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The Sheffield ride is on! Go on a remarkable tour of Britain's northern rides by attending all 4 rides in succession: [[York]], Sheffield, [[Manchester]], [[Edinburgh]]. | The Sheffield ride is on! Go on a remarkable tour of Britain's northern rides by attending all 4 rides in succession: [[York]], Sheffield, [[Manchester]], [[Edinburgh]]. | ||
| + | {{Ride location next ride|Date=Sunday 8 June 2008|Time=2pm|Location=off Rustlings Road in [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=433026&Y=385697&A=Y&Z=1 Endcliffe Park], at the Victoria Monument (this area is just off the Ecclesall Rd, and South West of the Centre of Sheffield}} | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | ===2008=== | ||
'''RIDE REPORT''': The first ever Sheffield ride had 27 participants on Sunday 8 June 2008. The response was generally positive (just one heckler called out during the ride). Happily, both the park authorities and Police were OK with the ride. It was a great and surreal experience. A number of the ride participants now plan to work together to make Sheffield WNBR 2008 a success (with hopefully 2 or 3 times the number of riders). | '''RIDE REPORT''': The first ever Sheffield ride had 27 participants on Sunday 8 June 2008. The response was generally positive (just one heckler called out during the ride). Happily, both the park authorities and Police were OK with the ride. It was a great and surreal experience. A number of the ride participants now plan to work together to make Sheffield WNBR 2008 a success (with hopefully 2 or 3 times the number of riders). | ||
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The first World Naked Bike Ride is going to happen on Sunday 8 June 2008. We're just getting this wikipage set up with info, so if you have questions or want to simply register your interest in participating in the ride, visit [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride] and register your interest. Full info and updates about the ride will appear at the Facebook pages. | The first World Naked Bike Ride is going to happen on Sunday 8 June 2008. We're just getting this wikipage set up with info, so if you have questions or want to simply register your interest in participating in the ride, visit [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org World Naked Bike Ride] and register your interest. Full info and updates about the ride will appear at the Facebook pages. | ||
| − | ==About the | + | ==About the ride== |
A peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture. A celebration of the bicycle and also a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body. A symbol of the vulnerability of the cyclist in traffic. The world's biggest naked protest: 50+ cities and thousands of riders participate worldwide, including more than 1500 in the UK in 2007 | A peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture. A celebration of the bicycle and also a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body. A symbol of the vulnerability of the cyclist in traffic. The world's biggest naked protest: 50+ cities and thousands of riders participate worldwide, including more than 1500 in the UK in 2007 | ||
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'''NOTES: Try and avoid gathering near the Endcliffe Park Cafe as this is a family cafe.''' | '''NOTES: Try and avoid gathering near the Endcliffe Park Cafe as this is a family cafe.''' | ||
| − | + | #The ride starts by going down Ecclesall Road to the roundabout at Waitrose. | |
| − | + | #Right onto St Marys Gate (NB: if numbers are low we can take the underpass & cycleway for this bit). | |
| − | + | #'''If we take the underpass, we could stop so that people who were too nervous at Endcliffe could disrobe further (Brighton had a similar stop - this worked well).''' | |
| − | + | #Left at next roundabout onto Eyre Street. | |
| − | '''If we take the underpass, we could stop so that people who were too nervous at Endcliffe could disrobe further (Brighton had a similar stop - this worked well).''' | + | #Straight on at roundabout at furnival square onto Arundel Gate |
| − | + | #'''NOW THE FUN STARTS AGAIN''' | |
| − | + | #Left onto Norfolk Street past the Crucible. | |
| − | + | #Right onto Surrey Street | |
| − | + | #Left onto Pinstone St - past town Hall & peace gardens | |
| − | + | #Right onto Furnival Gate | |
| − | '''NOW THE FUN STARTS AGAIN''' | + | #Left onto Charter Row then Moore Street |
| − | + | #Straight on back onto Eccesall Road to Endcliffe Park | |
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''(Many thanks to David for planning this route.)'' | ''(Many thanks to David for planning this route.)'' | ||
| − | ==Bike | + | ==Bike hire== |
Bikes can be hired from several places in Sheffield, but we'll try to list some recommended hire locations shortly. | Bikes can be hired from several places in Sheffield, but we'll try to list some recommended hire locations shortly. | ||
| − | ==Meetings and | + | ==Meetings and events== |
