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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday June 8, 2024|Time=Gather: 1pm, Ride: 2pm|Location=Dog River Park & Ride 20 Dog River Rd.  Montpelier, VT.
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I have set up an email address, [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] for anyone who wants to help me organize this years ride. I am not from the area, so I need local volunteers to help plan the route and make any other local arrangements!  Not a requirement, but if you are planning on riding, please email me so that I will know that I'm not alone! Keep up to date either here or on our Twitter page.  so far as of 3/7/24 far we are tentatively good to go on 6/8/24. Last years ride was 6.25 miles.  If anyone wants to help plot a different route let me know!
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**I unfortunately will not make the ride this year. Please have someone lead the bike riders!}}
  
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==Montpelier, Vermont!==
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===News===
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The 2023 ride was a success with the biggest ride ever! We keep getting more riders each year.  We look forward to the 2024 ride!
  
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*[http://www.montpeliernakedbikeride.org MontpelierNakedBikeRide.org]
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==Media coverage==
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===2021===
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===FUTURE===
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https://www.wcax.com/video/2021/06/13/montpelier-naked-bikeride/
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==next ride==
 
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'''Date:''' Saturday, June 7, 2008<br>
 
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'''Time:''' Meet at 1:00pm, Ride at 2:00pm<br>
 
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'''Place:''' Freeride, 89 Barre St, Montpelier<br>
 
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The route is just under 3 miles long and may take about 30 minutes to ride. The terrain covers all over downtown, is almost 100% flat, and is appropriate for any level of rider & any kind of bike (including one speeds).
 
  
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===PRESENT===
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===2011===
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==the most up-to-date-info about the 2008 ride==
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*[http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/audio-on-demand/hinesight-with-john-hines/# WCCO News Radio 830], 10 Jun 2011: [http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/?podcast_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtrac.com%2Fpts%2Fredirect.mp3%2Fnyc.podcast.play.it%2Fmedia%2Fd0%2Fd0%2Fd0%2FdX%2FdX%2FdJ%2FdM%2FXXJM_3.MP3%3Fauthtok%3D5561483839561045453_9vRTgE00mlbBXr8zydbyJAOkgY&podcast_name=6-10-11+-+HINESight+-+9+PM&podcast_artist=John+Hines&station_id=82&tag=hinesight&dcid=CBS.MINN/ HINESight]
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'''03-11-08:''' Just received word that our WNBR coincides with Fashion Week, which itself mandates a street closure downtown. Of course we can ride around Fashion Week, but would rather ride through it. What a transformative experience this could be: Celebrating beautiful clothed bodies AND celebrating beautiful naked bodies!<br>
 
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'''03-10-08:''' 10 confirmed riders to date, including our first participant signed up via email who is completely unknown to us. That's already over three times our force last year...and it's early yet. Keep spreading the word. We're on our way!<br>
 
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'''03-05-08:''' Our Web site [http://www.montpeliernakedbikeride.org MontpelierNakedBikeRide.org] goes live!<br>
 
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'''02-29-08:''' We meet with Sgt. Martel of Montpelier PD to disclose route and event details to the jurisdiction. We are asked to fill out a parade application--although the ride is not a parade--which is still pending. We get verbal confirmation that the police will not enforce the old bike licensing law still on the books in Montpelier. The sergeant also says that he will speak to Burlington PD to see how they handle their WNBR. This is great news because Burlington does such a nice job of things, with everybody having a safe ride, & the whole jurisdiction behind it.<br>
 
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'''02-06-08:''' Freeride bicycle co-op agrees to be the start & end point of the ride, providing our indoor disrobing & rerobing space. The decision of the steering committee is unanimous, and the mechanics will be riding themselves!
 
