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''For rides in Newcastle, [[UK]], please refer to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]]''
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''For rides in Newcastle upon Tyne, [[UK]], please refer to [[Newcastle upon Tyne]]''
  
 
'''World Naked Bike Ride – Nudecastle'''
 
'''World Naked Bike Ride – Nudecastle'''
  
{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 14 March 2009 or sometime during that weekend|Time=?|Location=?}}
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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 10 March 2012 (tentative date)|Time= to be decided|Location=to be decided}}
  
===WNBR Nudecastle 2008===
 
*Date: Sunday 9 March 2008
 
*Time: 2:00PM
 
*Location: Next to Warabrook Station in Rosegum Road Reserve, Warabrook
 
  
30 riders partipated in the 4th annual WNBR Nudecastle. The ride went from Warabrook Station to Newcastle Beach. One arrest occurred at New Lambton after a rider drew a complaint from the public after his bike had a mechanical problem which halted his progress. Supporters of the WNBR are urged to contributre to the international legal defense fund by purchasing the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/projects/tshirt/tshirt.htm WNBR T-Shirt which has a free feature length DVD documentary].  Funds raised will contribute to the legal defense of the arrested Newcastle rider and any others riders arrested around the globe.
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===Ride details===
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Newcastle will ride on Saturday the 10th March 2012. Assembly location and time is to be decided. You must arrived CLOTHED and stay clothed at the assembly location. We will not strip at the assembly location. Organisers will lead participating riders to a secret private venue for stripping and body painting. Clothing is optional on the ride so you can wear as much or as little as you want. Go as BARE AS YOU DARE! 
  
====Ride report====
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It is usual practice that visitors from out-of-town can be helped with the loan of a bike on the day. Body painting is optional (though strongly encouraged) so you can write slogans and protest messages that tell the public what the ride is about. Peace signs, hearts and flowers are always in theme. This year organisers are allowing plenty of time to do elaborate full body murals. If you do not participate in the body painting you will have to wait patiently for everyone else to complete their body painting. By the time the body painting is completed, then we hit the streets of Newcastle in all our decorated glory. The ride is fantastic fun. The public really enjoy the event and line the streets cheering. We ride as a group and try not to get straggly. The route we take is NOT PUBLICISED in advance. Organisers will lead the way along the route.  There will be a party after the ride at a venue to be determined which will feature music and a selection of food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.<br>
World Naked Bike Ride – Newcastle 2008 Ride Report by Daniel Endicott
 
  
I started my World Naked Bike Ride day off by heading off to the Loop The Lake Charity bike ride.  
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The official Southern Hemisphere World Naked Bike Ride date is Saturday the 10th of March 2012.   [[Sydney]] will have a ride on, or about that date. Keen riders could attend Newcastle and [[Sydney]] if the dates do not coincide.
There I set up the Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre stall and went into bike promotion mode. With
 
little (only 1) approach to the stall I had to make a more direct approach and walked around
 
handing out free bike magazines, and other local bike handouts including BNSW, NCM, Critical Mass,
 
NBEC, WNBR, etc. Thanks to all the NBEC vollies that helped me. Many people wanted more info
 
about Newcastle Cycleways Movement, so I will be recommending to NCM to be more pro-active in
 
handing out more info to more people. At 1pm, and with a lighter load we rode to the Newcastle
 
University to the WNBR start point.  
 
  
About 30 cyclists then prepared themselves and their bikes. A family with 2 kids had a great time
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===Planning===
hand painting themselves all sorts of colours. There were love hearts, peace signs, and slogans a
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If you would like to volunteer to help with publicity, media, party organisation or other roles that help make the ride a success, please come along to the Planning Meetings. Please come along with your ideas. <br>
plenty. Dave had a personal plea on a stop sign painted on his chest “Stop F’n crash’n into me”.
 
Dave is slowly recovering from being hit by a car door. I am slowly convincing him not to ride in
 
the car door lane, but there is so much pressure to ride there (no matter how dangerous), it is
 
difficult.
 
  
Group photo’s finished, we were off east towards the inner city. Early on it became apparent that
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The Planning Meeting Dinners are organised from time to time and usually take place in a friendly pub. <br>
some riders would need assistance. I helped 3 riders change their gears, one to tighten
 
handlebars, and another to put their chain back on. Emerging from the Uni cycle way, and crossing
 
Newcastle Road we got lots of applause from onlookers who supported some of the protest themes for
 
naturism, environmentalism,
 
peace and the rights of cyclists to use the road safely. We promote environmental
 
consciousness and practices at every level of society in attempt to save the planet.
 
  
I tried to entice the boy of the family participating by telling him that after the Jesmond
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You can also participate in planning decisions by joining the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Newcastle/ WNBR Newcastle] Yahoo! Group. Less formal discussion and planning also happens at monthly [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Newcastle#Critical_Mass Newcastle Critical Mass] bike rides or as advised.
cycleway hill it was all down hill for a long way. But exhaustion got the better of him and the
 
grandparents support ute picked him up. This is the only downside of having a lovely sunny and
 
hot day for the ride!
 
The 8 year old girl was determined to get over the hill and was all smiles rolling down towards
 
the Croudace St traffic lights.
 
 
 
In Lambton a man’s chain went off the low side into the frame at the rear wheel. While stopping
 
to dislodge the chain, and re-attach, we heard a man yelling obscenities at us and getting very
 
angry. Later on the East-West cycleway we got a call from the police that the angry man had
 
complained. The police paid us a visit, and the man was arrested, put his pants on and continued
 
with the ride.
 
 
 
Being the tail-runner, I was relied upon to know where we were going. Going over the train hill
 
into Hamilton caused another spreading out of riders. When we reached the Beaumont St turn we
 
again lost sight of the main group. The lights went green and the family set off in front of me,
 
but confusion over taking the footpath or road led to a parent-child collision at about zero
 
speed. The lady put her bike in the ute and hitched a ride to the end.
 
