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== '''Portsmouth Ride #1 : Friday June 10 2011''' ==
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This will be a standard ride around the streets of Portsmouth
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Saturday 25 May 2024
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Saturday 20 July 2024
  
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== '''Portsmouth Ride #2 : Friday June 10 2011''' ==
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https://www.facebook.com/WNBRPortsmouth/
  
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<div class="facebook-linkbox" style="float:left; margin-right: 1.5em;">[https://www.facebook.com/WNBRPortsmouth/ Join the Ride!]</div>
  
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This will take place after Portsmouth Ride #1, and will be from Portsmouth to Southampton (18 miles approx), so that participants may attend the Southampton Ride.
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<div class="facebook-linkbox" style="float:left; margin-right: 1.5em;">[https://www.facebook.com/events/806564847947002/?ref=newsfeed Ride #1!]</div>
  
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Contact wnbr-portsmouth@yahoogroups.com
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<div class="facebook-linkbox" style="float:left; margin-right: 1.5em;">[https://www.facebook.com/events/758318689099340/?ref=newsfeed Ride #2!]</div>
  
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The Word Naked Bike Ride returned to Portsmouth in 2022, 2023 and it will return in 2024. We will have 2 WNBR's in Portsmouth!
  
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== Dress code ==
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Curb Car Culture
  
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Come as bare as you dare. Nudity makes a great statement, and many of us will be completely naked, but if you're more comfortable in a little clothing, that's fine too. In previous years, riders have worn shorts, bras, swimwear, body paint, wigs, sunglasses etc. Most wear footwear and bring bags to carry clothes. Body painting and adornment, customised bikes and other creative expression are all strongly encouraged.
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No Oil/Fuel
  
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Better Road Safety for Cyclists
  
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== Police restrictions ==
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Body Freedom/confidence/positivity
  
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From 2004 to 2009, there have been 30 UK Naked Bike Rides with a cumulative total of 7,000+ riders in 11 locations, and no arrests.
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Be Bare As You Dare! {The reason for this is to portray the Vulnerability of Cyclists on the Road!}
  
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It is unlikely that police will object to nudity at future rides in England and Wales. Local police officially acknowledged the legality of full nudity at all seven rides in 2008 and all five rides in 2007. They required people to wear clothes at three English rides (Brighton, Manchester and Bristol) in 2006, but have made no such restrictions at later events.
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Cycle in Body Paint, Clothes, Naked or any state of Dress/Undress that you like/want to!
  
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In contrast, Scottish police have never allowed full nudity at the two Edinburgh rides in 2004 and 2008.
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All Nudity is Desexualised!
  
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For UK rides where full nudity wasn't permitted, police requirements of body coverage seemed to be similar. The groin area needed to be covered, as did female nipples. However, buttocks could be shown by either men or women.
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We will have Body Painting at the Start!
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'''
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It is likely the Southampton Ride will take Place the Evening before the 1st Portsmouth Ride if You want to make a Weekend of it!
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After Party details: tbc
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[[Timings and Route:]]'''
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Please Note: Leg 2 may differ between the 2 Rides
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Start: Foxes Forest
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Assemble from: 11:00
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Set-off: 13:15
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Public Toilets less than 5 Min Walk away
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Body Painting (small charge)
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Find us with What 3 Words: ///bubble.slowly.wisdom
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Leg 1:
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Will Cycle via Fratton
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Approx 4.8 Miles
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Rest Point 1 (Alternative Start Point):
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On Green behind Southsea Beach Huts (near Public Toilets and Opposite Coffee Cup Eastney)
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Nearby Postcode: PO4 9GE
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Public Toilets here
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Leg 2 (27.05.23):
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Will Cycle on a Loop around Central Southsea/Portsmouth
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Approx Distance: 5.6 Miles
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Rest Point 2 (Finish if not going to the Beach):
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On Green behind Southsea Beach Huts (near Public Toilets and Opposite Coffee Cup Eastney)
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Public Toilets here
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Leg 2 (23.07.23):
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Tbc Seafront Cycle
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Leg 3:
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Approx Distance: 1.1 Miles
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Finish: Eastney Naturist Beach
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We will have an (Optional) post Ride Swim and Party on the Naturist Beach!
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The Route is relitively Flat and We will Cycle at a slow pace!
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All Distances are Approx as We may have to make changes to the Route on the Day due to Accidents, Road Closures, adverse Weather and Events etc!
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{{UK donations link}}
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==Ride information==
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===Signing Up===
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It's not essential to sign up for the ride - you can just turn up on the day - but it does help to get an idea of anticipated numbers. To sign up, visit the Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/WNBRPortsmouth/  Remember, these are sites for the PROMOTION of the Portsmouth Ride - unwanted postings WILL be removed without explanation or any further discussion!!!
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===Dress code===
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For details, please see our Frequently asked questions
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The World Naked Bike Ride dress code is "Bare As You Dare"... How bare is that ? How dare is that ?...Its all up to you, you decide what you are comfortable with. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST based on levels of clothing, bodypaint, or anything else, for that matter!
 +
 
