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Nottingham's first World Naked Bike Ride will take place in June 2012!
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==History==
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*On this {{SITENAME}} wiki, a <span class="plainlinks">[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Nottingham&oldid=23068 since November 2011 suggested ride at {{PAGENAME}}]</span> had indicated "some" date in June 2012. <span class="plainlinks">[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Nottingham&oldid=26085 Follow-up during May/June of the latter year ended]</span> a day before the on the 16th scheduled WNBR with: "POSTPONED due to extreme weather". And then it remained awfully quiet.
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*In 2019 however, the first WNBR at {{PAGENAME}} was <span class="plainlinks">[http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Nottingham&oldid=33350 programmed for the 1st of June]</span>. That afternoon, on NottinghamshireLive, Rachel Gorman's article —with pictures and a video— '[http://www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/live-updates-world-naked-bike-2930906 Live updates as World Naked Bike Ride arrives in Nottingham for the first time<!--Read 2020-04-22-->]' stated: "It's been in the pipeline for the last seven years".
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*Unfortunately, the second edition of {{PAGENAME}}'s WNBR could not be held in the spring of 2020, due to the infamous covid-19 pandemic.
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==Route and schedule==
 
[[File:Robin_Hood_Memorial.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Robin Hood memorial near Nottingham Castle]]
 
The decision on the route around Nottingham is yet to be finalised, but it will take in extensive parts of the city visiting the Robin Hood statue and hopefully the Old Market Square with plenty of opportunity for sight seeing along the way!  Most of the route will be easy cycling on level roads but there will be the inevitable hill to get into the city centre.  This is no race though so it will not be too strenuous.
 
 
Everyone is encouraged to go "as bare as they dare" and please don't forget to affix/paint signs on your bike and/or body to indicate the reason why you are riding.
 
==Reaching the start/finish site==
 
The planned start and finish location is [http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3383 The Arboretum Park], an historic botanical garden just to the north of Nottingham city centre.  This is currently (as at 27th May) subject to confirmation from the city council that there are no other events at that time.<br />
 
We will be using the North Sherwood Street entrance to The Arboretum to avoid the tram tracks on Waverley Street and the lane closure due to construction work on Shakespeare Street.<br />
 
===Arriving by train===
 
If you are arriving by train the [http://www.cyclestreets.net CycleStreets] journey planner suggests [http://www.cyclestreets.net/journey/2245838/ these possible routes] from Nottingham Station to the entrance of The Arboretum although taking the direct route is the most straightforward.  Note that it is possible to go even more directly between Nottingham Station and The Arboretum than the routing suggests but the [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ OpenStreetMap] data may need updating to reflect this (a worthy community based project if anybody is inclined to help out!)
 
 
===Arriving by car===
 
If you must arrive by car please consider the carbon footprint of your journey and car share where possible.<br />
 
The nearest suitable car parking facility is at [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=The+Forest+Park+and+Ride,+Gregory+Boulevard,+Nottingham&hl=en&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=13.283564,43.286133&oq=forest+park+and+ride&hnear=The+Forest+Park+and+Ride,+Gregory+Blvd,+Nottingham,+NG7+6PE,+United+Kingdom&t=m&z=14 The Forest Park and Ride] which is free and is readily accessible from major routes into Nottingham.  Note that barriers on the car park entrance may cause problems for bikes on roof racks.  In this case you could park on Gregory Boulevard, remove your bike, cycle over to the tram stop and lock up your bike at the cycle racks, then park up in the car park if you intend to stay in Nottingham for a few hours.<br />
 
From here it is a short (but steep) cycle ride southwards to The Arboretum.
 
==Publicity: Flyers and Posters==
 
The poster linked here can be used to publicise the 2012 ride: [[File:WNBR_NGM_2012.pdf]]
 
==Ride safety==
 
Be aware that short sections of the planned route follow the tracks of Nottingham’s tram system.  When cycling near tram tracks or attempting to cross them '''take extra care.'''
 
 
The following advice is reproduced from the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) leaflet ‘Cyclists and trams.’  The leaflet can be read in full by downloading from http://www.pedals.org.uk/files/Cyclists%20and%20tramsNETlineOneAdviceLlet.pdf
 
<blockquote>Some tips for cyclists near tram tracks:
 
* Only cycle alongside and cross the tracks if it is absolutely necessary
 
* Use designated cycle lanes, parallel routes and designated crossing points where available
 
* If you do cycle along the tram route, do not cycle on the rails - take care and if it becomes necessary to cross - e.g. on the approach to tram stops - do not cross at a fine angle
 
* Always cross tracks as close to 90 degrees as possible
 
* Prepare to cross the tracks well in advance
 
* Check behind early enough to concentrate solely on crossing the tracks and ensure the manoeuvre is not rushed
 
* Make other road users aware of your intentions through appropriate hand signals
 
* Dismount and cross on foot if necessary</blockquote>
 
  
 
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