 
 
We re-grouped with the front bunch and headed towards the beach. Riding down a small section of
 
Darby St we got a great reaction. Thanks to all the onlokking Novocastrians for encouraging the
 
colourful, cheerful cyclists. Whoever thought protesting could be so much fun?
 
 
 
Finally, when the last incline up Scott St came, the 8 year old girl’s legs could go no further,
 
and she walked the remaining 200m. At Pacific Park, all the front group gave a huge cheer for the
 
girl. And the girl almost died of embarrassment, and hid behind a parent. Some riders already
 
redressed (I wore my shorts for the 4th time, going “As bare as I dared”) and we headed to the
 
Newcastle Surf Life Saving club for the post-ride party.
 
 
 
Thanks for James who is a better Electrical Engineer than me for getting the music system working
 
(James is also a good bike fixer, having sourced and fixed a bike at the NBEC the day before to
 
ride on the day). Thanks to the chef’s and other WNBR organizing committee for the food and beer,
 
more people helping this year was great. Thanks to mother nature again for a great warm wash off
 
in the ocean. Thanks to the little girl who made a remarkable recovery and showed everyone how
 
well she could dance. And thanks to Marte, the WNBR organizer who also had a major part in Sydney
 
and Melbourne’s WNBR rides this year aswell. We all had a bike-tastic day and next year will be
 
even more fun!
 
 
====Media Coverage====
 
*[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Image:Herald100308.jpg Any good reason to get naked, The Herald, 10 Mar 08 by Tess Campbell]
 
*COPS BUST NUDE BIKERS! [http://www.picturemag.com/ the Picture] issue # 1023 16 April, 2008
 
**[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Image:Picture160408cover.jpg the Picture issue # 1023 16 April, 2008 cover]
 
**[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Image:Picture160408p26.jpg the Picture issue # 1023 16 April, 2008 page 26]
 
**[http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Image:Picture160408p27.jpg the Picture issue # 1023 16 April, 2008 page 27]
 
**Note: WNBR does not endorse the editorial decisions of the Picture magazine or their associated website. Gratuitous sexual nudity and objectification contradict WNBR policy.
 
 
 
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Image:Picture160408cover.jpg|Cover
 
Image:Picture160408p26.jpg|Page 26
 
Image:Picture160408p27.jpg|Page 27
 
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*[http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~magsb/cyc-ed%20out/2008%20-02%20FebMar.pdf Cyc-ed Out, The Newsletter of Newcastle Cycleways Movement Incorporated], No. 194
 
February 08– March 08, World Naked Bike Ride Nudecastle 08.
 
*[http://www.pushon.com.au/news/news_Detail.asp?newsID=394 Push On, Bicycle NSW, Riding naked in Newcastle? DANIEL ENDICOTT 17 March 2008]
 
  
 
===Ride location and how to get there===
 
===Ride location and how to get there===
Assemble at the red bicycle, in Rosegum Road Reserve on the northern side of the rail line at [http://www.cityrail.info/facilities/facilities.jsp?n=289&giveOutput=true&facility= Warabrook Station]. Please do not drive to the event because it will create greenhouse gases and contradicts the purpose of the event. Please ride your bike to the assembly place or take the train if it is too far for you to ride. [http://www.cityrail.info/index.jsp CityRail] allows passengers to take their [http://www.cityrail.info/Travelling_with_CityRail/English/english.jsp bikes on the train].   
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Assemble with clothes ON in the [http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&ie=UTF8&cd=2&geocode=FeyzCf4dsH8LCQ&layer=xc&g=Hamilton,+Hamilton+NSW+2303&ll=-32.918248,151.748955&spn=0.000995,0.001717&z=19&cbll=-32.918781,151.747963&panoid=S4QnOyEihYg-eQfCZ73GQg&cbp=12,59.5786630774071,,0,5 little park] on the Southern side of [http://www.cityrail.info/facilities/facilities.jsp?n=118&giveOutput=true&facility= Hamilton Railway Station]. Please do not drive to the event because it will create greenhouse gases and contradicts the purpose of the event. Please ride your bike to the assembly place or take the train if it is too far for you to ride. [http://www.cityrail.info/index.jsp CityRail] allows passengers to take their [http://www.cityrail.info/travelling_with/conditions_of_travel/ bikes on the train].<br>  
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*[http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Hamilton+Station,+nsw&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=34.69083,56.25&ie=UTF8&ll=-32.916521,151.748528&spn=0.007529,0.013733&z=16&g=Hamilton+Station,+nsw&iwloc=addr Here is a google map of the assembly place].
[[Image:Warabrook_Station.jpg|Warabrook Station]]
 
  
 
====CityRail Timetables====
 
====CityRail Timetables====
 
=====Hunter Line=====   
 
=====Hunter Line=====   
*[http://www.cityrail.info/timetable/ttable.jsp?line=hu&day=we&dir=dn&page=02 Newcastle to Warabrook] (and on to Scone or Dungog Weekends).<br />
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*[http://www.cityrail.info/timetables/timetables_by_line.htm?line=hu&dir=2#landingPoint Newcastle to Hamilton] (Enter the ride date 12-Mar-2011 (Sat) in the search box).<br />
*[http://www.cityrail.info/timetable/ttable.jsp?line=hu&day=we&dir=up&page=02 Scone or Dungog to Warabrook] (and on to Newcastle Weekends).
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*[http://www.cityrail.info/timetables/timetables_by_line.htm?line=hu&dir=1#landingPoint Scone or Dungog and Maitland to Hamilton] (Enter the ride date 12-Mar-2011 (Sat) in the search box).
 
