Difference between revisions of "London"

From World Naked Bike Ride
Jump to: navigation, search
(6.2 miles)
(HTML 5)
 
(476 intermediate revisions by 38 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{Template:Ride location breadcrumb|Country=UK}}
+
{{Template:Ride location breadcrumb|Country=United Kingdom}}
 +
 +
''For details of the six alternative start points see also [[:Category:London sub-page|London sub-pages]]''
  
−
This page has information about the third year of London's participation in the World Naked Bike Ride. In 2004, there were 58 riders in Hyde Park, and in 2005 there were 250 riders in the central London streets. This year the ride returns to the streets of London (on a similar route to 2005) allowing riders to see the many sights of this remarkable city from the comfort of their own bikes/skates.
 
  
−
The London ride will meet at 3pm in central London on 10 June 2006. This will allow people to also take part in the [[Brighton & Hove]] morning ride, which will start at around 10am.
+
{{Social media button|SiteName=Facebook|Link=http://facebook.com/pages/WNBR-London/182853265124724}}
 +
{{Social media button|SiteName=Twitter|Link=http://twitter.com/wnbrlondon}}
 +
{{Social media button|SiteName=Flickr|Link=http://flickr.com/groups/londonnakedbikeride}}
 +
{{Social media button|SiteName=YouTube|Link=http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%22london+naked+bike+ride%22}}
 +
<!-- {{Social media button|SiteName=Yahoo|Link=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-london}} -->
 +
<br style="clear: both;">
  
−
These pages have further information for [[London#Next ride|riders]], [[London#Photography_and_filming_policy|photographers]] and [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/press/index.html the media].
 
  
−
To make sure you receive all the latest news about WNBR London, please sign up to our mailing list [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-london/ here].
+
==London World Naked Bike Ride==
  
 +
[[Image:London2007photobyminimouse1.jpg|400px|thumb|right|1,000 riders on London Naked Bike Ride 2007 - photo by [email protected]]]
  
−
{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 10 June 2006|Time=Assemble at 3pm. Departure 3.30pm (when all riders are ready)|Location=[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=528437&y=179804&z=2 Wellington Arch], London, SW1X 7LY, photos [http://www.photoguide.to/london/wellingtonarch.html here]}}<br />
+
The World Naked Bike Ride is a global protest movement with rides in cities around the world, raising awareness of issues such as safety of cyclists on the road, reducing oil dependence and saving the planet. Let's make the planet great again!
−
'''Route:''' http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/london/route
 
  
−
Be sure to check back here before the ride for any changes/amendments to the ride start time/location. If you don't find all the info you need below, please visit the [[United_Kingdom_FAQ | UK FAQs]] page.
+
WNBR’s themes are to:
 +
* protest against the global dependency on oil
 +
* curb car culture
 +
* obtain real rights for cyclists
 +
* demonstrate the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets
 +
* celebrate body freedom
  
−
Bodypainting session at Wellington Arch between 2.30pm-3.30pm - We plan to have clothed volunteers available with body paint to paint on messages and designs on people.
+
As well as promoting healthy life choices it can also be the best fun you can ever have on two wheels. The London ride has the excitement of a carnival, with big crowds to cheer it on. It is a "naked bike ride" but you can be "as bare as you dare" - body painting and fancy dress are welcome. It is fun, legal and all in a worthy cause.
  
−
The [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/london/route '''route'''] starts at Wellington Arch, then takes in Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Embankment, Big Ben, Aquarium/London Eye, IMAX cinema roundabout, Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Centre Point/Tottenham Court Road Tube, Oxford Street, Oxford Circus, Selfridges, US Embassy, Park Lane, and finish at the Wellington Arch.
+
You can find out loads of info on our new [https://wnbrlondon.uk/ WNBRLondon.UK] website:
  
−
'''Length:''' 10km (6.2 miles) approximately.
+
[[Image:LondonWebsiteFrontPage600x338.jpg|WNBRLondon.UK website|center|link=https://wnbrlondon.uk]]<br>
  
−
'''Legal:''' We have notified the police of our intention to ride in protest of oil dependency and in celebration of our bodies. 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 central London. In 2005 they police indicated that they would not be arresting us or trying to prevent the protest ride. We plan to seek this acknowledgement again when we agreed our route with the police beforehand. Visit our [[United_Kingdom_FAQ#Will_I_be_arrested_for_nudity.3F | FAQ answer]] about what the Metropolitan police said in 2005. The chances that you will be arrested for nudity or participation in the 2005 ride were virtually zero. We will try to ensure that the 2006 ride is the same.
+
Or find out more about the [[About | global World Naked Bike Ride goals on the wiki]].
  
