CHECK-IN for the Chicago World Naked Bike Ride is at UNION PARK
Southern triangle, near 100 N. Ashland, near Washington/Ogden
intersection, South of Green/Pink Line Ashland/Lake stop, AT the
statue of former mayor Carter Henry Harrison Sr.
GoogleMaps: http://tinyurl.com/4jsjjr * YahooMaps:
http://tinyurl.com/52vgo6 * MapQuest: http://tinyurl.com/3rfktm
Saturday June 14th, rain or shine, 6-9pm gathering, then riding for
several hours, ending near beginning.

DO NOT COME except participants on people-powered wheels, due to
crowd management.

NON-RIDERS go watch at the recommended VIEWING point Halsted+Belmont
some time after 10:15-ish. Belmont Red/Brown stop puts you in the
neighborhood. We should pass that point twice over a period. Last
year a sizable throng assembled there and your cheers were greatly
appreciated! To get live updates en-route text message JOIN WNBRC to
8762.

RIDERS come at/after 6pm if you need body painting or wanna hang for
tunez, contests, bike decorating, eco banners, camaraderie,
donations, etc.
Or come to check-in closer to launch time, like 8:45pm at the latest.

YOU are responsible for your own bike+self, travel+lodging, ID+money,
food+water, clothes+towel, etc, and help others. m'K?
Maybe bring some snax or drinx to share; also bells/whistles,
blinkees/glowies, helmet/backpack, smiles, etc.
There's no storage to leave stuff behind for the ride, but at least
we may have a potty this year.

DONATIONS are solicited on site to help defray costs, or use PayPal
from http://ChicagoNakedRide.com

CELEBRATE positive body image and the end of the automobile era with
WNBR-C. Bare-as-you-dare outfits range from body paint to fanciful
costumes to beach-wear. GREEN is the theme color this year.
Chicago's past rides rallied hundreds of cyclists and numerous
skaters winding over a dozen miles of city streets. The ride's
atmosphere is
extremely joyful, convivial, and transcendently fun. Now in its
FIFTH YEAR, Chicago's turnout is among the largest of many cities
participating globally.
With gas prices skyrocketing and obesity an epidemic, our messages
have become truisms.


=== GUIDELINES ===
1. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT visibly carry open alcohol.
2. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT arrive naked or be anywhere near the park naked.
3. DO NOT COME unless you are participating on people-powered wheels
due to risk of overcrowding. NON-RIDERS come watch at Halsted near
Belmont some time after 10:15pm.
4. No photographs allowed before ride except by identified authorized
personnel. Assume however by participating that you may be
photographed anywhere anytime.
5. Exposed goodies may make you a target for arrest. Even naked
butts may be risky. Do so at your own risk or remain minimally
covered or painted.
6. If confronted by police obey commands and comply, do not escalate
and do not argue. If told to put something on simply do so
immediately. And thank them en-route for their help.
7. This ride is monitored by National Lawyers Guild volunteers who
can serve as witnesses in case of trouble. If arrested immediately
call the NLG office at 312-913-0039
8. Remember the messages: Promoting freedom from oil addiction and
positive body image. Not antagonizing cagers and residents and
authorities. Hostile acts are completely uncool towards cars not
directly threatening riders.
9. For maximum First Amendment protection integrate your
messages: "burns fat not oil", "nude not lewd", "no concealed
weapons", "naked is how vulnerable I am sharing the roads with cars"
10. DO NOT LITTER.
11. For more information see ChicagoNakedRide.com or try the hotline
at 773-578-6289 or text JOIN WNBRC to 8762.


=== PRACTICAL RIDE ADVICE ===
1. Keep a slow pace, it's easy to get excited and start pedaling
faster, but we need to stay together and not get stretched out.
2. We don't need to blast through every red light. They're a great
chance for the group to mass up, so we must stop every so often to
allow the group to remain in a tighter formation.
3. Avoid passing cars and swallowing them up in the ride. Drivers
caught in bike masses tend to make erratic moves, so it's best to
just stop behind a pack of cars and wait for them to move on.
4. Stay out of the oncoming lane, we don't need both sides of the
street and must leave room for emergency vehicles.
5. If you have never been on a big group ride in Chicago here's some
helpful tips: http://chicagocriticalmass.org/about/newbies
6. Mr Bike has some great tips for riding naked:
http://www.mrbike.com/how.php


==== SOUND BITES ====
"Say no to oil."
"Less gas, more ass."
"Cars support terrorists."
"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 promoting bicycling."
"Bicyclists make better lovers!"
"My bush would make a better president."


THANK YOU participants for being the most wondrous community I've
known, and crew for having brought your A games, and the mayor and
police for being so bike friendly. C U tomorrow!

~ Andrew ~
WNBR-C Coord and avid inline skater.