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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Sunday 7 March 2010|Time=2pm|Location= The Rails Car Park}}   
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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Sun 24 Apr 2022|Time= 1:30pm|Location=Butler Reserve corner of Butler Street and Somerset Street, Byron Bay for body painting, preparation. Look for WNBR Banner 200 metres in, on Somerset Street.}}   
  
 
==Ride Details==
 
==Ride Details==
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The ride on Sunday the 7th of March 2010. Assemble at the Rails Car Park at 2pm.
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*Date: Sun 24 Apr 2022
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===2010 Ride Report===
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*Time: 1:30pm
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We attended the Byron ride, which has police sanction. They arrived to the event, and we learnt that headquarters in Sydney had some demands. The first that blatant nudity was not allowed, but that body paint was adequate to get the green light. We also must have helmets, ride on the correct side of the road, not circle the roundabouts again and again, and not get off our bikes and wave our 'rude bits' at the public.<br>
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*Assembly location: Butler Reserve corner of Butler Street and Somerset Street Byron Bay for body painting, preparation. Look for WNBR Banner 200 metres in, on Somerset Street.
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N.B. Byron Ride starts at 3pm sharp from Byron Bay Railway Station Jonson Street.
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This last bit is apocryphal, as World Naked Bike Ride explicitly is not a sexual display in the first place.<br>
 
  
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Unlike last year, when police photographed many of us like mug shots, they were much more subdued this year. They even blocked some intersections for us.<br>
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==Facebook==
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Facebook is the primary mode of communication for this ride. If any details are unclear or out-of-date please check the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/8999913451/ WNBR Byron Bay Facebook Group] and the
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[https://www.facebook.com/wnbrbyronbay2018/ WNBR Byron Bay 2018 page]
  
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We rode first through the markets, and then up to the beach, south for a bit, and back into town, thence to the railway station for 'high fives' and clean up.<br>
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==Northern Rivers Rides==
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To all our friends WNBR Northern Rivers, including Nimbin, Lismore and Byron Bay. The three rides in the Northern Rivers are scheduled so that keen riders can participate in all 3!
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Congratulations go to the Byron Bay Organiser, as he got two more riders than the Nimbin ride. Hey that is the same as last year ! And two of us went from Nimbin : but he brought about five or so to our ride, so that works for us.<br>
 
  
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(Report by Jacmul, one of the 2 Nimbin Organisers who visited Byron Bay for the ride.)
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===[[Nimbin]]===
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*Date: Sat 10 Mar 2018
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*Time: 10am
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*Assembly location: Nimbin Bush Theatre 2 Blue Knob Road Nimbin for body painting and preparation.
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Start time Ride: TBA at Ride. Check the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/41700852148/ WNBR Nimbin Facebook Group] and the [https://www.facebook.com/events/1911476215830774/ WNBR Nimbin 2018 facebook event] for discussion, questions and further information.  
  
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==[[Nimbin]]==  
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===[[Lismore]]===
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[[Nimbin]] is within commuting distance of Byron Bay and keen riders could participate in both rides. [[Nimbin]] rides on the previous day, Saturday the 6th of March 2010, and riders assemble at 10:30am at Peace Park.
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*Date: Sun 11 Mar 2018
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*Time: 10am
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*Assembly location: Duck Pond Cafe 75 Union Street Lismore for body painting and preparation.
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Start time Ride: TBA at Ride. Check the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/254712644974029/ WNBR Lismore Facebook group] and the [https://www.facebook.com/events/1505014083131572/ WNBR Lismore 2018 Facebook event] for discussion, questions and further information.  
  
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==2009 Ride Details==
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===[[Byron Bay]]===
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* Saturday 14 March 2009
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*Date: Sun 11 Mar 2018
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* Time: 2pm
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*Time: 1.30pm
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* Location: The Rails Car Park
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*Assembly location: Butler Reserve corner of Butler Street and Somerset Street Byron Bay for body painting, preparation. Look for WNBR Banner 200 metres in, on Somerset Street.
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N.B. Byron Ride starts at 3pm sharp from Byron Bay Railway Station Jonson Street.
  