−
'''Public Transport:''' See the [[United_Kingdom_FAQ | UK FAQs]].
+
==Participating in the Ride (Before the Ride)==
  
−
'''Weather:''' We've had good weather at each of the UK rides so far. Does that mean statistically we're predicting rain? RAIN IS NOT PREDICTED, BUT.. the ride will not be cancelled in the event of rain. If it rains, bring some warm dry clothes to change into after the ride, and keep them dry. Maybe we can beat the Vancouver record for most naked rides in the rain!  For a weather forecast, visit the [http://www.met-office.gov.uk Met Office], [http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=SW1X+7LY MetCheck] or [http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather BBC Weather].
+
Are you thinking about taking part in the London World Naked Bike Ride?<br>
 +
[[London_preparation | Things you might need to know about the London ride]]
  
−
'''Discounts:''' Are there any discounts available to riders? We are hoping to get some discounts arranged.
+
==Getting involved==
  
−
==Help to promote and organise the ride==
+
We hold monthly planning meetings before the ride: anyone is welcome to come along, and we reach decisions by consensus. We also rely on people to volunteer on the day, either as marshals, stewards, or first aiders. The more people we have to help out, the smoother the ride is for everyone. If you can help, please let us know!<br>
−
===Spread the word===
+
[[London_get_involved | Details of planning meetings, volunteer roles, and contact details for the start point coordinators]]
−
Everyone can help to make the 2006 ride even more successful than 2005. There are lots of ideas for promoting the ride at the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/promote/index.html UK Promote!] page.  In particular, there is a new leaflet that you can print out at home/work and distribute locally.  Download the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/promote/BikeNaked2006leaflet.pdf leaflet as a 200KB colour PDF].  We should soon have a single leaflet printed for distribution.
 
  
−
===Planning meetings===
+
==Ride details - Saturday, 8th June 2024==
−
The London ride intends to organise in an autonomous, decentralised, and self-organising manner. Anyone who is prepared to contribute to planning in this way is welcome to attend the meetings. The meeting agenda can include route/time, negotiations with police, improving the experience for new riders, presswork, and any other matters that people bring to the meeting. Meetings are open to non-London riders who wish to plan rides in their area. If any non-London riders attend, their rides can be discussed. Press are not welcome to the planning meeting.
+
<br>'''The traditional date for the ride is the second Saturday in June, so join us on Saturday 8th June 2024.'''
  
−
Four planning meetings were scheduled for the 2006 London ride, two of which have already taken place. The remaining meetings will take place on:
+
The ride has been increasingly popular over the past 20 years, with its fun, attention-grabbing campaign for safer cycling along with healthier environment, lifestyles and behaviours. 2023 was another big ride, with 8 start groups merging into a spectacular rider peloton.
−
*Friday 12th May 2006 at 6:30pm
+
<!--
−
*Thursday 25th May 2006 at 6:30pm
+
Details have not been confirmed and may need to be adjusted due to restrictions and ongoing concerns about the pandemic. Latest information will be on our website and social media.
 +
 +
 +
'''It's Not the World Naked Bike Ride'''
  
−
We will meet in the Great Court on the Main Floor of the British Museum ([http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/visit/trans.html map] and [http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/visit/plans.html floor plans]) at the large cafe tables nearest the Enlightenment Gallery (on the east side, formerly known as the King's Library). We'll have WNBR things out, so it will be easy to spot the meeting. You can distribute [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/london/events/meetings/Spring2006planningmeets.rtf leaflets] for the planning meetings.
+
We are riding in August as we cannot ride in June, but we marked the original date of 12th June by again campaigning safely with activities that are “Not the World Naked Bike Ride”. Look out on social media for the tag #NotTheWorldNakedBikeRide.
  
