Melbourne March 2009

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Melbourne March 2009

Date: Sunday 15 March 2009
Time: 3pm
Location: Union Club Hotel, corner of Gore & Webb Sts, Fitzroy

Ride Report

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Pre-Ride Details

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.

WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE, MELBOURNE 2009
This is a secret ride.....

Once everyone has arrived at 3pm at the Union Club Hotel, Corner of Gore and Webb Sts (the assembly place) and meet all the riders over a refreshment, we will ride to a undisclosed location to de-brief and paint slogans and decorate our bikes and bodies in preparation for the start.

This time...we are prepared and are supported by a police liaison lawyer......protecting our rights...Everyone will have the chance to go naked!

Protest in blissful naked totally non threatening peaceful vulnerability. Inspire others to get out their bikes and join in the fun and delight of no emissions and naked freedom.

The WNBR message addresses the world wide issue of sustainable transport and advocates more environmentally friendly cycling and less polluting cars and trucks.

The WNBR is an annual clothing-optional protest ride for naturism, environmentalism, peace and the rights of cyclists to use the road safely.

Legality

The laws that are relevant to public nudity in Victoria are applicable througout the state. For discussion of this topic, please refer to the separate page about Victoria Laws.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are always welcome to join the cause. Heidi Hill is the current lead organiser and helped make the March 2008 ride the biggest to date in Australia. Heidi would appreciate any help you can give. Can you volunteer to help organise in 2009? 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's easy and fun. Please join 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 pre-ride Melbourne press release.

Media coverage

2009

Rant Radio 3AW, 11 Mar 2009: "Hinch Blog: Is it so unfair?" – Derryn "The Human Headline" Hinch interviews Heidi Hill, with mention of the Spencer Tunick photo shoot. MP3 audio recordings: the interview, hilarious talkback calls
Melbourne Leader, 11 Mar 2009: "Melbourne bike riders turn the other cheek"
Melbourne Leader, 11 Mar 2009: "The World Naked Bike Ride, Melbourne 2008" – photo gallery (with permission)
The Australian, 16 Mar 2009, Nude bicycle riders take to streets of Melbourne for World's Naked Bike Ride, By Michelle Rose.
Same as above in Adelaide Now, 16 Mar 2009, Nude bicycle riders take to streets of Melbourne for World's Naked Bike Ride, By Michelle Rose.
Herald Sun, 16 Mar 2009, Naked bike riders cause a stir but police receive no complaints
One India, Cyclists Ride Nude On 'World's Naked Bike Ride'.
Hamara Photos, 16 Mar 2009, Nude cyclists take to Melbourne’s streets on World’s Naked Bike Ride.
T SIX, Naked Bike Ride In Melbourne

Publicity: flyers, posters, images etc

These are the current flyer, poster and BIG POSTER to be used for the WNBR Melbourne 2009 to help promote participation. Please print these, pass them out and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator?

Flyer

Flyer
Poster
BIG POSTER

Earlier versions of flyers and posters

These are the earlier versions flyer, poster and BIG POSTER which uses the flying lady cyclist artwork from Melbourne March 2008 and Melbourne June 2008 which could also be used for the WNBR Melbourne 2009 to help promote participation. Please print these, pass them out and stick them up where people will see them. Why not colour one in and stick it to your refrigerator?