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Early promo for WNBR Seattle's 2011 Event Season.

Welcome to Seattle's World Naked Bike Ride wiki pages!

"World Naked Bike Ride celebrates a future of human-powered transport and healthy, clean, green walkable cities with simple, grassroots naked bike rides all over the world. As the vessel of this revolution, we highlight the beauty, power and individuality of the naked human body with an aim of promoting body-positive values, self-awareness, simple healthy living and independence from consumerist, toxic, oil-dependent and car culture paradigms that are killing us." – Daniel Johnson, WNBR Seattle Team

First time? Visit the the WNBR wiki website which has the most info on our international event. Our main, splashy promotional WNBR Seattle website is WNBRseattle.org. See you at our upcoming events! NEW! A collaborative effort is underway to write a Wikipedia article on World Naked Bike Ride Seattle.

Upcoming events

UPDATE! Visit NakedCyclists.org for a calendar of PNW Naked Cycling events, including WNBR Seattle!

2011 marks the eighth year (since 2004) that Seattle will be staging WNBR events.

Looking for info on previous rides? Check out the Seattle archive page for a general history of WNBR Seattle and ride reports.

We also have a page of Press and media coverage and video and photography.

Last year's theme was "in the interest of justice", after the City of Seattle has dropped charges against a naked cyclist event in 2010. 2009's theme was Abundance. Currently, WNBR Seattle is planning on its 2011 ride season.

Confirmed

The following Seattle rides are at least 85% certain to take place and are considered confirmed:

• Jul 09, Sat. - (tentative) WNBR Seattle Downtown Ride WNBR Seattle (Main website) (Wiki website) (Facebook Group) (Wikipedia article) (Yahoo! Discussion Group) (Yahoo! Announcement Only Group) (Wiki website) Downtown Ride (since 2004).

The Seattle WNBR Ride season is just about to launch and the weather is expected to start cooperating soon for our few months of warm Seattle weather.

Our Downtown Ride is Sat, 9 July 2011 10:30 AM - 1:45 PM Pre-Ride Party in Belltown at Underground Events Center (Limited pay parking available) 2 PM Ride Launch from Olympic Sculpture Park Beach (last chance to join ride) (Limited pay parking available) Sometime after 3:30 PM ride ends back at Olympic Sculpture Park Beach Inspired by other skinny dipper record attempts locally (why hasn't there been one in Seattle yet?), we're planning to set a new record for Seattle Beach skinny dipping. So make sure you come to the Beach Wade-in at the end of the ride! (one more reason to rinse off at the International Fountain at the Seattle Center). After the skinny dipping record attempt and small, short social potluck we can return to UEC for cleanup and to pickup and leftovers. We may later hit a bar for a clothed social and after ride decompression (Belltown, Fremont, Queen Anne?) One thing I've learned over the years is that many naked cyclists like to drink beer and chill after the ride to recall what happened during the ride, plan for the future and meet like-minded creative, fun-loving folks like themselves.

Just a reminder that for those of you are interested in body art and bike art I would strongly encourage you to start picking up your supplies soon for the body painting party this year as we will not be providing paint, containers and brushes, unless of course you make arrangements with some of our dedicated painters.

Our space at the Underground Events Center in Belltown, where the Solstice Cyclists painted in 2008, should be awesome for painting. Plenty of room, bathrooms and we will have a designated private no photo area (in addition to an area where photography is allowed). We also need volunteers to help greet and orient people as well as help lock up at 1:45 PM when the ride leaves for the beach.

Should have video out soon with pictures of the space and the beach meetup location.

Don't forget to have your bike tuned up, tires pumped and for beginners make sure your bicycle is properly fit to your size.

• Aug 6, Sat. Night - (tentative) Cyclonudista Luminata - WNBR Seattle Night Ride - Wallingford, Downtown Seattle. Affiliated with WNBR Seattle (Main website) (Wiki website) (Facebook Group) (Wikipedia article) (Yahoo! Discussion Group) (Yahoo! Announcement Only Group) (Wiki website) Possible body painting pre-party at FAC Powerhouse in Fremont, Seattle. Inspired by the FAC's Luminata Parade. (New twist on our Night Ride)

Likely

The following Seattle events and rides are considered likely to take place:

• Clothing-optional beach events: WNBR + Beach socials/meetings/pre-ride preparation parties. Stay tuned.
• Jul. 29, Fri - Seattle Critical mAss Note this is not a clothing-optional ride per se, however, in recent years there has been significant clothing-free and topfree participation, especially for the monthly rides with the warmest weather.
• Aug. 26, Fri - Seattle Critical mAss Note this is not a clothing-optional ride per se, however, in recent years there has been significant clothing-free and topfree participation, especially for the monthly rides with the warmest weather.