−
Get in touch if you want to join in the planning for 2006 ride. '''''uk [at] worldnakedride.org'''''
 
  
−
===Interviews===
+
The next London ride will be on the afternoon of '''Saturday 14th August 2021'''. In 2019 we had a great day with over 1,000 riders and huge crowds cheering us on. Media participation and coverage was also good. Let's make it bigger and better this year! -->
−
The press, radio and TV are fascinated by WNBR. We need riders to explain their personal perspective on the ride in interviews. If you are willing to help out with interviews, please contact '''''uk [at] worldnakedride.org''''' or '''''glee194584 [at] aol.com'''''.
+
<!-- The date coincides with the Trooping of the Colour in the morning, so there should be good crowds to cheer us on and maybe our riders will once again sing Happy Birthday to the Queen.  
 +
-->
  
−
===On the day===
+
[[London_ride | Find locations, times and other details by clicking here]]
−
We need people to pass out leaflets at the assembly point and during the ride. If you plan to pass out leaflets on the ride, you need to have a good scheme for carrying the leaflets, so they don't spill out or blow away, but so you still can reach them to pass out. We're going to try to pass out leaflets to the crowd at the assembly point and then during the ride.
+
<br>
  
−
==History==
+
==Support Us==
−
World Naked Bike Rides have taken place in London in 2005 and 2004
+
The ride is made possible by volunteer helpers and generous donations from our participants. Please join the collective. No one
−
*In 2005, approximately 250 people rode for 1.5 hours on the busiest streets of London
+
is paid for running WNBR London, but we do have some significant expenses like radio comms hire, road closure fees, insurance, printing, marshals' ID, etc.<br>
−
*In 2004, approximately 60 riders rode in Hyde Park
+
[https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UGA9T8VT8HH5W Please click here to donate by PayPal]  It's got to be worth a fiver or more!
 +
<br>
 +
[[Image:donatewithpaypal364x70.png|Donate with PayPal|link=https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UGA9T8VT8HH5W]]<br>
 +
or contact us if you could volunteer to help with planning, publicity, preparation, assistance at the start and finish, marshalling, or leading a ride - we really need your help.
  
−
==Media coverage==
+
The London WNBR is part of [http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/ Bike Week].
  
−
===2006 coverage===
+
[[Image:BikeWeekUK-Logo.jpg|Bike Week|link=http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/]]
−
*[http://www.wb-news.co.uk/ Wandsworth Borough News], 11 May 2006: "[http://www.wb-news.co.uk/news/headlines/display.var.757795.0.cycling_naked_get_on_your_bike_environmentally_friendly_cyclists_prepare_to_bare_all.php  Cycling naked? Get on your bike: Environmentally friendly cyclists prepare to bare all]"
+
<br>
 +
<!--<div class="facebook-linkbox" style="float:left; margin-right: 2em;">[https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/164319173671640/ Join the Ride!]</div>-->
 +
<br>
 +
<div class="facebook-linkbox" style="float:left; margin-right: 2em;">[https://www.facebook.com/WNBRLondon Like our Page]</div>
 +
<br style="clear: both;">
  
−
===2005 coverage===
+
==Finding Out More==
−
*[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/ Indymedia UK], 28 Apr 2005: "[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2005/04/310011.html World Naked Bike Ride - 11 June 2005 - various UK locations]"
 
−
*[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/ Indymedia UK]: 1 June 2005: [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/london/IndyNewswire01June05.mp3 audio preview (4MB)].
 
