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BARE AS YOU DARE!
YOU CHOOSE WHAT TO WEAR!

Ride is rain or shine!
No matter what the weather is WE RIDE

JUNE 9th BODY AUTONOMY RIDE in SOLIDARITY with CLINIC DEFENSE & the WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE!

'''''NEXT VOLUNTEER/ORGANIZING MEETING TUESDAY 6/5 8pm at 99 South 6th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn'''''

Body Autonomy / Liberation Ride in Solidarity with Clinic Defense and World Naked Bike Ride

“Body autonomy means hands off our bodies,” declare activists. “Exercise your rights! Love your body, ride your bike!”

• Press Release

What: A two-part, clothing-optional bike ride calling for the state, police, and the Church to keep their hands, cars & chemicals off our bodies. Saturday June 9th, 2012

Part One Starts: 8:15 AM Where: 43rd Street & 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn Body autonomy ride joins the Brooklyn Pro-Choice Network, the Rude Mechanical Orchestra and the Church Ladies for Choice at a prayer vigil of Bishop DiMarzio and the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants (“HOGPI”) to let them know: “YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE”

Part Two Starts: Gathering 5:30 PM Where: Grand Ferry Park on the Brooklyn Waterfront. Ride departs at 6:30 PM

Grand Ferry Park, North Brooklyn

• Body Autonomy Ride Facebook Event Page

FOR BREAKING WNBR NYC INFO FOLLOW ON TWITTER @wnbrnyc, hashtags #WNBRNYC #BodyAutonomy #June9

Please inform yourself fully by reading all of this wiki page! [https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AlOIQ0RLcg60dDFZX2dvWjIzS3ZTaUhEZzhsd2FPa1E&output=html PARTICPANTS/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! JUNE 9th, 2012

Great NY Post Video of 2010 WNBR NYC

Stop the war on our bodies! We ride in solidarity with autonomy who are denied autonomy over their health, sexuality, and reproductive choices!

Stop Stop & Frisk Policies NOW! We ride in solidarity with communities of NYC whose bodies are abused and violated by racist law enforcement policies!

Stop indecent exposure to radiation around the world NOW! We ride in solidarity with global protest! Indian point near NYC is a disaster waiting to happen!

JOIN THE FUN in making streets safe for our beautiful, yet vulnerable bodies.
WE RIDE IN CELEBRATION of the end nuclear energy, auto & oil dependence.
WE RIDE IN SOLDARITY with people world-round indecently exposed to radiation, toxic pollution, reckless driving, harassment & oppression of all kinds.
WE RIDE WITH PRIDE in our bodies & our voices, with respect for others’.
WE RIDE WITH LOVE of our shared planet, of our communities.

Volunteers for Saturday 6/9 please send contact info & interests to [email protected].

Next ride

Date: Saturday, June 9th, 2012
Time: Clinic defense at 8:15am. Bodies assembly 5pm, ride departs by 6:30pm. We ride out (in waves as needed) after our media moment. Arrive early for body painting, trainings, teach-ins, and socializing! Volunteers plan on coming early if possible to locations TBD.
Location: 43rd Street & 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn for part 1, Grand Ferry Park for part 2; final route will be communicated to riders who show up only.

2012 NYC RIDE

• Photographers & Press We ask that photographers/press help create a safe space by being respectful, asking CONSENT to photograph and encouraging others to do so. We also ask that photographers/press arrive no earlier than TBA. Be sure to check in with a volunteer to provide your contact information, and be aware that some areas of starting point may be off-limits. Use caution when photographing the ride as it is in motion. Ideally, you can share some of your work towards promoting the ride and its causes in the future. There will be absolutely NO PHOTOGRAPHY at the AFTER-PARTY.
• The Laws It is legal for both men and women to be completely topless in NYC. This was recently confirmed by an NYPD spokesperson. Participants who go bottom-less do so at their own risk. Nobody has been detained or ticketed for this in the previous two years of WNBR NYC. It is highly recommended that riders obey police orders to cover up to the legal minimum if given. NYPD considers groups of 50 persons proceeding together as a parade requiring a permit. WNBR NYC does not have one. We have the freedom to assemble and to speak, according to the constitution. For a solid understanding of NYC-specific legal issues surround bicycles, check out this helpful primer [1]. Know your rights and responsibilities as a cyclist [2]

• Ride vibe: Creating the space we want to see. We're here to create a healthy space all! Out with the jive, in with the love!

WNBR should be a fun experience. We're out to create a little joy and justice, but without justice, we can't have any joy. So make sure you respect the self-determination of each rider.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THE FOLLOWING

1) Ask before photographing, videotaping, touching, staring at, falling in love.

2) Verbally celebrate one anothers' bodies, compliments are nice - rude and lewd words are not fun!

3) Be positive in the face of those who don't support or harass the ride. Don't get baited into aggressive or violent behavior, instead converse about the messages of WNBR, such as Body Autonomy, or ending indecent exposure to dangerous vehicles and toxic pollution. Be respectful of people in communities we pass through.

4) Be proud of your body and your willingness to create a more beautiful world, until it is the one we want! Demand the respect you deserve.

5) Be responsible for yourself and your actions. We are all equal participants, and we can look out for each other.

6) Take care of yourself by having clothes, lights, bell, water, snacks, helmet and a clear mind. Enjoy the ride fully and save it for the after party!

• Ride is Rain or Shine No matter what the weather is WE RIDE
• Professional Body Painting. For professional body painting, a sliding scale suggested donation of $10-$30 is recommended, depending on how much body you want to cover. Please come early, as demand for these services will be high and we have just a few gracious professionals on hand! Free/cheaper painting will also be available, but maybe not as awesome!
• ON THE RIDE

1) WNBR is safest if we stay together. Please ride slow so no gaps form. Red lights may be corked, so please proceed through if you feel safe.

2) Look out for each other and share information about potential hazards, needs to slow down or change route.

3) Be joyful, dancing, and on-message to the public when the ride stops. Don't be shy!

4) Allow passing lanes for autos as able, make way for emergency vehicles.

5) Have fun!

• Bike Rental Here is a list of rental options:

From Bike and Roll NYC - Offering discount bike rentals from any of their locations to participants of the ride. Special overnight deal since the ride goes past closing time. 50% off of full day/overnight rate which is normally $54 and thus, we'd offer for$27.00.

The participants are able to pick up from any of our locations throughout Manhattan - we'll be in eight spots. Check out our website for more information on specific locations [3] STRONGLY encourage folks to call in advance (212.260.0400) to make a reservation for a bike, indicating when and which location they'll pick up and drop off. Full payment for all advance rentals and my office staff will be aware of the WNBR discount. WNBR participants just mention that they're renting for this ride and we'll honor the discount, for advance reservations over the phone and for walk up rentals at our locations.

Rachel Karr Bike and Roll NYC 646.400.2626 cell 212.260.0400 office 212.509.0069 facsimile (http://www.bikeandroll.com/newyork/).

mybikeheaven.com have 20 bicycles available for that date. all rental reservations are to be prepaid and there are no cancellations a visa or mastercard with Id required at pickup . we will give a 20% off any accessoryfor the riders that have signed up. rental rates are $40.00 24hr

348 E62.ST NY,NY 10065 212-230-1919 M-F 10-7 S-S 9-5 Skype:mybikeheaven.com

Metro Bicycle Stores will have plenty of rentals available in each of their six Manhattan locations. Standard rentals are $9 per hour, $45 for the day, and $55 for overnight/24 hour period.

Volunteers needed to repair bike's at Time's Up which will then become loaner bikes for 6/9. We hope to have some other rides available. Let us know if you have bikes to lend or will need one!!! ]