  
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===PAST===
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==History==
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==2007==
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===2022===
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The 2007 ride started spontaneously in Montpelier, when three riders from Central Vermont arrived too late to participate in the Burlington WNBR. Snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, they returned home and kicked off the inaugural WNBR-Montpelier. Reaction was almost 100% positive (with only one passerby shielding her child's eyes). Cell phones snapped photos and were used to dial 9-1-1. When police caught up to riders they were friendly and just wanted to make sure everything was OK. ''THANKS, guys!''
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'''Date:''' Saturday June 11th <br/>
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'''Time:''' Gather: 1pm, Ride: 2pm<br/>
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'''Location:''' Dog River Park and Ride, Montpelier.  We met at the Dog River Park and Ride and rode the bike path to Main St. where we rode up and down main St and then rode to the Statehouse for pictures. We waited for the State House steps to clear for a photo op.<br/>
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'''Weather:''' Upper 70's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude! <br/>
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'''Description:''' 49 Riders and walkers met at the park and ride, and disrobed. Shortly after 2 o'clock, the walkers started walking, and the bike riders started riding. The nude walkers and bike riders all met at the statehouse for a photo op, then traveled back to their original starting point. 49 people all together. <br/>
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'''Reception:''' Very positive!  Biggest year so far. <br/>
  
