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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 9 June 2012|Time=3pm assembly, for 3.30pm departure|Location=Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner '''(NOT in Hyde Park)'''}}
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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 9 June 2018|Time=Depends on start point|Location=Various}}
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==Start points==
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Details for 2019 will not be considered until January. Follow us on our new website [https://WNBR.London/ WNBR.London] or [https://www.facebook.com/WNBRLondon/ FaceBook] or [https://twitter.com/WNBRLondon Twitter] for latest news. We will need volunteers to help out at each of the starts - please volunteer!!
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The date for WNBR London 2018 was Saturday 9th June 2018. 
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Confirmed:
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*[[London Tower Hill | Tower Hill]], 14:00 assembly, 14:45 departure, [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Tower+Hill+Memorial/@51.5095822,-0.0797415,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x4876034c1f44bc25:0x41a79f17d3973f3d!2sTrinity+Square,+London+EC3N+4DJ!3b1!8m2!3d51.510171!4d-0.0774632!3m4!1s0x4876034ea04b2333:0x4b066d26ec612d01!8m2!3d51.5095822!4d-0.0775528 Trinity Square Gardens] EC3N 4DJ. [https://www.facebook.com/events/401626133627985/ Facebook event]
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*[[London West Norwood | West Norwood]], 11:00 body painting, 14:00 assembly, 14:30 departure, [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Norwood+Rd,+West+Norwood,+London+SE27+9AW/@51.4378507,-0.1056559,3a,75y,258.19h,87.88t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sgOu2Oerak34tAm2VcFRuOw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DgOu2Oerak34tAm2VcFRuOw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D51.602165%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656!4m5!3m4!1s0x4876041b3a808ba3:0x478f81b89c073aee!8m2!3d51.4383432!4d-0.1064057 242 Norwood Rd, SE27 9AW]. This ride includes an optional return ride and BBQ. [https://www.facebook.com/WNBRLondon/events/ Facebook event]
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*[[London Clapham Junction | Clapham Junction]], 14:30 assembly, 14:45 departure, [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.4654848,-0.1704324,3a,75y,346.31h,86.33t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sVI_XvGttSUSIheCr5gVrHQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Grant Road], SW11 2NU. This group also has an optional feeder ride starting from Kew Bridge at 13:45. [https://www.facebook.com/events/1404825546311531/ Facebook event]
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*[[London Clapham Junction | Kew Bridge]], 13:30 assembly, 13:45 departure, [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.4882198,-0.2874828,3a,75y,86.65h,83.93t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s0wYNG4icHmivq10ziyZCiA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 North end of Kew Bridge], W4 3NQ. This is an optional feeder ride which will join the Clapham Junction riders. [https://www.facebook.com/events/195240564391114/ Facebook event]
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Planned but subject to final approval by the Royal Parks:
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*[[London Hyde Park|Hyde Park]], 14:15 assembly, 15:00 departure, [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51%C2%B030'44.5%22N+0%C2%B009'41.6%22W/@51.512358,-0.1637547,17z North Carriage Drive], nearest post code: W2 2ET [https://www.facebook.com/WNBRLondon/events/ Facebook event]
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*[[London Regents Park | Regents Park]], 14:00 assembly, 14:40 on your bikes; 14:50 departure, [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/51%C2%B031'49.7%22N+0%C2%B008'46.6%22W/@51.5304722,-0.1484665,17z Cumberland Green], nearest post code: NW1 4NA. [https://www.facebook.com/WNBRLondon/events/ Facebook event]
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Not running:
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*[[London Kings Cross | Kings Cross]] (due to 2 conflicting events the Kings Cross start is unable to run this year) [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Lewis+Cubitt+Park/@51.5377901,-0.1284028,16.25z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x48761b1645aaaaab:0xc434e5ff45afaf6e!8m2!3d51.5382064!4d-0.1251412 Lewis Cubitt Park], N1C 4UZ.
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Route details will not be decided until closer to the date but are likely to be based on last year's ride. Subject to confirmation, here's a topological map (similar to a tube map) showing how they fit together:
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[[File:RouteDiag2018.png|600px]]
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Marble Arch, Regents Park, and Kings Cross will merge together near Piccadilly Circus. Tower Hill joins them at Trafalgar Square. Kew Bridge is a feeder ride for the Clapham Junction start.  This merges with West Norwood at Vauxhall Bridge. Everyone will merge together around Westminster Bridge, then complete the rest of the route in a huge group of around 1000 riders together, with one rest break on the way.
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Here's a geographical map, using the same colours for each leg of the route:
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[[File:London_2017_routes_all.png]]
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NB The exact departure times may change on the day, depending on how many people go to each start point. However, they won't be any earlier than the assembly times listed here.
  
