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Date: Saturday June 12, 2010
Time: 12 noon
Location: Meet near the large fountain in Justin Herman Plaza. See details below.

Ride details

Assembly Area

The assembly area has been moved again this year but only a little. A family-oriented theatre production in a large tent was recently erected adjacent to last year's ride assembly area. Therefore, the ride assembly area has been moved to another side of the same fountain where we will be less visible to families attending the show. See the map on the right.

Schedule

• 12 noon: Gather. Self safety-inspections. Group consensus on route details. Bike/body decoration (Professional body painting provided).
• 1 pm: Ride starts
• 5 pm (approx): Main ride finishes.
• After: While not part of the ride, an attempt is being made to arrange for a post-ride get together at some hospitable establishment for brief apres-cours refreshments, preferably au naturel.

Route

The Route of SF_WNBR is currently a matter of discussion on our Discussion Group.
We're seeking a shared route which will tour more of the City but not lose people.
However we ride on public right-of-way, and Participants are welcome to leave the Event at any point- or create a route they like.
Here's some alternatives:

Route_JW

Here is "JW's Route"- the longest route under discussion for 2010-
and printable on a single letter-sized page. Download size is ~2.7Mbs.
"JW's Route" is divided into 2 main sequences:
• the first Loop_A [black] is about 11 miles long. For those who wish to continue on, there is
• the remaining loop ['Loop_B', in red] extends the ride another 7 miles with smaller loops totaling 18 miles.

The way this latter sequence works, anyone could retire to the Justin Herman Plaza /Embarcadero Terminus whenever it's near.
Overlapping along Market permits later riders to leap-frog sections and join up when a WNBR group ride by.

Route_2009

Here's the 2009 Route for comparison and discussion.

Route_Punk_9

Punk_9's Route mixes JW's Loop_A and the western leg of Route_2009.

Ride Safety

                                                                                               Please inform yourself about safe and lawful bicycling practices 
                                                                                                                                                                    ~&
                                                                                                                      Please ride a safe and legal SF_WNBR.

SF-WNBR is a 'DIY' event. Please insure the safety of your own bicycle before participating in the Event.

Some drivers find nudists distracting. We do not want to confuse drivers, especially regarding our movements while on the road!
So we tend to obey the traffic laws. It is possible as bicyclists to observe the law while also having fun --
if we ride with a courteous and friendly mind, aware of our surroundings.

Please refrain from lane-splitting if so directed by law-enforcement. In California, 'lane-splitting' is both the norm, and 'technically illegal' even when CHP moto-cops are doing it. Please do not occupy more than one lane if it would block other traffic.

As DIY ambassadors of WNBR, Event Participants are encouraged to "'set the example'" of
a progressive society-by projecting personally-responsible energies.

Rear Views: Having tried over a score of rear-view mirrors, from helmet-mounted designs & even handlebar-attached- 
The Take A Look mirror is the *only* design I've seen which both follows the eye- and doesnt swing about or vibrate infuriatingly.
It's also an unusually well-built piece, made of  light, modular, replaceable 'metal' parts! Made in Santa Cruz and sold at REI. under $20. User:Hilarleo

Sensitive areas which are normally covered- particularly bums, backs-of-knees, and various crotches-

can sunburn quite quickly in summer.

These very special areas can also be hard to protect from chafing later on.

Please consider a Sun-Block!

Local Nudity Laws

It is a good idea to inform yourself of the nudity laws in and around San Francisco.

File:SF WNBR.Nudity laws.pdf is a printable flyer (~1.7Mbs) containing the actual codes and regulations (with references) regarding nudity so you can judge for yourself how far you want to go. The flyer can be printed on two-sided letter paper and is designed to be 3-folded. Always treat the authorities with courtesy and respect when discussing your right to go naked. (If you need help interpreting the codes, please seek the advice of a lawyer.)

HERE is our story of the SFPD cop- Sgt. John Velasquez- who thought the law was for him to manipulate so he could control our legal personal expression. Our group hired a friendly lawyer to explain the situation to the klepto-fascist DA. There's been no further intimidation since that first WNBR. No- In fact we've actually had our own SFPD secretive-service escort lately.

Weather

The forcast for Saturday is sunny, high 70's and calm. A perfect day to go riding with little or nothing. Check the local weather at the following sites:

• San Francisco Chronicle
• KCBS Radio, San Francisco

Getting there

If you live out of town, please try to use public transportion to get to the start of the ride. Parking in the area is limited and expensive. Both BART and CalTrain take bicycles. Check out these websites for details:

• Bay Area Rapid Transit
• CalTrain

Alternative Participation

Being California, everyone does things differently. We want to offer the broadest possible welcome. First of all, obey all the Laws of Comfort! There's no requirement for visible skin. We prefer you join us. Whether you come clothed in a full-length Fun-Fur, or just a glittery g-string. Come as you are!, rather than not join us at all. Many of us will simply carry some light practical clothing for security's sake.

