Toronto WNBR 2011

It was time for the annual 2011 Toronto World Naked Bike Ride and the weather cooperated to make this an enjoyable romp through the downtown streets - passing thousands of surprised city dwellers calling out support to the naked bikers. You can always join in next year - you go as nude as you want to go. This ride is a protest against dependence on oil and the negative impact of our car culture.

Coronation Park filled up fast as the bicyclists gathered and stripped away their clothes, ready to begin their journey which included a stop at City Halls Nathan Phillips Square. We pick up quite a few riders just before the ride starts and more join in along the route.

See more pics, including some bits and pieces, after the jump.

Hey, You're beautiful

Gathering together at Toronto City Hall

passing the shoppers at Yonge & Dundas at the Eaton Centre

Waving at a wedding party at Queens Park

You can see pictures of the 2010 bike ride on my post here.

And in related news the Saturday, June 18, 2011 Bells on Bloor starts at noon from Bloor Street and High Park and then cyclists ride to Queen's Park to ring out for need for bike lanes on Bloor. And National Go-Topless Day (GoTopless.org) is scheduled for Toronto on Sunday, August 28, 2011 starting at noon. Gather at the Beaches near Broadwalk Cafe as women exercise their topless right - 'uncovering the cover-up'.