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<div style="font-size:x-small;color:#999;">Shortcut to this page: [http://worldnakedbikeride.org/brighton worldnakedbikeride.org/brighton]</div>
 
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'''The second [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] in Brighton & Hove will take place in the morning of [http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/46171/ Saturday 9 June 2007]. Over 160 riders took part in 2006, and more are expected this year. The ride will allow people to participate in both the Brighton & Hove ride and the afternoon [[London]] ride if they travel by [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ train].'''
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'''The third [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] in Brighton & Hove will probably take place in the morning of [http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/46171/ Saturday 7 June 2008] (to be confirmed). Over 200 riders took part in 2007, 160 in 2006, and more are expected in 2008. As of the 2007 ride, and following negotiations with Sussex Police, full nudity is permitted at the event. The ride will allow people to participate in both the Brighton & Hove ride and the afternoon [[London]] ride if they travel by [http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ train].'''
  
 
The ride also celebrates [http://www.cyclingengland.co.uk/dt_brighton.php Brighton's status] as a [http://www.cyclingengland.co.uk/demotowns.php Cycle Demonstration Town].
 
The ride also celebrates [http://www.cyclingengland.co.uk/dt_brighton.php Brighton's status] as a [http://www.cyclingengland.co.uk/demotowns.php Cycle Demonstration Town].
  
 
If you're interested in riding or getting involved, please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-brighton/join join] the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-brighton/ WNBR Brighton & Hove] Yahoo! group.
 
If you're interested in riding or getting involved, please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-brighton/join join] the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-brighton/ WNBR Brighton & Hove] Yahoo! group.
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<p style="color:#C00;">'''STOP PRESS!''' Negotiations with Sussex Police have resulted in the Brighton & Hove WNBR being treated no differently from other rides in the [[:Category:United Kingdom|UK]]. The dress code for the ride is now literally '''as bare as you dare!''' Whether you want to go fully naked, fully clothed or somewhere in between is entirely up to you. The ride was censored in 2006 so this is a significant development. The recent [http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/localnews/display.var.1407670.0.naked_cyclists_risk_arrest_for_protest.php Argus article] about police trying to prevent the ride from taking place with nudity ''is no longer applicable'', as we have successfully resolved this apparent impasse.</p>
 
  
 
See also:
 
See also:
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[[Image:WNBRBrighton-Argus-SD106064-800px.jpg|thumb|none|360px|WNBR Brighton & Hove 2006, © The Argus]]
 
[[Image:WNBRBrighton-Argus-SD106064-800px.jpg|thumb|none|360px|WNBR Brighton & Hove 2006, © The Argus]]
  
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{{Ride location next ride|Date=[http://upcoming.org/event/46171/ Saturday 9 June 2007]|Time=10am ''(ride will set off around 10.30-10.45am)''|Location=[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531555&y=105155&z=2&ar=Y The Level], Brighton, BN2 3FX}}
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{{Ride location next ride|Date=[http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/46171/ Saturday 7 June 2008] (to be confirmed)|Time=TBC – probably 10am ''(ride will set off around 10.30-10.45am)''|Location=[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531555&y=105155&z=2&ar=Y The Level], Brighton, BN2 3FX}}
  
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'''Body decorating workshop:''' 9am. Please bring body paints and materials (elastic, card, scissors, staplers etc)
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'''Body decorating workshop:''' 9am. Please bring body paints<br />
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'''Route''': [http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=885353 The draft 2007 route], as in 2006, goes via Brighton ''and'' Hove, past a number of local attractions ([http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531345&y=103830&z=4&ar=Y Brighton Pier], [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531260&y=104200&z=4&ar=Y The Royal Pavilion], the seafront etc), before finishing at [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533048&y=103370&z=2&ar=Y Black Rock naturist beach] (within striking distance of [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531005&y=104925&z=2&ar=Y Brighton Train Station]) in time to catch trains and join the afternoon [[London]] ride. Please see the [[Brighton & Hove planning notes|planning notes]] for more information.<br />
 
