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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 21 March 2010|Time=3pm
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==Previous Ride Details==
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|Location= The Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Streets, Fitzroy}}
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===Summer 2023 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 12th February 2023
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*Time: 12pmLincoln Square, Carlton<br>
  
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==Ride Details==
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===Summer 2022 Ride===
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The WNBR Melbourne 2010 ride was fantastic. 130 naked riders rode central Melbourne with no issues.
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*Date: Sunday 20th February 2022
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Please visit our new site - AsBareAsYouDare - [http://www.asbareasyoudare.com]
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*Time: 12pm
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*Location: Carlton Gardens, Carlton<br>
  
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  A date was confirmed as Sunday the 14th of March 2010 then changed to 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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===Summer 2021 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 5th December 2021
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*Time: 12pm
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*Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy<br>
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===Summer 2020 Ride=== <!-- what about 5 Dec 2021 ?? -->
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*Date: Sunday 15th March 2020
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*Time: 12pm
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*Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy<br>
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===Summer 2019 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 16th March 2019
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*Time: 12pm
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*Location: The Third Day, Melbourne<br>
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===Summer 2018 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 18th March 2018
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*Time: 12pm
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*Location: St Vincent Gardens, Melbourne<br>
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===Summer 2017 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 19th March 2017
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*Time: 12pm
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*Location: Edinburgh Gardens, North Fitzroy<br>
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===Summer 2016 Ride===
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*Date: Sunday 28th February 2016
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*Time:
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*Location:
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===Winter 2015 Ride===
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*Date:  Friday 12th June 2015
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*Time:  9pm
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*Location: Meeting at the Fox Hotel, 351 Alexander Ave
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===Summer 2015 Ride===
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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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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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peace from the pedals,
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-Alex
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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 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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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>
  
 
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.   
 
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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===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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===Winter 2008 Ride===
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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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===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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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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The ride is NOT A RACE and goes at an EASY RECREATIONAL PACE.
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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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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===
 
===Legality===
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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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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>
 
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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The laws that are relevant to public nudity in Victoria are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about [[Victoria Laws]].
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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]].
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==Volunteers Needed==
 
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Volunteers are always welcome to join the cause. [mailto:[email protected] Heidi Hill] is the current lead organiser. Heidi would appreciate any help you can give. Can you volunteer to help organise for the next ride? 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's easy and fun. Please join the [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6162103414 WNBR Melbourne] Facebook Group and / or email [mailto:[email protected] Heidi Hill] and put your name forward.
 
  
 
==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 pre-ride [[Melbourne press release]].
 
  
 
==Media coverage==
 
==Media coverage==
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==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
 
==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
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Add WNBR Melbourne 2010 flyer and poster here.  
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Add WNBR Melbourne flyer and poster here.
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===Australia===
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==History==
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These are the current [[:Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|flyer]],  [[:Image:Australia_2010_medium.JPG|poster]] and  [[:Image:Australia_2010.JPG|BIG POSTER]] to be used for the WNBR Australia 2010 to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator? <br>
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[[Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|left|thumb|400px|Flyer]]
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===Melbourne March 2010===
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<br style="clear:left;" />
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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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<gallery>
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Please visit our new site - AsBareAsYouDare.com here - [http://www.asbareasyoudare.com]
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Image:Australia_2010_small.JPG|Flyer
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Image:Australia_2010_medium.JPG|Poster
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A date was confirmed as Sunday the 21st of March by [mailto:wnbrmelbourne@yahoo.com.au 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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Image:Australia_2010.JPG|BIG POSTER
 
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</gallery>
 
  
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==Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented==
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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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For more information about the pre-ride publicity events see the previous ride pages inked below.
 
  
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==[[Melbourne March 2009]]==
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===[[Melbourne March 2009]]===
 
'''Date:''' Sunday 15 March 2009<br>
 
'''Date:''' Sunday 15 March 2009<br>
 
'''Time:''' 3pm <br>  
 
'''Time:''' 3pm <br>  
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne March 2009]] page.
 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne March 2009]] page.
  
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==[[Melbourne June 2008]]==
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===[[Melbourne June 2008]]===
 
'''Winter Wonderland''' <br>
 
'''Winter Wonderland''' <br>
 
'''Date:''' Friday 6 June 2008 <br>
 
'''Date:''' Friday 6 June 2008 <br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne June 2008]] page.
 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne June 2008]] page.
  