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The ride will occur Saturday the 14th of March 2009. Assemble clothed with your bike, suitable shoes and helmet (compulsory) at 2pm The Rails Car Park (outside the Travel Centre at the old Railway Station). If you are visiting Byron Bay and want to participate in the event you are more than welcome. See the '''Borrow a bike''' section below. <br>
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Please follow the Facebook Pages and WNBR Byron, Nimbin and Lismore for further info and up-dates.
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Let's all make 2018 WNBR Northern Rivers an event to remember.  
  
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[[Nimbin]] rides on Saturday the 7th of March 2009 and [[Brisbane]] rides on Saturday the 21st of March 2009. [[Nimbin]] and [[Brisbane]] are within commuting distance of Byron Bay so keen participants can ride in all 3 of these places.<br>
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==Please Note:==
  
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After a great first ride by 15 participants in 2008, Byron Bay rides again in 2009 .  Be there and continue the history ! [mailto:[email protected] Byron Bike Rider], is the initial point of contact.  To make WNBR Byron Bay 2009 a success, if you can offer help or ideas, please contact them.  People interested in participating or helping Byron Bike Rider organise a WNBR in Byron Bay should join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WNBR_Australia/ WNBR Australia] Yahoo! group and [http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8999913451 WNBR Byron Bay] Facebook discussion groups, try to make contact with others with similar views and demonstrate some initiative. It will happen again, and you can be a part of it !
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*Only WNBR Committee Approved Banners and Marquees are to be used, no other Banners or Marquees are to be erected that detract from WNBR Guidelines. Be advised any unauthorised use of such will be removed.<br>
  
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The ride is `bare as you dare' --- we suggest body paint, but you are free to wear as much or as little as you want. Fancy dress, self-decoration and other attention-grabbers are all very much encouraged. See [http://nakedwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page#The_art_of_WNBR The Art of WNBR] for ideas on decorating yourself and your bike as well as lots of other background information. Knowledge is power !
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*Please be advised ‘Media will be in attendance’. With interest now Nationally and Internationally WNBR Northern Rivers, please be warned, all participants are ‘Bare as you Dare’. We accept no liability.<br>
  
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Want to ride naked but aren't sure ?  Get down to the local clothes-optional beach and get used to the idea of being nude outdoors and in public.  '''But remember --- it's bare as you dare.'''  You don't have to ride naked if you don't want to.
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*Please due to Safety and Hygiene, please bring your own personal body paints and paint brushes.<br>
  
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'''Make sure your bike is reliable'''. There will be '''no''' back-up team.  If your bike lets you down, you're out of the event !  Sorry.  Consider getting the fancy puncture-resistant tyres;  they're expensive, but might save you on the day.  Don't just dig that old boneshaker out of the shed two days before the event and hope it will be alright. It won't.  If you don't ride regularly, start now;  get to know your machine so that you're not worrying about it during the ride.
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*Car Parking in Byron Bay is metered $4.00 per hour, please ensure you have money/credit card for parking. Council do issue fines for non compliance.<br>
  