 
==Things to Know==
 
==Things to Know==
 
'''Wear clothes before and after the ride'''
 
'''Wear clothes before and after the ride'''
  
Do not undress before 3pm, as this will undermine our positive relationship with the authorities.  There is no law against nudity in Britain, but please don't exercise your right to nudity in London before the ride, as it will impact on our ability to make arrangements with police. Feel free to undress in the UK at any other time of the year, as this will not have any impact on the WNBR.
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Do not undress until just before the protest moves off, as this will undermine our positive relationship with the authorities.  There is no law against nudity in England, but please don't exercise your right to nudity in London before the ride, as it will impact on our ability to make arrangements with police. Feel free to undress in the UK at any other time of the year, as this will not have any impact on the WNBR.
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Body paint, decorated bikes, flags, whistles, etc make a great impression.  Remember - it is '''AS BARE AS YOU DARE''' you do not need to be naked.
  
 
Some more information about the [[London photography policy | photography policy]] can be found here: [[United_Kingdom_FAQ#Will_people.2F_the_press_photograph_me.3F|UK FAQ]]
 
Some more information about the [[London photography policy | photography policy]] can be found here: [[United_Kingdom_FAQ#Will_people.2F_the_press_photograph_me.3F|UK FAQ]]
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'''Assembly area'''
 
'''Assembly area'''
  
You can assemble for the ride on the island inside the Hyde Park Corner roundabout, near the Wellington Arch ([http://g.co/maps/aad26 map link]) any time between 3:00 and 3:30pm. You can stay dressed as long as you want, but don't get undressed before 3:00pm. If you turn up before 3:00pm, Stewards will ask you to leave and return at 3:00pm. See the section below to read why. Be prepared to form up ready for departure at about 3:25pm. The ride will be starting at 3:30pm.
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You can assemble at one of the start points before the actual start time; see above for exact times at different lcoations. You can stay dressed as long as you want, but don't get undressed more than five minutes before the advertised start time, or as otherwise directed. If you turn up too early, Stewards will ask you to leave and return at the proper time. See the section below to read why. Be prepared to form up ready for departure at about five minutes before departure. The protest will start at different times at different locations - see details above.
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'''Body Painting'''
  
'''Body Painting and Body Painting Area (informal/small) from 1.30pm till 3pm'''
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This varies depending on the start point. Please consult the relevant page for specific information.
See below - [[London_ride#Body painting | Body Painting]]
 
  
'''Route and start location'''
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'''Route'''
  
 
Arranging the route for the WNBR requires negotiation with multiple authorities, working around other events, some of which are planned well in advance and others which occur on very short notice. The WNBR isn't the London Marathon and can't agree roads being closed months in advance. We try and ensure the route goes past many of the London landmarks where it will be seen by people on the streets. This helps to promote the goals of the protest ride whilst letting you see London whilst doing something a little bit different. We do try to announce the route beforehand, but sometimes it is difficult to do so without having to change it at the last minute. This is why the route isn't always available beforehand and may even change on the day at the discretion of the lead marshal.
 
Arranging the route for the WNBR requires negotiation with multiple authorities, working around other events, some of which are planned well in advance and others which occur on very short notice. The WNBR isn't the London Marathon and can't agree roads being closed months in advance. We try and ensure the route goes past many of the London landmarks where it will be seen by people on the streets. This helps to promote the goals of the protest ride whilst letting you see London whilst doing something a little bit different. We do try to announce the route beforehand, but sometimes it is difficult to do so without having to change it at the last minute. This is why the route isn't always available beforehand and may even change on the day at the discretion of the lead marshal.
  
The plan is to follow a route similar to 2011 (a circular 9 mile (14km) route of mostly flat cycling). The 2012 route should see you passing the London landmarks of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament, London Eye, Royal Courts of Justice, Ludgate, St Paul's Cathedral, Covent Garden, The Mall and Wellington Arch.
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After the rides come together, the plan is to follow a circular 9 mile (14km) route of mostly flat cycling. The route should see you passing the London landmarks of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament, Westminster Bridge, London Eye, Waterloo Bridge, Royal Courts of Justice, Covent Garden, The Mall and Wellington Arch.
 
 
The proposed route is on BikeMap.net [http://www.bikemap.net/route/1430059 here], though it remains to be seen if we can use The Mall or have to avoid it. The list of streets and collation points (for pauses to let back-markers catch up) can be seen [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/images/3/32/2012_London_Route.pdf here].
 