=====Newcastle & Central Coast Line=====   
 
=====Newcastle & Central Coast Line=====   
*[http://www.cityrail.info/timetable/ttable.jsp?line=nc&day=we&dir=dn&page=02 Central to Hamilton] (and on to Newcastle via Strathfield or Chatswood Weekends). All change at Hamilton for Hunter Line.
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*[http://www.cityrail.info/timetables/timetables_by_line.htm?line=nc&dir=2#landingPoint Central to Hamilton] (Enter the ride date 12-Mar-2011 (Sat) in the search box).
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*[http://www.cityrail.info/timetables/timetables_by_line.htm?line=nc&dir=1#landingPoint Newcastle to Hamilton] (Enter the ride date 12-Mar-2011 (Sat) in the search box).
  
 
==How to participate==
 
==How to participate==
Read the following information first. This page is the most important source of information on WNBR Newcastle.<br>
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Please read the following information first. This page is the most important source of information on WNBR Newcastle.<br>
After this page read the other Wiki WNBR Newcastle pages ([[Newcastle_archive]] and [[Newcastle_previous_ride]]) and have a look at [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/ WNBR Australia] (official site).   
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After this page you can follow the links in other sections of this page for reports of how the ride went in previous years and things that interest you and have a look at [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/ WNBR Australia] (official site).   
  
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===What to bring===
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* A bike in good working order. If you have a bike in need of repair or do not have a bike please visit the [http://newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com/index.html Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre ].You can ride a scooter or skates if you want to because any form of human powered transport is OK. 
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* You MUST have an approved bike helmet. Riding without a helmet is ILLEGAL.
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* You might consider bringing your bike lights, front and rear, in case you need them to get home after the post ride party which may go into the evening.
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* Bring a bike lock.
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* Bring your friends. 
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* You need to arrive clothed. Seriously, some people have not done this. 
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* You need decent shoes for cycling because you may hurt your feet otherwise.
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* A pair of swimmers (just in case you need them on the ride). Your bike might break down.
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* You need somewhere to put your clothes while you are riding. A backpack or bag where you can store your stuff. Secure storage will be provided so you can leave all but an emergency pair of swimmers at the body painting venue. Clothing is optional on the ride and you are perfectly welcome to ride clothed or naked or somewhere in between.
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* Bring a bottle of water.
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* Bring a noise maker like a whistle, a horn or a bell.
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* Bring some money for the party to pay for your refreshments.
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* A donation of $ money to help the organisers cover the expenses.
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* A paint brush.
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===What not to bring===
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* Alcohol or drugs. Ride in control and safe. There will be alcohol available at the after party.
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===In months before the ride===
 
===In months before the ride===
It may seem like things are quiet between World Naked Bike Rides but the Newcastle organisers are working now to make the WNBR Nudecastle 2008 enjoyable for everyone. In the lead-up to the WNBR there are many other community grassroots events in Newcastle that are of interest to Naturists, Biketivists, Pacifists and Environmentalists. Have a look at the links to organisations that endorse the WNBR in Newcastle (see [[Newcastle#Endorsement]] below) and [[Australia]] and you will find something that will inspire your passion for expressing yourself for the benefit of the planet. All the organisations that endorse WNBR are friendly though our closest ally is Critical Mass (see [[Newcastle#Critical_Mass]] below). WNBR Nudecastle encourages everyone interested in participating in WNBR to also participate in Critical Mass.
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It may seem like things are quiet between World Naked Bike Rides but the Newcastle organisers are working now to make the upcoming WNBR Nudecastle enjoyable for everyone. In the lead-up to the WNBR there are many other community grassroots events in Newcastle that are of interest to Naturists, Biketivists, Pacifists and Environmentalists. Some events are featured on this page below. Have a look at the links to organisations that endorse the WNBR in Newcastle (see [[#Endorsement|Endorsement]] below) and [[Australia]] and you will find something that will inspire your passion for expressing yourself for the benefit of the planet. All the organisations that endorse WNBR are friendly though our closest ally is Critical Mass (see [[#Critical_Mass|Critical_Mass]] below). WNBR Nudecastle encourages everyone interested in participating in WNBR to also participate in Critical Mass.
  
 
===Get a bike===
 
===Get a bike===
Do you need a bike? Are you broke? [http://newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com/index.html Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre] has going bikes from $5 to $50 or you can fix an old bike for yourself for FREE! Volunteers & bike/part donations welcome. Open most Saturdays 9 to 5, 106 Robert St Islington, phone 49616582.<br>
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Do you need a bike? Are you broke? Bike Love Corral has going bikes at super low prices or you can fix an old bike for yourself for FREE! Volunteers & bike/part donations welcome. <br>
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BikeLoveCorral.BlogSpot.com (volunteer groups promoting pushbikes as happy, ethical, safe sustainable transport.)
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Trade-in/cash or buy/borrow 2nd hand bikes/parts/fixing/etc. We turn-over 33 bikes a week. Donate bikes/parts. Traffic skills workshops (end car annoyance) and more.
  
[[Image:NBEC.JPG|left|thumb|400px|Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre poster]]
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We have moved into the new bike workshop at Bike Hub East on The University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus(Wed 6th Aug 2014, 10am official opening)<br> 
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Location: Off Richardson Road, Callaghan 2308.<br>
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At the end of Richardson Rd go left into Design Road.  We are at the corner of the next right, At the back of the Bike Hub East building.<br>
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Map : http://www.whereis.com/nsw/callaghan/richardson-rd<br>
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Three 15minute visitor parking spots near Commonwealth Bank.
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Free car parking on Saturdays, and for drop off / pick up goods.<br>
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Use of the workshop is kindly provided through NUSA and Newcastle University Bike Users' Group (thanks heaps!) Everyone welcome.  We are hard to find with little signage, so follow these directions and have a street directory
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Bikes/parts:  We usually can supply bikes and parts to people within 10 minutes (over 95% success for requests).  But for newer things or to save a trip send us an email to check we have it, or we could bring it in from our warehouse for you.
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Open Times:  Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm
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Closed Times: Public Holidays and other times displayed on web
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Contact: [email protected] and Facebook
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Membership: Bike Love Corral members get $5 off most goods/services
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Workshop rules/OHS: Safety and Health are our top priority for visitors.  The afternoon sun pokes through the high security window mesh, be sun smart.  If you want to use our tools please email us to obtain a workshop pass.
  
