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Contents
- 1 Next ride
- 2 2008 Pictures
- 3 Post Ride Press Release
- 4 2008 Ride Report
- 5 Location
- 6 Ride details
- 7 Volunteers Needed
- 8 Media enquiries
- 9 Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc
- 10 Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented
- 11 Melbourne Previous Ride
- 12 Melbourne 2006
- 13 Photos
- 14 Videos
- 15 History
- 16 Links
- 17 Categories
Next ride
Date: Sunday 9 March 2008
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North
2008 Pictures
Set 1
- Melbourne 2008 Picture 1
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- Melbourne 2008 Picture 3
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Set 2
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Set 3
Post Ride Press Release
released 8th of March 2008
The World Naked Bike Ride
Melbourne 2008
Around 40-50 cyclists took part today in one of many national 'rides of protest' under the global umbrella of the World Naked Bicycle Ride.
The World Naked Bike Ride is the biggest naked protest in the world....where we face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians plus all the negative effects of oil, cars, war, consumerism and non-renewable energy.
Two police officers met the group in the park while they were painting their bodies with slogans and preparing for the ride. They were willing to offer any support and confirmed that riding naked was not a problem especially in the liberal minded Fitzroy precinct. Not long after 2 squad cars and senior police arrived and after discussions with the police the ride was escorted to ensure that the safety of the riders was observed and also so that the riders didn't offend any onlookers. Women were allowed to ride naked but men were considered offensive. Melbourne is the only city in Australia where men were not allowed to ride naked.
Cyclist all gathered together in Fitzroy and after a requested 'parade lap' of the local community cricket match proceeded towards the city along bustling Rathdowne, Lygon and Victoria steets. At Parliment House they stopped and raised their bicycles as a symbol of protest to todays issues, under the eyes of the bemused State Security officers. They continued on to their destination along the famous Brunswick Street strip where they were cheered on as they rode on a picture perfect afternoon in Melbourne. They were cheered and car horns tooted as the colourful group spread cheer and the message about sustainability, positive body image and a more bike friendly Melbourne.
Cyclists, from first time riders to some who have taken part in past WNBR all came together for the day and even the family group with eager kids enjoyed the ride with a difference to make a difference.
Other rides took place successfully today or yesterday in Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Brisbane and ofcourse Byron Bay.
2008 Ride Report
40 to 50 riders rode in the Melbourne World Naked Bike Ride 2008. The riders were told by Police that the male body was illegal although the female body was not. Several female riders rode completely naked while all men were threatened with arrest by Police if they did not wear pants. Riders posed naked on the steps of VIC Parliament House. Ride went along Brunswick and Lygon Streets. The rides rode around the pitch of a cricket game after being invited by local cricketers at Fitzroy who stopped play to invite the riders. No riders were arrested. The riders found that Red Symonds (ex Skyhooks) had followed the ride in his car after having complained of WNBR (NIMBY style) on his own morning radio show during an interview with the WNBR Melbourne Organiser (Heidi Hill). Pictures of Red Symonds caught following the riders will be published soon.
Location
Gather at 4:00pm at the Fitzroy Memorial Rotunda in Edinburg Gardens, Fitzroy North (on the north side of the gardens). Ride leaves at 5:00pm.
Ride details
Go as bare as you dare!
Protest oil dependency!
Celebrate the power and individuality of our bodies!
Bring bike decorations, body (or finger) paint and your smile. Don’t worry, we’re all a bit shy when it comes to public nudity – bring your bathers if you’d like and grab a drink at the pub for a bit of Dutch courage. We’ll ride through the friendly streets of Melbourne’s inner North, putting smiles on the faces of onlookers, and challenging attitudes towards nudity, transportation and public space.
Afterward: socialising, merriment and BYO food and drinks.
Volunteers Needed
Alex, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser in 2006 and 2007 is going overseas and will not be available for the WNBR Melbourne 2008. Heidi Hill has volunteered as the organiser but still would appreciate any help you can give. Can you volunteer to help organise in 2008? The work will be shared around a team of volunteers so please do not think you will get heaps of work loaded onto you. It is easy and fun. Please join the WNBR Melbourne Yahoo! Group or the WNBR Melbourne Facebook Group and put your name forward.
Media enquiries
Contact Heidi, the WNBR Melbourne Organiser ([email protected]).
Melbourne press release
Follow the link for the latest Melbourne press release.
Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc
Below is the latest version of the .JPG Poster / Flyer.
Follow the link to the earlier versions of the Adobe Acrobat flyer and Microsoft Word flyer.
Earlier Events where WNBR Melbourne was represented
Planning Meeting Number 2
Meet and discuss planning and roles for WNBR Melbourne 2008:
- Date: Fri 8th February
- Time: 10AM
- Place: Mario's at 303 Brunswick St Fitzroy
Please let me know if plan to come, or if you'd like to come but can't
make it. Heidi
Planning Meeting Number 1
Hi All,
It's time to meet and plan the 2008 ride.
Therefore I propose the following:
- Date: Tues 15 January
- Time: 7:30PM
- Place: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy (a nice bike-friendly pub)
Please let me know if plan to come, or if you'd like to come but can't
make it. Alex AKA bikefunnist
WNBR is a pretty easy event to pull-off; it just takes a few motivated
people. You should be one of those people. It will be fun and rewarding.
peace,
-bikefunnist
Melbourne Previous Ride
Date: Saturday 10 March 2007
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Carlton Inn/University Sqr. - cnr of Pelham & Leicester Sts, Carlton
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne Previous Ride page.
Melbourne 2006
Date: Sunday 12 March 2006
Time: 2pm to start body painting
Location: Smith Reserve, George Street and Alexandra Parade, Fitzroy
For more information about the pre-ride planning, events and media see Melbourne 2006 page.
Photos
2007 photos
2006 photos
Videos
History
Follow the links for ride reports by participants:
- WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report by Alex
- WNBR Melbourne 2007 Ride Report from Bawdyliar
- WNBR Melbourne 2006 Ride Report from G Brunya
Links
Website/s
- WNBR Australia (official site)
Discussion group/s
- WNBR Melbourne Yahoo! Group
- WNBR Melbourne Facebook Group
Endorsement
The following organisations support and/or endorse the WNBR in Melbourne:
