Seattle 2008 2009

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See also our archive of the 2006 route and 2007 route.

2008 overview

There will be two major rides this year! Sat, July 12 (starting at Gas Works Park) + Sun, Aug 17, 2008 (starting at Denny Blaine Park)

  • Since 2006 we scheduled regular bathroom breaks with the City so we can reduce the numbers of awkward moments when nature calls without having a proper place to go.
  • We will continue with our rolling start location (after leaving Gas Works Park) for those squeamish about undressing anywhere near cameras. This concept has worked well for other rides. The rolling start location will not be announced to the public.
  • Snack and activity break at ??. Possible activity with parachute.
  • Yoga in the Park. NOT SURE YET - We need a Yoga instructor for this year! This is the third year we are scheduling a yoga/stretching/relaxation component to help riders stay flexible, limber and in good spirits. This will be at ????.
  • We may have live music this year.
  • Other local naked cycling events:
    • WNBR [[Eugene] is 7 June 2008
    • WNBR Vancouver, BC (1st Summer Ride) is 7 June 2008
    • WNBR Victoria, BC is 7 June 2008
    • WNBR Portland is 14 June 2008
    • Cyclosnudistas @ Solstice Cyclists is 21 June 2008
    • Body Pride Ride is end of June 2008
    • WNBR Seattle 2008 (ride 7) 12 July 2008
    • Seattle Critical Ass on 25 July 2008
    • WNBR Seattle 2008 (ride 8) 17 Aug 2008
    • WNBR Vancouver, BC (2nd Summer Ride) is 23 JAug 2008
    • Seattle Critical Ass on 29 Aug 2008
    • WNBR Seattle 2008 (ride 9) 6 Sept 2008

July 12, 2008

The WNBR Seattle 2008 ride experience will be similar to the ride we did in 2006 with a few changes.

  • We will be starting at Gas Works Park (4th year using this park to start)
  • Ciclomundo: World Global Body Painting Village!
    • We will also have privacy screen areas at the park to initially screen the group of people who wish to get bodypainted out of the public eye before making their grand appearance. Those who want to take off more later will have an opportunity to do so at the rolling start location.
  • 7 am? - setup with Info stall, setup bodypainting structure, and photo-free zone
  • 10 am - Info stall active, bodypainting sessions start
  • before departure - musicians perform
  • 12 noon - distribute flyers to participants, and other flyers to hand out during ride
  • SUNSCREEN, WATER, and MINIMUM check
  • 12:30 PM - distribute noisemakers, whistles, slogans
  • 12:55 - Ride assembly at Gas Works Park
  • 12:55 - Skits, speeches, pre-ride announcements (if any)
  • 1 PM Vamanos! Ride departs Gas Works Park.

First leg

(Leg One - for beginners) Wallingford to Fremont to Westlake to Downtown Seattle Aprox 1 - 2 hrs.

to International Fountain (Seattle Center, Downtown)
A comfortably-paced first ride for those who have a minimum of cycling experience.
  • 1 pm (ish) - Ride sets off from Gas Works Park. Some may just wish to cycle from Gas Works Park to the Seattle Center (about a ?? min. fast ride/20 min slow ride)
  • 1:10 pm - Breakdown crew tears down art installations/bodypainting area/tabling and moves to secure site.
  • Fremont Bridge
  • South on Westlake Ave
  • 1:45 pm? - Rolling start location at undisclosed location downtown (participant count, people have option of disrobing away from cameras)
  • followed by 30-45 min downtown ride
  • Possible stops
  • Probable stops
    • Westlake Park
  • TBD pm - Bathroom break opportunity #1
  • Seattle Center International Fountain stop (4th visit for WNBR) -
    • The Seattle Center stop would be a bit later so more people perhaps could feel a sense of completion after riding for 1.5 - 2 hrs. Some have said that we go to the Fountain too early in the ride in years past.
    • We need to have better coordination for bathroom breaks here.
  • 2:15 pm (ish)? - Arrive at Scheduled stop #2 - Seattle Center (note entry restrictions and special route info below).
  • Arrive at International Fountain (No bike ride zone/walk your bikes only in this area. Stay no longer than 15-20 mins) IMPORTANT! Special Instructions for Seattle Center. We must be more vigilant this year in terms of safety and politeness when dealing with the general public at The Seattle Center. Please see map. (1) We must enter and exit The Seattle Center at the east entrance on Harrison Street (on the north side of The Experience Music Project). (2) After passing the EMP turnaround area on the left (be very wary of bike-unfriendly-curb) we must ride slowly and in single file, (3) When we pass the Seattle Center House (to our left) and before turning the corner to enter the large International Fountain area, we must all get off our bikes and walk with our bikes into the fountain area (new interactive map). Bicycles are not permitted down into the water area. Lock your bike, walk down the ramps. We will spend no more than 15-20 minutes in the fountain. (4) We must leave The Seattle Center the same way we came in. To orient yourself, the Space Needle is located to the southeast. Please examine our Seattle Center area map (larger 378KB, smaller 141KB) with visual indicators indicating where to do what. Please also be very polite and vocal (or ring bells) when passing around adults and children in the area. We have also been asked not to use amplified sound such as megaphones in this area. Thank you for ensuring a safe and fun Seattle Center experience for everybody!
  • (Transfer point for people coming in or leaving, non-cyclists welcome at this stop)

(End Leg One, Begin Leg Two) Seattle Center to Elliott Bay to West Seattle

Second leg

Seattle Center (Downtown) to ??
  • TBD pm (ish) - leave International Fountain at Seattle Center (we must leave the same way we came in)

SAM Olympic Sculpture Park, SW corner, at the Father and Son Sculpture by Louise Bourgeois [1] with a possible detour (depending on time) up north on the Bike Trail to the new sandy beach in Mytle Edwards Park (Yoga location?).

  • bathroom break.
  • Enjoy a small snack and drink and relax for a bit.
  • Possible group parachute activity.
  • (Transfer point for people coming in or leaving)

Third leg

TBD

Final leg

TBD

  • TBD? - Last leg of Ride expected to return to TBD
  • TBD - Check start site again for cleanliness, personal belongings
  • after ride pm - After party at secret location revealed only to cyclists

August 17, 2008

(starting at Denny Blaine Park)

  • Ciclomundo: World Global Body Painting Village!
    • We will also have privacy screen areas at the park to initially screen the group of people who wish to get bodypainted out of the public eye before making their grand appearance. Those who want to take off more later will have an opportunity to do so at the rolling start location.
  • 7 am? - setup with Info stall, setup bodypainting structure, and photo-free zone
  • 10 am - Info stall active, bodypainting sessions start
  • before departure - musicians perform
  • 12 noon - distribute flyers to participants, and other flyers to hand out during ride
  • SUNSCREEN, WATER, and MINIMUM check
  • 12:30 PM - distribute noisemakers, whistles, slogans
  • 12:55 - Ride assembly at Denny Blaine Park
  • 12:55 - Skits, speeches, pre-ride announcements (if any)
  • 1 PM Vamanos! Ride departs Denny Blaine Park.

Possible stops: Madronna Park (for Yoga, bathroom break) To Seward Park ride back north to Denny Blaine possible group goes to Magnuson Beach (via Arboretum, Montlake, Burke Gilman Trail)

Parks to visit

Provided for sake of Parks & Recreation parks use permit request. Major stops in bold. Listed in expected order of arrival, multiple stops not listed.

Other Parks along the route

Along the ride we will be passing by or through several parks but we will probably not be stopping. These parks include:

Parks previously visited

Previous WNBR events includes stops at the following parks:

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