• 4th Annual New York City WNBR. Naked on a bike is as free as you can be! This ride is majorly fun! This year's WNBR is supported by a generous contributions of SOLIDARITY from around the world: SOLIDARITY with young women & men taking to the streets for true freedom & opportunity in the Arab world & beyond; SOLIDARITY with the people of Japan, indecently exposed to radiation from unsafe power sources; SOLIDARITY amongst NYC cyclists against by NYPD's misguided & ill-executed "Operation Safe Cycle," & reckless, road-raging motorists world-round who kill & maim vulnerable, biking bodies; SOLIDARITY with all who suffer in the mundane, everyday life which pushes us to feel shame in OUR bodies. WNBR is a chance to put your beautiful body to work creating a new world beyond these calamities, that result from OUR dependence upon police states, toxic energy sources, automobiles & shame. Exercise your rights to bare your skin in NYC, your rights to assemble and to protest, as guaranteed by the US Constitution. Nudity is not requisite, please join as "bare as you dare," be comfortable and have fun! Be part of the history and a new link to environmental awareness and activism in NYC! AnyBody know of a good after-party?

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

BICYCLE REPAIR/LOAN/DONATION If you have extra bikes on hand to loan for the day, or old clunkers rusting in the basement in need of repair or tune-up, let us know! Haul your extra bikes to Time's Up! BKLYN space at 99 S. 6th Street. We need volunteer mechanics to help fix these bikes for June 9. If you can help with this let us know and we can arrange for you to get into the space.

SIGNAGE/DECORATIVE MATERIALS D.I.Y. is "Do It Yourself!" meaning you are empowered to create instead of buy, or depend on others to provide for you! Cheap art is great art! Inovate with what you have, making signs and decorations for bikes and bodies. Write up some creative slogans to paint! We will have lightweight plastic surfaces you can paint, then hang off your saddle, top tube, or rack.

PROMOTION (Right Now until we ride on Saturday) - Need to get the event listed online wherever we can...newspapers, magazines, blogs, events listings. Basic info on Wiki page (http://bit.ly/Bi7aY) can guide you, this email address may be used ([email protected]). You can also print flyers from a file we will provide. There are tons of events happening between now and June 9th to promote this at. Let's make it too huge to ignore! Tag bikes, leave stacks at cafes, bike shops, art spaces, LGBTQ spaces etc, or hand out during your commute!

On Saturday June 9:

Pre-ride PLEASE GO TO LOCATION TBD

RIDER CHECK IN - Help sign-in riders direct them to body-painting, communicate route and other ride info. Clothed or legally nude encouraged.

BODY PAINTING - Help make beautiful skin more beautiful/oily/slogan-covered, using paint and brushes. If you are a pro with your own supplies, feel free to ask for suggested donation/tips for services. PLEASE BRING TEMPERA PAINT/BRUSHES IF YOU CAN. Clothed or legally nude encouraged.

MEDIA/PHOTOGRAPHER WRANGLING - Give sound bites to reporters at the park, help keep photographers in check as needed, provide info (tbd) about other media/photo ops on the ride. This can be non-riders or riders who are not shy and are comfortable being photographed and representing themselves and WNBR well. Issues of Nuke danger, NYPD harassment, 1st Amendment, auto-dependence, street safety, nudity/body-pride, fossil fuels...we can provide some sound bites. WNBR NYC will convene for the media moment @ 5:30 sharp! Clothed or legally nude encouraged.

CLEANUP - Help leave the starting locations cleaner then we found them (spilled paint? Trash? Signage, etc). Clothed or legally nude encouraged.

AFTER PARTY SETUP NEEDS VOLUNTEERS, contact [email protected]

On-ride (Time TBA)

SAVVY ROUTE SCOUTS - Given the challenges of bridges, unknown events along the route, and potential of law enforcement against riders for bicycle/traffic or nudity related "violations", a small team of scouts who know the city well and have a good eye for potential hazards, can then communicate to the Marshals. Wearing clothes strongly encouraged.

RIDE MARSHALS - A crucial job to keep the ride together, moving, and safe. Help communicate to all riders route and possible detours. Sweep at the end of ride, cork at intersections if appropriate. Establish safe passage for riders at choke points (Bridges, etc). Be calm in dealing with motorists, police, and the rest of the public. Comfortable representing WNBR and supporting riders as needed. Clothed or legally nude encouraged.

VIDEOGRAPHERS - Document this awesome event from start to finish both to show the world NYC's participation in the celebration, and to discourage bad behavior of authorities/motorists/onlookers. We have camera bike-mounts to lend towards this goal. As bare as you dare!