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==Links==
 
  
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*[http://www.montpeliernakedbikeride.org MontpelierNakedBikeRide.org]
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===2021===
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*[http://freeridemp.wordpress.com Freeride bicycle co-op]
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'''Date:''' Saturday June 12th <br/>
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'''Time:''' Gather: 1pm, Ride: 2pm<br/>
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'''Location:''' Dog River Park and Ride, Montpelier.  We met at the Dog River Park and Ride and rode the bike path to Main St. where we rode up and down main St and then rode to the Statehouse for pictures, then took the bike path back to the Park & Ride.<br/>
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'''Weather:''' Upper 70's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude! <br/>
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'''Description:''' 46 Riders and walkers met at the park and ride, slowly one by one they disrobed in their cars. At 2 o'clock, the walkers started walking, and the bike riders started riding. The nude walkers and bike riders all met at the statehouse for a photo op, then traveled back to their original starting point. 46 people all together.  <br/>
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'''Reception:''' Mostly positive. Only a couple of nay sayers.<br/>
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===2020===
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'''Date:''' Saturday August 22nd<br/>
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'''Time:''' Gather: 1pm, Ride: 2pm<br/>
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'''Location:''' Dog River Park and Ride, Montpelier. Due to COVID, Freeride could not host. We met at the Dog River Park and Ride and rode the bike path to Main St. where we rode up and down main St and then rode to the Statehouse for pictures, then took the bike path back to the Park & Ride.<br/>
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'''Weather:''' Low 80's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude! <br/>
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'''Description:''' 25 Riders met at the park and ride, slowly one by one they disrobed in their cars. Across the river 4 walkers met. At 2 o'clock, the walkers started walking, and the bike riders started riding. The nude walkers and bike riders all met at the statehouse for a photo op, then traveled back to their original starting point. 29 people all together.  Thank you to The Wig Goddess for taking our photos!!<br/>
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'''Reception:''' Mostly positive. Only a couple of nay sayers.<br/>
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===2019===
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'''Date:''' Saturday June 8 2019<br/>
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'''Time:'''Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br/>
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'''Location:''' Started at the Freeride Bike Co-op and rode north, onto Rt 2, onto the bike path, through the center of the capital city, along the bike path, then rode to the State House, back through the center, then back to Freeride.<br/>
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'''Number of Riders:'''20 cyclists, 2-3 walkers <br/>
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'''Duration:''' 5 Miles, about 40 minutes. <br/>
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'''Weather:'''Upper 70's to low 80's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude! <br/>
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'''Description:'''20 riders met at Freeride and due to the awesome weather promptly stripped and socialized while preparing to ride.  Several riders borrowed  bikes from Freeride  Thank you for your help Freeride! The riders rode through the center of Montpelier and onto the State House where several pictures were taken.<br/>
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'''Reception:'''Mostly positive. it has become expected.<br/>
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===2018===
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'''Date:''' Saturday June 9 2018<br/>
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'''Time:'''Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br/>
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'''Location:''' Started at the Freeride Bike Co-op and rode the bike path, through the center of the capital city, along the bike path past the school to the end, turned around and rode to the State House, back through the center, then back to Freeride.<br/>
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'''Number of Riders:'''15 cyclists <br/>
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'''Duration:''' 5 Miles, about 40 minutes. <br/>
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'''Weather:'''Upper 70's to low 80's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude! <br/>
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'''Description:'''15 riders met at Freeride and due to the awesome weather promptly stripped and socialized while preparing to ride.  Several riders borrowed  bikes from Freeride  Thank you for your help Freeride! The riders rode through the center of Montpelier and onto the State House where several pictures were taken.<br/>
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'''Reception:'''Mostly positive, several laughing kids playing soccer at the school when we rode by on the bike path.<br/>
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===2017===
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'''Date:''' Saturday June 10 2017<br/>
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'''Time:'''Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br/>
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'''Location:''' Started at the Freeride Bike Co-op and rode through the center of the capital city, along the bike path, to the State House, back through the center and up East State Street to and around the Vermont College of Fine Arts campus, then back to Freeride.<br/>
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'''Number of Riders:'''14 cyclists <br/>
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'''Duration:''' 3 Miles, about a half an hour <br/>
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'''Weather:'''Upper 70's to low 80's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude! <br/>
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'''Description:'''14 riders met at Freeride and due to the awesome weather promptly stripped and socialized while preparing to ride.  One rider borrowed a bike from Freeride, and another received assistance in fixing a flat on his bike.  Thank you for your help Freeride! The riders rode through the center of Montpelier and onto the State House where several pictures were taken.<br/>
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'''Reception:'''Mostly positive, only one detractor.<br/>
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===2016===
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'''Date:''' Saturday June 11 2016<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride Bike Co-op and rode through the center of the capital city, to the State House, along the bike path and returned via Main St.<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' five bicyclists<br />
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'''Duration:''' 2.5 Miles, about 40 Minutes.<br />
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'''Weather:''' Mid 50's and a light rain Brrr!<br />
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'''Description:''' Seven riders gathered at Freeride and plotted a short route through downtown Montpelier to the State House, down the bike path and back to Freeride via Main St. Montpelier.  Due to the cold temperatures and rain only five brave souls rode off into the cold and damp conditions.<br />
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'''Reception:''' The riders were warmed by the cheers, laughs and horns tooting from the supportive people of Montpelier.<br />
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===2015===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 20 June 2015<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed a loop around downtown with a stop at the Capital and along the Monty-bike path<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 18 bicycle riders<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 50 minutes, 3.5 miles<br />
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'''Weather:''' Very sunny, high 70s.<br />
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'''Description:''' A beautiful slow wandering ride through VT's Capitol city. There was a great, supportive, positive response from the spectators. Thanks to all the new riders that joined us and Thanks to Freeride for loaning bikes.