Possibly

These rides may or may not be in development and may or may not take place.:

• Aug ?, Sat or Sun - Seafair Cyclists Affiliated with WNBR Seattle (Main website) (Wiki website) (Facebook Group) (Wikipedia article) (Yahoo! Discussion Group) (Yahoo! Announcement Only Group) Annual Lake Washington bike ride from Denny Blaine to Seward Park. (More event details) This ride will most likely NOT take place during the Hydro races as we tried and failed to do in 2010. Will probably return to previous successful idea to ride during one of the Bicycle Sunday event weekend. We don't have a schedule yet for that so stay tuned.
• Sep. ? - WNBR West Seattle is usually scheduled for early September. The ride is affiliated with WNBR Seattle (Main website) (Wiki website) (Facebook Group) (Wikipedia article) (Yahoo! Discussion Group) (Yahoo! Announcement Only Group) Experience the birthplace of modern-day Seattle. Route will visit these popular areas: "The Junction”/California Ave. + Admiral District + Alki Beach + Lincoln Park! A perennial favorite since 2008. Check back later for more info.

Unlikely

These rides may not take place unless a team steps forward to organize.:

• Aug 20 or 21 - Hemp Ride (#3) Affiliated with WNBR Seattle (Main website) (Wiki website) (Facebook Group) (Wikipedia article) (Yahoo! Discussion Group) (Yahoo! Announcement Only Group) If it takes place (still unknown) would be scheduled for the weekend of Seattle Hempfest. Note: This year is Hempfest's 20th ANNIVERSARY and they will be adding a third day on Friday! THEME: "Take to streets of Seattle as ambassadors of Hemp + Marijuana policy reform" or "Naked Cyclists Peddle Cannabis Policy Reform". Info on the last ride here
• Gardens Everywhere Bike Parade 2011

Basic info

• To receive updates on WNBR Seattle, please join our mailing list
• Join us on the NEW WNBR Seattle Facebook group
• This event will take place regardless of the weather, bring appropriate clothing for before, during, after ride. See also What to bring to help ensure your experience fun, safe and comfortable..
• Seattle riders participate at other WNBR events, including nearby Vancouver, BC and Portland, OR. In addition, some riders also support other clothing-optional rides including Solstice Cyclists, Body Pride Ride (BPR), Hemp Ride and Seattle Critical Ass. We try to offset our ride date to not conflict with other local rides.
• View our latest Press Releases.
• See also Seattle sub-pages

Contact Information / Event Sign Up

Sign up to participate and/or volunteer for the ride by filling out form on the WNBR Seattle page.

New people are organizing WNBR Seattle events this year! Stay tuned for some new contact info! See our People page for info of our staff of volunteers and consultants.

The best way to contact organizer Daniel Johnson and the WNBR Seattle team is via telephone:

• (206) 369 - 2661 (mobile phone/voice mail)

Other, less effective, methods:

• Fill out form on the WNBR Seattle join page (use the comment area and select a ride or rides from the drop down menu).
• E-mail Daniel directly using his temporary, spam-reduction e-mail address: j0in+hefun@ WNBR sea++le d0+ 0rg (use only letter equivalents, for example use "t" instead of "+".)
• Fill out form on the main WNBR page (use the comment area and select Seattle from the drop down menu).
• Leave a message at his discussion page

Announcements / Discussion groups / Public meetings

WNBR Seattle has three discussion groups where you can learn about how the ride is developing and any last minute changes (there have been many in years past):

• WNBR Seattle Yahoo! group 3 : General discussion - Ideal for people who to get all general discussion messages. A great place to bring up ideas, talk about concerns and network with others. Plan meetings, parties, and special projects. If you join this group there is no reason for you to join group 2 since this group gets announcements as well.
• WNBR Seattle Yahoo! group 2 : Announcements only.

Public meetings are also scheduled, sometimes, biweekly. These are announced primarily on the discussion groups above.

Donations

We need your money to help make the magic happen! Please click here to go to our donations page to support our event!

Goals

Global mission

The message of WNBR focuses on promoting cycling. Find out more about the WNBR global message see the global WNBR message section

Local goals

"Reclaim our streets, our bodies, our parks, our city, our self-reliance!"

Beyond the above goals, the WNBR Seattle event focuses on the following:

1. Community building. Have fun and express our creativity while engaging and enjoying various communities in Seattle. Celebrate both the diversity and the oneness of the human experience.
2. Protest oil dependency and advocate renewable energy sources; the joy of cycling; sustainable, car-free transportation solutions; and walkable communities. Bicycles are BEST - Better Ecologically Sustainable Transport.
3. Bring attention to the local safety concerns of cyclists. Help people begin to see cyclists [1] and share the road. Sharing the road does not mean cars get the lane and bikes get the gutter or car door lane! (See also ghostcycle.org)
4. Rejoice in the power and individuality of our bodies. Promote body-positive ideals and activities. Advocate the development of free beaches in Seattle and encourage more family-friendly, clothing-optional use of community spaces.
5. Show solidarity with other naked cycling events around the world. Many WNBR events will be riding on the same date.
6. Generate interest in similar progressive and artistic regional events such as those organized by The City Repair Project - Village Building Convergence, Car Free Seattle, Seattle Hempfest, Fremont Arts Council, Solstice Cyclists (SolsticeCyclist.org), Seattle Critical Mass/Ass, Body Pride Ride (BPR), Naked Pumpkin Run Seattle, Green America's Green Festival Seattle, Burning Man and Regional Burning Man events.