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==[[Melbourne March 2008]]==
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===[[Melbourne March 2008]]===
 
'''Date:''' Sunday 9 March 2008 <br>
 
'''Date:''' Sunday 9 March 2008 <br>
 
'''Time:''' 4pm <br>  
 
'''Time:''' 4pm <br>  
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne March 2008]] page.
 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Melbourne March 2008]] page.
  
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==[[Melbourne 2007]]==
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===[[Melbourne 2007]]===
 
'''Date:''' Saturday 10 March 2007<br>
 
'''Date:''' Saturday 10 March 2007<br>
 
'''Time:''' 7:00 pm<br>  
 
'''Time:''' 7:00 pm<br>  
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see the [[Melbourne 2007]] page.
 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see the [[Melbourne 2007]] page.
  
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==[[Melbourne 2006]]==
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===[[Melbourne 2006]]===
 
'''Date:''' Sunday 12 March 2006<br />
 
'''Date:''' Sunday 12 March 2006<br />
 
'''Time:''' 2pm to start body painting<br />
 
'''Time:''' 2pm to start body painting<br />
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===2008 June photos===
 
===2008 June photos===
 
*[[Melbourne June 2008]] photos on this wiki website.
 
*[[Melbourne June 2008]] photos on this wiki website.
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===2008 March photos===
 
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*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2008/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]
 
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===2007 photos===
 
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*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2007/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]
 
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===2006 photos===
 
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*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/ Photos at WNBR Australia (official site)]
 
  
 
==Videos==
 
==Videos==
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHQzRZfeG7c World Naked Bike Ride Melbourne 2009] on YouTube.
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2HiZ7b7Vu8&index=1&list=PLyBd6tnUHmgLgssnS7_tT5tqAbfQWz4TQ World Naked Bike Ride Melbourne 2017] on YouTube (Age restricted - contains nudity).
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*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/ World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne, 12 March 2006]: [http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/100_3285.MOV Video 1], [http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/melbourne2006/100_3291.MOV Video 2]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m5xAa9Zu4c&list=PLyBd6tnUHmgLgssnS7_tT5tqAbfQWz4TQ&index=2 World Naked Bike Ride Melbourne 2016] on YouTube (Age restricted - contains nudity).
  
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==History==
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==Ride reports==
 
Follow the links for ride reports by participants:
 
Follow the links for ride reports by participants:
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*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_Previous_Ride#Post_Ride_Press_Release WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008 Post Ride Press Release] by [mailto:[email protected] Heidi Hill].
 
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*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_Previous_Ride#9_March_2008_Ride_Report WNBR Melbourne 9 March 2008 Ride Report] by [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder]. 
 
 
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2007#2007_Ride_Report_by_Alex WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] by [mailto:[email protected] Alex]
 
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2007#2007_Ride_Report_by_Alex WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] by [mailto:[email protected] Alex]
 
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2007#2007_Ride_Report_from_Bawdyliar WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] from Bawdyliar
 
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Melbourne_2007#2007_Ride_Report_from_Bawdyliar WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report] from Bawdyliar
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==Links==
 
==Links==
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===Social media===
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{{Social media button|SiteName=Facebook|Link=https://www.facebook.com/WNBRMelbourne/}}
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{{Social media button|SiteName=Instagram|Link=https://www.instagram.com/wnbrmelbourne/}}
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{{Social media button|SiteName=Flickr|Link=https://www.flickr.com/photos/wnbrmelbourne/}}
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===Website/s===
 
===Website/s===
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*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html WNBR Australia] (official site)
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*[http://www.wnbrmelbourne.com.au/ - World Naked Bike Ride Melbourne] Melbourne specific official site
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===Facebook page===
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*[https://facebook.com/WNBRMelbourne/ - WNBR Melbourne Page] Facebook page (public - includes information about the rides)
  
 
===Discussion group/s===
 
===Discussion group/s===
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*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=6162103414 WNBR Melbourne] Facebook Group (preferred group)
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*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/6162103414/ - WNBR Melbourne Group] Facebook Group (closed group)
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia] Yahoo! group
 
  
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===Endorsement===
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===Supporters===
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The following organisations support and/or endorse the WNBR in Melbourne:  
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The following organisations are supporters of WNBR Melbourne:  
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*[http://solarwest.org.au/ Solar West]
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*[http://www.metroeastmelbourne.com/ - Metro East Association]
  
 
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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:
  • Location:

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.

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2009

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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.

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