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A new ride! Southampton will join the list of UK cities hosting WNBR in 2007! Riders keen to participate should contact southampton [at] bikenaked.org for information or join the wnbr-southampton Yahoo group.

It helps to get an idea of numbers if you register your intent to participate in this ride by filling in the Registration form at the main World Naked Bike Ride site.

Next ride

Date: Friday 8 June 2007
Time: 6pm (for 6.30pm departure)
Location: North end of Southampton Common (exact location to be confirmed)

About the 2007 Ride

Assembly Point

We will assemble at 6pm at the north-east end of Southampton Common at a location to be confirmed. There will be an opportunity for body-painting and decorating of bikes. 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, 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

The route is under consideration, but will be about 5-6 miles in length and will certainly include a tour of the City Centre. A rehearsal ride is planned for 6.30pm on Friday May 4th where we will check for traffic issues and agree the route. Come and join us: Call Rob on 07900 521782 or email southampton [at] bikenaked.org for details.

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 [at] bikenaked.org if you plan to ride or if you are able to help.

Events

The World Naked Bike Ride was represented at the following Southampton events.

SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT & ETHICS WEEK
Wednesday 25th April 10am - 3pm
Building 42, University Highfield Campus, SO17 1JB
web site

ENVIRONMENTAL ROCK
Saturday 28th April 12 noon - 6pm
The Hobbit pub, 134 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton, SO14 0JZ
web site

Planning Meeting

Next planning meeting to be announced shortly. Come and join us on the rehearsal ride on Friday 4th May.

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 group for discussing the London and Southampton rides