The ride planning currently takes place on the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-uk/ WNBR UK] Yahoo! group. When there is sufficient interest, we'll probably put together a dedicated Sheffield WNBR list. | The ride planning currently takes place on the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-uk/ WNBR UK] Yahoo! group. When there is sufficient interest, we'll probably put together a dedicated Sheffield WNBR list. | ||
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The Sheffield ride publicity materials will be provided here for download and distribution. | The Sheffield ride publicity materials will be provided here for download and distribution. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Planning group== |
The first ride is being planned without formal planning meetings but it is likely that a Sheffield Ride Planning Collective will emerge to plan the next ride (2009). Following the York, London, Cardiff, and Brighton rides style of organisation, we expect Sheffield will be organising through open planning meetings where decisions will be taken collectively. As an interim measure a few riders will act as sole organisers until there are enough people involved to arrange meetings. | The first ride is being planned without formal planning meetings but it is likely that a Sheffield Ride Planning Collective will emerge to plan the next ride (2009). Following the York, London, Cardiff, and Brighton rides style of organisation, we expect Sheffield will be organising through open planning meetings where decisions will be taken collectively. As an interim measure a few riders will act as sole organisers until there are enough people involved to arrange meetings. | ||
That said, we have a ride coordinator who will facilitate the ride planning process whether or not there is a planning collective. | That said, we have a ride coordinator who will facilitate the ride planning process whether or not there is a planning collective. | ||
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'''Here's what the coordinator normally does:''' | '''Here's what the coordinator normally does:''' | ||
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* answers people's questions with care and consideration | * answers people's questions with care and consideration | ||
* keeps track of who is doing what, and how far through things people are | * keeps track of who is doing what, and how far through things people are | ||
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'''Additional responsibilities that the coordinator choose to take on:''' | '''Additional responsibilities that the coordinator choose to take on:''' | ||
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* arrange meetings, compile agendas, provide minutes | * arrange meetings, compile agendas, provide minutes | ||
* ensure that the collective remains non-hierarchical but organised | * ensure that the collective remains non-hierarchical but organised | ||
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==Media coverage== | ==Media coverage== | ||
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| − | * | + | *[http://www.thestar.co.uk/ The Star] (South Yorkshire), 10 Jun 2008: "[http://www.thestar.co.uk/headlines/19-naked-cyclists-stun-onlookers.4167622.jp 29 naked cyclists stun onlookers]" by Tony Belshaw |
| + | *[http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/ Sheffield Telegraph], 5 Jun 2008: "[http://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/Cyclists-slip-out-of-gear.4156987.jp Cyclists slip out of gear to protest against car culture]" | ||
==Photos== | ==Photos== | ||
| − | *[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=sheffield+naked+bike+ride&s=rec Flickr search: "sheffield naked bike ride"] | + | *[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=sheffield+naked+bike+ride&s=rec Flickr search: "sheffield naked bike ride"] |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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Revision as of 16:13, 11 June 2008
List of rides > UK > Sheffield
Note: This page has been locked due to incidents of page vandalism. To request changes, please email Jesse AT worldnakedbikeride DOT org DOT uk
The Sheffield ride is on! Go on a remarkable tour of Britain's northern rides by attending all 4 rides in succession: York, Sheffield, Manchester, Edinburgh.
Contents
Next ride
Date: Sunday 8 June 2008
Time: 2pm
Location: off Rustlings Road in Endcliffe Park, at the Victoria Monument (this area is just off the Ecclesall Rd, and South West of the Centre of Sheffield
History
2008
RIDE REPORT: The first ever Sheffield ride had 27 participants on Sunday 8 June 2008. The response was generally positive (just one heckler called out during the ride). Happily, both the park authorities and Police were OK with the ride. It was a great and surreal experience. A number of the ride participants now plan to work together to make Sheffield WNBR 2008 a success (with hopefully 2 or 3 times the number of riders).