  
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<!-- The proposed route is on BikeMap.net [http://www.bikemap.net/route/1430059 here], though it turns out we can't use the whole length of The Mall this year, so we will make a detour via Marlborough Road back via Piccadilly. The list of streets and collation points (for pauses to let back-markers catch up) can be seen [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/images/3/32/2012_London_Route.pdf here].
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It's a really good idea to take your clothes with you on the ride. Make sure they are secured though.  You don't want to be the person who lost their clothes on the ride or the one whose friends decided the ride was taking too long, they had better things to do and went home with your clothes.
 
It's a really good idea to take your clothes with you on the ride. Make sure they are secured though.  You don't want to be the person who lost their clothes on the ride or the one whose friends decided the ride was taking too long, they had better things to do and went home with your clothes.
  
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'''Ride length'''
 
'''Ride length'''
  
About 9 miles.  Very few hills.  An easy, leisurely ride! In 2011 it took 2.5 hours and we still managed to lose people at traffic lights.
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About 9 miles plus a variable start leg depending on where you begin.  Very few hills.  An easy, leisurely ride! In 2011 it took 2.5 hours and we still managed to lose people at traffic lights.
  
 
'''Finish'''
 
'''Finish'''
  
The finish is at Wellington Arch - i.e. a circular route.  When you arrive at the end of the ride, congratulate yourself and fellow riders on staging a successful protest. The finish area will not be a venue for prolonged naked socialising. So when you've found your friends, taken your photographs and celebrated the highlights of the ride, please get dressed and move on to continue your celebrations elsewhere.  In particular, please note that playing games, such as Frisbee or ball games, in the finish area is not allowed.
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The finish is Hyde Park Corner/Wellington Arch.  When you arrive at the end of the ride, congratulate yourself and fellow riders on staging a successful protest. The finish area will not be a venue for prolonged naked socialising. So when you've found your friends, taken your photographs and celebrated the highlights of the ride, please get dressed and move on to continue your celebrations elsewhere.  In particular, please note that playing games, such as Frisbee or ball games, in the finish area is not allowed.
  
 
The dispersal will commence as soon as the ride finishes. People will be asked by Stewards to leave the roadway, dress and depart immediately.
 
The dispersal will commence as soon as the ride finishes. People will be asked by Stewards to leave the roadway, dress and depart immediately.
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'''After Ride Celebration'''
 
'''After Ride Celebration'''
  
At this time there are no official after ride parties planned.  Anyone arranging gatherings elsewhere or parties in the evening is not affiliated with the World Naked Bike Ride.
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The West Norwood group are planning a return ride and BBQ. At this time there is no other after-ride party planned.  Any gatherings elsewhere or parties in the evening are not affiliated with the World Naked Bike Ride. We can accept no responsibility for what you choose to do before or after the ride.
 
 
==Body painting==
 
'''Body Painting and Body Painting Area (informal/small) from 1.30pm till 3pm'''
 
 
 
We encourage all riders to buy some body paints for themselves and get painted up before they come to the ride.  People who wish to use the WNBR body paints are welcome to do so.
 
 
 
A list of suitable slogans can be found here if you can't think of your own - [[Slogans|Slogans]]
 
 
 
There is an informal arrangement for a bodypainting group this year.  We will provide body paints, stencils and sponge brushes but no official body painters.  Nudity will not be permitted during body painting (equivalent of bathing costume coverage must be worn).  Large numbers won't be permitted.  Photography won't be allowed.
 
 
 
To learn the location of the informal body painting area, please call or text Will at 07903 019696.  This should keep the body-painting relatively private.
 
 
 
'''Planning Your Body Paint'''
 
 
 
The best way to make sure you are ready for the ride is to get painted at home beforehand.  Wear loose-fitting clothing that won't rub it off, and you can always leave final details and touch-ups for the ride.  For advice on getting and using body paint, see the [[United_Kingdom_FAQ#Do_you_have_body_paint_information.3F_How_much_does_it_cost_to_cover_someone_with_body_paint.3F | UK FAQs]].  The easiest thing is to have a friend body-paint you, but you can paint yourself if it's an all-over-in-one-colour or message on your legs.
 
 
 
For people who aren't able to paint themselves at home, you may wish to do some body painting just before the ride, but you'll have to bring your own paints and painters.  From 2006 till 2008, we provided a body painting service from professional painters such as Sitech Creations Ltd [http://www.sitechcreations.co.uk].  In '''2009''', there was no official body painting area.  We had difficulty due to growing numbers of ride participants, agressive photographers, and the short time available at the start.
 
 
 
Photographers can be a problem at the ride start especially while body painting is taking place.  If you notice photographers crowding around someone who is being painted, please politely enquire whether the subject of the photograph is happy to be photographed.  If they aren't happy being photographed, please ask the photographers to stop, and consider standing between the photographers and subject (in a polite but assertive manner).
 
