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July 28 (probably 2012 and on a Saturday--please confirm if it is or not) 3 pm - Sunset Beach (north-west of Burrard Bridge), Vancouver, BC, on unceded Coast Salish territory.
Yeeehhhh hah, the World Naked Bike Ride is almost here. Join tens of thousands of happy naked cyclists in the greatest celebration of human powered happiness the world has ever seen. Over 70 cities will be participating. For more information on other cities participating in this majestic coup of people-power spirit visit www.worldnakedbikeride.org.
This year there will be an after party - location to be disclosed closer to the date. NIFTY regrets that they are not hosting it 2012.
Dress code: Bare as you dare. If you want you can come wearing scuba gear.
Contents
Announcements list
To find out more about this and other rides, join the announcements list at http://lists.nakedwiki.org/listinfo.cgi/vancouver-nakedwiki.org
Other web listings
- Velopalooza: http://www.velopalooza.ca/viewpalooza.php#18-365
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157077424352954
Publicity
New posters not ready yet!
Photos
Rules for the Vancouver ride
- Nudity is not forced on anybody. You decide what you are comfortable with.
- Respect the diversity of many different body types, and refrain from ogling.
- Realize that although we are naked, many people consider that private parts are still private. Don't bring them up as a topic of conversation with somebody you do not know.
Naked bike riding tips
- Prepare for riding rain or shine!
- If sunny, put on sunscreen!
- You do not have to be fully naked to join the ride.
- Wear shoes!
- We often start the ride with some clothing on and then stop away from the crowds to get bare!
- Keep your clothes with you -- you never know when you may need them (like... after the ride).
- Decorate your bike! Come with signs and funky hats! Cover your bike seat with fun fur.
- Ride safely and stay together as a group.
- Tell your friends! Spread the word!
Media coverage
2009
- CBC British Columbia, 14 Jun 2009: "Cyclists strip to protest oil dependency"
- Vancouver Sun, 14 Jun 2009: "Gallery: Naked bike ride"
2007
- Vancouver Sun, 27 Jul 2007: "Buck-naked on a bike, all for a great cause"
History
The first naked bike ride in Vancouver was in the middle of winter, on 17 Jan 2002.
Since then we've had many rides, even two in 2007. For more information please visit www.artistsagainstwar.org.
Links
Website/s
- Ride Report from 2005 and 2006 Rides (travelblogs.com)
- You Never Bike Alone - Documentary with section (and short online clips) of WNBR
