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Following an outstandingly successful first ride in 2007, with 102 riders taking part, Southampton rides again on 6 June 2008.

Next ride

Date: Friday 6 June 2008
Time: 6pm (ride will set off around 6.30pm)
Location: East side of Southampton Common at the clearing next to Highfield Road and opposite the junction with Omdurman Road.

Ride details

Assembly point

We will meet on the eastern side of Southampton Common, in the clearing next to Highfield Road and opposite the junction with Omdurman Road. It's also close to the pedestrian underpass if you are approaching from the western side of the Common. Here's a google map showing the spot. If you are using a GPS device, the closest postcode is SO17 1BF.

At 6.30pm we'll hit the streets of Southampton on our beautiful bikes. If you have roller blades, skateboards or other (non-carbon emitting) wheels feel free to use them. The ride will take about an hour most likely.

Dress code

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.

Route

A 5.8 mile route taking in Portswood, Bevois Valley, City Centre including Oxford Street, and returning via The Avenue to the start location. You can see the full route here.

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.

Public transport

The start location is a 3 mile ride from Southampton Parkway railway station, which is a main stop on the London Waterloo to Bournemouth and Poole line. Local stations at Swaythling and St Denys are closer still.

Planning

There is much planning still to do and assistance would be appreciated! Please get in touch via southampton@worldnakedbikeride.org if you plan to ride or if you are able to help.

Events

The World Naked Bike Ride will be present again at these Southampton events.

SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT & ETHICS WEEK
web site 22 April 2008

ENVIRONMENTAL ROCK
web site 26 April 2008

Planning meetings

Next planning meeting to be announced shortly.

Press releases

• 14 May 2007: World Naked Bike Ride comes to Southampton
• 17 May 2007: Over 1,000 Naked Cyclists Expected in Five UK Cities for World Naked Bike Ride Weekend

Media coverage

• Southern Daily Echo 7 June 2007 "Naked on a bike through Southampton!" (scanned image)
• Southern Daily Echo 9 June 2007 "May the flesh be with you!" (video) (scanned image)

Photos

2007

• Hembo Pagi

Videos

2007

• Bouldershorts 8 min video
• Southamptonvids 45 sec video
• e69119 36 sec video

Links

Websites

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

See also United Kingdom page

Discussion groups

• WNBR Southampton Yahoo! group for riders and people interested in helping to organise the ride.
• WNBR UK Yahoo! group for Announcements and discussion of all UK rides.
• Facebook event for discussing the Southampton ride