−
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/ BBC News], 11 Jun 2005: "[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4083580.stm Cyclists bare all in oil protest]" (includes video)
 
−
*[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/ Indymedia UK], 11 Jun 2005: "[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/london/2005/06/313113.html World Naked Bike Ride 2005 - London]"
 
−
*[http://www.vivrenu.com/ VivreNu.com]/[http://www.zoomin.tv/ Zoom.in]/[http://www.reuters.com/ Reuters] – '[http://www.vivrenu.com/download.php?op=mydown&did=121 Manifestation cyclo-nudiste londres (Le soir Journal belge)]' ([http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/ Windows Media] video of London ride)
 
−
*[http://www.thelondonline.co.uk/ The London Line], 9 June 2005: "[http://www.thelondonline.co.uk/theline/article.php?articleID=392 Bare cheek of cyclists]"
 
−
*[http://www.unstablesound.net/bike.html Resonance FM Bike Show], 16 May 2005: [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/london/bikeshow160505part1.mp3 excerpt 1 (3.5MB)], [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/london/bikeshow160505part2.mp3 excerpt 2 (1MB)].
 
  
−
===2004 coverage===
+
*WNBR London has its own website called [https://WNBRLondon.UK/ WNBRLondon.UK]
−
*[http://www.metro.co.uk/ Metro]/[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/ Evening Standard] newspaper, London, UK, 3 Jun 2004: "[http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/lifeandstyle/articles/11133585?source=Evening%20Standard Take the buff]" ([http://www.barewitness.org/images/Metro_London_03june2004.jpg poor quality scan])
+
*Look for us on [https://www.facebook.com/WNBRLondon/ Facebook]
−
 
+
*Follow us on [https://twitter.com/WNBRLondon Twitter]
−
==Photos==
+
*For press enquiries see the [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/press/ media information page] on the main site
−
===2005 photos===
 
−
<!--Sorted alphabetically-->
 
−
*[http://alamy.com/stock-photography-search-results.asp?qt=world+naked+bike+ride Alamy: "Naked Bike Ride" search]
 
−
*[http://alamy.com/stock-photography-search-results.asp?qt=world+naked+bike+ride Alamy: "World Naked Bike Ride" search]
 
−
*[http://there.is/photos/WNBR2005/ Bare Witness]
 
−
*[http://members.lycos.co.uk/bodygital/LONDONRIDE2005/Gallery.html Bodygital]
 
−
*[http://pro.corbis.com/ Corbis]: search for 'World Naked Bike Ride London'
 
−
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/search/text:london+naked+bike+ride/sort:relevance/ Flickr: "London Naked Bike Ride" search]
 
−
*[http://www.flickr.com/groups/londonnakedbikeride/ Flickr: WNBR London group]
 
−
*[http://editorial.gettyimages.com/ Getty Images Editorial]: search for 'World Naked Bike Ride London'
 
−
<!--See Coverage, above: *[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/london/2005/06/313113.html Indymedia]-->
 
−
*[http://www.angelfire.com/super2/sillysods/dayout/ Michael Houlsby]
 
−
*[http://mosaic.networkphotographers.com/mosaic/imagegroup/browseImagegroup.action?mosaicImagegroupId=21198 Network Photographers]
 
−
*[http://www.rexfeatures.com/cgi-bin/r2show0?k=World+Naked+Bike+Ride Rex Features]
 
−
 
 
−
===2004 photos===
 
−
*[http://moblog.co.uk/view.php?id=11289 Alfie's Moblog]
 
−
*[http://members.lycos.co.uk/bodygital/WNBRgallery.html Bodygital]
 
−
 
 
−
==Videos==
 
−
*[http://art.fsu.edu/keith/movies/World_Naked_Bike_Ride.mov World Naked Bike Ride, London, 11 June 2005], by [http://roboboy.com/ Keith Roberson] (8.9MB [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ QuickTime] movie)
 
−
 
 
−
==Photography and filming policy==
 
−
 
 
−
The London Ride has had the following photography/filming policy since 2005.
 
−
 
 
−
POLICY
 
−
We welcome photography during the ride, but there are some restrictions.
 
−
 
 
−
# No photos are permitted BEFORE or AFTER the street ride EXCEPT in a designated photo area (where consenting riders can go to be photographed).
 
−
# During the street ride, no closeup photos of people are allowed without the person's consent.
 
−
# During the street ride, no photos of participants when they aren't riding/skating (except with the person's consent).
 
−
# Riders and supporters are actively encouraged to enforce these policies. Thank you!
 