For more info, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What to wear? Do not fear!

For details, please see our Frequently asked questions

The World Naked Bike Ride dress code is "Bare As You Dare"... How bare is that ? How dare is that ?...Its all up to you, you decide what you are comfortable with. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST based on levels of clothing, bodypaint, or anything else, for that matter!

PLEASE be creative and colorful! Bodypainting and bike decorating is highly encouraged! See the above section on creative expression and also visit our body art page.

The laws on nudity, for the most part are a bit vague, difficult and often unpopular to enforce. The principal concern of most citizens is to eliminate creepy, predatory, exploitative, destructive and abusive behavior. WNBR is a fun, inspirational, non-confrontational body-positive event with a positive message of hope. That is why the ride has been such a huge hit and so many are supportive. Just use common sense and mind your manners! Nude is not lewd!

Since most of us did not grow up in a body-positive society, many will look at you with curiosity and amusement. You will probably notice that different sections of town have different cultural reactions to nudity. Some may feel mildly intimidated because they still might have issues with their own bodies and your shameless ways are unsettling to their body-phobic world. Just be friendly and respectful and things should be fine. Remember we are all human and we all have the same parts.

"Gymnophobia (from the Greek word for nude gymnos) is the fear of being (or seeing others) naked. A gymnophobic person usually wants to prevent others from experiencing the freedom of not wearing clothes."

If you are concerned, you probably don't need to cover up much to be "legal". With the incredible transforming powers of a little body paint, liquid latex, a strategically placed sock, or a piece of duct tape you too can transform the average city streaking naked wild cyclist into "The legal city streaking naked wild cyclist". Be creative: a little imagination can change everything.

Links

Websites

• WNBR Seattle (official site)
• This WNBR Seattle Wiki site (most detailed info found here).
• World Naked Bike Ride Seattle on Wikipedia.New!

Discussion groups

• WNBR Seattle Yahoo! group 3 : General discussion - Ideal for people who to get all general discussion messages. A great place to bring up ideas, talk about concerns and network with others. Plan meetings, parties, and special projects. If you join this group there is no reason for you to join group 2 since this group gets announcements as well.
• WNBR Seattle Yahoo! group 2 : Announcements only.

Social Networking groups

• Join us on the NEW WNBR Seattle Facebook Page (We also have a WNBR Seattle Facebook Group Page, however we would rather have everybody on the non-group page. reasons why

Biketivism

• Bikewise is a place to learn about and report bike crashes, hazards, and thefts. By sharing our experiences with each other, and with researchers and relevant agencies, we aim to make biking safer and more fun. You can help by adding your reports.
• Car-Free Seattle see also ThinkSmall.org Resources, Tactics, and Propaganda to Subvert Automobile Dominance.
• Seattle Critical Mass Message Board see also Seattle Critical Mass
• Bike Works To build sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. We teach young people how to fix bikes, reward them with their own set of wheels, and provide affordable bicycle services to the community.
• Biketivism.org Biketivism and Critical Mass Resources

Social nudity

• Naked Wikia's entry on the Pacific Northwest

Secondary info

• History General history of WNBR Seattle
• Official Ride Reports
• Coverage Press and media coverage
• Donations
• Video and photography Images and video. Please also read our policy on documenting our event.
• Seattle art Flyers and promotional art
• Concerns Concerns and complaints during the ride
• Press Releases - most recent and previous releases
• Networking: networking, fundraising etc
• Calendar Support other local events
• Meetings
• How to avoid trouble
• Eco and Cruelty-free compliance Find how WNBR is trying to maintain a low ecological footprint

Organization

WNBR Seattle, Seattle Naked Pumpkin Run, Hemp Ride and Jaybird Run are productions of the Organic Living Party (OLP). OLP is, in part, a revival of the German Lebensreform movement. OLP's motto: "Participatory arts, recreation, citizen activism and play are not luxuries!"

Meetings are held to organize WNBR Seattle and are currently facilitated by Daniel Johnson, who would like to see development of an independent collective that would take over management of the event.

Community support

We appreciate all the local support and endorsements we have received! Please see a listing in the Endorsements: Seattle and Endorsements: Global wiki areas as well as links on our main Seattle page at http://WNBRseattle.org.