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===== What to Expect ===== ===== What to Expect =====
-First, an important point of etiquette: Ride your bike to the starting locatoin. Arriving by car with bikes stowed as cargo is a big //faux pas//. It violates the idea of oil-free sustainability that the ride is all about.  If you live in the 'burbs, consider riding [[http://trimet.org/schedules/maxblueline.htm|MAX]] part of the way.  (The last MAX leaves Pioneer Courthouse Square at around 1:20am, and you'll probably want to have clothes on when you board, so plan ahead.) Or park at an urban friend's house and ride from there in a group.+First, an important point of etiquette: Ride your bike to the starting location. Arriving by car with bikes stowed as cargo is a big //faux pas//. It violates the idea of oil-free sustainability that the ride is all about.  If you live in the 'burbs, consider riding [[http://trimet.org/schedules/maxblueline.htm|MAX]] part of the way.  (The last MAX leaves Pioneer Courthouse Square at around 1:20am, and you'll probably want to have clothes on when you board, so plan ahead.) Or park at an urban friend's house and ride from there in a group.
You should bring a little food, and a little drink, and something to carry your clothes in.  We aren't selling alcohol this year, which means you can bring your own alcohol.  However, //do not ride drunk!//  Seriously, there are hazards on the street and bicycles are not toys.  Light social drinking only, please! You should bring a little food, and a little drink, and something to carry your clothes in.  We aren't selling alcohol this year, which means you can bring your own alcohol.  However, //do not ride drunk!//  Seriously, there are hazards on the street and bicycles are not toys.  Light social drinking only, please!
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It's also good, goofy fun. It's also good, goofy fun.
-There are rules at the starting/ending location.  The organizers' mantra is "**Safe, Comfortable, and Fun**," so anybody at the starting/ending location who makes other participants feel unsafe or unconfortable will be asked to leave.  The use of cameras is not allowed at the starting/ending location, with the exception of sanctioned film crews who'll be following strict rules.+There are rules at the starting/ending location.  The organizers' mantra is "**Safe, Comfortable, and Fun**," so anybody at the starting/ending location who makes other participants feel unsafe or uncomfortable will be asked to leave.  The use of cameras is not allowed at the starting/ending location, with the exception of sanctioned film crews who'll be following strict rules.
The ride itself has no rules since it takes place on public streets, outside of our control.  That's why it's important for riders to take care of each other. The ride itself has no rules since it takes place on public streets, outside of our control.  That's why it's important for riders to take care of each other.
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Many people decorate their bikes.  There won't be any decoration supplies at the starting point, but the [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php#10-1467|Kickoff Ride]] (June 10) usually has that sort of thing and the Many people decorate their bikes.  There won't be any decoration supplies at the starting point, but the [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php#10-1467|Kickoff Ride]] (June 10) usually has that sort of thing and the
[[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php#13-1582|Scrapper Bike Ride]] (June 13) promises to have supplies too.  Think of this as another reason to do more bike fun than just this naked ride. [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2010.php#13-1582|Scrapper Bike Ride]] (June 13) promises to have supplies too.  Think of this as another reason to do more bike fun than just this naked ride.
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**How much should I strip down?** The dress code is officially "As bare as you dare."  Guys typically wear shoes and maybe a helmet.  For women there is no consensus -- shoes and a helmet make some happy, while others add some combination of a bra, panties, and/or stockings.  Strip down to whatever level will maximize your fun.  We wouldn't presume to tell you what that level is. **How much should I strip down?** The dress code is officially "As bare as you dare."  Guys typically wear shoes and maybe a helmet.  For women there is no consensus -- shoes and a helmet make some happy, while others add some combination of a bra, panties, and/or stockings.  Strip down to whatever level will maximize your fun.  We wouldn't presume to tell you what that level is.
-**What if I fall behind or get lost?**  This isn't a race, so nobody //wants// to leave you behind.  Traffic will cause us to split into smaller groups, but even if you end up in a group of 20 instead of a group of 3000, you'll feel safe.  Really, you'll be okay.  We take care of each other.+**What if I fall behind or get lost?**  This isn't a race, so nobody //wants// to leave you behind.  We may stretch into smaller groups, but even if you end up in a group of 20 instead of a group of 3000, you'll feel safe.  Really, you'll be okay.  We take care of each other.  Besides, the police are blocking traffic for us.
