Those of us that might be coming in from out of town have no clue where any of
that stuff is. I'm from Chattanooga, TN and looking for a bike ride to join.
This is the only group close enough to me that I've managed to find any recent
activity on.

David H.

--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sunny keach" <sunny@...> wrote:
>
> I'll be out of town that day.
>
> Here is my recommendation. you all can look at weather that day and tweak it.
Meet and return to Asheville Pizza and Brew on Coxe at 4:00pm. Or the lot next
to Bio Wheels, (same area). The noon ride a couple years ago was hot and sunny
for all that bare skin so early in the year.
>
> cheers, have fun Sunny
>
>
>
>
> --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "ghia2006" <ghia2006@> wrote:
> >
> > So...uh...we riding this year?
> >
>

I'll be out of town that day.

Here is my recommendation. you all can look at weather that day and tweak it.
Meet and return to Asheville Pizza and Brew on Coxe at 4:00pm. Or the lot next
to Bio Wheels, (same area). The noon ride a couple years ago was hot and sunny
for all that bare skin so early in the year.

cheers, have fun Sunny




--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "ghia2006" <ghia2006@...> wrote:
>
> So...uh...we riding this year?
>

So...uh...we riding this year?

It's Sat June 13.  Nothings been planned yet for Asheville as far as I know. 
I'm not organizing it alone but if someone steps up to join me, I'll be on it. 
We have to hurry tho.  Time's a wastin'.

I emailed Art 2 People to see if they're interested in body painting.  Waiting
to hear back/I need to follow up.

I think it would be fun to meet up somewhere for a body paint party (somewhat
private like a backyard, garage, etc to avoid gawkers) for approximately 3
hours, ride for an hour, and then end up someplace for food/drink/social/music
(this part we'd throw some clothing on for).  The pizza brew pub was mentioned.

I'd like help organizing the route, and where to end up (I'm new in town).  I
think it'd be easy enough to find body painters on craigslist or threw the artsy
peeps in town.

The other part is just getting the word out.  The more, the merrier (especially
when naked, right?)  Spread the word to bike people, freak people, art people,
activists, environmentals, etc...

Come on people, someone organize with me!!



--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, matt charlie <ghia2006@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Could you tell me when the ride is this year? 
>

I'm pretty confident we can get somewhere between 4 and 100 this year.

jacksdemo, wanna help us organize again? :)

Anybody else out there wanna help organize?  Maybe meet downtown somewhere for
an hour or so to discuss ideas and put some into action?  How do the next two
weeks look for people?  I'll be at LEAF but other than that I'm open to meeting
days or evenings.  During the week is best.
Meesh

--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sunny keach" <sunny@...> wrote:
>
> my bad, sorry
> so are you up for being on the nakid organizing team?
> I think you organized well, if it was fun.
> let's set a goal of 100 riders. whatever that means.
> Sunny
>
>
>
> --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "jacksdemolition"
<jacksdemolition@> wrote:
> >
> > Actually there were four of us, not three, so it was waaaaay more popular
that you thought.  I organized it.  Badly, apparently.  It was still fun though.
> >
>

my bad, sorry
so are you up for being on the nakid organizing team?
I think you organized well, if it was fun.
let's set a goal of 100 riders. whatever that means.
Sunny



--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "jacksdemolition"
<jacksdemolition@...> wrote:
>
> Actually there were four of us, not three, so it was waaaaay more popular that
you thought.  I organized it.  Badly, apparently.  It was still fun though.
>

Actually there were four of us, not three, so it was waaaaay more popular that
you thought.  I organized it.  Badly, apparently.  It was still fun though.

Congrats Sunny,
You're on the committee! :)
Official Nude Flyer Maker.
AVL Pizza & Brew is a possibility. Do you know anyone there personally?
Re cops: I say a few of us paint up as cops and police ourselves. heh.
Informing the cops or not can be discussed in committee.

Who else wants to be on The Committee?!?!?