 
===Getting email updates before the ride===
 
===Getting email updates before the ride===
If you want to have emails sent to you with details of pre-ride events, reminders of the WNBR Nudecastle time and start location, or discuss any apects of the upcoming ride: you need to join the discussion group (see [[Newcastle#Discussion_group.2Fs]] below). If you have not got a Yahoo! account, you can set one up for free in about 5 minutes. You can use your existing email account or get a  [https://login.yahoo.com/config/login?.intl=au&.src=ym&.done=http%3a//mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! email account for free]. You can set the email account up using a nickname if you want to as well. The management of Yahoo! have classified the discussion group as "adults only" but only because they are puritanical prudes who do not know the difference between the human body and pornography. WNBR is nothing to do with pornography so do not worry.
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If you want to have emails sent to you with details of pre-ride events, reminders of the WNBR Nudecastle time and start location, or discuss any apects of the upcoming ride: you need to join the discussion group (see [[#Discussion_group.2Fs|Discussion_group/s]] below). If you have not got a Yahoo! account, you can set one up for free in about 5 minutes. You can use your existing email account or get a  [https://login.yahoo.com/config/login?.intl=au&.src=ym&.done=http%3a//mail.yahoo.com Yahoo! email account for free]. You can set the email account up using a nickname if you want to as well. The management of Yahoo! have classified the discussion group as "adults only" but only because they are puritanical prudes who do not know the difference between the human body and pornography. WNBR is nothing to do with pornography so do not worry.
  
 
===Privacy===
 
===Privacy===
You do not have to register, pay money, sign anything or give your personal details to anyone. There are suggestions on the international pages of WNBR websites that say you should complete the on-line registration process. This is '''NOT''' mandatory for the WNBR Nudecastle. Vetted media people will attend the WNBR Nudecastle 2008 to photograph and video the event so if you have any concerns about this you should consider painting your face, wearing a novel mask or big dark sunglasses to preserve your anonymity.
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You do not have to register, pay money, sign anything or give your personal details to anyone. There are suggestions on the international pages of WNBR websites that say you should complete the on-line registration process. This is '''NOT''' mandatory for the WNBR Nudecastle. Vetted media people will attend the WNBR Nudecastle 2010 to photograph and video the event so if you have any concerns about this you should consider painting your face, wearing a novel mask or big dark sunglasses to preserve your anonymity.
  
 
===Legality===
 
===Legality===
The laws that are relevant to public nudity in New South Wales are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about [[New South Wales Laws]].
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THE RIDE IS LEGAL! Non-sexual public nudity is legal in NSW. 5000 people stripped naked outside the Sydney Opera House on the 2nd of March 2010 to be [http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/arts/thousands-strip-naked-on-opera-house-steps/2010/03/01/1267291832800.html photographed by the artist Spencer Tunick] with no arrests. The ride is a totally NON-SEXUAL event and this is strongly enforced by the organisers. The laws that are relevant to public nudity in New South Wales are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about [[New South Wales Laws]]. No one has ever been arrested on a World Naked Bike Ride in Australia.
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===Women’s Support Woman===
 
===Women’s Support Woman===
[mailto:[email protected] Christabel] has volunteered for the role of Women’s Support Woman for WNBR Nudecastle 2008. The Women’s Support Woman (WSW) role is to offer special support to women who have any concerns about their participation or potential participation in the event. The WSW will be attending the whole of the event and will be available to help all women participants. The WSW will be making a special effort to ensure that female participants feel comfortable while being a mentor. If you wish to assist [mailto:[email protected] Christabel] in this role or would like to ask any relevant questions, please email [mailto:[email protected] Christabel].
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Christabel has volunteered for the role of Women’s Support Woman for WNBR Nudecastle. The Women’s Support Woman (WSW) role is to offer special support to women who have any concerns about their participation or potential participation in the event. The WSW will be attending the whole of the event and will be available to help all women participants. The WSW will be making a special effort to ensure that female participants feel comfortable while being a mentor. If you wish to assist in this role or would like to ask any relevant questions, please approach Christabel before the ride.
 
 
===The Actual WNBR Nudecastle 2008===
 
It does not matter if you have done none of the suggested pre-ride activities above because you are still most welcome to take part.<br />
 
 
 
Assemble clothed at Warabrook Station at 2:00 PM on Sunday the 9th of March 2008.
 
====What to bring====
 
* Bring your bike, scooter, tricycle, skates or skateboard (in fact any form of human powered wheeled transport).
 
* You '''MUST''' bring an Australian Standard approved helmet (shoes and bike gloves are recommended).
 
* Bring some money for the after ride party and a water bottle.
 
* Bring a noise maker like a whistle or party novelty.
 
* You can bring sunscreen and body paint if you want though the organisers will try to provide enough for everyone it is uncertain how many people will turn up.
 
* Bring swimmers and something to store your minimal clothing things (like a bum bag, a bag for your luggage rack, panniers or basket) while you are riding. Remember you will not have pockets to put things and wearing a backpack will spoil the look of your painted back as would a bulky item on your luggage rack.
 
* Bring your friends. Share the fun with your friends and bring them along for the ride.
 
* '''Win a Prize: For bringing the most friends win a Newcastle Community Push-Bike Library bike of your choice'''.
 
 
 
====Body painting====
 
The organisers will lead everyone to the secret body painting place. Paint yourself and each other with love hearts, peace signs, flowers and biketivist and environmental slogans. When the body painting is complete, the ride will commence.
 
* '''Win a Prize: For best body art win a Newcastle Community Push-Bike Library bike of your choice'''.
 
 
 
====Magical Mystery Tour====
 
Only the organisers know the route of the ride before hand. The organisers will show you the way as the ride goes along. If you ask where the ride is going before the ride, everyone else will think you are a cop or a voyeurist.
 