Skates

Secondly, a few skaters usually join us. Some skaters have joined us repeatedly! Since skaters tend to expend about 2x as much energy, and tend to roll 50% slower than bikers, SF-WNBR Skaters may wish to follow an abbreviated but comparable route by linking the level grades in the beginning and ending segments of our route. Or a talented skater may be able to fit in with the main peleton. We move at a leisurely pace.

But it may not be a good idea to try to skate down Lombard Street!!

We might stop there for pictures. We'll decide on some key break points right before we ride.

Photos

2010

• SF Weekly, 16 Mar, 2010: "World Naked Bike Ride"

2009

• San Francisco Weekly

2008

• San Francisco Weekly

2004

• IndyMedia/Indybay
• Basetree

History

At the 2009 event there were around 120 riders. We gather starting at noon near the North end of Justin Herman Plaza (just North of the huge fountain with all of the cubic shapes) and head out at about 1 PM when the body painters have done their work. We keep a steady pace heading to almost the Golden Gate Park (we stop, rest and then turn around in the Panhandle) and back. We also stop and rest (and pose for photos) on the Polk St. steps of City Hall (there is usually an event going on in the Civic Center Park).

Other Questions

These are answers to some questions sent in via the main WNBR site

• I'd love to help with the SF ride. Is it happening?
A: Yes! TOTALLY -It's Happening! lolz. To get involved, to offer your help- Join our yahoogroup list-serve discussion. Then you can help publicize the Event right now, using flyers available below! Thanks so much.

• Tempting... but I feel concerned, I'm kind of shy.
A: Come as you are! Wear just as much as you care, or as little as you dare. WNBR is about having a good time, and making the world a better place. Come show that space is. But remember it's a party.

• I'd love to do something like this- but I'm also worried! What about the law?
A: SF_WNBR has been held for 10 years without any legal incidents. This is b/c in SF we are able to observe the Event while complying with all the laws. Nudity is not lewdity in California, nor in SF. Other cities and counties may vary. Berkeley has a 15-year-old anti-nudity law that we havent seen enforced lately.

• Will there be roller-skaters /skateboarders at this event? I'd like to join you, but I like to skate /board nude.
A: We're good if you're good- Come as you are! We ride on public right-of-way, and our route can be adapted to changing modes and energy. You are free to leave "the group" at any point.

• Can I ride with my dog on a leash?
A: I'd first ask your dog- check they're comfortable with a harness. Then it may be prudent to ask a policeman: Does SF allow harnessed animals to pull pedestrians on it's streets? SF_WNBR is a DIY event, and while you're free to do as you like while on the city streets-- we do also ask everyone to co-operate with the law.

• I'd love to do something like this in LA.
A: LA has had a short ride. And SF's is still growing. Join our discussion as WNBR activities expand across the state.

• Will WNBR happen in my city?
A: You can check the situation in the USA here:. If you dont see your home- YOU can HELP START YOUR OWN RIDE!

• Can you rent a bike or do you have to have your own?
A: An interesting question for future entrepreneurs... SF_WNBR does not yet offer bike rentals- We cant even get SF's bike valets to talk to us. But ask our discussion group- We might uncover a Good Samaritan for you, or perhaps suggest a convenient commercial vendor.

• Where can we watch Indecent Exposure to Cars when it comes out?
A: "Indecent Exposure to Cars" is advertised on the main WNBR site (based in Vancouver Canada). Check with them for updates.

• "I saw it today...must be there for all future rides.
"I'd be willing to have The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence help promote the next ride and make it the biggest ever!!!"
A: Amen!

• When is the ride?!
A: SF_WNBR rides each summer, in the second week of June- as well as additional days thru the year, such as one to co-incide with the WNBR Southern Hemisphere Ride date. Please follow the discussion group to learn of additional rides.

Publicity

Flyers

Flyers are available at sfbikeride.org-

or through our SF-WNBR Facebook fan page.

Links

Websites

• SF-WNBR on Facebook.
• Join us!
• WNBR San Francisco

Discussion group

• WNBR San Francisco Yahoo! Group

Links to location

• Google Map of San Francisco
• Wikipedia: San Francisco
• Wikipedia: California

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