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Saturday 25 May 2024
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[Please Note: Date change]
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2nd Ride Cancelled.... Ride Lead is Injured!
  
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Ride Lead is Injured No 2nd Ride this Summer!
  
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Good day all, The Portsmouth wnbr has had a change of organizers and this is a Temporary web page for the 2015 ride as we have not yet got control of the original website
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https://www.facebook.com/WNBRPortsmouth/
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http://www.canterburywnbr.org/portsmouth-wnbr.htm
 
  
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<div style="float:left; margin-right: 2em;">[[Image:BikeWeekUK-Logo.jpg|Bike Week, 13-21 June 2015|link=http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/]]</div>
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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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<div class="facebook-linkbox" style="float:left; margin-right: 1.5em;">[https://www.facebook.com/events/152572378210013/ Join the Ride!]</div>
 
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<div class="facebook-linkbox" style="float:left; margin-right: 1.5em;">[https://www.facebook.com/Portsmouthwnbr Like us!]</div>
 
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<div class="facebook-linkbox" style="float:left; margin-right: 1em;">[https://www.facebook.com/groups/218336544866673/ Join our Group]</div>
 
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The website for Portsmouth WNBR may be found at [http://www.portsmouthwnbr.org/ http://www.portsmouthwnbr.org], and you are thoroughly recommended to visit this site in order to obtain the latest information. In the event of conflict, the website at [http://www.portsmouthwnbr.org/ http://www.portsmouthwnbr.org] over-rides the information posted here.
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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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{{UK donations link}}
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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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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 23 May 2015|Time=2pm for 3pm start|Location=Park between Marine Court and The Esplanade, Eastney, Portsmouth}}
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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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==Ride details==
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Curb Car Culture
  
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===Assembly point===
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No Oil/Fuel
  
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Grass area between Marine Court and The Esplanade, Eastney, Portsmouth - to the left at the end of St Georges Road, behind beach huts.
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Better Road Safety for Cyclists
  
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===Signing Up===
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Body Freedom/confidence/positivity
  
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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/events/152572378210013/ Facebook] or [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-portsmouth/ Yahoo group]  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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Be Bare As You Dare! {The reason for this is to portray the Vulnerability of Cyclists on the Road!}
  
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UNPACK YOUR THONG and JOIN THE MERRY THRONG!!!
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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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===Dress code===
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All Nudity is Desexualised!
  
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For details, please see our Frequently asked questions
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We will have Body Painting at the Start!
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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.
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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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Body Paint Artists wanted!!!!
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[[Timings and Route:]]'''
  
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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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Please Note: Leg 2 may differ between the 2 Rides
  
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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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Start: [geo:50.83572,-1.06650?z=19 Foxes Forest, Peronne Road, Hilsea Lines]. Find us via [https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.83571&mlon=-1.06613#map=19/50.83571/-1.06613 map] or [https://w3w.co/bubble.slowly.wisdom what3words ///bubble.slowly.wisdom].<br> 
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Assemble from: 11:00<br>
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Set-off: 13:15<br>
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Public Toilets less than 5 Min Walk away<br>
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Body Painting (small charge)
  
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"Gymnophobia (from the Greek word for nude gymnos) is the fear of being (or seeing others) naked. A gymnophobic person usually wants to prevent others from experiencing the freedom of not wearing clothes."
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Leg 1:<br>
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Remember, you are "legal" anyway; but if you are concerned, you probably don't need to cover up much to be "legal" as far as the gymnophobes are concerned. With the incredible transforming powers of a little body paint, liquid latex, a strategically placed sock, or a piece of duct tape you can transform the average city streaking naked wild cyclist into "The what-one-might-think-might-be-legal city streaking naked wild cyclist". Be creative: a little imagination can change everything.
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Will Cycle via Fratton<br>
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Approx 4.8 Miles<br>
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Rest Point 1 (Alternative Start Point):<br>
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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<br>
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Public Toilets here<br>
  
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===Route===
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Leg 2 (27.05.23):<br>
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Will Cycle on a Loop around Central Southsea/Portsmouth<br>
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Approx Distance: 5.6 Miles<br>
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Rest Point 2 (Finish if not going to the Beach):<br>
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On Green behind Southsea Beach Huts (near Public Toilets and Opposite Coffee Cup Eastney)<br>
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Public Toilets here<br>
  
