means completely naked, the decision is yours.
  
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==2008 Ride Report==
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The ride is NOT A RACE and goes at an EASY RECREATIONAL PACE.
  
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40 to 50 riders rode in the Melbourne World Naked Bike Ride 2008. The riders were told by Police that the male body was illegal although the female body was not. Several female riders rode completely naked while all men were threatened with arrest by Police if they did not wear pants. Riders posed naked on the steps of VIC Parliament House. Ride went along Brunswick and Lygon Streets. The rides rode around the pitch of a cricket game after being invited by local cricketers at Fitzroy who stopped play to invite the riders. No riders were arrested. The riders found that Red Symonds (ex Skyhooks) had followed the ride in his car after having complained of WNBR (NIMBY style) on his own morning radio show during an interview with the WNBR Melbourne Organiser (Heidi Hill). Pictures of Red Symonds caught following the riders will be published soon.
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What to bring – your trusty Bicycle, Helmet and shoes.
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Wear clothes that are easy to remove and put back on.
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Bring body paints and makeup, banners, noisemakers and artwork.
  
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==Location==
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Fantastic Fun! World Naked Bike Ride is the biggest naked protest event in the world. It is the grooviest, funniest, most hippie greenie event.
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Gather at 4:00pm at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Fitzroy_Memorial_Rotunda.jpg Fitzroy Memorial Rotunda] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Gardens%2C_Melbourne Edinburg Gardens, Fitzroy North] (on the north side of the gardens).  Ride leaves at 5:00pm.
 
  
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==Ride details==
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===Legality===
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'''Go as bare as you dare!''' <br>
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For the past few rides, Victoria Police have attended to assist with management of the ride route.
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'''Protest oil dependency!''' <br>
 
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'''Celebrate the power and individuality of our bodies!''' <br>
 
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Bring bike decorations, body (or finger) paint and your smile. 
 
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Don’t worry, we’re all a bit shy when it comes to public nudity – bring your bathers
 
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if you’d like and grab a drink at the pub for a bit of Dutch courage. 
 
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We’ll ride through the friendly streets of Melbourne’s inner North, putting smiles on
 
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the faces of onlookers, and challenging attitudes towards nudity, transportation
 
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Afterward: socialising, merriment and BYO food and drinks.
 
  
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==Volunteers Needed==
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In March 2009 the VIC Police gave their approval for the WNBR to ride naked as long as 'people conduct themselves in the manner advertised.' That is in the context of non-sexual nudity without intention to cause offence.<br>
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Alex, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser in 2006 and 2007 is going overseas and will not be available for the WNBR Melbourne 2008. [mailto:[email protected] 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.
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The laws that are relevant to public nudity in Victoria are applicable throughout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about [[Victoria Laws]].
  
 
==Media enquiries==
 
==Media enquiries==
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Contact [mailto:[email protected] Heidi], the WNBR Melbourne Organiser ([mailto:[email protected] [email protected]]).
 
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===[[Melbourne press release]]===
 
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Follow the link for the latest [[Melbourne press release]].
 
