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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!

Upcoming events

2009 marks the sixth year that Seattle will be staging WNBR events. This year's theme is Abundance!

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.

22 Sept 2009

Tues, 22 Sept 2009 - WNBR Seattle presents WNBR Seattle Autumnal Equinox Night Ride (Autumnal Equinox is technically on Sep 22 2009 at 5:18 PM EDT).
High expected to be 83 degrees F! Yeah! Summer ain't over yet!
Meetup anytime from 7:30 PM - 9 PM (or earlier) for light body painting (stay minimally clothed until ride start) + bike decorating + social from Pacific Connections Garden [1] Interpretive Shelter [2]early photo (tall timber structure with living roof, located off of Arboretum Drive East to the East of the Japanese Garden Parking Lot) at Washington Park Arboretum. Ride starts at 9 PM and goes to Seward Park via Lake Washington Blvd and possibly end with a dip at Madison Beach (where we had out July 2009 ride afterparty). Check out the very detailed Google Route Map! Route is very flat, only one hill on return to Arboretum. 16.3 miles from start to Madison Beach, but it should go by quick because there are few stops and only one traffic light! This route will be a semi-preview of Sunday's ride as it will share part of that route.

25 Sept 2009

Fri, 25 Sept 2009 - WNBR Seattle @ Seattle Critical mAss Seattle Critical mAss website. Setting a new record for underwearing, naked + topfree participants!

In July we set a big record for naked riders, September will see even more!

The host event, Seattle Critical Mass is the local incarnation of the global Critical Mass event.

Check out our new, uncensored WNBR at Seattle Critical mAss 2009 poster in high definition (1080 size) and share with your friends with this website URL - http://bit.ly/WOucV

As always, the start location is at Westlake Park, located at 401 Pine St, in Downtown Seattle. We are meeting up at 5:30 PM, however ride often leaves later. Prior to the Westlake meetup there is also a group that leaves from Red Square at the UW.

The route will be unpredictable, with people in front determining the route as they go, focusing at first on the Downtown area. The pace is typically slower at first but may pick up some speed at times. The ride will move faster through Downtown quicker than our WNBR events as Critical Mass corks intersections more often.

Stay safe! Some riders tend to be aggressive so ride defenisively and be sure to leave adequate room in front of you for sudden stops. Accidents happen. Be sure to also bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.

NOTE: We are also asking that riders not disrobe completely until just immediately before the ride leaves Westlake Park or during the ride itself (i.e. at the first major traffic light stop). Bring a minimum amount of clothes with you and secure them to your bike.

27 Sept 2009

Sunday, 27 Sept 2009 - WNBR Seattle presents Lake Washington + Magnificent Forest Ride! Ride from Denny Blaine Park to Seward Park's Magnificent Forest via Lake Washington Blvd! Its our traditional Denny Blaine Park/Seward Park/Lake Washington ride but shorter with more focus!

We are shortening the ride to enjoy and respect Seward Park's Magnificent Forest! According to the Friends of Seward Park website:

"While old trees can be found in a few other parks in Seattle, the Magnificent Forest, covering about 120 acres on the northern 2/3 of the Bailey Peninsula, is the largest stand of old trees in the city. Old growth forest is characterized by trees of various ages including large trees >250 years old, by a multi-layered canopy, by standing snags and by large down logs. The Magnificent Forest has these features, but for an old growth forest it is young, with many trees less than 200 years old."

New this year! For those free spirits who are interested we may have an opportunity for some naked old growth tree-hugging. Cliché for some, but rewarding and grounding[3] for the rest of us. Connect with a new + old friend that has been around for over 200 years! According to Wikipedia[4] (the forests of Seattle before the city was fully mature, were up through 1,000–2,000 years old)
The ride also celebrates the final day of Bicycle Sundays at Seward Park.

WHERE: Meet at Denny Blaine Park, North Beach on Lake Washington. Located at 200 Lake Washington Blvd. E, Seattle, WA 98112 Google Map Parks Dept. website

WHEN: Meet up anywhere between 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM on Sunday, 27 Sept 2009. Ride leaves at 2:30 PM. Note: You are welcome of course to come earlier and claim part of North beach. Amount of people on beach of course will depend on weather, we like to meet Meet late AM so we can claim part of the beach for a good chuck of the rest of the day, this is important. Other beach users usually will either join us with or without clothes or simply move to another area of the beach.

Weather: High expected to be 72 degrees F.

More Denny Blaine Park info: Denny Blaine Park is an awesome, historical park with unique terraces and stunning sandy beach access. Currently nudity is sporatic and occasional topfree use. Article in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine this month is promoting it as a clothing-optional beach and historically we also have had our World Naked Bike Ride events (Body painting events + Bike Rides + Meetings) and Seattle Beach socials there clothing-optional with no problem.

Seattle Metropolitan Magazine : Cover Feature "The Ultimate Guide to Northwest Beaches" includes this section: "Ditch Your Clothes: Denny Blaine Park" August 2009, pg 48

Avoid confusion! Denny Blaine is not to be confused with the similarly named Denny Blaine Lake Park which is not on the water. If you look at this list, you will see a confusing array of four parks starting with the word Denny! Ack! So remember, its Denny Blaine Park. Its on the Lake. If you arrive at Denny Blaine Lake Park, and see an artificial pond with lilies and a historical looking big bus shelter to the west, and a bunch of ducks looking at you like you are going to feed them, you are at the wrong place!

Parking is very limited at Denny Blaine Park and it routinely fills up early on nice days. You may need to walk for blocks after finding parking in the neighborhood. Cycling, carpooling is highly recommended.

Autumn 2009 through Spring 2010 Fundraisers

Just agreed to co-produce clothing-optional swims at Seattle Parks & Rec's Ballard Pool again 4 fourth season! Fundraiser will benefit WNBR Seattle/Gardens Everywhere Bike Parade. Tickets available only offsite (not at Ballard Pool). Contact Daniel to RSVP for Brown Paper Ticket online sales. Swims take place on 2nd Sat of month and will most likely continue into 2010 through April or May. Here are the 2009 dates:

• Sat, Oct 10, 2009 8-10 pm
• Sat, Nov 14, 2009 8-10 pm
• Sat, Dec 12, 2009 8-10 pm

Jun 2010

WNBR Seattle @ Seattle Critical mAss

Mid July 2010

WNBR Seattle Downtown Ride

Late July 2010

WNBR Seafair Night Ride

July 2010

WNBR Seattle @ Seattle Critical mAss

July 2010

WNBR Seattle @ Jaybird Run (Torchlight Run)

July/Aug 2010

WNBR Seafair 2009 Seafair calls itself "Seattle's Summer Celebration". WNBR Seattle offers its first Seafair ride as an alternative to the high-octane, big money, oil-dependent culture that dominates Lake Washington during the Hydroplane races and Blue Angels show. We will travel down Lake Washington Blvd to Seward Park.

Aug 2010

WNBR Seattle Night Ride

Aug 2010

Hemp Ride

Aug 2010

WNBR Seattle @ Seattle Critical mAss

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 [5] 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).

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 group

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.