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PLEASE be creative and colourful! Bodypainting and bike decorating is highly encouraged! See the above section on creative expression and also visit our body art page.
 +
 
 +
Body Paint Artists wanted!!!!
 +
 
 +
WNBR is a fun, inspirational, non-confrontational body-positive event with a positive message of hope. That is why the ride has been such a huge hit and so many are supportive. Just use common sense and mind your manners! Nude is not lewd!
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Since most of us did not grow up in a body-positive society, many will look at you with curiosity and amusement. You will probably notice that different sections of town have different cultural reactions to nudity. Some may feel mildly intimidated because they still might have issues with their own bodies and your shameless ways are unsettling to their body-phobic world. Just be friendly and respectful and things should be fine. Remember we are all human and we all have the same parts.
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===Legality===
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Simple nudity isn't illegal in the UK, but using nudity to intentionally cause harassment, alarm or distress may be illegal. Don't act offensively and you are very unlikely to be arrested. We have notified the police of our intention to ride in protest against oil dependency and in celebration of bicycles. They are fully aware that many/most of our riders will be nude and partially nude as we cycle a route through the streets of Portsmouth. The principal concern is to eliminate creepy, predatory, exploitative, destructive and abusive behavior.  ANYONE ACTING IN A LEWD MANNER IS LIABLE TO BE ARRESTED. 
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===Police restrictions===
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Hampshire Police particularly want us to obey ALL ASPECTS of the Highway Code. That includes ALL ASPECTS of TRAFFIC LIGHTS. So PLEASE STOP ON RED LIGHTS. (It will make the Ride more effective!!). No more than two side by side. Keep LEFT wherever you should do so.  STOP at Pedestrian Crossings to let people cross.  Generally - all these things will contribute to a gentler overall pace, and a longer experience. IMPORTANT - Please do NOT overtake the LEAD RIDER!!!  It may be that we are able to adopt the "Ride is a Single Entity" approach at major junctions - please pay attention to Stewards and Police who will assist you in crossing difficult junctions.
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===Public transport===
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===Poster and Flyers===
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https://wnbrlondon.uk/wnbr-london/need-to-know/decorations/
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==Press releases==
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==History==
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===2017===
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We arrived at the Start position to find it innaccessible, due to Sea Defence work, so changed the Start at short notice to a nearby carpark. Another well-attended ride, with a good reception from the people of Portsmouth.
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===2016===
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One and a half Rides this year!!  The first Ride was rained off - weather absolutely foul! - but four people turned up regardless, so we did a short ride in the rain and wind!  Then, later, we had a full ride, arranged at short notice, in glorious weather!!
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===2015===
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Organised by Simon, assisted by Ian, another successful Ride!
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===2014===
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The organisation of the 2014 Ride passed to two much younger people than the previous incumbent, who put on the first three Portsmouth WNBRs almost single-handed, and the new organisers also enjoy the tremendous advantage of being female!!! So let's make next year's event the best yet!!
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===2013===
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The 2013 Ride was also very well attended, but we have recieved criticism from some quarters.... a few motorists were inconvenienced as we left Clarence Pier...... which rather begs the question - "That's what a protest is supposed to achieve, isn't it???" ! In order to overcome one objection from a beach-hut tenant, we moved the start to Alexandra Park this year.
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Otherwise, it was a glorious day (after many days of dismal weather) and the people clapped and cheered as we passed by. The Police on the day were brilliant.... perhaps the message was reinforced by the news that our police liaison officer had fallen off her bicycle a few days before, after hitting a Portsmouth City Council-owned pot-hole, and suffered some quite serious injuries. The 2013 riders all signed a "Get Well Soon" card for her.
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===2012===
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In 2012, we had just under 80 riders, and considerably less adverse comments. It was a brilliant day, there were a good number of ladies, and FIVE unicycles!!!
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===2011===
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2011 saw the first ride, attracting 28 1/2 riders, and a deal of opposition from Family Church. It was well recieved by the people of Portsmouth!