'''Route''': [http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=885353 The draft 2007 route], as in 2006, goes via Brighton ''and'' Hove, past a number of local attractions ([http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531345&y=103830&z=4&ar=Y Brighton Pier], [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531260&y=104200&z=4&ar=Y The Royal Pavilion], the seafront etc), before finishing at [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=533048&y=103370&z=2&ar=Y Black Rock naturist beach] (within striking distance of [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=531005&y=104925&z=2&ar=Y Brighton Train Station]) in time to catch trains and join the afternoon [[London]] ride. Please see the [[Brighton & Hove planning notes|planning notes]] for more information.<br />
 
'''Weather''': [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/brighton_forecast_weather.html Met Office] / [http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1241 BBC] / [http://uk.weather.com/weather/local/UKXX0215 Weather.co.uk]
 
'''Weather''': [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/brighton_forecast_weather.html Met Office] / [http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1241 BBC] / [http://uk.weather.com/weather/local/UKXX0215 Weather.co.uk]
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'''Spread the word!'''
 
'''Spread the word!'''
  
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<!--Posters and flyers are now available for the 2007 ride. -->Please download, print and distribute these. The latest designs have been updated following Sussex Police having granted permission for the event:
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Please download, print and distribute these. The latest designs have been updated following Sussex Police having granted permission for the event:
  
 
*'''A4 poster'''<br />Two versions. Enlarge to A3 for added impact! Put up in shops (esp. bike shops!) and cafés
 
*'''A4 poster'''<br />Two versions. Enlarge to A3 for added impact! Put up in shops (esp. bike shops!) and cafés
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**[[:media:Brighton2007A8picture.pdf|Simple, with big picture]]
 
**[[:media:Brighton2007A8picture.pdf|Simple, with big picture]]
 
**[[:media:Brighton2007A8words.pdf|Full details]]
 
**[[:media:Brighton2007A8words.pdf|Full details]]
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''You will need [http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Adobe Reader] to open these files.''
 
''You will need [http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html Adobe Reader] to open these files.''
  
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===2007===
 
===2007===
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After an initial impasse with Sussex Police in which they threatened to arrest participants and charge organisers for policing costs, an agreement was reached whereby the ride could go ahead naked as planned. Over 200<!--pst, actually more like 170-180--> cyclists (including a tall unicyclist and one inline skater) took part on a cloudy but hot day.
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After an initial impasse with Sussex Police in which they threatened to arrest participants and charge organisers for policing costs, an agreement was reached whereby the ride could go ahead naked as planned. Over 200<!--pst, actually more like 170-180--> cyclists (including a tall unicyclist, an inline skater, two sound systems and two tandems) took part on a cloudy but hot day.
  
 
*[http://www.theblisspages.com/cms.php?mbid=505 Ride report by Mike Bliss]
 
*[http://www.theblisspages.com/cms.php?mbid=505 Ride report by Mike Bliss]
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*[http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/ Bike Week] – the UK's annual celebration of cycling
 
*[http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/ Bike Week] – the UK's annual celebration of cycling
 
*[http://www.thelatest.co.uk/ The Latest] magazines – [http://www.latesthomes.co.uk/ Latest Homes], [http://www.thelatest.co.uk/sevendayguide/ Latest 7], [http://www.thelatest.co.uk/wave/ Wave]
 
*[http://www.thelatest.co.uk/ The Latest] magazines – [http://www.latesthomes.co.uk/ Latest Homes], [http://www.thelatest.co.uk/sevendayguide/ Latest 7], [http://www.thelatest.co.uk/wave/ Wave]
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*[http://www.castorandpollux.co.uk/ Castor + Pollux Modern Artwork] have offered to sponsor the event in 2008
 
*[http://www.pressdispensary.co.uk/ Press Dispensary] – press agency that produced and distributed our press releases
 