  
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==Media coverage==
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Below is the latest version of the [[:Image:WNBR_Melbourne_2008.JPG|.JPG Poster / Flyer]].   [[Image:WNBR_Melbourne_2008.JPG|left|thumb|none|800px|Poster / Flyer]]
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*[http://gullybogan.wordpress.com/ gullybogan], 18 Feb 2009, [http://gullybogan.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/world-naked-bike-ride/ World Naked Bike Ride]
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Follow the link to the earlier versions of the [[:Image:Wnbr_handout2008.pdf|Adobe Acrobat flyer]] and [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/melbourne2008/wnbr_handout2008.doc Microsoft Word flyer].<br>
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*[http://www.3aw.com.au/ Rant Radio 3AW], 11 Mar 2009: "[http://www.3aw.com.au/blogs/blog-with-derryn-hinch/hinch-blog-is-it-so-unfair/20090311-8v1h.html Hinch Blog: Is it so unfair?]" – Derryn "The Human Headline" Hinch interviews Heidi Hill, with mention of the [http://www.3aw.com.au/spencer-tunick Spencer Tunick photo shoot]. MP3 audio recordings: [http://media.mytalk.com.au/3AW/AUDIO/120309_Heidi_Hill.mp3 the interview], [http://media.mytalk.com.au/3AW/AUDIO/120309_Naked_Calls.mp3 hilarious talkback calls]
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*[http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/ Melbourne Leader], 11 Mar 2009: "[http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/bare-cheek-of-it-all Melbourne bike riders turn the other cheek]"
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*[http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/ Melbourne Leader], 11 Mar 2009: "[http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/photos/gallery/the-world-naked-bike-ride-melbourne-2008/1/index.php The World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne 2008]" – photo gallery (with permission)
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*[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/ The Australian], 16 Mar 2009, [http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25192721-5006785,00.html Nude bicycle riders take to streets of Melbourne for World's Naked Bike Ride], By Michelle Rose.
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*Same as above in [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/ Adelaide Now], 16 Mar 2009, [http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25193752-5006301,00.html Nude bicycle riders take to streets of Melbourne for World's Naked Bike Ride], By Michelle Rose.
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*[http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun Herald Sun], 16 Mar 2009,  [http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25193110-661,00.html Naked bike riders cause a stir but police receive no complaints]
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*[http://www.global-report.com/perth/?l=en Perth Report], 16 Mar 2009, [http://www.global-report.com/perth/?l=en&a=346978 Naked bike riders cause a stir but police receive no complaints] from the Herald Sun
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*[http://www.oneindia.in/ One India], [http://living.oneindia.in/insync/2009/nude-cyclists-world-naked-bike-ride-160309.html Cyclists Ride Nude On 'World's Naked Bike Ride'].
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*[http://hamaraphotos.com Hamara Photos], 16 Mar 2009, [http://hamaraphotos.com/news/uncategorized/nude-cyclists-take-to-melbournes-streets-on-worlds-naked-bike-ride.html Nude cyclists take to Melbourne’s streets on World’s Naked Bike Ride].
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*T SIX, [http://www.t-six.com/showthread.php?p=320264 Naked Bike Ride In Melbourne]
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*[http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/ The Sun], 18 Mar 2009, [http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/features/article2326777.ece Naked cycling's a ride laugh] By Charlotte Martin.
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*[http://bikeporntour.blogspot.com/ bikesmut.com], 20 Mar 2009, [http://bikeporntour.blogspot.com/2009/03/rolling-down-south.html Rolling Down South]
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*[http://www.getoutdoors.com/go Get Outdoors], 25 Mar 2009, [http://www.getoutdoors.com/goblog/index.php?/archives/3244-Naked-Cyclists-Crash-Wedding-Photo.html Naked Cyclists Crash Wedding Photo],
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*The Caffeinated Cyclist [http://thecaffeinatedcyclist.blogspot.com/ Nude Aussie bicycle riders take to streets of Melbourne for World's Naked Bike Ride]
  
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==Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented==
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===2008===
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===Planning Meeting Number 2===
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*[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/ Sports Cycle News], 7 Jun 2008: "[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1377&Itemid=48 Chilly Nudes Make Their Points in Melbourne]", by Peter Ford
  
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Meet and discuss planning and roles for WNBR Melbourne 2008:
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==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
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Add WNBR Melbourne flyer and poster here.
  
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*'''Date:''' Fri 8th February
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==History==
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*'''Time:''' 10AM
 
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*'''Place:''' Mario's at 303 Brunswick St Fitzroy
 
  
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Please let me know if plan to come, or if you'd like to come but can't
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===Melbourne March 2010===
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make it. [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au Heidi]<br>
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The WNBR Melbourne March 2010 ride was fantastic. 130 naked riders rode central Melbourne with no issues.
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Please visit our new site - AsBareAsYouDare.com here - [http://www.asbareasyoudare.com]
  
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===Planning Meeting Number 1===
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A date was confirmed as Sunday the 21st of March by [mailto:[email protected] Heidi], the WNBR Melbourne Organiser. Time of assembly is 3pm. Assembly place is The Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Streets, Fitzroy.<br>
  
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Hi All,<br>
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WNBR Melbourne 2010 is expected to be huge! The VIC Police gave their approval for riders in the WNBR of both sexes to participate fully naked in 2009. So, there is no reason for any WNBRider to worry about arrest if you choose to ride naked in a non-sexual context.  
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It's time to meet and plan the 2008 ride.<br>
 
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Therefore I propose the following:<br>
 