Just found this WNBR Asheville website from last year.
http://newfrontier.com/asheville/naked/

Meesh



--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sunny keach" <sunny@...> wrote:
>
> Congrats Michelle,
> You're our organizer.
> You've already done most of the work. :)
> I can make the fliers.
> I think Asheville Pizza and Brew on Cox would be into hosting a gathering
before or after the ride or both.
> Do we let the cops know what we are doing? We didn't two years ago and it was
fine.
> Sunny
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "Michelle" <bluestmorpho@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I'm in.  Definitely participating and would *help* the main organizer(s).  I
think it would be great if we had a *Plan* - starting with a body-paint,
bike-decorate and sign-making party in the morning a few hours before the start
of the ride; a planned route; and then a fun social gathering at the end like a
BYO-BBQ in a park or someone's house/yard, maybe with some local acoustic music;
or end at brew pub for food?  Maybe we can get a 'planning committee' together??
> >
> > And then if we promoted it, we could get a good crowd.  We could solicit
some local arts people that may be interested in body painting.
> >
> > Not to forget the cause: The general message of WNBR is a protest against
oil dependency and body shame. WNBR advocates and celebrates sustainable energy,
environmentally-responsible living, human-powered transport and body-positive
values.
> >
> > Here's the main WNBR site http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/
> > and a site on organizing a ride
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Organizing_a_ride
> >
> > This will be my first ride in Asheville.  I've done naked painted cyclist
riding in huge groups in Seattle for the past two years.  Super fun, super
kooky!  Hope we can pull one off in Asheville this year.
> >
> > According to the website, WNBR falls on Saturday June 13.
> >
> > Who's game?
> > Meesh
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sunny keach" <sunny@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I assume you mean the WNBR ride.
> > > As far as I know, there is no info to give. Someone or someones need to
step up and organize it. I did two years ago and we had 30 or so people turn
out. I don't think it got organized last year and I heard there were 3 people.
> > > So who wants to step up and make it happen?
> > > there are other less risque rides that asheville on bikes organizes, check
them out on the web or facebook.
> > > Sunny
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sydney_gregory"
<sydney_gregory@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hello! I'm new to the group! can I get some info on this years ride?
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Congrats Michelle,
You're our organizer.
You've already done most of the work. :)
I can make the fliers.
I think Asheville Pizza and Brew on Cox would be into hosting a gathering before
or after the ride or both.
Do we let the cops know what we are doing? We didn't two years ago and it was
fine.
Sunny





--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "Michelle" <bluestmorpho@...> wrote:
>
>
> I'm in.  Definitely participating and would *help* the main organizer(s).  I
think it would be great if we had a *Plan* - starting with a body-paint,
bike-decorate and sign-making party in the morning a few hours before the start
of the ride; a planned route; and then a fun social gathering at the end like a
BYO-BBQ in a park or someone's house/yard, maybe with some local acoustic music;
or end at brew pub for food?  Maybe we can get a 'planning committee' together??
>
> And then if we promoted it, we could get a good crowd.  We could solicit some
local arts people that may be interested in body painting.
>
> Not to forget the cause: The general message of WNBR is a protest against oil
dependency and body shame. WNBR advocates and celebrates sustainable energy,
environmentally-responsible living, human-powered transport and body-positive
values.
>
> Here's the main WNBR site http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/
> and a site on organizing a ride
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Organizing_a_ride
>
> This will be my first ride in Asheville.  I've done naked painted cyclist
riding in huge groups in Seattle for the past two years.  Super fun, super
kooky!  Hope we can pull one off in Asheville this year.
>
> According to the website, WNBR falls on Saturday June 13.
>
> Who's game?
> Meesh
>
>
>
> --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sunny keach" <sunny@> wrote:
> >
> > I assume you mean the WNBR ride.
> > As far as I know, there is no info to give. Someone or someones need to step
up and organize it. I did two years ago and we had 30 or so people turn out. I
don't think it got organized last year and I heard there were 3 people.
> > So who wants to step up and make it happen?
> > there are other less risque rides that asheville on bikes organizes, check
them out on the web or facebook.
> > Sunny
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sydney_gregory"
<sydney_gregory@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello! I'm new to the group! can I get some info on this years ride?
> > >
> >
>

I'm in.  Definitely participating and would *help* the main organizer(s).  I
think it would be great if we had a *Plan* - starting with a body-paint,
bike-decorate and sign-making party in the morning a few hours before the start
of the ride; a planned route; and then a fun social gathering at the end like a
BYO-BBQ in a park or someone's house/yard, maybe with some local acoustic music;
or end at brew pub for food?  Maybe we can get a 'planning committee' together??