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===2014===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 14 June 2014<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed a loop around downtown with a stop at the Capital and along the Monty-bike path<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 24, 22 bikes, 1 unicycle, and a walker<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 40 minutes<br />
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'''Weather:''' Partly cloudy and in the low 70s<br />
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'''Reception:''' A GREAT ride. The locals are very supportive here. Many cheering from the sidewalks and even stopping traffic for us. Some even stopping by Freeride to offer encouragement before and after the ride.
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===2013===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 8 June 2013<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed a loop around downtown with a stop at the Capital<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 24<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 35 minutes<br />
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'''Weather:''' Partly cloudy and in the 50's, brrr<br />
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'''Reception:'''Another very successful ride.  People were on the streets cheering on the riders, throughout the ride!
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===2012===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 9 June 2012<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed a loop around downtown with a stop at the Capital<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 28<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 20 minutes<br />
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'''Weather:''' Partly cloudy and in the 70's<br />
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'''Reception:''' Very successful ride.  People were on the streets cheering on the riders!
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===2011===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 11 June 2011<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed 1.5-mile loop around downtown<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 31 (count 'em in the photo above!)<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 20 minutes<br />
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'''Weather:''' 56 degrees & pouring rain<br />
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'''Reception:''' The cold rain kept most of the creepy lechers & haters away, so only the most diehard loving fans turned out on covered porches, under awnings, and with umbrellas to cheer us all the way. MPD blocked some intersections during the latter half of the Ride (thanks!!). The closest thing to a 100% positive reception we've had in all five years.
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===2010===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 12 June 2010<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed 2.25-mile loop around downtown<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 39 (37 + 2 inline skaters)<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 25 minutes<br />
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'''Weather:''' Low 60s & cloudy<br />
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'''Reception:''' Great reception all the way around from spectators. Police escort the whole way in a cruiser with the lights going! Very successful ride. Definitely established as an annual event!
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===2009===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 13 June 2009<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed 3-mile loop around downtown<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 42 (40 + 1 inline skater + 1 skateboarder)<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 30 minutes<br />
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'''Weather:''' 74 degrees & partly cloudy<br />
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'''Reception:''' 100% positive! Many crowded street corners, a few hundred spectators, & lots of cheering. A peaceful, mellow, & successful ride. We'll be back in 2010...
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===2008===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 7 June 2008<br />
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'''Time:''' Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed 3-mile loop around downtown<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 38 (37 + 1 inline skater)<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 30 minutes<br />
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'''Weather:''' Sunny and hot<br />
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'''Reception:''' Largely positive: hundreds & hundreds of cheering spectators and "amateur photographers" filled the sidewalks of Montpelier. Thanks for your support! Thanks too to the City of Montpelier and to our Montpelier Police Bike Patrol escort for such a successful ride, and we'll see you in 2009!
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===2007===
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'''Date:''' Saturday 9 June 2007<br />
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'''Time:''' Rode at 4pm<br />
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'''Location:''' Started at Hunger Mountain Co-op and traversed downtown<br />
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'''Number of Riders:''' 3<br />
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'''Duration:''' About 20 minutes<br />
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'''Weather:''' Sunny and warm<br />
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'''Reception:''' Largely positive: lots of thumbs-up, smiles and verbal encouragement. But lots of 9-1-1 calls too :-(
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==Photos==
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===2021===
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Brian's photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNXW8FfLBGYUBVpu7JC2PpDo5NvulFk1TgGYWatMKL89H2D3gpFR0ImDVDm2LmuLQ?key=a25NaF9YcWlCLTd3NVpESzA1Mi1faHpuUTJQT2V3
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===2012===
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikeridevermont.us/8001.html Paul's photos] (worldnakedbikeridevermont.us)
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*[http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10150922830341372&type=1 Dave's photos] (Facebook group)
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*[http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10150870979801372&type=1 Ed's photos] (Facebook group)
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*[http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10150842862016372&type=1 Paul's photos] (Facebook group)
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===2010===
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/ran3dy/sets/72157624136377637/ Ran3dy] (flickr.com)
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/dc_john/sets/72157624354019558/ DC_John] (flickr.com)
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==Videos==
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===2015===
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYtObh_1ImU World Naked Bike Ride, Montpelier, VT] posted by [https://www.youtube.com/user/racnprncss racnprncss]
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===2012===
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bdMz_rFeDI World Naked Bike Ride, Montpelier, VT] posted by [http://www.youtube.com/user/panudist panudist]
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===2009===
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukZgz2W5ZaI World Naked Bike Ride, Montpelier VT, Main St., 6/13/2009] posted by [http://www.youtube.com/user/88r100rs 88r100rs] (shot by fan on Main Street)
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2wMBFihgTA World Naked Bike Ride 2009 - Montpelier, VT, USA] posted by [http://www.youtube.com/user/tcort tcort] (shot by fan on Elm Street)
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkUbtkMGQnk World Naked Bike Ride, Montpelier VT, Langdon St, 6/13/2009] posted by [http://www.youtube.com/user/88r100rs 88r100rs] (shot by fan on Langdon Street)
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_x6Acbpeoc World Naked Bike Ride Montpelier Vermont USA] posted by [http://www.youtube.com/user/jendole jendole] (shot by a spectator at the State House, part 1)
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVoqxUfIF3c World Naked Bike Ride Montpelier Vermont USA] posted by [http://www.youtube.com/user/jendole jendole] (shot by a spectator at the State House, part 2)
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxOFu-YaNcg World Naked Bike Ride Montpelier Vermont USA] posted by [http://www.youtube.com/user/jendole jendole] (shot by a participant on Stonecutters Way)
  