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'''Southampton'''<br />Nearly a year before the ride date, there had been plans to organize a connecting ride from [[Portsmouth to Southampton]], where the WNBR started 6½ hours later.
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==Media coverage==
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===2014===
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*[http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/ Portsmouth News],  25 May 2014, [http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/naked-bike-ride-cyclists-brave-the-rain-in-portsmouth-1-6080513 Naked Bike Ride cyclists brave the rain in Portsmouth]
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===2013===
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*[http://www.itv.com/news/ ITV News], 25 May 2013, [http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2013-05-25/naked-cyclists-saddle-up/ Naked cyclists saddle up]
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===2012===
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* [http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/ Portsmouth News],  28 May 2012, [http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/naked-cyclists-get-back-in-the-saddle-for-biggest-ride-yet-1-3889690 Naked cyclists get back in the saddle for biggest ride yet]
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* [http://www.demotix.com/ Demotix], 26 May 2012, [http://www.demotix.com/news/1239160/portsmouth-world-naked-bike-ride-2012-takes-streets Portsmouth World Naked Bike Ride 2012 takes to the streets]
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* [http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/ About My Area], 26 May 2012, [http://www.aboutmyarea.co.uk/Hampshire/Portsmouth/PO6/News/Local-News/223424-Cyclists-Strip-for-World-Naked-Bike-Ride Cyclists Strip for World Naked Bike Ride]
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===2011===
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Because of the controversy generated by a local group of christians, the inaugural 2011 event generated rather more than its fair share of publicity!
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* [http://www.livestream.com/portsmouth_live/video?clipId=pla_135a55d4-21cb-4065-819c-2b01f11f4563&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb /Live TV Portsmouth]
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/portuguese/multimedia/2011/06/110610_ciclistasnusebc.shtml Portuguese BBC (!)] We went world-wide!
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* [http://www.livestream.com/portsmouth_live/video?clipId=pla_135a55d4-21cb-4065-819c-2b01f11f4563&utm_source=lslibrary&utm_medium=ui-thumb/ Live News TV Portsmouth]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGtUxQMogCU/ Youtube ] 2 parts - 1) mostly the protestors before the day; and 2) The Ride!!!
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ BBC News], 10 Jun 2011, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-13729214 Naked cyclists pedal through Portsmouth]
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/southtoday/ BBC South Today], 6 Jun 2011, 6.30pm: news story about opposition to the ride, featuring clips from [[Brighton]] (9:23 – 11:31 in [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011r3x4 video])
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* [http://www.omg-news.co.uk/ OMG News], 6 Jun 2011: "[http://www.omg-news.co.uk/news/omg-world-naked-bike-ride-to-arrive-in-portsmouth/ OMG! World Naked Bike Ride To Arrive In Portsmouth]" (featuring [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiwEe40LBrs YouTube clip])
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* Meridian TV, 6 June
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* BBC South TV, 6 June
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* Radio Solent, 6 June
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* Portsmouth News, 18 May: excellent write-up with a very supportive editorial comment. Thank you!
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''Thanks to Sarah C of Portsmouth Family Church - we have been on Radio Solent this morning, and possibly on TV (BBC South) later today (6 June), all of which helps get our message across. Thanks again, Sarah! Keep it up!!''
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==Photos==
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===2014===
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*[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1449570668622935.1073741862.1434931246753544&type=1 Msc Photographer]
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===2013===
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/50502354@N06/sets/72157633682345994/ Matthew Cleveland]
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==Videos==
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===2013===
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBErJyoOTYQ AboutMyArea Portsmouth]
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSHoqgRcr7U Cy Wol] A rider's view
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==Links==
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===Websites===
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/ WNBR UK] (This page has FAQ info and links to the other UK rides)
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''See also [[United Kingdom]] page''
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Latest revision as of 23:50, 10 February 2024