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This will be a standard ride around the streets of Portsmouth, around 5 or 6 miles, 40 minutes; pretty flat. A nice sedentary pace!
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Leg 2 (23.07.23):<br>
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Tbc Seafront Cycle<br>
  
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Start at the junction of Esplanade and St Georges Road in Eastney; along the Esplanade, pass Canoe Lake and South Parade Pier along Sea Front to Clarence Pier (ice cream stop) - Pembroke Rd and Old Portsmouth - St Georges Rd (Old Portsmouth) - Hard for a break and Photo Opportunities with Spinnaker Tower or Warrior in the background - Queen Street past HMS Nelson- cross Anglesea Road into Edinburgh Road - Commercial Road South and right into Stanhope Road - Left back into Edinburgh Road - retrace route to Museum Road, Cambridge Junction (near Ravelin Park - Kings Road, Elm Grove, right then left into Albert Road; Festing Road; right at end, back towards South Parade Pier; left along seafront (use righthand side of road where there is a cycle track) and back to start at St Georges Road/ Esplanade Junction. 
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Leg 3:<br>
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'''See https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=zFNDAY6vwYPo.kHjnsbYwo8T4 for route map.'''
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Approx Distance: 1.1 Miles<br>
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Finish: Eastney Naturist Beach<br>
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We will have an (Optional) post Ride Swim and Party on the Naturist Beach!<br>
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The Route is relatively Flat and We will Cycle at a slow pace!<br>
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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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===Legality===
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{{UK donations link}}
  
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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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==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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From 2004 to 2011, there have been well over 40 UK Naked Bike Rides with a cumulative total of over 8,000+ riders in 13 locations, and no arrests. In 2011, Portsmouth Police allowed full nudity, with no problems.
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===Dress code===
  
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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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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.
  
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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 whereever 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.
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Body Paint Artists wanted!!!!
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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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===Public transport===
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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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Local buses call nearby. There is free public car parking at the car park near the naturist beach at Eastney.  Local rail station Fratton, ride generally southeast, about 2 mile. Note that disembarking at Fratton involves climbing footbridge stairs, Portsmouth and Southsea may be preferable, about 3 miles..
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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 behaviour.  ANYONE ACTING IN A LEWD MANNER IS LIABLE TO BE ARRESTED. 
  
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===Useful Info===
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===Police restrictions===
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We hope to have 'Community Cycle Centre' or "Mels Mobile Cycle Workshop" (0778 3027636) present to offer First Aid (to bikes....). The Community Cycle Centre might also have some recently checked-over cycles which you can purchase for a modest donation. Contact them beforehand for details (link below).
 
  
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===Planning===
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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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== Events ==
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===Public transport===
  
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==Publicity==
 
  
 
===Poster and Flyers===
 
===Poster and Flyers===
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https://wnbrlondon.uk/wnbr-london/need-to-know/decorations/
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==Planning meetings==
 
  
 
==Press releases==
 
==Press releases==
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===2017===
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We arrived at the Start position to find it inaccessible, 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!
  
 
===2014===
 
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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 Eastney Naturist Beach this year.
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The 2013 Ride was also very well attended, but we have received 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.
 
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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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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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.
  
 
==Media coverage==
 
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*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/ WNBR UK] (This page has FAQ info and links to the other UK rides)
 
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/ WNBR UK] (This page has FAQ info and links to the other UK rides)
 
''See also [[United Kingdom]] page''
 
''See also [[United Kingdom]] page''
  
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Saturday 25 May 2024 & [Please Note: Date change] 2nd Ride Cancelled.... Ride Lead is Injured!

Ride Lead is Injured No 2nd Ride this Summer!

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, Peronne Road, Hilsea Lines. Find us via map or what3words ///bubble.slowly.wisdom.
Assemble from: 11:00
Set-off: 13:15
Public Toilets less than 5 Min Walk away
Body Painting (small charge)

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 relatively 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 behaviour. 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 inaccessible, 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 received 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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