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World Naked Bike Ride (and skate) Chicago

Welcome to the ChainLink group in support of Chicago's annual running of the World Naked Bike Ride: "Celebrating the end of the oil and the beauty of people."

The 10th annual ride will be the evening of Saturday June 8th 2013.
TheChainLink event posting / Facebook Group

The following is excerpted from (go there for much more info) http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/about

Interested in the amazing World Naked Bike Ride Chicago?
JOIN the Yahoo group / mailing list right now!

World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) is an international clothing-optional bike (or other person powered) event where participants ride en masse for the dual purpose of bringing attention to people powered transport and promoting positive body image. For a great overview see WikiPedia.

The event is bare-as-you-dare; anything from body paint to underwear to fanciful costumes are encouraged. Due to legal restrictions in Chicago, full frontal nudity is at your own risk, but large numbers of participants do go all out. Large-scale body painting is typically available pre-ride, and personal expression is encouraged. Cyclists familiar with Critical Mass (which is massive in Chicago) can simply see this as a special clothing optional additional June mass.

Chicago's past events included many hundreds of cyclist and numerous inline skaters, and covered over a dozen miles of high visibility city areas. In 2008 the 5th annual event drew a staggering 1700 riders! Blessed by decent summer weather in a great cycling city, the event has grown into a fantastic rolling celebration, with similarities to other major alternative parades world-wide. Participants often describe it as a transcendent group experience, personally transforming, and beyond superlative.

This CL group is intended for unmoderated chatter and thread following. For announcements make sure to also join the mailing list at http://ChicagoNakedRide.org

Discussion Forum

Holy Cow! Naked Ride in 17 Days on June 9th!

Started by Jera Sue May 23, 2012.

Neighborhood Meetups 4 Replies

Started by Andrew Bedno. Last reply by Cassandra Fowler May 25, 2011.

Ever Done The Naked Ride?

Started by Jera Sue May 17, 2011.

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Comment by Andrew Bedno yesterday: ****** URGENT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ******

Dear past participants WE NEED YOUR HELP with site prep, body painting, support, cleanup, stay-behinds, flyering, performers, ...

Or, too shy to ride naked? Join the clothed SECURITY team.

Go see http://chicagonakedride.org/volunteer
or simply reply to this email.

^^^^^^ URGENT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS ^^^^^^

ALSOs:

* DONATIONS STILL NEEDED! http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/donate
We will NOT be selling shirts on site so order yours now: http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/shop

* GET YOUR BIKE READY! With just TWO WEEKENDS to go NOW's the time for you infrequent riders to get your tires and bolts and brakes and gears and seat and thighs and such checked and serviced.
For bike rentals see http://BobbysBikeHike.com/Events.aspx

* NEWBIES - Read every word: http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/about

Comment by Andrew Bedno on Monday: First 2013 bulletin just published to emailing list:

Not on the e-mailing list?!? Join now at http://ChicagoNakedRide.org

=== World Naked Bike Ride Chicago is SATURDAY JUNE 8th ===

Celebrating freedom from oil, and the beauty of people.
TENTH ANNUAL just THREE WEEKS HENCE!!!

Sorry we're behind this year; Mercury retrograde yadayada.
Tons to communicate soon, but let's just start with
DONATIONS URGENTLY NEEDED!!! We're actually at zero and
POTTIES and PRINTING and PAINTS and PARTY cost PLENTY :(
So ~~~~PULEEZ HALP~~~~ DONATE or buy a t-shirt RIGHT NOW!

Givers get your names in pixels:
http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/donate

T-Shirts:
http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/shop

THANX!

==== ALSOs ====

NEWBIE? READ EVERY WORD: http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/about

Flyer PDF is posted: http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/flyers
If you love life, print and distribute now.

Links to social sites: http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/event

Now come help: http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/donate

THANX!

Comment by Mathew DeGutes on June 10, 2012 at 9:49pm: Fellow Chainlinkers. I need some help. I had some chain issues along the route and ended up dropping out along the way. The thing is I was a bit inebriated and not sure at all where exactly it was and where I locked up. I was riding an 86 Blue Schwinn Traveler single speed conversion. It is a tall bike 63cm about and the bar tape was falling off. I was wearing a black cowboy hat and boots on the ride. Any way to put a message out to see if anyone has an idea of where I might have locked it?

Comment by S on June 10, 2012 at 2:05pm: Is there a count for the turnout last night?

Comment by igz on June 9, 2012 at 7:27am: naked? i was BORN naked! lets do this!

Comment by baci on June 7, 2012 at 1:50pm: Looks like great weather for the ride! Can't wait!

Comment by Andrew Bedno on June 5, 2012 at 5:24pm: Cross-posting from Yahoo mailing list (http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/WorldNakedBikeRideChicago):

DEAR WONDERFUL PEOPLE...

World Naked Bike Ride Chicago is now just days away - HOORAY!!!!

MUST SEE - FOR ALL ANSWERS like when (evening of Saturday June 9th), where (TBA/west loop), can I take photos (no), parking (at home), bike rental (Bobby's), how naked (bare as you dare) ...
http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/about

We're still finalizing the route, so check-in and viewing points are TBA, but soon.

MOBILE USERS: http://MassUp.us will be over capacity. Follow us on Twitter instead/as well (see the "pro tips" posted there daily!): http://Twitter.com/ChiNakedRide

PREPARE YOUR BIKE AND YOURSELF NOW!!! You and it must be capable of over 15 miles in under three hours. If not, just come to a viewing point (TBA).

If costuming, finalize plans now. Consider accessories such as cape, gloves, boa, scarf, long socks for options in case of chill.
Personally, me and pals are planning patriotic themes, flags, red/white/blue, stars/stripes...

BODY PAINTING: Supplies and staff and time are limited. Only a lucky first few hundred can be served, may be declined for any reason, and strictly stops at sunset. PLEASE see the extensive notes and samples at http://chicagonakedride.org/bodypainting
World-class body painter Amy J is available for just a handful of major works. You'll get the photo of a lifetime, but must book her in advance and negotiate fee. Contact her at amyj49@gmail.com

Remember, we're fighting to free America from oil addiction.
Leave attitude, drunkenness, cars, drugs and sex dolls at home, and you'll have more fun than three Christmases.

Comment by Peenworm Grubologist on May 23, 2012 at 5:37pm: New City writer loses Great Sense Of Community inspired by Green Party Meeting when running into Actual Community.

Comment by Andrew Bedno on June 10, 2011 at 12:05pm: There's an announcement on the event posting...

Comment by Kate on May 27, 2011 at 12:37pm: Hey gotta say I'd love to buy a shirt and I understand that's the logo and all, but the beautiful naked lady on the shirt means I can't wear it as often as I'd want to. =/ Think y'all could open up to selling stickers at least for those who might feel the same or have less cash to spend?

http://ChicagoNakedRide.org/shop