Home > List of rides > United Kingdom > Portsmouth  •  Google this ride!

Saturday 25 May 2024 & Saturday 20 July 2024

https://www.facebook.com/WNBRPortsmouth/

The Word Naked Bike Ride returned to Portsmouth in 2022, 2023 and it will return in 2024. We will have 2 WNBR's in Portsmouth!

Curb Car Culture

No Oil/Fuel

Better Road Safety for Cyclists

Body Freedom/confidence/positivity

Be Bare As You Dare! {The reason for this is to portray the Vulnerability of Cyclists on the Road!}

Cycle in Body Paint, Clothes, Naked or any state of Dress/Undress that you like/want to!

All Nudity is Desexualised!

We will have Body Painting at the Start!

It is likely the Southampton Ride will take Place the Evening before the 1st Portsmouth Ride if You want to make a Weekend of it! After Party details: tbc

Timings and Route:

Please Note: Leg 2 may differ between the 2 Rides

Start: Foxes Forest Assemble from: 11:00 Set-off: 13:15 Public Toilets less than 5 Min Walk away Body Painting (small charge) Find us with What 3 Words: ///bubble.slowly.wisdom

Leg 1: Will Cycle via Fratton Approx 4.8 Miles Rest Point 1 (Alternative Start Point): On Green behind Southsea Beach Huts (near Public Toilets and Opposite Coffee Cup Eastney) Nearby Postcode: PO4 9GE Public Toilets here

Leg 2 (27.05.23): Will Cycle on a Loop around Central Southsea/Portsmouth Approx Distance: 5.6 Miles Rest Point 2 (Finish if not going to the Beach): On Green behind Southsea Beach Huts (near Public Toilets and Opposite Coffee Cup Eastney) Public Toilets here


Leg 2 (23.07.23): Tbc Seafront Cycle

Leg 3: Approx Distance: 1.1 Miles Finish: Eastney Naturist Beach We will have an (Optional) post Ride Swim and Party on the Naturist Beach! The Route is relitively Flat and We will Cycle at a slow pace! All Distances are Approx as We may have to make changes to the Route on the Day due to Accidents, Road Closures, adverse Weather and Events etc!

Please donate to the WNBR UK Fund

The UK World Naked Bike Ride fund meets the cost of insuring rides
across the UK, and provides local organisers with money for
poster/flyer printing, advertising, ride equipment etc.
Please give generously.



Ride information

Signing Up

It's not essential to sign up for the ride - you can just turn up on the day - but it does help to get an idea of anticipated numbers. To sign up, visit the Facebook site https://www.facebook.com/WNBRPortsmouth/ Remember, these are sites for the PROMOTION of the Portsmouth Ride - unwanted postings WILL be removed without explanation or any further discussion!!!

Dress code

For details, please see our Frequently asked questions The World Naked Bike Ride dress code is "Bare As You Dare"... How bare is that ? How dare is that ?...Its all up to you, you decide what you are comfortable with. NO ONE IS EXCLUDED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST based on levels of clothing, bodypaint, or anything else, for that matter!

PLEASE be creative and colourful! Bodypainting and bike decorating is highly encouraged! See the above section on creative expression and also visit our body art page.

Body Paint Artists wanted!!!!

WNBR is a fun, inspirational, non-confrontational body-positive event with a positive message of hope. That is why the ride has been such a huge hit and so many are supportive. Just use common sense and mind your manners! Nude is not lewd!