  
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*'''Date:''' Tues 15 January
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===[[Melbourne March 2009]]===
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'''Date:''' Sunday 9 March 2008 <br>
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'''Location:''' The Rotunda, Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy <br>
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'''Date:''' Saturday 10 March 2007<br>
 
'''Date:''' Saturday 10 March 2007<br>
 
'''Time:''' 7:00 pm<br>  
 
'''Time:''' 7:00 pm<br>  
 
'''Location:''' Carlton Inn/University Sqr. - cnr of Pelham & Leicester Sts, Carlton<br>
 
'''Location:''' Carlton Inn/University Sqr. - cnr of Pelham & Leicester Sts, Carlton<br>
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'''Date:''' Sunday 12 March 2006<br />
 
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*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_Previous_Ride#2007_Ride_Report_from_Bawdyliar WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] from Bawdyliar
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*[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:[email protected] G Brunya]
 
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2006 WNBR Melbourne 2006 Ride Report] from [mailto:[email protected] G Brunya]
  
 
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedBikeRideMelbourne/ WNBR Melbourne] Yahoo! Group
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Date: Sunday 25th February 2024
Time: 12pm
Location: Lincoln Square, Carlton

Details

For details of the next ride, refer to our web site WNBR Melbourne Website and the WNBR Melbourne Facebook page.

Previous Ride Details

Summer 2023 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 12th February 2023
  • Time: 12pmLincoln Square, Carlton

Summer 2022 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 20th February 2022
  • Time: 12pm
  • Location: Carlton Gardens, Carlton

Summer 2021 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 5th December 2021
  • Time: 12pm
  • Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy

Summer 2020 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 15th March 2020
  • Time: 12pm
  • Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy

Summer 2019 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 16th March 2019
  • Time: 12pm
  • Location: The Third Day, Melbourne

Summer 2018 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 18th March 2018
  • Time: 12pm
  • Location: St Vincent Gardens, Melbourne

Summer 2017 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 19th March 2017
  • Time: 12pm
  • Location: Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy

Summer 2016 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 28th February 2016
  • Time:
  • Location:

Winter 2015 Ride

  • Date: Friday 12th June 2015
  • Time: 9pm
  • Location: Meeting at the Fox Hotel, 351 Alexander Ave

Summer 2015 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 8th March 2015
  • Time:
  • Location:

Winter 2014 Ride

  • Date: Friday 13th June 2014
  • Time: 9pm
  • Location: Meeting at the Fox Hotel, 351 Alexander Ave

Summer 2014 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 30th March 2014
  • Time: 12.30pm
  • Location: Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy

Winter 2013 Ride

  • Date: Friday night in 2013
  • Time:
  • Location: Meeting at the Fox Hotel, 351 Alexander Ave

Summer 2013 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 3rd March 2013
  • Time:
  • Location:

Winter 2012 Ride

  • Date: Friday 8th June 2012
  • Time:
  • Location: Meeting at Dan O'Connell

Summer 2012 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 4th March 2012
  • Time: 2pm
  • Location: behind the North Fitzroy Bowls Club (near the rotunda), Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy

Meet behind the North Fitzroy Bowls Club (near the rotunda), Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy to get ready (many riders decorate their bodies with paint, slogans and bits of costume) and say hello to the other riders... then we'll get going at around 3.

Winter 2011 Ride

Winter 2011 Ride Details

Here are the details for the Winter WonderLand Melbourne Naked Bike Ride 2011 (!)

This Friday 10 Jun 2011,
Meet 7pm at the Lord Newry Hotel-
543 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy North

(if you plan to eat dinner at the pub, please get there earlier)

Leaving pub at 7:30pm, for a nearby outdoor undressing location.
After undressing, we'll go for a short, easy ride.
After the naked part, we'll get dressed at another outdoor location, then zip over to a nearby ending pub to warm up, socialise, eat, etc

My expectation is that this will be a mellow ride, mostly about riding as 'bare as you dare' in solidarity with a handful of other chilly, hardy souls. We can save the big statements for the warmer, bigger, and better planned March ride.

That being said, feel free to be creative in your attire... Body paint, slogans, silly clothing, etc. Just bear in mind that we will be undressing outside in the -cold-, so we'll want to get ready pretty quickly.