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===Borrow a bike===
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*Please be advised to leave personal valuables at home. We do not accept responsibility for any loss or theft.<br>
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Are you visiting Byron Bay or do not have a bike for other reasons to participate in the WNBR? The owner of [mailto:byronbaybicycles@bigpond.com.au Byron Bay Bicycles] kindly agreed to lend us any bikes we needed for the 2008 ride for free. [http://www.byronbaybicycles.com.au/ Byron Bay Bicycles], The Plaza Jonson Street, Telephone (02) 6685 8561. This arrangement may also apply this year too. Stay posted for updates.
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*Photo Identification is compulsory as is a proper fitting bike helmet. All participants are to ensure bicycles etc. are road worthy condition, bell and proper functioning brakes.<br>
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*Please bring personal bum towel to sit on and own sunscreen, hat and drinking water. There is some shade at meet points. Stay hydrated.<br>
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*Some Refreshments will be available for purchase. Please ensure having enough correct coinage  as change cannot be given.<br>
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*Please be advised we will be asking this year of all participants to do a small donation gold coin to our costs involved for WNBR Northern Rivers Posters and Banners. (Our apology all, this is only to cover WNBR expenses).<br>
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*We accept no liability for riders personal safety and loss. Participate at own risk.<br>
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*Byron Bay Council and Police are congenial with WNBR Byron Bay continuation.<br>
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*Please respect all road rules, other participants and our enthusiastic audience.<br>
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*Please follow all directives from WNBR Marshall’s. They are there to ensure your safety.<br>
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*No riders are to advance proceeding Lead Marshall.<br>
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*Absolutely No Signage that is unauthorised by WNBR Committee Byron Bay, Nimbin, Lismore.<br>
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==Please consider why we are riding.==  
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The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an international clothing-optional bike ride in which participants plan, meet and ride together en masse on human-powered transport (the vast majority on bicycles, but some on skateboards and inline skates), to "deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world.
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The dress code motto is "bare as you dare". Full or partial nudity is encouraged, but not mandatory. There is no mandate to cover intimate parts; this is a distinguishing feature of the WNBR against other cycling events.<br>
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Creative expression is also encouraged to generate a fun and immersive atmosphere during the ride, capture the attention and imagination of the public and media, and make the experience more personalized and fulfilling for the riders. Body art, such as body painting, are common forms of creative expression, as well as costumes, art bikes, portable sound reinforcement systems (such as public address systems, bullhorns and boomboxes) and musical instruments or other types of noisemakers.
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Pre- and post-ride parties for WNBRs have become events unto themselves, often featuring musical bands, DJs, body painting, temporary structures/installation art, political tabling, and catering. In addition to simply being able to ride clothes-free on community streets, some rides have established precedent by having body-painting parties, often involving numbers of naked riders and artists in high-visibility municipal parks.<br>
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This distinctive form of Critical Mass, occasionally called Critical Ass in a WNBR context, is often described or categorised as a form of political protest, street theatre, party-on-wheels, streaking, public nudity and clothing-optional recreation, and thus attracts a wide range of participants.
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The World Naked Bike Ride, which started more than 12 years ago, is an unusual environmental protest against “car culture,” the world’s dependence on oil and other non-renewable energy sources, and in defense of cyclists’ rights.<br>
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The city-based rides have been multiplying each year with thousands of nude participants and evolving into events that feature artists, musicians and supporters, along with increasing public and media attention.<br>
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The number of World Naked Bike rides and riders globally varies from year to year. Currently, 70 cities in 20 countries are affiliated.
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==Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc==
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[[File:Byron_Bay_2018.jpg|left|thumb|400px|Byron Bay 2018 poster]]
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Full sized version here: <br>
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http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:Byron_Bay_2018.jpg
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=History=
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==[[Byron Bay 2017]]==
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'''Date''': Sunday 12 March 2017<br>
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'''Time''': 2.30pm<br>
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'''Location''': The Rails Car Park.<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2017]] page.
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==[[Byron Bay 2016]]==
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'''Date''': Sunday 13 March 2016<br>
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'''Time''': 2.30pm?<br>
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'''Location''': The Rails Car Park.<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2016]] page.
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==[[Byron Bay 2015]]==
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'''Date''': Sunday 8 March 2015<br>
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'''Time''': 2.30pm?<br>
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'''Location''': The Rails Car Park.<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2015]] page.
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==[[Byron Bay 2014]]==
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'''Date''': Sunday 9 March 2014<br>
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'''Time''': 2.30pm?<br>
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'''Location''': The Rails Car Park.<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2014]] page.
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==[[Byron Bay 2013]]==
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'''Date''': Sunday 10 March 2013<br>
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'''Time''': 2.30pm<br>
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'''Location''': The Rails Car Park.<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2013]] page.
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==[[Byron Bay 2012]]==
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'''Date''': Sunday 11 March 2012<br>
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'''Time''': 2pm<br>
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'''Location''': The Rails Car Park.<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2012]] page.
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==[[Byron Bay 2010]]==
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'''Date''': Sunday 7 March 2010<br>
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'''Time''': 2pm<br>
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'''Location''': The Rails Car Park.<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2010]] page.
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==[[Byron Bay 2009]]==
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'''Date''': Saturday 14 March 2009<br>
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'''Time''': 2pm<br>
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'''Location''': The Rails Car Park.<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2009]] page.
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==[[Byron Bay 2008]]==
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'''Date''': Saturday 8 March 2008<br>
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'''Time''': 2pm<br>
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'''Location''': Outside the Travel Centre at the old Railway Station..<br>
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For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see [[Byron Bay 2008]] page.
  
 
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==[[Byron Bay 2008]]==
 
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We had a blast and everyone enjoyed themselves. The townsfolk hooted and hollered and generally totally approved. The police (an inspector, no less) came at the start to warn us, but was very fair and we had quite a laugh. No problems there. 15 riders ranging from teenagers to one who was 89 years old enjoyed the ride. There was an even split between guys and gals, one lady was very memorable dressed only in a long string of pearls and a full length red chiffon cloak.<br>
 
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[[:Image:Northern_Star_100308.JPG|Cycleway issue gets exposure by Mary Mann Northern Star Newspaper 10 Mar 2008]]
 
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[[Image:Northern_Star_100308.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Byron Bay 2008 reported in Northern Star Newspaper]]
 
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* Photos on this website at [[Byron Bay 2008]] ©
 
* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/byronbay2008/ Photos of WNBR Byron Bay 2008 on WNBR Australia] (official website).
 
* [http://australia.worldnakedbikeride.org/byronbay2008/ Photos of WNBR Byron Bay 2008 on WNBR Australia] (official website).
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==Video==
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===2012===
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtCW6E7PoF0 World Naked Bike Ride, Byron Bay], 2012 on YouTube.
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<youtube v="QtCW6E7PoF0" /> <br>
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from the [http://www.echonetdaily.net.au/?iid=60470&sr=0#folio=1 Echonet Daily Monday, 12 Mar 2012.]
  
 
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[https://www.facebook.com/dlconomy Use Facebook for media enquiries to Debra], the WNBR Byron Bay Organiser.
  
 
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*[http://www.byronnews.com.au/ Byron Shire News],7 Mar 2012, [http://www.byronnews.com.au/story/2012/03/07/still-spreading-the-love-it-seems/ Still spreading the love, it seems], by Jacklyn Wagner.
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===2010===
 
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*[http://www.byronnews.com.au/ Byron Shire News], 11 Mar 2010, [http://www.byronnews.com.au/story/2010/03/11/naked-protest-against-oil-use/ Naked protest against oil use]  
 
*[http://www.byronnews.com.au/ Byron Shire News], 11 Mar 2010, [http://www.byronnews.com.au/story/2010/03/11/naked-protest-against-oil-use/ Naked protest against oil use]  
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*[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_news_portal&Itemid=60 CSN CycleSportNews.com], 14 March 2009 : "[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3010&Itemid=48 Editor Takes On The Nudist Challenge ]" written by Peter Ford.
 
*[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_news_portal&Itemid=60 CSN CycleSportNews.com], 14 March 2009 : "[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3010&Itemid=48 Editor Takes On The Nudist Challenge ]" written by Peter Ford.
 
*[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_news_portal&Itemid=60 CSN CycleSportNews.com], 08 March 2009 : "[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2962&Itemid=48 Byron Bay To Dare and Bare]" written by Peter Ford.
 
*[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_news_portal&Itemid=60 CSN CycleSportNews.com], 08 March 2009 : "[http://www.cyclesportnews.com/aus/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2962&Itemid=48 Byron Bay To Dare and Bare]" written by Peter Ford.
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*[http://www.treehugger.com/ Treehugger], 08 Jun 2009, [http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/06/world-naked-bike-ride-bares-all-for-bikes.php?page=1 World Naked Bike Ride: Baring it All For the Bike] By April Streeter, Gothenburg, Sweden includes pictures of Confest and other cities in other countries like [[London]] and [[Brighton]].
  