 
 
====Ride and have fun====
 
During the ride have fun, make noise, sing out your message, chant, obey the road rules and follow the organisers. This is the best part and you will get sore sides and a sore face from laughing and smiling.
 
 
 
  
 
==Media==
 
==Media==
Media enquiries for [[Newcastle]]: please contact [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder] the WNBR Newcastle Organiser.<br />
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Media enquiries for Newcastle: please contact [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder] the WNBR Newcastle Organiser.<br>
  
 
Please think ahead if you want to have a media presence on the day of the WNBR Nudecastle and contact Marte well ahead of time because your involvement will need vetting.
 
Please think ahead if you want to have a media presence on the day of the WNBR Nudecastle and contact Marte well ahead of time because your involvement will need vetting.
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==Media coverage==
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* [http://indymedia.org.au/ Indymedia Australia], 12 Mar 2011, [http://indymedia.org.au/2011/03/12/world-naked-bike-ride-in-newcastle-broken-up-by-police World Naked BIke Ride in Newcastle broken up by police.]
  
 
==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
 
==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
These are the current: [[:Image:2008_Nudecastle_Flyer_Small_19.11.07.JPG|flyer]] and [[:Image:2008_Nudecastle_Flyer_Medium_19.11.07.JPG|poster]] and [[:Image:2008_Nudecastle_Flyer_19.11.07.JPG|BIG POSTER]] to be used for the WNBR Newcastle 2008 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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This is the current [[:Image:Newcastle_2011_B%26W.JPG|poster / flyer]], to be used for the WNBR Newcastle 2011 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>
  
[[Image:2008_Nudecastle_Flyer_Small_19.11.07.JPG|left|thumb|400px|Flyer]]
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[[Image:Newcastle_2011_B%26W.JPG|left|thumb|400px|Poster / Flyer]]
 
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Image:2008_Nudecastle_Flyer_Small_19.11.07.JPG|Flyer
 
Image:2008_Nudecastle_Flyer_Medium_19.11.07.JPG|Poster
 
Image:2008_Nudecastle_Flyer_19.11.07.JPG|BIG POSTER
 
 
 
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==Critical Mass==
 
==Critical Mass==
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For more information on Critical Mass see:
 
For more information on Critical Mass see:
[http://critical-mass.info/index.html Critical Mass World Information] ,
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[http://criticalmass.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Critical Mass wiki],
[http://www.criticalmass.org.au/ Critical Mass Australia]or
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or
 
[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Critical_Mass_Newcastle/ Newcastle Critical Mass Discussion Group]
 
[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Critical_Mass_Newcastle/ Newcastle Critical Mass Discussion Group]
or email [mailto:newcastlecriticalmass@yahoo.com.au Daniel].
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or email Daniel on newcastlecriticalmass{at}yahoo.com.au
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==Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan==
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World Naked Bike Ride Newcastle supports and endorses the [http://michael-osborne.blogspot.com/2009/02/comprehensive-newcastle-cycling.html Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan] motion submitted to Newcastle City Council for consideration on 17 February 2009 by [http://michael-osborne.blogspot.com/ Micheal Osborne] of the [http://www.newcastle.nsw.greens.org.au/ Newcastle Greens].
  
 
==Other Upcoming Events where WNBR Newcastle will participate==
 
==Other Upcoming Events where WNBR Newcastle will participate==
  
 
==Earlier Events where WNBR Newcastle was represented==
 
==Earlier Events where WNBR Newcastle was represented==
===Orientation Week at The University of Newcastle===
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Between Monday the 11th to Friday the 15th of February 2008 in the Shortland Union, [http://www.nusa.org.au/wiki/index.php?title=Eco-Peace_Biketivism_Love_Co-operative Eco Peace Biketivism Love Co-operative] will have a stall. Drop by and find out more about EPBLC, WNBR and other cycling activist stuff happening in Newcastle. You can put your name down for WNBR, Critical Mass and Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre mailing lists or join EPBLC.
 
=====Get a free bike!=====
 
We will be taking deposits for BIKE LIBRARY bikes provided by the [http://newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com/index.html Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre]. The Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre loans bikes that ride as new for an indefinate period for a minimal deposit (usually $20 to $50). There will also be an incentive to join EPBLC because one lucky 2008 member will get a bike for free (no deposit) to keep as long as they want!
 
 
===More earlier events===
 
===More earlier events===
 
For more events held since the previous WNBR in Newcastle, please follow the link to the [[Newcastle earlier promotional activities]] page.
 
For more events held since the previous WNBR in Newcastle, please follow the link to the [[Newcastle earlier promotional activities]] page.
  
==[[Newcastle previous ride]]==
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==[[Newcastle 2011]]==
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'''Date:''' Saturday 12 March 2011<br>
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'''Time:''' 2 pm<br>
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'''Location:''' The little park on the South side of Hamilton Railway Station<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Newcastle 2011]]
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page.
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==[[Newcastle 2010]]==
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'''Date:''' Sunday 14 March 2010<br>
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'''Time:''' 5pm<br>
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'''Location:''' Civic Park, opposite Newcastle Town Hall<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Newcastle 2010]]
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page.
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==[[Newcastle 2009]]==
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'''Date:''' Saturday 14 March 2009<br />
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'''Time:''' 2pm<br />
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'''Location:''' The little park on the South side of Hamilton Railway Station<br />
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Newcastle 2009]]
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page.
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==[[Newcastle 2008]]==
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'''Date:''' Sunday 9 March 2008<br />
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'''Time:''' 2:00PM<br />
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'''Location:''' Next to Warabrook Station in Rosegum Road Reserve, Warabrook<br />
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Newcastle 2008]]
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page.
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==[[Newcastle 2007]]==
 
'''Date:''' Saturday 10 March 2007<br>
 
'''Date:''' Saturday 10 March 2007<br>
 
'''Time:''' 3:00 pm<br>
 
'''Time:''' 3:00 pm<br>
 
'''Location:''' Next to Warabrook Station in Rosegum Road Reserve, Warabrook<br>
 
'''Location:''' Next to Warabrook Station in Rosegum Road Reserve, Warabrook<br>
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Newcastle previous ride]]
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Newcastle 2007]]
 
page.
 
page.
  