Register your interest
The first World Naked Bike Ride is going to happen on Sunday 8 June 2008. We're just getting this wikipage set up with info, so if you have questions or want to simply register your interest in participating in the ride, visit World Naked Bike Ride and register your interest. Full info and updates about the ride will appear at the Facebook pages.
About the ride
A peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture. A celebration of the bicycle and also a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body. A symbol of the vulnerability of the cyclist in traffic. The world's biggest naked protest: 50+ cities and thousands of riders participate worldwide, including more than 1500 in the UK in 2007
Be prepared
First off, check your bike is in good working order. Bring something to safely carry your clothes in (panniers, rucksack, etc). Finally, be sure to decorate your bike and body with slogans, and bring bells and whistles! If you don't feel ready to strip off at the ride start, that's ok, you can strip some off later if you wish.
Route
The first Sheffield World Naked Bike Ride will start in Endcliffe Park at the Victoria Monument (map). We can disrobe in and around the gate entrance to the park.
NOTES: Try and avoid gathering near the Endcliffe Park Cafe as this is a family cafe.
- The ride starts by going down Ecclesall Road to the roundabout at Waitrose.
- Right onto St Marys Gate (NB: if numbers are low we can take the underpass & cycleway for this bit).
- If we take the underpass, we could stop so that people who were too nervous at Endcliffe could disrobe further (Brighton had a similar stop - this worked well).
- Left at next roundabout onto Eyre Street.
- Straight on at roundabout at furnival square onto Arundel Gate
- NOW THE FUN STARTS AGAIN
- Left onto Norfolk Street past the Crucible.
- Right onto Surrey Street
- Left onto Pinstone St - past town Hall & peace gardens
- Right onto Furnival Gate
- Left onto Charter Row then Moore Street
- Straight on back onto Eccesall Road to Endcliffe Park
(Many thanks to David for planning this route.)
Bike hire
Bikes can be hired from several places in Sheffield, but we'll try to list some recommended hire locations shortly.
Meetings and events
The ride planning currently takes place on the WNBR UK Yahoo! group. When there is sufficient interest, we'll probably put together a dedicated Sheffield WNBR list.
Publicity
The Sheffield ride publicity materials will be provided here for download and distribution.
Planning group
The first ride is being planned without formal planning meetings but it is likely that a Sheffield Ride Planning Collective will emerge to plan the next ride (2009). Following the York, London, Cardiff, and Brighton rides style of organisation, we expect Sheffield will be organising through open planning meetings where decisions will be taken collectively. As an interim measure a few riders will act as sole organisers until there are enough people involved to arrange meetings.
That said, we have a ride coordinator who will facilitate the ride planning process whether or not there is a planning collective.
Here's what the coordinator normally does:
- answers people's questions with care and consideration
- keeps track of who is doing what, and how far through things people are
- deals with problems and follow the discussions at the national level
- provides email updates to let people know what's going on
- points out where and when help is needed
- acts as a contact point for general enquiries (email and sometimes mobile phone)
- maintains contact information (and keeps it secure)
Additional responsibilities that the coordinator choose to take on:
- arrange meetings, compile agendas, provide minutes
- ensure that the collective remains non-hierarchical but organised
- moderate an email list for Sheffield ride planning
Media coverage
2008
- The Star (South Yorkshire), 10 Jun 2008: "29 naked cyclists stun onlookers" by Tony Belshaw
- Sheffield Telegraph, 5 Jun 2008: "Cyclists slip out of gear to protest against car culture"
Photos
Links
Websites
- WNBR UK – official site for UK rides
- WNBR Sheffield's wiki page – official wiki page for the Sheffield ride (this page!)
- The Sheffield WNBR Facebook page
Related ride pages
- WNBR York wiki page
Discussion group/s
Join the WNBR UK list if you plan to ride and want to receive important updates or share in general UK ride planning.
- WNBR UK – Yahoo! discussion group for all UK rides
Related links
- Bike Week - The Sheffield ride takes place at the time of the UK's annual 'celebration of cycling' but it hasn't been officially registered!