And then if we promoted it, we could get a good crowd.  We could solicit some
local arts people that may be interested in body painting.

Not to forget the cause: The general message of WNBR is a protest against oil
dependency and body shame. WNBR advocates and celebrates sustainable energy,
environmentally-responsible living, human-powered transport and body-positive
values.

Here's the main WNBR site http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/
and a site on organizing a ride
http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Organizing_a_ride

This will be my first ride in Asheville.  I've done naked painted cyclist riding
in huge groups in Seattle for the past two years.  Super fun, super kooky!  Hope
we can pull one off in Asheville this year.

According to the website, WNBR falls on Saturday June 13.

Who's game?
Meesh



--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sunny keach" <sunny@...> wrote:
>
> I assume you mean the WNBR ride.
> As far as I know, there is no info to give. Someone or someones need to step
up and organize it. I did two years ago and we had 30 or so people turn out. I
don't think it got organized last year and I heard there were 3 people.
> So who wants to step up and make it happen?
> there are other less risque rides that asheville on bikes organizes, check
them out on the web or facebook.
> Sunny
>
>
>
> --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sydney_gregory" <sydney_gregory@>
wrote:
> >
> > Hello! I'm new to the group! can I get some info on this years ride?
> >
>

I assume you mean the WNBR ride.
As far as I know, there is no info to give. Someone or someones need to step up
and organize it. I did two years ago and we had 30 or so people turn out. I
don't think it got organized last year and I heard there were 3 people.
So who wants to step up and make it happen?
there are other less risque rides that asheville on bikes organizes, check them
out on the web or facebook.
Sunny



--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "sydney_gregory"
<sydney_gregory@...> wrote:
>
> Hello! I'm new to the group! can I get some info on this years ride?
>

Hello! I'm new to the group! can I get some info on this years ride?

hey y'all. Critical Mass the other day was enjoyable and safe, albeit we
numbered only 7 due to the rain. we want to do it again on April 24th.
are folks here alright with changing the meetup location to Pritchard
Park? if yes, can anyone tell me who listed Critical Mass (at Aston
Park) on the MountainX calendar?
thanks!
~clover

hey all,
many of us feel it is time to resume Critical Mass in Asheville -- so
we're gonna ride this Friday. please meet at Pritchard Park at 5:30.
please dress up, bring lights and bells and be festive. before the ride,
if y'all are okay with it, i would like to briefly go over some
suggested guidelines from founders of  San Francisco Bay Area Critical
Mass:   http://www.reachoutpub.com/cm/     lets talk about routes
beforehand!
spread the word.... and see ya there!
~clover and meesh

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Thanks!

Thanks for the article, very good reminder.  At the end of my first critical
mass got suckered into a protest that I did not appreciate.  Hope other folks
read it.  It's a good reminder for all of us.
I will be there next month, barring any unforseen difficulties.  I would also be
into a full moon ride, maybe march or april, weather depending.
Thanks for your interest.
Andra


--- On Sat, 2/28/09, david clover <lovestopsfear@...> wrote:

> From: david clover <lovestopsfear@...>
> Subject: Re: [AshevilleFreakBikes] Re: critical mass today?
> To: AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 5:14 PM
> i am injured (bone chip in my foot) so i didn't make it.
> i haven't heard from anyone--i'm guessing it
> didn't go down.
>
> how about it everyone? are we on for March 27th?
>
> i was fortunate to be able to ride in the Bay Area's
> last Halloween ride. it was by far the best mass i've
> been to. so fun, inspiring, organized, safe and no hassle. i
> think this article by some of the organizers and founders of
> the Bay Area mass explains why the mass is so great there.
>
> How to Make a Critical Mass: Lessons and Ideas from the SF
> Bay Area Experience
>
> http://www.reachoutpub.com/cm/
>
> ~david clover
>
>
> > Hi David, Did y'all ride last night? I'm in
> for March mass fo' sure!
> > And any other group bike rides, as soon as I get my
> two wheels out
> > there. Leaving the PNW on four in a few hours. See you
> soon! Michelle
> >
> > --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:AshevilleFreakBikes%40yahoogroups.com>, david
> clover
> > <lovestopsfear@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > i'd like to know if others are into a ride
> today.
> > >
> > > its supposed to be 53degrees and 35% chance of
> rain at that time of
> > day.
> > > 8mph winds. i think the conditions are doable but
> i don't know how many
> > > people will come out... perhaps if we plan a
> meetup afterwards -- that
> > > could be fun.
> > >
> > > please call me b/c i don't check email during
> the day usually:
> > 678-446-5316
> > >
> > > ~clover
> > >
> >
> >

