The ride itself took to the streets on time at 11:30 a.m. to the sound of Queen's "Bicycle Race", The Mixtures "Pushbike Song", Nat King Cole's "Bicycle Built for Two" and Shonen Knife's "Cycling Is Fun".and it was great to see a bit more effort by the riders to get into the spirit of the ride with placards and body-painted messages promoting the cycle-safety message.  After all - this was never intended to be a nudist event.  In fact, while naturists and other clothing-optional advocates try to avoid upsetting anyone with their lack of attire, this protest ride uses nudity as an intention to shock!  Because the common excuse given by motorists who strike and injure - or even kill - a cyclist is that they didn't see the rider, the message of the protest event is, "If I take my clothes off and ride naked, I bet you can see me now!"

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A notable improvement on the last ride in November was the lack of agro, derogatory remarks or negativity from the public. Not one! And there were also no problems or impatience from motorists as they passed the riders.  Folks were out on their balconies and on the street watching the naked riders cycle past them.  The shopping precinct on Wilson Road was also buzzing with bystanders cheering and waving.  Matt, our videographer, managed to grab a few interviews on camera with some of the townsfolk.  One lady remarked, "It made my day!"

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After riding around the block, via Citrus Ave, Otto Road, and Snell Crescent, we headed back towards Bowentown along the foreshore roads and Island View Reserve, then taking the cycle trail back to the finish line.  We arrived back at Bowentown Park on time and with no casualties.  While numbers were down compared to last year, with only 20 riders, it was great to see several new faces - some riding for their very first WNBR event and even their first time being naked in a public space!