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===2008===
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CR1iCJAw0E World Naked bike ride Montpelier VT] posted by [http://uk.youtube.com/user/88r100rs 88r100rs] (shot by fan on Langdon Street)
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUe5CQx1gOI World Naked Bike Ride 2008 - Montpelier Vermont USA] posted by [http://uk.youtube.com/user/jendole jendole] (shot by rider on State Street)
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcJsDr_L3xg World Naked Bike Ride 2008 - Montpelier Vermont USA] posted by [http://uk.youtube.com/user/jendole jendole] (shot by rider on Main Street)
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*[http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=l803s8Dm1iE Overexposed in Vermont] posted by [http://uk.youtube.com/user/orcamedia orcamedia] (Onion River Community Access Media's short documentary on the Montpelier Naked Bike Ride; also watch locally on public access TV, Channel 15).
  
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikerideburlington.com WNBR Burlington]
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==Links==
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/vt WNBR Vermont]
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===Websites===
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*[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR wiki]
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikeridevermont.us/ www.worldnakedbikeridevermont.us] no longer maintained ;-(
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org WNBR home page]
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*[http://www.facebook.com/groups/55830136371/ Montpelier Naked Bike Ride] Facebook group (hidden group) ask for invitation.
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*[http://www.twitter.com/@WNBR_Montpelier/ WNBR Montpelier Twitter feed]
  
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===Nearby rides===
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*[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Montreal WNBR Montreal, QC]
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*[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Albany WNBR Albany, NY]
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*[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Pittsfield WNBR Pittsfield, MA]
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*[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Boston WNBR Boston, MA]
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*[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=New_York_City WNBR New York City, NY]
  
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===Location information===
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*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=89+Barre+St.,+Montpelier,+VT++05602&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.418852,93.164063&ie=UTF8&ll=44.256187,-72.573661&spn=1.290448,2.911377&z=9 Google map of Montpelier VT 05602]
 
*[http://www.montpelier-vt.org/ City of Montpelier]
 
*[http://www.montpelier-vt.org/ City of Montpelier]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montpelier%2C_Vermont Montpelier VT wiki]
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*[http://vermont.gov/portal Vermont state government site]
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*[http://vermont.gov/portal State of Vermont]
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*[[Wikipedia: Montpelier, Vermont]]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermont Vermont wiki]
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*[[Wikipedia: Vermont]]
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Date: Saturday June 8, 2024
Time: Gather: 1pm, Ride: 2pm
Location: Dog River Park & Ride 20 Dog River Rd. Montpelier, VT. 

I have set up an email address, [email protected] for anyone who wants to help me organize this years ride. I am not from the area, so I need local volunteers to help plan the route and make any other local arrangements!  Not a requirement, but if you are planning on riding, please email me so that I will know that I'm not alone! Keep up to date either here or on our Twitter page.  so far as of 3/7/24 far we are tentatively good to go on 6/8/24. Last years ride was 6.25 miles.  If anyone wants to help plot a different route let me know!
    • I unfortunately will not make the ride this year. Please have someone lead the bike riders!

News

The 2023 ride was a success with the biggest ride ever! We keep getting more riders each year. We look forward to the 2024 ride!

Media coverage

2021

https://www.wcax.com/video/2021/06/13/montpelier-naked-bikeride/

2011

History

2022

Date: Saturday June 11th
Time: Gather: 1pm, Ride: 2pm
Location: Dog River Park and Ride, Montpelier. We met at the Dog River Park and Ride and rode the bike path to Main St. where we rode up and down main St and then rode to the Statehouse for pictures. We waited for the State House steps to clear for a photo op.
Weather: Upper 70's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude!
Description: 49 Riders and walkers met at the park and ride, and disrobed. Shortly after 2 o'clock, the walkers started walking, and the bike riders started riding. The nude walkers and bike riders all met at the statehouse for a photo op, then traveled back to their original starting point. 49 people all together.
Reception: Very positive! Biggest year so far.


2021

Date: Saturday June 12th
Time: Gather: 1pm, Ride: 2pm
Location: Dog River Park and Ride, Montpelier. We met at the Dog River Park and Ride and rode the bike path to Main St. where we rode up and down main St and then rode to the Statehouse for pictures, then took the bike path back to the Park & Ride.
Weather: Upper 70's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude!
Description: 46 Riders and walkers met at the park and ride, slowly one by one they disrobed in their cars. At 2 o'clock, the walkers started walking, and the bike riders started riding. The nude walkers and bike riders all met at the statehouse for a photo op, then traveled back to their original starting point. 46 people all together.
Reception: Mostly positive. Only a couple of nay sayers.

2020

Date: Saturday August 22nd
Time: Gather: 1pm, Ride: 2pm
Location: Dog River Park and Ride, Montpelier. Due to COVID, Freeride could not host. We met at the Dog River Park and Ride and rode the bike path to Main St. where we rode up and down main St and then rode to the Statehouse for pictures, then took the bike path back to the Park & Ride.
Weather: Low 80's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude!
Description: 25 Riders met at the park and ride, slowly one by one they disrobed in their cars. Across the river 4 walkers met. At 2 o'clock, the walkers started walking, and the bike riders started riding. The nude walkers and bike riders all met at the statehouse for a photo op, then traveled back to their original starting point. 29 people all together. Thank you to The Wig Goddess for taking our photos!!
Reception: Mostly positive. Only a couple of nay sayers.

2019

Date: Saturday June 8 2019
Time:Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at the Freeride Bike Co-op and rode north, onto Rt 2, onto the bike path, through the center of the capital city, along the bike path, then rode to the State House, back through the center, then back to Freeride.
Number of Riders:20 cyclists, 2-3 walkers
Duration: 5 Miles, about 40 minutes.
Weather:Upper 70's to low 80's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude!
Description:20 riders met at Freeride and due to the awesome weather promptly stripped and socialized while preparing to ride. Several riders borrowed bikes from Freeride Thank you for your help Freeride! The riders rode through the center of Montpelier and onto the State House where several pictures were taken.
Reception:Mostly positive. it has become expected.


2018

Date: Saturday June 9 2018
Time:Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at the Freeride Bike Co-op and rode the bike path, through the center of the capital city, along the bike path past the school to the end, turned around and rode to the State House, back through the center, then back to Freeride.
Number of Riders:15 cyclists
Duration: 5 Miles, about 40 minutes.
Weather:Upper 70's to low 80's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude!
Description:15 riders met at Freeride and due to the awesome weather promptly stripped and socialized while preparing to ride. Several riders borrowed bikes from Freeride Thank you for your help Freeride! The riders rode through the center of Montpelier and onto the State House where several pictures were taken.
Reception:Mostly positive, several laughing kids playing soccer at the school when we rode by on the bike path.


2017

Date: Saturday June 10 2017
Time:Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at the Freeride Bike Co-op and rode through the center of the capital city, along the bike path, to the State House, back through the center and up East State Street to and around the Vermont College of Fine Arts campus, then back to Freeride.
Number of Riders:14 cyclists
Duration: 3 Miles, about a half an hour
Weather:Upper 70's to low 80's and sunny, a perfect day to be nude!
Description:14 riders met at Freeride and due to the awesome weather promptly stripped and socialized while preparing to ride. One rider borrowed a bike from Freeride, and another received assistance in fixing a flat on his bike. Thank you for your help Freeride! The riders rode through the center of Montpelier and onto the State House where several pictures were taken.
Reception:Mostly positive, only one detractor.

2016

Date: Saturday June 11 2016
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride Bike Co-op and rode through the center of the capital city, to the State House, along the bike path and returned via Main St.
Number of Riders: five bicyclists
Duration: 2.5 Miles, about 40 Minutes.
Weather: Mid 50's and a light rain Brrr!
Description: Seven riders gathered at Freeride and plotted a short route through downtown Montpelier to the State House, down the bike path and back to Freeride via Main St. Montpelier. Due to the cold temperatures and rain only five brave souls rode off into the cold and damp conditions.
Reception: The riders were warmed by the cheers, laughs and horns tooting from the supportive people of Montpelier.