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'''Location:''' [http://www.merewetherslsc.com.au/ Merewether Surf Life Saving Club]<br />
 
'''Location:''' [http://www.merewetherslsc.com.au/ Merewether Surf Life Saving Club]<br />
 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Newcastle 2006]] page.
 
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Newcastle 2006]] page.
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==Newcastle 2005==
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'''Date:''' Sunday 13 February 2005<br />
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'''Time:''' 5:30am<br />
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'''Location:''' The car park on the Fern Street side of Hamilton Train Station<br />
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For more information about the event and see the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Newcastle_archive#2005 ride report] on the [[Newcastle archive]] page.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
See [[Newcastle archive]] for:
 
See [[Newcastle archive]] for:
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*WNBR Nudecastle 2008 Ride Report by [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder]. 
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*WNBR Nudecastle 2008 Ride Report by Daniel.
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2007 Bodypainting Competiton Report and [[:Image:BodyPaintingComp.JPG|photo of entrants]].
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2007 Bodypainting Competiton Report and [[:Image:BodyPaintingComp.JPG|photo of entrants]].
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2007 Ride Report by [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder].   
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2007 Ride Report by [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder].   
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2007 Ride Report by [http://newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com/index.html Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre].
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2007 Ride Report by [http://newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com/index.html Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre].
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2006 Ride Report by [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder].   
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2006 Ride Report by [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder].   
*WNBR Nudecastle 2006 Ride Report by [mailto:[email protected] Daniel].  
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*WNBR Nudecastle 2006 Ride Report by Daniel.  
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2005 Ride Report by [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder].
 
*WNBR Nudecastle 2005 Ride Report by [mailto:[email protected] Marte Kinder].
  
 
==Photos==
 
==Photos==
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===2011===
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*[http://secondsightphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/G0000uikpqSDp_KA WNBR_Newcastle_2011] © [http://secondsightphoto.photoshelter.com/about/ Second Sight Photography]
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*http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Newcastle_2011#Ride_Report
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===2010===
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*[http://www.opus.org.au/?p=29 World Naked Bike Ride: Nudecastle] © [http://www.opus.org.au/ Opus]
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===2007===
 
===2007===
 
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/newcastle2007/ Photos at WNBR Australia] © [http://www.secondsightphotography.com.au/ Second Sight Photography]
 
*[http://worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/newcastle2007/ Photos at WNBR Australia] © [http://www.secondsightphotography.com.au/ Second Sight Photography]
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==Links==
 
==Links==
 
===Website/s===
 
===Website/s===
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/australia/ WNBR Australia] (official site)
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*[http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.html WNBR Australia] (official site)
  
 
===Discussion group/s===
 
===Discussion group/s===
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Newcastle/ WNBR Newcastle] Yahoo! Group
 
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Newcastle/ WNBR Newcastle] Yahoo! Group
 
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18181494080 WNBR Newcastle] Facebook Group
 
*[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18181494080 WNBR Newcastle] Facebook Group
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*[http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137638951594 World Naked Bike Ride - Nudecastle 2011] Facebook event
  
 
===Endorsement===
 
===Endorsement===
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*[http://newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com/index.html Newcastle Bike-Ecology Centre]
 
*[http://newcastlebikeecologycentre.blogspot.com/index.html Newcastle Bike-Ecology Centre]
 
*[http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~magsb/ Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc.]  
 
*[http://users.hunterlink.net.au/~magsb/ Newcastle Cycleways Movement Inc.]  
*[http://www.secondsightphotography.com.au/ Second Sight Photography] photographed the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 WNBR in Newcastle.
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*[http://www.secondsightphotography.com.au/ Second Sight Photography] photographed the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 WNBRs in Newcastle.
*[http://www.purplespiderstudio.com.au/ Purple Spider Studio] photographed the 2005 WNBR in Newcastle.
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*[http://purplespiderstudio.artsblogs.com/blog/blog.asp?blogId=8406 Purple Spider Studio] photographed the 2005 WNBR in Newcastle.
 
*[http://www.musecube.com/rowanmacs/index.htm Rowanmacs - Photography] filmed the 2005, 2006 and 2007 WNBR in Newcastle.  
 
*[http://www.musecube.com/rowanmacs/index.htm Rowanmacs - Photography] filmed the 2005, 2006 and 2007 WNBR in Newcastle.  
 
*Newcastle Nudists for Peace (no link)
 
*Newcastle Nudists for Peace (no link)
*[http://www.nusa.org.au/ Newcastle University Students' Association] (NUSA), see also [http://www.nusa.org.au/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page NUSA Wiki Website]
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*[http://www.nusa.org.au/ Newcastle University Students' Association] (NUSA)
 
*[http://www.nusa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=115 NUSA Environment Collective]  
 
*[http://www.nusa.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=115 NUSA Environment Collective]  
*[http://www.nusa.org.au/transport.html NUSA Transport Collective]
 
*[http://www.nusa.org.au/wiki/index.php?title=Eco-Peace_Biketivism_Love_Co-operative Eco-Peace Biketivism Love Co-operative]
 
 
*[http://www.opus.org.au/ Opus]
 
*[http://www.opus.org.au/ Opus]
*[http://octapod.org:8000/stomp/2008/ Stomp]
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*[http://octapod.org/projects/cultural-stomp-festival Cultural Stomp Festival]
*[http://www.octapod.org/ The Octapod Association]
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*[http://www.thisisnotart.org/ This Is Not Art]
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*[http://octapod.org/ The Octapod Association]
 
*[http://www.royal-exchange.com.au/ The Royal Exchange]
 