-**What if I get a flat tire?** There are usually bike mechanics along the ride. You can also expect other cyclists to help. But self-sufficiency is the only thing you can actually //plan// on, particularly since there is no set route, so I suggest that you bring a pump and a spare tube. We’ll never be more than a couple of miles from the start/end location, so first just re-inflate the tire and continue on in the hope that your leak is a slow one. If you //must// change your tube, change it with the expectation that the naked horde will continue cycling past you for a long, long time. Even if we try to stay in a tight group, a peloton of 3000 riders would be about two miles long.+**What if I get a flat tire?** There will be some bike mechanics along the ride. You can also expect other cyclists to help. But self-sufficiency is the only thing you can actually //plan// on, so I suggest that you bring a pump and a spare tube. We’ll never be more than a couple of miles from the start/end location, so first just re-inflate the tire and continue on in the hope that your leak is a slow one. If you //must// change your tube, change it with the expectation that the naked horde will continue cycling past you for a long, long time. Even if we try to stay in a tight group, a peloton of 10000 riders would be about three miles long.
-**What if I fall?**  Injuries are rare.  So far I only know of one person who has been injured so badly that he couldn't finish the ride, and I saw him up and walking the next day.  There are usually medics riding along to patch you up, or call 911 if something really bad happens but you might want to bring your own cell phone just in case. By the way, the most common reasons for falling are hitting potholes (especially bombing down Burnside), getting caught in the train/MAX/streetcar tracks, and collisions with other cyclists. Watch where you’re going!+**What if I fall?**  Injuries are rare.  So far I only know of one person who has been injured so badly that he couldn't finish the ride, and I saw him up and walking the next day.  There are usually medics riding along to patch you up, or call 911 if something really bad happens but you might want to bring your own cell phone just in case. By the way, the most common reasons for falling are hitting potholes, getting caught in the train/MAX/streetcar tracks, and collisions with other cyclists. Watch where you’re going!
-**Won't I get cold?**  Yes.  You'll start off cold because at the start of the ride we stand around waiting for the stragglers to get ready, so we can all leave together.  But once we start, we'll climb a modest hill and that should warm us up.  After that, I promise you won't feel cold, you'll just feel a rush.  Typically we get a temperature around 60 degrees with light wind.+**Won't I get cold?**  Yes.  You'll start off cold because at the start of the ride we stand around waiting for the stragglers to get ready, so we can all leave together.  But we'll warm up once we start.  After that, I promise you won't feel cold, you'll just feel a rush.  Typically we get a temperature around 60 degrees with light wind.
**What can I do to stay warm?**  Wearing shoes and a helmet help.  Big socks.  Arm warmers (old socks with the toes snipped off).  Maybe a Superman cape. Sadly, I haven't figured out a way to use those chemical hand warmers while naked, though they sound like they'd be great.  If you have any suggestions, please mention them in the [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/calforum.php?id=1321|forum]]. **What can I do to stay warm?**  Wearing shoes and a helmet help.  Big socks.  Arm warmers (old socks with the toes snipped off).  Maybe a Superman cape. Sadly, I haven't figured out a way to use those chemical hand warmers while naked, though they sound like they'd be great.  If you have any suggestions, please mention them in the [[http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/calforum.php?id=1321|forum]].
-**Isn't this illegal?**  The city of Portland //wishes// it was.  See [[pedalpalooza:dance_party:the_law|The Law]].+**Isn't this illegal?**  The city of Portland //wishes// it was.  See [[pedalpalooza:dance_party:the_law|The Law]].  Since this is a protest, it's protected by Oregon's constitution.
-**What if I see a cop?** Say "Thank you!"  They're corking the streets for us.+**What if I see a cop?** Say "Thank you!"  They're corking the streets for us. If you see a cop holding out his palm, he is //not// inviting you to give him a high-five; he's just trying to encourage cyclists to leave him a little more room to work. Running into helpful policemen is not nice!
**Can I participate without a bike?** We've had skateboarders join us before.  Anything human-powered is welcome. **Can I participate without a bike?** We've had skateboarders join us before.  Anything human-powered is welcome.
 
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