World Naked Bike Ride in Newcastle broken up by police

Anonymous — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 09:44:44 +0000

8.9 km into a 12.6 km bike ride to protest for peace, sustainability and cyclists rights, Police broke up the 7th annual World Naked Bike Ride in Newcastle, NSW Australia.

The group of about 15 bike riders, some clothed and and others naked and decorated in body paint promoting their protest message rode along the Honeysuckle harbor side cycle way, down Hunter St (the main street of the city) and through on o...f the busy the restaurant and cafe precinct of Darby St. The ride was cheered and applauded by members of the public.

Geography:

Newcastle

Keywords:

world naked bike ride

World Naked Bike Day - Melbourne 2011

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:36:45 +0000

On Sunday March 6th, 145 Bike riders took part in the Melbourne leg of the "World Naked Bide Ride". The Mission Statement of the WNBR is "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.".

See video of the event on Engage Media here:

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Melbourne

Keywords:

world naked bike ride