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Date: Saturday 8 March 2008
Time: 3pm, arrive at 2:30pm for body painting and organisation
Location: Tarakohe Cement Works Map link= http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=Tarakohe,+Tasman,+New+Zealand&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title More Info= See WNBR Golden Bay
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Recent events
- Golden Bay World Naked Bike Ride 2008*****
Golden Bay had the biggest turn out ever on March 8 Saturday's ride. With over 100 participants,
many of them au natural, Golden Bay locals welcomed those many who came from all over New Zealand
and the world to cycle. Some visitors walked wearing bike tires as they wanted to be in the ride
but had not been able to obtain a bicycle.
There were heaps of roadside supporters, clapping and cheering us on. One on-looker joined in and
one motorist took off her top in sympathy.
The 3 km ride was not attended by the local police who have in the past given escort to the ride
and reminded the participants that it is New Zealand law to wear a helmet riding a bike even when
nude.
After the ride, 15 prizes ranging from 2 nights accommodation to a whole smoked salmon were given
to the participants at the Totally Roasted Cafe in Pohara. Local businesses donated al the prizes
the quirky categories (such as squishiest bum and best posture.) What an enjoyable day!
After the ride and ceremony, four riders carried on the message by cycling nude the 11 highway
kms back to the town of Takaka.
And the world became a better place as now we all know the benefits of more people on bikes. Bike
use leads to less hauling of two tons of metal and less burning of fossil fuels and biofuels
(that are replacing people's food crops).....See you next year.
Victoria Davis Ride Co-ordinator
Media coverage
Golden Bay World Naked Bike Ride 2008 Report
Golden Bay had the biggest turn out ever on March 8 Saturday's ride. With over 100 participants,
many of them au natural, Golden Bay locals welcomed those many who came from all over New Zealand
and the world to cycle. Some visitors walked wearing bike tires as they wanted to be in the ride
but had not been able to obtain a bicycle.
There were heaps of roadside supporters, clapping and cheering us on. One on-looker joined in and
one motorist took off her top in sympathy.
The 3 km ride was not attended by the local police who have in the past given escort to the ride
and reminded the participants that it is New Zealand law to wear a helmet riding a bike even when
nude.
After the ride, 15 prizes ranging from 2 nights accommodation to a whole smoked salmon were given
to the participants at the Totally Roasted Cafe in Pohara. Local businesses donated al the prizes
the quirky categories (such as squishiest bum and best posture.) What an enjoyable day!
After the ride and ceremony, four riders carried on the message by cycling nude the 11 highway
kms back to the town of Takaka.
And the world became a better place as now we all know the benefits of more people on bikes. Bike
use leads to less hauling of two tons of metal and less burning of fossil fuels and biofuels
(that are replacing people's food crops).....See you next year.
Victoria Davis Ride Co-ordinator
2007
- Stuff.co.nz, 9 Mar 2007:"Deaths add weight to bike message"
- Stuff.co.nz, 12 Mar 2007:"Naked cyclists decry a bum rap"
2006
- Stuff.co.nz, 10 Mar 2006: "Police must arrest nude riders, says mayor"
- Radio New Zealand, 12 Mar 2006: "Nelson police unfazed by nude bike ride"
- Newswire.co.nz, 12 Mar 2006: "Nude Bike Ride Not Illegal"
- Stuff.co.nz, 13 Mar 2006: "Cyclists bare all for cause"
Photos
2005 - 2008
History
See WNBR Golden Bay
Links
Website/s
- WNBR Golden Bay (main website)
- WNBR Golden Bay - includes photos of previous rides in Golden Bay (alternative website)
Discussion group/s
None at this time