2015

Date: Saturday 20 June 2015
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed a loop around downtown with a stop at the Capital and along the Monty-bike path
Number of Riders: 18 bicycle riders
Duration: About 50 minutes, 3.5 miles
Weather: Very sunny, high 70s.
Description: A beautiful slow wandering ride through VT's Capitol city. There was a great, supportive, positive response from the spectators. Thanks to all the new riders that joined us and Thanks to Freeride for loaning bikes.

2014

Date: Saturday 14 June 2014
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed a loop around downtown with a stop at the Capital and along the Monty-bike path
Number of Riders: 24, 22 bikes, 1 unicycle, and a walker
Duration: About 40 minutes
Weather: Partly cloudy and in the low 70s
Reception: A GREAT ride. The locals are very supportive here. Many cheering from the sidewalks and even stopping traffic for us. Some even stopping by Freeride to offer encouragement before and after the ride.

2013

Date: Saturday 8 June 2013
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed a loop around downtown with a stop at the Capital
Number of Riders: 24
Duration: About 35 minutes
Weather: Partly cloudy and in the 50's, brrr
Reception:Another very successful ride. People were on the streets cheering on the riders, throughout the ride!

2012

Date: Saturday 9 June 2012
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed a loop around downtown with a stop at the Capital
Number of Riders: 28
Duration: About 20 minutes
Weather: Partly cloudy and in the 70's
Reception: Very successful ride. People were on the streets cheering on the riders!

2011

Date: Saturday 11 June 2011
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed 1.5-mile loop around downtown
Number of Riders: 31 (count 'em in the photo above!)
Duration: About 20 minutes
Weather: 56 degrees & pouring rain
Reception: The cold rain kept most of the creepy lechers & haters away, so only the most diehard loving fans turned out on covered porches, under awnings, and with umbrellas to cheer us all the way. MPD blocked some intersections during the latter half of the Ride (thanks!!). The closest thing to a 100% positive reception we've had in all five years.

2010

Date: Saturday 12 June 2010
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed 2.25-mile loop around downtown
Number of Riders: 39 (37 + 2 inline skaters)
Duration: About 25 minutes
Weather: Low 60s & cloudy
Reception: Great reception all the way around from spectators. Police escort the whole way in a cruiser with the lights going! Very successful ride. Definitely established as an annual event!

2009

Date: Saturday 13 June 2009
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed 3-mile loop around downtown
Number of Riders: 42 (40 + 1 inline skater + 1 skateboarder)
Duration: About 30 minutes
Weather: 74 degrees & partly cloudy
Reception: 100% positive! Many crowded street corners, a few hundred spectators, & lots of cheering. A peaceful, mellow, & successful ride. We'll be back in 2010...

2008

Date: Saturday 7 June 2008
Time: Gathered at 1pm, Rode at 2pm
Location: Started at Freeride bike co-op and traversed 3-mile loop around downtown
Number of Riders: 38 (37 + 1 inline skater)
Duration: About 30 minutes
Weather: Sunny and hot
Reception: Largely positive: hundreds & hundreds of cheering spectators and "amateur photographers" filled the sidewalks of Montpelier. Thanks for your support! Thanks too to the City of Montpelier and to our Montpelier Police Bike Patrol escort for such a successful ride, and we'll see you in 2009!

2007

Date: Saturday 9 June 2007
Time: Rode at 4pm
Location: Started at Hunger Mountain Co-op and traversed downtown
Number of Riders: 3
Duration: About 20 minutes
Weather: Sunny and warm
Reception: Largely positive: lots of thumbs-up, smiles and verbal encouragement. But lots of 9-1-1 calls too :-(

Photos

2021

Brian's photos: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNXW8FfLBGYUBVpu7JC2PpDo5NvulFk1TgGYWatMKL89H2D3gpFR0ImDVDm2LmuLQ?key=a25NaF9YcWlCLTd3NVpESzA1Mi1faHpuUTJQT2V3

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