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===Byron Bay 2010===
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[[:Image:Northern_Star_100308.JPG|Cycleway issue gets exposure by Mary Mann Northern Star Newspaper 10 Mar 2008]]  
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This is the the current [[:Image:Byron_Bay_2010.JPG|BIG POSTER]] for Byron Bay and combined [[Nimbin]] and Byron Bay [[:Image:Nimbin_and_Byron_Bay_2010.JPG|Flyer/Poster]] to be used for the WNBR Byron Bay 2010 to help promote participation. Please print these and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator? <br>
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[[Image:Northern_Star_100308.JPG|left|thumb|200px|Byron Bay 2008 reported in Northern Star Newspaper]]
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This is the superceded [[:Image:Brisilian_Triangle_Small_22.02.09.JPG|flyer]], [[:Image:Brisilian_Triangle_Medium_22.02.09.JPG|poster]] and [[:Image:Brisilian_Triangle_2009.JPG|BIG POSTER]] to be used for the  WNBR 2009 ('''''the Brisilian Triangle''''') [[Nimbin]], [[Byron Bay]] and [[Brisbane]]  to help promote participation. Please print these, pass them out 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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Date: Sun 24 Apr 2022
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Butler Reserve corner of Butler Street and Somerset Street, Byron Bay for body painting, preparation. Look for WNBR Banner 200 metres in, on Somerset Street.

Ride Details

  • Date: Sun 24 Apr 2022
  • Time: 1:30pm
  • Assembly location: Butler Reserve corner of Butler Street and Somerset Street Byron Bay for body painting, preparation. Look for WNBR Banner 200 metres in, on Somerset Street.

N.B. Byron Ride starts at 3pm sharp from Byron Bay Railway Station Jonson Street.

Facebook

Facebook is the primary mode of communication for this ride. If any details are unclear or out-of-date please check the WNBR Byron Bay Facebook Group and the WNBR Byron Bay 2018 page

Northern Rivers Rides

To all our friends WNBR Northern Rivers, including Nimbin, Lismore and Byron Bay. The three rides in the Northern Rivers are scheduled so that keen riders can participate in all 3!

Nimbin

  • Date: Sat 10 Mar 2018
  • Time: 10am
  • Assembly location: Nimbin Bush Theatre 2 Blue Knob Road Nimbin for body painting and preparation.

Start time Ride: TBA at Ride. Check the WNBR Nimbin Facebook Group and the WNBR Nimbin 2018 facebook event for discussion, questions and further information.

Lismore

  • Date: Sun 11 Mar 2018
  • Time: 10am
  • Assembly location: Duck Pond Cafe 75 Union Street Lismore for body painting and preparation.

Start time Ride: TBA at Ride. Check the WNBR Lismore Facebook group and the WNBR Lismore 2018 Facebook event for discussion, questions and further information.

Byron Bay

  • Date: Sun 11 Mar 2018
  • Time: 1.30pm
  • Assembly location: Butler Reserve corner of Butler Street and Somerset Street Byron Bay for body painting, preparation. Look for WNBR Banner 200 metres in, on Somerset Street.

N.B. Byron Ride starts at 3pm sharp from Byron Bay Railway Station Jonson Street.

Please follow the Facebook Pages and WNBR Byron, Nimbin and Lismore for further info and up-dates. Let's all make 2018 WNBR Northern Rivers an event to remember.

Please Note:

  • Only WNBR Committee Approved Banners and Marquees are to be used, no other Banners or Marquees are to be erected that detract from WNBR Guidelines. Be advised any unauthorised use of such will be removed.
  • Please be advised ‘Media will be in attendance’. With interest now Nationally and Internationally WNBR Northern Rivers, please be warned, all participants are ‘Bare as you Dare’. We accept no liability.
  • Please due to Safety and Hygiene, please bring your own personal body paints and paint brushes.
  • Car Parking in Byron Bay is metered $4.00 per hour, please ensure you have money/credit card for parking. Council do issue fines for non compliance.
  • Please be advised to leave personal valuables at home. We do not accept responsibility for any loss or theft.
  • Photo Identification is compulsory as is a proper fitting bike helmet. All participants are to ensure bicycles etc. are road worthy condition, bell and proper functioning brakes.
  • Please bring personal bum towel to sit on and own sunscreen, hat and drinking water. There is some shade at meet points. Stay hydrated.
  • Some Refreshments will be available for purchase. Please ensure having enough correct coinage as change cannot be given.
  • Please be advised we will be asking this year of all participants to do a small donation gold coin to our costs involved for WNBR Northern Rivers Posters and Banners. (Our apology all, this is only to cover WNBR expenses).
  • We accept no liability for riders personal safety and loss. Participate at own risk.
  • Byron Bay Council and Police are congenial with WNBR Byron Bay continuation.
  • Please respect all road rules, other participants and our enthusiastic audience.
  • Please follow all directives from WNBR Marshall’s. They are there to ensure your safety.
  • No riders are to advance proceeding Lead Marshall.
  • Absolutely No Signage that is unauthorised by WNBR Committee Byron Bay, Nimbin, Lismore.

