This notice contains MANY important details.
Please read ALL carefully if you plan to attend.

CHECK-IN FOR THE WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE CHICAGO
Saturday June 9th 2007 is UNION PARK, Southern end,
near 100 N. Ashland, near Washington/Ogden intersection,
AT the statue of former mayor Carter Henry Harrison Sr.
Map link: http://bedno.com/zmap.php?s=wnbr

NON-PARTICIPANTS and disruptive people will be turned away.
DO NOT COME if you just want to watch.
The ride does not assemble at nor pass this location.

RECOMMENDED VIEWING is on Clark or Halsted near Belmont
starting around 10:45pm, or Rush at State around 11:30pm.

NEITHER METRA NOR RTA ALLOWS BIKES ON TRAINS ON RIDE DAY
due to Blues Fest. Far suburban riders, sorry, you may be
out of luck. Join us in spirit using the donation form
online at http://worldnakedbikeride.org/chicago
Busses may be allowing bikes at driver's discretion.

QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS ON NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES
will be directed from the park to the gathering location.
Check-in is from 6pm-8:45pm. Ride leaves promptly by 9pm.
CHECK-IN BY 8:45pm OR YOU MAY MISS THE RIDE!

TO RELIEVE OVERCROWDING if you do not require body-paint
please go from check-in to a nearby pub/diner such as
Twisted Spoke (501 N Ogden), Cobra Lounge (235 N Ashland),
Sip Coffee (1223 W Grand), etc., then join us at
gathering immediately before departure by 8:40pm.

THE WNBR's OBJECTIVE is to create a fun and conspicuous
event promoting freedom from oil dependency as well as
positive body image. This event is international in scope
with dozens of cities participating world-wide.

THE EVENT IS BARE-AS-YOU-DARE. Outfits from thong and body
paint, to fanciful costumes, to street clothes are all fine.

RIDE DURATION is over three hours, but pace is quite slow.
Past rides included several hundred bicyclists as well as
numerous inline skaters, and covered about 20 miles of high
visibility tourism and recreational areas. Route maps may
be available at ride. Post-parties will be announced later.

PHOTOGRAPHERS covering the pre-ride gathering have already
been assigned. No others will be permitted in.
An interview area may be available for legitimate press.
Expect to be photographed en-route by countless spectators.
Previous year's photos are here:
http://worldnakedbikeride.org/chicago/photos.html

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
The ride is monitored by the National Lawyers Guild.
In case of arrest call 312-913-0039.
For emergencies en-route call ride hotline 312-480-0475.
In case of mechanical failures, some assistance may be
available from participating bike trailers.
In case of questions seek out ride admin personnel.

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED for route and
pre-party assistance. Please email me a detailed note if
interested. ALSO LAST YEAR'S PERSONNEL please email me
to confirm your involvement this year.

BRING additional clothes, water, beverages to share, ID,
cash, noisemakers, blinkees, glowing things, backpack,
helmet, etc. Bike parking is planned, but bring a lock.
There is no storage available to leave things during the
ride. There are no toilets before/during/after ride,
use local pubs/diners/mini-marts.

THE RIDE NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT:
There is no participation fee, however donations will be
solicited at the gathering to help cover expenses such as
printing, water, paints, etc. Anything is appreciated.
Also respect the park and gathering spot, do not litter.

PRECAUTIONS:
The police were tolerant and helpful last year.
To keep things that way please observe these guidelines:
1. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT arrive naked
or be anywhere near the park naked.
2. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT carry open alcohol.
3. Exposed genitals or female nipples may make you a target
for arrest. Do so at your own risk, and not until ride
is underway. Even naked butts may be risky.
Remain minimally covered or body painted at all times.
4. Obey traffic laws such as signals, signs, and lanes.
5. If confronted by police OBEY COMMANDS! COMPLY! DO NOT
escalate! Do not argue. Say "Yes Officer". If told to
put something on, simply do so immediately.
6. Remember the purpose of the ride: To Promote Freedom
from Oil Addiction, as well as Positive Body Image.
Not to antagonize residents and authorities.
7. For maximum 1st amendment protection (freedom of speech
and peaceable assembly), integrate nudity with your
message. Examples from the ACLU include: "this naked
body burns calories not oil", "nude not lewd", "no
concealed WMDs", "stripped of our rights", etc.

THE WNBR DOCUMENTARY "Indecent Exposure to Cars" is showing
on CAN-TV (cable 19 where available) at 1:01am on Saturday
June 9th (morning of ride day!). So set your Tivos/VCRs.
ALSO, there's a great short from Chicago's 2006 ride here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1uNEJV_A1I

FINALLY, REMEMBER THE MESSAGES:
When people ask "why", here are some recommended responses:
==== SOUND BITES ====
"Less gas, more ass."
"Cars support al-Qaeda." "Bikes fight terrorism."
"Naked is how vulnerable I am sharing the roads with cars."
"Bikes don't block traffic, bikes ARE traffic"
"Why are we naked? Because it got your attention."
"This is an annual free speech exercise, protesting oil
dependency, and promoting respect for bicyclists."
==== FACTS ====
* Cars are a top cause of death in the U.S., with at least
42000 fatalities and over 3 million injuries in the U.S.
annually, over 100 deaths a day, constituting THE greatest
threat to public health other than disease.
* Cars contribute at least 10% of greenhouse gases,
threatening the future of our children and all humanity.
* The pursuit of oil to fuel U.S. cars has lead directly to
our middle-east entanglements, our being targeted by
terrorists, and GWB's folly in Iraq with the resulting
massive loss of life.
* Our excessive use of cars for every short trip is a key
contributor to the growing U.S. epidemic of obesity.
==== GOALS ====
Through the World Naked Bike Ride we raise awareness that:
* Bikes are THE primary replacement option to cars.
* Status quo is a fallacy fueled by automotive industries.
* Our nation's future depends on more respect for bikes.
* Bicyclists make better lovers!


4th Annual World Naked Bike Ride - Chicago
http://worldnakedbikeride.org/chicago
Ride hotline: 312-480-0475