*[http://www.royal-exchange.com.au/ The Royal Exchange]
 
*[http://michael-osborne.blogspot.com/ Michael Osborne of Newcastle Greens]
 
*[http://michael-osborne.blogspot.com/ Michael Osborne of Newcastle Greens]
 
*[http://www.lee.greens.org.au/ Lee Rhiannon of NSW Greens]
 
*[http://www.lee.greens.org.au/ Lee Rhiannon of NSW Greens]
*[http://www.ncc.nsw.gov.au/in_council/councillors/about_councillors/councillor_ian_mckenzie Ian McKenzie of Newcastle Greens]
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*[http://www.newcastle.nsw.greens.org.au/ Ian McKenzie of Newcastle Greens]
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*[http://nubug.wordpress.com/ Newcastle University Bike Users Group (NUBUG) wordpress blog], [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=121696691187393 NUBUG facebook group] and [http://boron.ocoth.net/mailman/listinfo/bikeusersgroup_nusa.org.au Discussion and announcements email group]
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*[http://www.transitionnewcastle.org.au/ Transition Town Newcastle]
  
 
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World Naked Bike Ride – Nudecastle

Next ride

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Date: Saturday 10 March 2012 (tentative date)
Time: to be decided
Location: to be decided


Ride details

Newcastle will ride on Saturday the 10th March 2012. Assembly location and time is to be decided. You must arrived CLOTHED and stay clothed at the assembly location. We will not strip at the assembly location. Organisers will lead participating riders to a secret private venue for stripping and body painting. Clothing is optional on the ride so you can wear as much or as little as you want. Go as BARE AS YOU DARE!

It is usual practice that visitors from out-of-town can be helped with the loan of a bike on the day. Body painting is optional (though strongly encouraged) so you can write slogans and protest messages that tell the public what the ride is about. Peace signs, hearts and flowers are always in theme. This year organisers are allowing plenty of time to do elaborate full body murals. If you do not participate in the body painting you will have to wait patiently for everyone else to complete their body painting. By the time the body painting is completed, then we hit the streets of Newcastle in all our decorated glory. The ride is fantastic fun. The public really enjoy the event and line the streets cheering. We ride as a group and try not to get straggly. The route we take is NOT PUBLICISED in advance. Organisers will lead the way along the route. There will be a party after the ride at a venue to be determined which will feature music and a selection of food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The official Southern Hemisphere World Naked Bike Ride date is Saturday the 10th of March 2012. Sydney will have a ride on, or about that date. Keen riders could attend Newcastle and Sydney if the dates do not coincide.

Planning

If you would like to volunteer to help with publicity, media, party organisation or other roles that help make the ride a success, please come along to the Planning Meetings. Please come along with your ideas.

The Planning Meeting Dinners are organised from time to time and usually take place in a friendly pub.

You can also participate in planning decisions by joining the WNBR Newcastle Yahoo! Group. Less formal discussion and planning also happens at monthly Newcastle Critical Mass bike rides or as advised.

Ride location and how to get there

Assemble with clothes ON in the little park on the Southern side of Hamilton Railway Station. Please do not drive to the event because it will create greenhouse gases and contradicts the purpose of the event. Please ride your bike to the assembly place or take the train if it is too far for you to ride. CityRail allows passengers to take their bikes on the train.

CityRail Timetables

Hunter Line
Newcastle & Central Coast Line

How to participate

Please read the following information first. This page is the most important source of information on WNBR Newcastle.
After this page you can follow the links in other sections of this page for reports of how the ride went in previous years and things that interest you and have a look at WNBR Australia (official site).

What to bring

  • A bike in good working order. If you have a bike in need of repair or do not have a bike please visit the Newcastle Bike Ecology Centre .You can ride a scooter or skates if you want to because any form of human powered transport is OK.
  • You MUST have an approved bike helmet. Riding without a helmet is ILLEGAL.
  • You might consider bringing your bike lights, front and rear, in case you need them to get home after the post ride party which may go into the evening.
  • Bring a bike lock.
  • Bring your friends.
  • You need to arrive clothed. Seriously, some people have not done this.
  • You need decent shoes for cycling because you may hurt your feet otherwise.
  • A pair of swimmers (just in case you need them on the ride). Your bike might break down.
  • You need somewhere to put your clothes while you are riding. A backpack or bag where you can store your stuff. Secure storage will be provided so you can leave all but an emergency pair of swimmers at the body painting venue. Clothing is optional on the ride and you are perfectly welcome to ride clothed or naked or somewhere in between.
  • Bring a bottle of water.
  • Bring a noise maker like a whistle, a horn or a bell.
  • Bring some money for the party to pay for your refreshments.
  • A donation of $ money to help the organisers cover the expenses.
  • A paint brush.

What not to bring

  • Alcohol or drugs. Ride in control and safe. There will be alcohol available at the after party.

In months before the ride

It may seem like things are quiet between World Naked Bike Rides but the Newcastle organisers are working now to make the upcoming WNBR Nudecastle enjoyable for everyone. In the lead-up to the WNBR there are many other community grassroots events in Newcastle that are of interest to Naturists, Biketivists, Pacifists and Environmentalists. Some events are featured on this page below. Have a look at the links to organisations that endorse the WNBR in Newcastle (see Endorsement below) and Australia and you will find something that will inspire your passion for expressing yourself for the benefit of the planet. All the organisations that endorse WNBR are friendly though our closest ally is Critical Mass (see Critical_Mass below). WNBR Nudecastle encourages everyone interested in participating in WNBR to also participate in Critical Mass.

Get a bike

Do you need a bike? Are you broke? Bike Love Corral has going bikes at super low prices or you can fix an old bike for yourself for FREE! Volunteers & bike/part donations welcome.

BikeLoveCorral.BlogSpot.com (volunteer groups promoting pushbikes as happy, ethical, safe sustainable transport.) Trade-in/cash or buy/borrow 2nd hand bikes/parts/fixing/etc. We turn-over 33 bikes a week. Donate bikes/parts. Traffic skills workshops (end car annoyance) and more.