−
 
 
−
'''This policy is intended to curtail any inconsiderate photography which might otherwise take place. We wish to create a safe and supportive environment for all riders.'''
 
−
 
 
−
'''All photographers present at the ride must abide by this policy. Those who do not will be asked to leave. This INCLUDES any riders or press who take photos.'''
 
−
 
 
−
To ensure that this policy is clear to all present, it may appear on signs at the ride assembly area or on leaflets distributed at the event.
 
−
 
 
−
If you are attending the ride as a photographer, we would like to remind you that the there are various points along the route which feature particularly striking backgrounds for photos of the ride (eg- Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Oxford Street, US Embassy).
 
−
 
 
−
There has been some debate about the restrictiveness of this policy, to see this visit the following link [http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00CWWK&unified_p=1]
 
−
 
 
−
==Links==
 
−
===Websites===
 
−
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/ WNBR UK] (official site)
 
−
*[http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/london/ WNBR London] (official site)
 
−
 
 
−
===Discussion lists===
 
−
Join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-uk/ WNBR UK] list if you plan to ride and want to receive important updates or share in general UK ride planning. Join the [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-london/ WNBR London] list if you want to help plan the London ride. ''If you're after photos, don't bother joining these lists – they are for ride planning only.''
 
−
 
 
−
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-uk/ WNBR UK] – Yahoo! group for all UK rides
 
−
*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-london/ WNBR London] – Yahoo! group for the London ride
 
−
 
 
−
===Listings===
 
−
*[http://upcoming.org/event/64982/ Upcoming.org]
 
−
 
 
−
===Related interest groups===
 
−
====Cycling====
 
−
*[http://www.actionbikes.co.uk/ Action Bikes]
 
−
*[http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/ Bicycle Film Festival]
 
−
*[http://www.bike2work.info/ Bike2Work]
 
−
*[http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/ Bike Week] (17-25 June 2006)
 
−
*[http://www.bugbugs.co.uk/ Bug Bugs]: rickshaws and pedicabs
 
−
*[http://www.camdengreenfair.ik.com/ Camden Green Fair and BikeFest], 4 June 2006
 
−
*[http://www.criticalmasslondon.org.uk/ Critical Mass London]
 
−
*[http://www.lcc.org.uk/ London Cycling Campaign]
 
−
*[http://www.resonancefm.com/ Resonance 104.4 FM]: [http://www.unstablesound.net/bike.html The Bike Show]
 
−
*[http://www.rinky-dink.org/ Rinky Dink]
 
−
*[http://www.slickwillies.co.uk/ Slick Willies]
 
−
*[http://www.westminster.gov.uk/gis/index.cfm?LayerID=13 Westminster City Council: map of cycle stands in Westminster]
 
−
*[http://www.velorution.biz/ Velorution]
 
−
*[http://www.zerocouriers.com/ ZERO Couriers]
 
−
 
 
−
====Local campaigns====
 
−
*[http://www.freewheelers.co.uk/ Freewheelers]
 
−
*[http://www.londonrisingtide.org.uk/ London Rising Tide]
 
−
*[http://www.roadblock.org.uk/ Road Block]: Alliance Against Road Building
 
−
*[http://www.stopurban4x4s.org.uk/ Alliance Against Urban 4x4s]
 
−
<!--NOTTINGHAM! NOT LOCAL! *[http://www.veggies.org.uk/ Veggies Catering Campaign (Nottingham)]-->
 
−
 
 
−
===Location information===
 
−
*Maps of London: [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=532240&y=182160&z=6 Streetmap.co.uk] / [http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=London&strCountry=1138&google=1 ViaMichelin] / [http://maps.google.co.uk/?q=London Google Maps]
 
−
*Wikipedia: [[Wikipedia: {{PAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}}]] / [[Wikipedia: Greater {{PAGENAME}}|Greater {{PAGENAME}}]]
 
−
 
 
−
[[Category:Ride locations]]
 
−
[[Category:United Kingdom]]
 