Since most of us did not grow up in a body-positive society, many will look at you with curiosity and amusement. You will probably notice that different sections of town have different cultural reactions to nudity. Some may feel mildly intimidated because they still might have issues with their own bodies and your shameless ways are unsettling to their body-phobic world. Just be friendly and respectful and things should be fine. Remember we are all human and we all have the same parts.

Legality

Simple nudity isn't illegal in the UK, but using nudity to intentionally cause harassment, alarm or distress may be illegal. Don't act offensively and you are very unlikely to be arrested. We have notified the police of our intention to ride in protest against oil dependency and in celebration of bicycles. They are fully aware that many/most of our riders will be nude and partially nude as we cycle a route through the streets of Portsmouth. The principal concern is to eliminate creepy, predatory, exploitative, destructive and abusive behavior. ANYONE ACTING IN A LEWD MANNER IS LIABLE TO BE ARRESTED.

Police restrictions

Hampshire Police particularly want us to obey ALL ASPECTS of the Highway Code. That includes ALL ASPECTS of TRAFFIC LIGHTS. So PLEASE STOP ON RED LIGHTS. (It will make the Ride more effective!!). No more than two side by side. Keep LEFT wherever you should do so. STOP at Pedestrian Crossings to let people cross. Generally - all these things will contribute to a gentler overall pace, and a longer experience. IMPORTANT - Please do NOT overtake the LEAD RIDER!!! It may be that we are able to adopt the "Ride is a Single Entity" approach at major junctions - please pay attention to Stewards and Police who will assist you in crossing difficult junctions.

Public transport

Poster and Flyers

https://wnbrlondon.uk/wnbr-london/need-to-know/decorations/

Press releases

History

2017

We arrived at the Start position to find it innaccessible, due to Sea Defence work, so changed the Start at short notice to a nearby carpark. Another well-attended ride, with a good reception from the people of Portsmouth.

2016

One and a half Rides this year!! The first Ride was rained off - weather absolutely foul! - but four people turned up regardless, so we did a short ride in the rain and wind! Then, later, we had a full ride, arranged at short notice, in glorious weather!!

2015

Organised by Simon, assisted by Ian, another successful Ride!

2014

The organisation of the 2014 Ride passed to two much younger people than the previous incumbent, who put on the first three Portsmouth WNBRs almost single-handed, and the new organisers also enjoy the tremendous advantage of being female!!! So let's make next year's event the best yet!!

2013

The 2013 Ride was also very well attended, but we have recieved criticism from some quarters.... a few motorists were inconvenienced as we left Clarence Pier...... which rather begs the question - "That's what a protest is supposed to achieve, isn't it???" ! In order to overcome one objection from a beach-hut tenant, we moved the start to Alexandra Park this year.

Otherwise, it was a glorious day (after many days of dismal weather) and the people clapped and cheered as we passed by. The Police on the day were brilliant.... perhaps the message was reinforced by the news that our police liaison officer had fallen off her bicycle a few days before, after hitting a Portsmouth City Council-owned pot-hole, and suffered some quite serious injuries. The 2013 riders all signed a "Get Well Soon" card for her.

2012

In 2012, we had just under 80 riders, and considerably less adverse comments. It was a brilliant day, there were a good number of ladies, and FIVE unicycles!!!

2011

2011 saw the first ride, attracting 28 1/2 riders, and a deal of opposition from Family Church. It was well recieved by the people of Portsmouth!

Southampton
Nearly a year before the ride date, there had been plans to organize a connecting ride from Portsmouth to Southampton, where the WNBR started 6½ hours later.

Media coverage

2014

2013

2012

2011

Because of the controversy generated by a local group of christians, the inaugural 2011 event generated rather more than its fair share of publicity!

Thanks to Sarah C of Portsmouth Family Church - we have been on Radio Solent this morning, and possibly on TV (BBC South) later today (6 June), all of which helps get our message across. Thanks again, Sarah! Keep it up!!

Photos

2014

2013

Videos

2013

Links

Websites

  • WNBR UK (This page has FAQ info and links to the other UK rides)

See also United Kingdom page


Categories

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