We have moved into the new bike workshop at Bike Hub East on The University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus(Wed 6th Aug 2014, 10am official opening)
Location: Off Richardson Road, Callaghan 2308.
At the end of Richardson Rd go left into Design Road. We are at the corner of the next right, At the back of the Bike Hub East building.
Map : http://www.whereis.com/nsw/callaghan/richardson-rd
Three 15minute visitor parking spots near Commonwealth Bank. Free car parking on Saturdays, and for drop off / pick up goods.
Use of the workshop is kindly provided through NUSA and Newcastle University Bike Users' Group (thanks heaps!) Everyone welcome. We are hard to find with little signage, so follow these directions and have a street directory

Bikes/parts: We usually can supply bikes and parts to people within 10 minutes (over 95% success for requests). But for newer things or to save a trip send us an email to check we have it, or we could bring it in from our warehouse for you. Open Times: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm Closed Times: Public Holidays and other times displayed on web Contact: [email protected] and Facebook Membership: Bike Love Corral members get $5 off most goods/services Workshop rules/OHS: Safety and Health are our top priority for visitors. The afternoon sun pokes through the high security window mesh, be sun smart. If you want to use our tools please email us to obtain a workshop pass.

Getting email updates before the ride

If you want to have emails sent to you with details of pre-ride events, reminders of the WNBR Nudecastle time and start location, or discuss any apects of the upcoming ride: you need to join the discussion group (see Discussion_group/s below). If you have not got a Yahoo! account, you can set one up for free in about 5 minutes. You can use your existing email account or get a Yahoo! email account for free. You can set the email account up using a nickname if you want to as well. The management of Yahoo! have classified the discussion group as "adults only" but only because they are puritanical prudes who do not know the difference between the human body and pornography. WNBR is nothing to do with pornography so do not worry.

Privacy

You do not have to register, pay money, sign anything or give your personal details to anyone. There are suggestions on the international pages of WNBR websites that say you should complete the on-line registration process. This is NOT mandatory for the WNBR Nudecastle. Vetted media people will attend the WNBR Nudecastle 2010 to photograph and video the event so if you have any concerns about this you should consider painting your face, wearing a novel mask or big dark sunglasses to preserve your anonymity.

Legality

THE RIDE IS LEGAL! Non-sexual public nudity is legal in NSW. 5000 people stripped naked outside the Sydney Opera House on the 2nd of March 2010 to be photographed by the artist Spencer Tunick with no arrests. The ride is a totally NON-SEXUAL event and this is strongly enforced by the organisers. The laws that are relevant to public nudity in New South Wales are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about New South Wales Laws. No one has ever been arrested on a World Naked Bike Ride in Australia.

Women’s Support Woman

Christabel has volunteered for the role of Women’s Support Woman for WNBR Nudecastle. The Women’s Support Woman (WSW) role is to offer special support to women who have any concerns about their participation or potential participation in the event. The WSW will be attending the whole of the event and will be available to help all women participants. The WSW will be making a special effort to ensure that female participants feel comfortable while being a mentor. If you wish to assist in this role or would like to ask any relevant questions, please approach Christabel before the ride.

Media

Media enquiries for Newcastle: please contact Marte Kinder the WNBR Newcastle Organiser.

Please think ahead if you want to have a media presence on the day of the WNBR Nudecastle and contact Marte well ahead of time because your involvement will need vetting.

Media coverage

Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc

This is the current poster / flyer, to be used for the WNBR Newcastle 2011 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?

Poster / Flyer



Critical Mass

Critical Mass Newcastle and the World Naked Bike Ride endorse and participate in all events held under both names in Newcastle. Critical Mass ride on the first Friday of every month and starts from Civic Park, opposite Newcastle Town Hall. Assemble at 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start. Ride Daily! Celebrate Monthly!

For more information on Critical Mass see: Critical Mass wiki, or Newcastle Critical Mass Discussion Group or email Daniel on newcastlecriticalmass{at}yahoo.com.au

Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan

World Naked Bike Ride Newcastle supports and endorses the Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan motion submitted to Newcastle City Council for consideration on 17 February 2009 by Micheal Osborne of the Newcastle Greens.

Other Upcoming Events where WNBR Newcastle will participate

Earlier Events where WNBR Newcastle was represented

More earlier events

For more events held since the previous WNBR in Newcastle, please follow the link to the Newcastle earlier promotional activities page.

Newcastle 2011

Date: Saturday 12 March 2011
Time: 2 pm
Location: The little park on the South side of Hamilton Railway Station
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Newcastle 2011 page.

Newcastle 2010

Date: Sunday 14 March 2010
Time: 5pm
Location: Civic Park, opposite Newcastle Town Hall
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Newcastle 2010 page.

Newcastle 2009

Date: Saturday 14 March 2009
Time: 2pm
Location: The little park on the South side of Hamilton Railway Station
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Newcastle 2009 page.

Newcastle 2008

Date: Sunday 9 March 2008
Time: 2:00PM
Location: Next to Warabrook Station in Rosegum Road Reserve, Warabrook
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Newcastle 2008 page.

Newcastle 2007

Date: Saturday 10 March 2007
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Next to Warabrook Station in Rosegum Road Reserve, Warabrook
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Newcastle 2007 page.

Newcastle 2006

Date: Sunday 12 March 2006
Time: 7am
Location: Merewether Surf Life Saving Club
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Newcastle 2006 page.

Newcastle 2005

Date: Sunday 13 February 2005
Time: 5:30am
Location: The car park on the Fern Street side of Hamilton Train Station
For more information about the event and see the ride report on the Newcastle archive page.

History

See Newcastle archive for:

Photos

2011

2010

2007

2006

2005

Links

Website/s

Discussion group/s

Endorsement

The following organisations support and/or endorse the WNBR in Newcastle:

Location information

Categories