  
 +
==Categories==
 
<!--Drag appropriate ride location categories below this line-->
 
<!--Drag appropriate ride location categories below this line-->
 +
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2022 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2021 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2020 evading covid]]<!--remains even if later also in 2020 ride locations-->
 +
[[Category:2019 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2018 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2017 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2016 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2015 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2014 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2013 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2012 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2011 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2010 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2009 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2008 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2007 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2006 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2005 ride locations]]
 
[[Category:2004 ride locations]]
 
[[Category:2004 ride locations]]
−
[[Category:2005 ride locations]]
+
[[Category:Ride locations with media coverage]]
−
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
+
[[Category:Ride locations with photos]]
−
[[Category:Previous ride locations]]
+
[[Category:Ride locations with videos]]
−
[[Category:Northern hemisphere ride locations]]
+
[[Category:Potential ride locations]]
 
<!--Drag appropriate ride location categories above this line-->
 
<!--Drag appropriate ride location categories above this line-->
 
<!--Drag inappropriate ride location categories below this line---
 
<!--Drag inappropriate ride location categories below this line---
 
[[Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations]]
 
[[Category:Southern hemisphere ride locations]]
 
[[Category:New ride locations]]
 
[[Category:New ride locations]]
−
[[Category:Potential ride locations]]
 
 
[[Category:Unconfirmed ride locations]]
 
[[Category:Unconfirmed ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:Confirmed ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2025 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2024 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2023 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2022 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2021 ride locations]]
 +
[[Category:2020 ride locations]]
 
----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line-->
 
----Drag inappropriate ride location categories above this line-->

Latest revision as of 12:13, 17 May 2024

Home > List of rides > United Kingdom > London  •  Google this ride!

For details of the six alternative start points see also London sub-pages


Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Flickr Follow us on YouTube


London World Naked Bike Ride

1,000 riders on London Naked Bike Ride 2007 - photo by [email protected]

The World Naked Bike Ride is a global protest movement with rides in cities around the world, raising awareness of issues such as safety of cyclists on the road, reducing oil dependence and saving the planet. Let's make the planet great again!

WNBR’s themes are to:

  • protest against the global dependency on oil
  • curb car culture
  • obtain real rights for cyclists
  • demonstrate the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets
  • celebrate body freedom

As well as promoting healthy life choices it can also be the best fun you can ever have on two wheels. The London ride has the excitement of a carnival, with big crowds to cheer it on. It is a "naked bike ride" but you can be "as bare as you dare" - body painting and fancy dress are welcome. It is fun, legal and all in a worthy cause.

You can find out loads of info on our new WNBRLondon.UK website:

WNBRLondon.UK website


Or find out more about the global World Naked Bike Ride goals on the wiki.

Participating in the Ride (Before the Ride)

Are you thinking about taking part in the London World Naked Bike Ride?
Things you might need to know about the London ride

Getting involved

We hold monthly planning meetings before the ride: anyone is welcome to come along, and we reach decisions by consensus. We also rely on people to volunteer on the day, either as marshals, stewards, or first aiders. The more people we have to help out, the smoother the ride is for everyone. If you can help, please let us know!
Details of planning meetings, volunteer roles, and contact details for the start point coordinators

Ride details - Saturday, 8th June 2024


The traditional date for the ride is the second Saturday in June, so join us on Saturday 8th June 2024.

The ride has been increasingly popular over the past 20 years, with its fun, attention-grabbing campaign for safer cycling along with healthier environment, lifestyles and behaviours. 2023 was another big ride, with 8 start groups merging into a spectacular rider peloton.

Find locations, times and other details by clicking here

Support Us

The ride is made possible by volunteer helpers and generous donations from our participants. Please join the collective. No one is paid for running WNBR London, but we do have some significant expenses like radio comms hire, road closure fees, insurance, printing, marshals' ID, etc.
Please click here to donate by PayPal It's got to be worth a fiver or more!
Donate with PayPal
or contact us if you could volunteer to help with planning, publicity, preparation, assistance at the start and finish, marshalling, or leading a ride - we really need your help.

The London WNBR is part of Bike Week.

Bike Week


Finding Out More

Categories

Retrieved from "https://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=London&oldid=37472"