 
 
'''Please don't photograph riders who are being painted.'''  Wait till they are fully painted and then ask if they are happy to be photographed. Better still, please photograph the riders during the ride!
 

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Date: Saturday 9 June 2018
Time: Depends on start point
Location: Various

Start points

Details for 2019 will not be considered until January. Follow us on our new website WNBR.London or FaceBook or Twitter for latest news. We will need volunteers to help out at each of the starts - please volunteer!!

The date for WNBR London 2018 was Saturday 9th June 2018.

Confirmed:

Planned but subject to final approval by the Royal Parks:

Not running:

Route details will not be decided until closer to the date but are likely to be based on last year's ride. Subject to confirmation, here's a topological map (similar to a tube map) showing how they fit together:

RouteDiag2018.png

Marble Arch, Regents Park, and Kings Cross will merge together near Piccadilly Circus. Tower Hill joins them at Trafalgar Square. Kew Bridge is a feeder ride for the Clapham Junction start. This merges with West Norwood at Vauxhall Bridge. Everyone will merge together around Westminster Bridge, then complete the rest of the route in a huge group of around 1000 riders together, with one rest break on the way.

Here's a geographical map, using the same colours for each leg of the route:

London 2017 routes all.png

NB The exact departure times may change on the day, depending on how many people go to each start point. However, they won't be any earlier than the assembly times listed here.

Things to Know

Wear clothes before and after the ride

Do not undress until just before the protest moves off, as this will undermine our positive relationship with the authorities. There is no law against nudity in England, but please don't exercise your right to nudity in London before the ride, as it will impact on our ability to make arrangements with police. Feel free to undress in the UK at any other time of the year, as this will not have any impact on the WNBR.

Body paint, decorated bikes, flags, whistles, etc make a great impression. Remember - it is AS BARE AS YOU DARE you do not need to be naked.

Some more information about the photography policy can be found here: UK FAQ

Assembly area

You can assemble at one of the start points before the actual start time; see above for exact times at different lcoations. You can stay dressed as long as you want, but don't get undressed more than five minutes before the advertised start time, or as otherwise directed. If you turn up too early, Stewards will ask you to leave and return at the proper time. See the section below to read why. Be prepared to form up ready for departure at about five minutes before departure. The protest will start at different times at different locations - see details above.

Body Painting

This varies depending on the start point. Please consult the relevant page for specific information.

Route

Arranging the route for the WNBR requires negotiation with multiple authorities, working around other events, some of which are planned well in advance and others which occur on very short notice. The WNBR isn't the London Marathon and can't agree roads being closed months in advance. We try and ensure the route goes past many of the London landmarks where it will be seen by people on the streets. This helps to promote the goals of the protest ride whilst letting you see London whilst doing something a little bit different. We do try to announce the route beforehand, but sometimes it is difficult to do so without having to change it at the last minute. This is why the route isn't always available beforehand and may even change on the day at the discretion of the lead marshal.

After the rides come together, the plan is to follow a circular 9 mile (14km) route of mostly flat cycling. The route should see you passing the London landmarks of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Whitehall, Parliament, Westminster Bridge, London Eye, Waterloo Bridge, Royal Courts of Justice, Covent Garden, The Mall and Wellington Arch.

It's a really good idea to take your clothes with you on the ride. Make sure they are secured though. You don't want to be the person who lost their clothes on the ride or the one whose friends decided the ride was taking too long, they had better things to do and went home with your clothes.

Even though the route will be circular, there is no plan to provide secure storage while we are doing the ride.

Ride length

About 9 miles plus a variable start leg depending on where you begin. Very few hills. An easy, leisurely ride! In 2011 it took 2.5 hours and we still managed to lose people at traffic lights.

Finish

The finish is Hyde Park Corner/Wellington Arch. When you arrive at the end of the ride, congratulate yourself and fellow riders on staging a successful protest. The finish area will not be a venue for prolonged naked socialising. So when you've found your friends, taken your photographs and celebrated the highlights of the ride, please get dressed and move on to continue your celebrations elsewhere. In particular, please note that playing games, such as Frisbee or ball games, in the finish area is not allowed.

The dispersal will commence as soon as the ride finishes. People will be asked by Stewards to leave the roadway, dress and depart immediately.

Dispersal

Get dressed before you leave the finish area. If you decide to move into surrounding areas, please show consideration for others. Remember that any misbehaviour that is associated with WNBR riders may jeopardise our ability to continue assembling anywhere in London in future years.

After Ride Celebration

The West Norwood group are planning a return ride and BBQ. At this time there is no other after-ride party planned. Any gatherings elsewhere or parties in the evening are not affiliated with the World Naked Bike Ride. We can accept no responsibility for what you choose to do before or after the ride.