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The United Kingdom FAQ page answers questions especially relevant to UK riders and organisers.

Advice for Riders

Please read the following practical information carefully. Please print out a copy for any friends you know are coming on the ride and who do not have access to e-mail.

Make sure your bike is roadworthy. In particular check:

  • that the brakes work properly
  • the tyres are sufficiently inflated
  • the chain runs freely and the gear changes are smooth
  • there are no obvious loose connections (check especially your handlebars, saddle, cranks, pedals)
  • as far as possible check that your wheels run true (don't wobble from side to side when moving)

What to bring with you on the Ride:

  • Obviously your bike (if you have not got a bike, you could hire one)
  • One or more bags to carry your clothes and other bits & pieces. Bags attaching safely to your bike are best as they do not restrict your movement, make your back sweat too much or obscure any slogans you have written there. If you do not have a pannier, saddle, rack or handlebar-bag, use a back-pack that attaches securely to your body and leaves both hands free
  • A basic tool kit specific to your bike including a spare inner tube and/or other means of dealing with a puncture
  • A working pump
  • One or more water-bottles filled with a (non-alcoholic!) drink of your choice
  • Front and rear lights in case it is dark by the time you are getting home
  • Some snacks to keep you going until your next meal

During the Ride we will have a ride leader and a back marker. Each ride will have either stewards or police supporters who will hold up the traffic at junctions when necessary in order that to keep all the riders together. For everyone's safety, please observe the following advice:

  • Do not stray from the Route or the other riders
  • Do not race ahead or overtake the ride leader, especially if you do not know the way
  • Try not to drop behind the back marker
  • Be aware of pedestrians
  • On shared use pathways, keep to the side marked as a cycle lane. If no such lane is marked, be prepared to stop if necessary if pedestrians (or their dogs) get in your way
  • Follow the normal traffic rules given in the Highway Code, stopping at red lights etc. unless directed to clear a junction by a steward who will temporarily hold up traffic on your behalf (such a tactic may be used to keep the group together)
  • Creativity and decoration of your bike and your body is strongly encouraged. If you have any body paints, please bring them along. Leaves and other greenery are also useful for draping or twisting around body. There are lots more ideas on the main WNBR website:
  • Bring bells, whistles, horns etc. to make a pleasant noise
  • If you want to carry banners, flags or flagpoles please ensure these are attached to your bike in a safe way so that they will not get caught up in your wheels, cause difficulty when mounting or dismounting or cause a nuisance to other riders. In particular avoid anything with a sharp point. There is a way of attaching flexible bamboo poles with banners above head height, but unless you have previous experience of this (plus a strong pannier rack, lots of gaffer tape and some ingenuity), it is best not to attempt it
  • If you wear a mask, make sure it does not restrict your vision of the road or the other riders around you

SLOGANS
Here are a few possibilities to think about/choose from. Copy freely or invent your own:
PROTEST OIL DEPENDENCY
CURB CAR CULTURE
REAL RIGHTS FOR BIKES
CELEBRATE BODY FREEDOM
NO FUMES HERE!
MY ENERGY'S RENUDE
WARNING: HUMAN-POWERED VEHICLE AHEAD
JEREMY CLARKSON GO HOME!
SWEAT NOT OIL
ONE LESS CAR
UNE AUTO DE MOINS (One Less Car in French for any Francophone tourists around)
NUDE NOT LEWD
STOP INDECENT EXPOSURE TO VEHICLE EMISSIONS
WE ARE TRAFFIC
TWO WHEELS GOOD (but tricycles welcome too)

Remember - ride proud, ride safely and have fun.... Ride on!

Information for The Media

Press, radio and TV representatives can find information about the ride on the United Kingdom Media Information pages.

Being a Volunteer Steward

In order to ensure the smooth running of this year’s London World Naked Bike Ride, we are asking for volunteer stewards to look after the welfare of riders.

The purpose of WNBR stewards is to monitor the safety and wellbeing of riders and to provide advice and assistance where necessary. Stewards will be a visible presence amongst riders and will help to ensure that participants are safe, that they don't get lost or separated from the main ride and to provide assistance to those who get left behind or have breakdowns or punctures.

Stewards are NOT meant to police the ride - that is the job of the police - we just need people willing and able to look out for others and to lend a helping hand when required.

As a steward you will be required to:

  • be a confident and proficient cyclist;
  • be reasonable, responsible and approachable;
  • arrive at the ride start point at 1.30pm for a ‘stewards briefing’;
  • bring a small rucksack in which to put: a puncture repair kit, spare T-shirt, bottle of water & a bike pump (if you have any of these, it would be most appreciated if you could bring them along, if not, we will endeavour to provide them);
  • carry a mobile phone (for use only in emergencies).

In return, you will receive:

  • a FREE World Naked Bike Ride flag (RRP £2);
  • a sign identifying you as a WNBR steward;
  • support, assistance and guidance from the Stewards Co-ordinator;
  • a warm glow knowing that you’ve helped to make the London WNBR 2007 a success!

As a steward, you are welcome to go "as bare as you dare" although you may want to consider not riding completely in the nude as this may affect your willingness/ability to assist others.

If you are interested in volunteering as a London WNBR Ride Steward, please contact Kat at nakedbikekat@yahoo.co.uk or call her on: 07752 687900.

Events

The World Naked Bike Ride will be represented at the following events. Come along and meet us and find out more!

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

KINGSTON GREEN FAIR
Monday 28th May 11am - 8pm
Canbury Gardens, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
web site

CAMDEN GREEN FAIR AND BIKE-FEST
Sunday 3rd June 12 noon - 7pm
Regent's Park NW1
web site

Legality

The following links will be of interest to people organising rides in the UK:

Media coverage

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