*[http://www.pressdispensary.co.uk/ Press Dispensary] – press agency that produced and distributed our press releases
 
*[http://www.rocksmagazine.co.uk/ Rocks magazine] – supported the ride in 2006 with promotional articles and discounted advertising
 
*[http://www.rocksmagazine.co.uk/ Rocks magazine] – supported the ride in 2006 with promotional articles and discounted advertising

Revision as of 09:10, 20 June 2007

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The third World Naked Bike Ride in Brighton & Hove will probably take place in the morning of Saturday 7 June 2008 (to be confirmed). Over 200 riders took part in 2007, 160 in 2006, and more are expected in 2008. As of the 2007 ride, and following negotiations with Sussex Police, full nudity is permitted at the event. The ride will allow people to participate in both the Brighton & Hove ride and the afternoon London ride if they travel by train.

The ride also celebrates Brighton's status as a Cycle Demonstration Town.

If you're interested in riding or getting involved, please join the WNBR Brighton & Hove Yahoo! group.

See also:

  • Footage: Photos and videos of previous rides
  • Media coverage: Coverage of the ride in the media (TV, radio, print, web etc)
  • Planning notes: Information about the planning of the ride
  • Press: Information for the media, including press releases


WNBR Brighton & Hove 2006, © The Argus

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Date: Saturday 7 June 2008 (to be confirmed)
Time: TBC – probably 10am (ride will set off around 10.30-10.45am)
Location: The Level, Brighton, BN2 3FX

Body decorating workshop: 9am. Please bring body paints
Route: The draft 2007 route, as in 2006, goes via Brighton and Hove, past a number of local attractions (Brighton Pier, The Royal Pavilion, the seafront etc), before finishing at Black Rock naturist beach (within striking distance of Brighton Train Station) in time to catch trains and join the afternoon London ride. Please see the planning notes for more information.
Weather: Met Office / BBC / Weather.co.uk

Publicity

Flyers and posters

Spread the word!

Please download, print and distribute these. The latest designs have been updated following Sussex Police having granted permission for the event:

You will need Adobe Reader to open these files.

Get involved!

Ride on the day

Please show your support for this event and its message by riding "as bare as you dare" on the day. If you haven't got a bike, these can be hired from Planet Cycles, next to West Pier (01273 748881).

Spread the word

The more people know about the ride, the more will come. The more people come and ride, the more successful the event will be, and the safer riders will feel.

Help organise and promote this ride

To really make this ride happen, please get involved in organising and promoting the ride. See the Brighton & Hove planning notes for more information on jobs required.

Media coverage and footage

See Brighton & Hove media coverage and Brighton & Hove footage pages

History

2007

After an initial impasse with Sussex Police in which they threatened to arrest participants and charge organisers for policing costs, an agreement was reached whereby the ride could go ahead naked as planned. Over 200 cyclists (including a tall unicyclist, an inline skater, two sound systems and two tandems) took part on a cloudy but hot day.

2006

160-200 cyclists (and one skateboarder) took part in Brighton & Hove's first ride, on a blazing hot day! Chief Superintendent Jeremy Paine ruled against the exposure of "rude bits" (ie: genitals), but Sussex Police were friendly and helpful in facilitating the ride.

2005

Nick Sayers took part in the London ride, and was so inspired he decided the event must come to Brighton & Hove, its spiritual home!

2004

Not far from Brighton, on 12 June 2004, two riders took part in a naked bike ride in the Ashdown Forest.

Links

A list of links related to this ride is also maintained at the WNBR Brighton & Hove Yahoo! group.

More information on the Brighton & Hove ride is available at:

Website/s

Discussion group/s

Listings

Related links

Related interest groups

See the Related Interest Groups section of the WNBR Brighton & Hove Yahoo! group. Please add links here to sites that you think are appropriate.

Endorsements

WNBR Brighton & Hove is endorsed by the following organisations:

Location information

Categories

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