Hi David, Did y'all ride last night? I'm in for March mass fo' sure!
And any other group bike rides, as soon as I get my two wheels out
there. Leaving the PNW on four in a few hours. See you soon! Michelle

--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, david clover
<lovestopsfear@...> wrote:
>
> i'd like to know if others are into a ride today.
>
> its supposed to be 53degrees and 35% chance of rain at that time of
day.
> 8mph winds. i think the conditions are doable but i don't know how many
> people will come out... perhaps if we plan a meetup afterwards -- that
> could be fun.
>
> please call me b/c i don't check email during the day usually:
678-446-5316
>
> ~clover
>

happy travels!

--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, "Michelle"
<bluestmorpho@...> wrote:
>
> Hi David,  Did y'all ride last night?  I'm in for March mass fo' sure!
>  And any other group bike rides, as soon as I get my two wheels out
> there.  Leaving the PNW on four in a few hours.  See you soon! Michelle
>
>
> --- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, david clover
> <lovestopsfear@> wrote:
> >
> > i'd like to know if others are into a ride today.
> >
> > its supposed to be 53degrees and 35% chance of rain at that time of
> day.
> > 8mph winds. i think the conditions are doable but i don't know how
many
> > people will come out... perhaps if we plan a meetup afterwards --
that
> > could be fun.
> >
> > please call me b/c i don't check email during the day usually:
> 678-446-5316
> >
> > ~clover
> >
>

Hi David,  Did y'all ride last night?  I'm in for March mass fo' sure!
  And any other group bike rides, as soon as I get my two wheels out
there.  Leaving the PNW on four in a few hours.  See you soon! Michelle


--- In AshevilleFreakBikes@yahoogroups.com, david clover
<lovestopsfear@...> wrote:
>
> i'd like to know if others are into a ride today.
>
> its supposed to be 53degrees and 35% chance of rain at that time of
day.
> 8mph winds. i think the conditions are doable but i don't know how many
> people will come out... perhaps if we plan a meetup afterwards -- that
> could be fun.
>
> please call me b/c i don't check email during the day usually:
678-446-5316
>
> ~clover
>

i'd like to know if others are into a ride today.

its supposed to be 53degrees and 35% chance of rain at that time of day.
8mph winds. i think the conditions are doable but i don't know how many
people will come out... perhaps if we plan a meetup afterwards -- that
could be fun.

please call me b/c i don't check email during the day usually: 678-446-5316

~clover

Hello asheville bikers,
Is there a critical mass ride tomorrow night. I'm in town with a friend and
we would like to participate, but we do not have bikes.... Do you know
where we could borrow/rent?
Also, if this works out, can we wear our santa costumes for the ride?

Thanks,

B. Maniere
Structuretone, Inc.
LEED AP

Freak Bikes,
Ride with AoB on Halloween!
AoB,
Asheville on Bikes presents the Pumpkin Pedaller – a Halloween tour through
Asheville's
ghoulish grounds.
Friday, October 31st Halloween Evening

The fun begins at 6:30 at City County Plaza and culminates at 8:30 at the Wedge
Gallery's Halloween Bash . Of course, costumes are customary.

The ride isn't strenuous, but there are a few short climbs so design your
costume to be
bike functional. Be well illuminated and wear your helmet.

ProBikes, Liberty and BioWheels wants you to be properly equipped for the ride
so save
$2 on bike lights or a bell with an AoB handbill.

You'll want a little spending money for the evening, as well. We'll arrive at
the Wedge
Bash just in time for hot music, dance, refreshing beverages supplied by The
Wedge and
light fare. $10 at the door for Asheville's premier 21st century traditional
jazz, The
Firecracker Jazz Band. Food venders will be on the grounds so you can replenish
your
energy after the ride.

The next AoB event is the Holiday Parade on Nov. 22. The parade theme is "the
art and
heart of giving." AoB's theme is "Ride your City with Love." More to follow....

Ride you City.

Michael Sule