It will be dark, so...
Do bring lights.
Do bring reflective accessories.
Do be visible :)

You will probably want to have a backpack or pannier to carry your clothes during the ride. There won't be anywhere to store stuff during the ride and we aren't going back to the start point.

As always, the dress code is 'As bare as you dare'. ;)

Peace, hope to see you there

Poster / Flyer


Winter 2011 Ride report

17 riders turned up for Friday's (10 June 11) naked ride.

We started at the Lord Newry hotel, got dressed in Edinburgh Gardens, went south on Brunswick St, across to and then up Lygon St. Finished at the Dan O'Connell Hotel (who's friendly publicans didn't mind a bit of nudity).

Ride was exquisite. Turn out was much better than I'd expected and everyone had a positive attitude. We had zero negative interactions with onlookers :) The look on the face of the cop on Lygon St, holding his breathalyser, who basically chose not to see us, was priceless. Weather was chilly, but warmer and drier than it could've been.

Media... Melbourne Leader did a pretty good story: http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/naked-riders-hit-the-streets-in-winter/

And some doco people were shooting footage. More details at some point.

Thanks to all those who turned up, DG for helping to organise (and bringing tunes), and to the many who were with us in spirit.

peace from the pedals, -Alex

Summer 2011 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 6th March 2011
  • Time: 2pm
  • Location: Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy

Winter 2010 Ride

  • Date: Friday 11th June 2010
  • Time:
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Summer 2010 Ride

  • Date: Sunday 21st March 2010
  • Time: 3pm
  • Union Club Hotel, North Fitzroy

The WNBR Melbourne March 2010 ride was fantastic. 130 naked riders rode central Melbourne with no issues. Please visit our new site - AsBareAsYouDare.com here - [1]

A date was confirmed as Sunday the 21st of March by Heidi, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser. Time of assembly is 3pm. Assembly place is The Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Streets, Fitzroy.

WNBR Melbourne 2010 is expected to be huge! The VIC Police gave their approval for riders in the WNBR of both sexes to participate fully naked in 2009. So, there is no reason for any WNBRider to worry about arrest if you choose to ride naked in a non-sexual context.

Summer 2009 Ride

Date: Sunday 15 March 2009
Time: 3pm
Location: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne March 2009 page.

Winter 2008 Ride

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.

Summer 2008 Ride

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.

Summer 2007 Ride

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.

Summer 2006 Ride

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.


Mission Statement: 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 non-renewable energy as well as promoting positive body image.

Clothing is optional. The dress code for the World Naked Bike Ride is "Bare As You Dare!"... YOU get to decide how naked you wish to be. If that means completely naked, the decision is yours.

The ride is NOT A RACE and goes at an EASY RECREATIONAL PACE.

What to bring – your trusty Bicycle, Helmet and shoes. Wear clothes that are easy to remove and put back on. Bring body paints and makeup, banners, noisemakers and artwork.

Fantastic Fun! World Naked Bike Ride is the biggest naked protest event in the world. It is the grooviest, funniest, most hippie greenie event.

Legality

For the past few rides, Victoria Police have attended to assist with management of the ride route.

In March 2009 the VIC Police gave their approval for the WNBR to ride naked as long as 'people conduct themselves in the manner advertised.' That is in the context of non-sexual nudity without intention to cause offence.
The laws that are relevant to public nudity in Victoria are applicable throughout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about Victoria Laws.

Media enquiries

Media coverage

2009

2008

Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc

Add WNBR Melbourne flyer and poster here.

History

Melbourne March 2010

The WNBR Melbourne March 2010 ride was fantastic. 130 naked riders rode central Melbourne with no issues. Please visit our new site - AsBareAsYouDare.com here - [2]

A date was confirmed as Sunday the 21st of March by Heidi, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser. Time of assembly is 3pm. Assembly place is The Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Streets, Fitzroy.

WNBR Melbourne 2010 is expected to be huge! The VIC Police gave their approval for riders in the WNBR of both sexes to participate fully naked in 2009. So, there is no reason for any WNBRider to worry about arrest if you choose to ride naked in a non-sexual context.

Melbourne March 2009

Date: Sunday 15 March 2009
Time: 3pm
Location: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne March 2009 page.

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

2009

2008 June photos

Videos

Ride reports

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Links

Social media

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Website/s

Facebook page

Discussion group/s

Supporters

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Location information

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