TANDEM BIKES/PEDICABS/LOANER BIKES - Transport press/musicians/video/photographers so they can have hands free. Loaners for folks coming in from out of town. As bare as you dare!

BODY SUPPORT - Hand out water/snacks on route. If you want to donate snacks drinks or water and post up on the route, please let us know! Medics on hand would be nice too.

LEGAL - Know any lawyers who can be contacted in the unlikely event of severe enforcement action?

Post-ride (Party prep time TBA)

BBQ/PARTY SETUP - Work the grill? Help with the door? Help get supplies to the party? Dumpster divers? As bare as you dare!

DOOR - Assist in working the door to keep the party safe and fun. Admission will be cheapest for those who participate by riding and/or volunteering. Fun or minimal dress party-only people will probably pay more. Those dressed in boring clothes will probably not be admitted!

PERFORM - Got an act that would really celebrate the success of the ride? Willing to perform for free or tips? Music, dance, burlesque, poetry...let us know, we might be able to squeeze you in. As bare as you dare!

SAFETY VIBE - Folks willing to speak up and support anyone who is harassed or not feeling safe and comfortable in the space.

BREAKDOWN - Help clean up! It will be hard to end the wild fun, but gosh darn-it, we made it together, we can clean it up together!

The days after... MEDIA OUTPUT - Share photos, videos, accounts about the ride, so that we get our message out to the media and make sure next year will be even better!

Any and all donations/contributions are encouraged and welcomed! Food, $$, paint, art supplies, bikes/couches for out-of-towners, photocopies, etc. This is a community project, and we are all liable for ourselves and our good time! Nobody is making money off this, we are doing it because we have had enough indecent exposure to oil, cars, and shame. Inhabitants of all walks of life on the Gulf Coast have had enough. -'

• We still need your help - --There are plenty of parties/rides/events to spread the word at, and bikes in every neighborhood of the city that need flyers so that their owners/riders will learn that the ride will happen. Get/print some flyers and put them up at your local bike shop
• Make Contact -Email WNBRNYC (see link at bottom of this page) to get copies of the flyers and find out where you can go to be of the most help. OR.. if you know where you're going, let us know so that we can either send you help or send other volunteers around to other locations. See more below. Help make the ride a success!!!

RECENT UPDATES

• FOLLOW ON Tumblr - http://wnbrnyc.tumblr.com

• FOLLOW ON TWITTER - @wnbrnyc Search hashtag #WNBRNYC.

• Date - The Northern Hemisphere date may be set for June 9th, 2012, NYC rides w/ hemisphere

• Time - Body Painting starts at TBD

• Location - TBD. The final route will be communicated to riders who show up only.

• Graphics & Advertising - Flyers are available for mass reproduction and posting in local bike shops, sticking on bicycles and handing out to cyclists and others, see the jpg file above. Talk is cheaper and more eco-friendly, so spread the word at stoplights during your commute! Don't forget to decorate your bike! Make sure you have "World Naked Bike Ride - NYC - 2012" prominently displayed so that passersby will know you are part of the protest.

• Route for the Ride - Final route will be communicated to riders who show up only. We have a reasonably sized starting and ending point with assembly areas at start for preparations and getting body painted or otherwise adorned with protest signage, and any kind of social activities at the end of the ride.

• Volunteers - Again, we need more volunteers! We need folks who can attend any events, rides, art-happenings, protests or dance-parties to hand out flyers.... plenty of bikes to be tagged throughout the city, in every neighborhood. We still have one week to spread the word and gather more riders and volunteers. For the day of the event, we need NON-riders to help get riders information, and to help setup and clean up the staging areas before and after the ride.

• Discussion: Go to the Discussion tab at the top of this page or click here.. WNBR-NYC Discuss

Links

• NBR Facebook Page
• Pictures of this year's ride at NYCSummerBlog.com
• World Naked Bike Ride NYC 2011 (flickr.com)
• bitchcakesny (flickr.com)
• Arrest on 3rd Ave (cedrickdawsonjr, youtube)

Contact/s

• World Naked Bike Ride Active Participants in New York City