Please consider why we are riding.

The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an international clothing-optional bike ride in which participants plan, meet and ride together en masse on human-powered transport (the vast majority on bicycles, but some on skateboards and inline skates), to "deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world. The dress code motto is "bare as you dare". Full or partial nudity is encouraged, but not mandatory. There is no mandate to cover intimate parts; this is a distinguishing feature of the WNBR against other cycling events.

Creative expression is also encouraged to generate a fun and immersive atmosphere during the ride, capture the attention and imagination of the public and media, and make the experience more personalized and fulfilling for the riders. Body art, such as body painting, are common forms of creative expression, as well as costumes, art bikes, portable sound reinforcement systems (such as public address systems, bullhorns and boomboxes) and musical instruments or other types of noisemakers. Pre- and post-ride parties for WNBRs have become events unto themselves, often featuring musical bands, DJs, body painting, temporary structures/installation art, political tabling, and catering. In addition to simply being able to ride clothes-free on community streets, some rides have established precedent by having body-painting parties, often involving numbers of naked riders and artists in high-visibility municipal parks.

This distinctive form of Critical Mass, occasionally called Critical Ass in a WNBR context, is often described or categorised as a form of political protest, street theatre, party-on-wheels, streaking, public nudity and clothing-optional recreation, and thus attracts a wide range of participants. The World Naked Bike Ride, which started more than 12 years ago, is an unusual environmental protest against “car culture,” the world’s dependence on oil and other non-renewable energy sources, and in defense of cyclists’ rights.

The city-based rides have been multiplying each year with thousands of nude participants and evolving into events that feature artists, musicians and supporters, along with increasing public and media attention.

The number of World Naked Bike rides and riders globally varies from year to year. Currently, 70 cities in 20 countries are affiliated.

Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc

Byron Bay 2018 poster


Full sized version here:
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=File:Byron_Bay_2018.jpg

History

Byron Bay 2017

Date: Sunday 12 March 2017
Time: 2.30pm
Location: The Rails Car Park.
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2017 page.

Byron Bay 2016

Date: Sunday 13 March 2016
Time: 2.30pm?
Location: The Rails Car Park.
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2016 page.

Byron Bay 2015

Date: Sunday 8 March 2015
Time: 2.30pm?
Location: The Rails Car Park.
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2015 page.

Byron Bay 2014

Date: Sunday 9 March 2014
Time: 2.30pm?
Location: The Rails Car Park.
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2014 page.

Byron Bay 2013

Date: Sunday 10 March 2013
Time: 2.30pm
Location: The Rails Car Park.
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2013 page.

Byron Bay 2012

Date: Sunday 11 March 2012
Time: 2pm
Location: The Rails Car Park.
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2012 page.

Byron Bay 2010

Date: Sunday 7 March 2010
Time: 2pm
Location: The Rails Car Park.
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2010 page.

Byron Bay 2009

Date: Saturday 14 March 2009
Time: 2pm
Location: The Rails Car Park.
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2009 page.

Byron Bay 2008

Date: Saturday 8 March 2008
Time: 2pm
Location: Outside the Travel Centre at the old Railway Station..
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Byron Bay 2008 page.

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.

Ride reports

Photos

2010

Photos of WNBR Byron Bay 2010 on offmyfacebook By law every cyclist is required to wear a helmet? photos by Jeff Dawson.

2009

2008

Video

2012

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from the Echonet Daily Monday, 12 Mar 2012.

Media enquiries

Use Facebook for media enquiries to Debra, the WNBR Byron Bay Organiser.

Press release

add press release here.

Media coverage

2012

2010

2009

written by The Byron Shire Echo.

2008

Cycleway issue gets exposure by Mary Mann Northern Star Newspaper 10 Mar 2008

Byron Bay 2008 reported in Northern Star Newspaper


Links

Website/s

Discussion group/s

Endorsement

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

Location information

Categories

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