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<div style="font-size:x-small;color:#999;float:right;">Shortcuts to this page: [http://worldnakedbikeride.org/brighton worldnakedbikeride.org/brighton] / [http://wnbr.org.uk/brighton wnbr.org.uk/brighton] / [http://tinyurl.com/2bxoq3 tinyurl.com/2bxoq3]</div>
 
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<span style="color: red;">'''EVENING FLASHMOB NAKED EQUINOX CELEBRATION RIDE - SATURDAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2021'''</span>
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'''Join us for a naked "protestival" ride through the City — followed by a refreshing sea swim and beachfront after-party!'''
  
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<p><span>Brighton naked Bike Ride is part of the International Global Protest Movement, the World Naked Bike Ride.  The UK National Arm of the World Movement uses its funds to provide insurance for our ride and many other UK rides. They have recently appealed for some top-up funds to enable that to continue and we are going to do our bit with an <strong>exciting additonal Flashmob ride in Brighton.</strong></span></p>
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'''Every year since 2006 (except 2020, due to Covid), Brighton has joined [[List of rides|World Naked Bike Rides around the world]] to celebrate cycling and the human body. The ride demonstrates the vulnerability of cyclists on the road and is a protest against car culture.'''
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<p><span>We will ride "AS BARE AS WE DARE", through the streets of Brighton in the early dusk!  We'll meet up in advance to enjoy the sunset, then with our bikes and bodies illuminated as much as you wish, we'll go show ourselves to the pleasure and applause of the Brighton public.</span></p>
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'''Brighton's [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/ World Naked Bike Ride] will take place on Sunday 9 June 2024. Up to 1,000 riders have taken part in previous peak years. Full nudity is permitted at the event, in cooperation with Sussex Police.'''
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<br/><span>The World Naked Bike Ride is a protest, not an event. We do not require permission in the UK (yet) to hold this rally however we do, as a matter of courtesy, and for the safety of our participants, liaise with the Police.</span>
 
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<br/><span>Riding naked is no more uncomfortable in the saddle than being clothed and may be better as there is no fabric to chafe. Riders can utilise an additional fabric seat cover - <strong>IF YOU ARE USING A HIRE BIKE PLEASE BE SURE TO USE A SEAT COVER;</strong> we were the target of some badly thought-out vitriolic trolling about bare bums on hire bike saddles for the main annual ride and don't want to repeat that!!</span>
 
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<br/><span>The motto of the ride is "as bare as you dare", complete nudity is permitted in law as long as there is '''no intention to cause harassment, alarm or distress'''. Footware of some sort is advised both for pedal and roadway comfort. There will not be professional body painters but you are most welcome to bring your own body paint and wear body painted slogans or have a flag attached to your bike.</span><br>
 
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The ride has in the past been part of national [http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/ Bike Week].
  
 
Please [http://worldnakedbikeride.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=daccc357f60f7865138ff7648&id=5e0b67e4a2 join our email list] for occasional updates on the ride and related events.
 
Please [http://worldnakedbikeride.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=daccc357f60f7865138ff7648&id=5e0b67e4a2 join our email list] for occasional updates on the ride and related events.
  
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'''[[Brighton & Hove participation|Advice for participants]]''' – Read how to get the most out of the ride!
  
 
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* '''8:30/9:00 am''': Organisers setting up – any help very appreciated!  
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Please make sure you're well-fed at the start of the ride. If necessary, bring lunch to eat before we start, plus snacks and water for the ride.
 
Please make sure you're well-fed at the start of the ride. If necessary, bring lunch to eat before we start, plus snacks and water for the ride.
  
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Please bring decorations and body paint. We'd like to have a lot more body painting. If you are a body painter please get in touch.
 
Please bring decorations and body paint. We'd like to have a lot more body painting. If you are a body painter please get in touch.
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===Route===
 
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The route goes via central Brighton and Hove, past a number of local attractions (i360, Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion, seafront etc), before finishing at Black Rock naturist beach where we can have a post-ride party, swim and picnic.
 
The route goes via central Brighton and Hove, past a number of local attractions (i360, Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion, seafront etc), before finishing at Black Rock naturist beach where we can have a post-ride party, swim and picnic.
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* Stewarding before the ride: Collecting donations, handing out flyers and dealing with intrusive photographers.
 
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Black Rock naturist beach, Kemp Town, Brighton
  
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*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brighton-Naked-Bike-Ride/116674705198 Brighton Naked Bike Ride] Facebook page (become a fan!)
 
*[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brighton-Naked-Bike-Ride/116674705198 Brighton Naked Bike Ride] Facebook page (become a fan!)
  
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Join us for a naked "protestival" ride through the City — followed by a refreshing sea swim and beachfront after-party!

Every year since 2006 (except 2020, due to Covid), Brighton has joined World Naked Bike Rides around the world to celebrate cycling and the human body. The ride demonstrates the vulnerability of cyclists on the road and is a protest against car culture.

Brighton's World Naked Bike Ride will take place on Sunday 9 June 2024. Up to 1,000 riders have taken part in previous peak years. Full nudity is permitted at the event, in cooperation with Sussex Police.

The event is one of several UK and worldwide rides happening around the same time, including nearby London the day before. It is scheduled to allow people to take part in other rides.

The ride has in the past been part of national Bike Week.

Please join our email list for occasional updates on the ride and related events.


Bike Week


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Date: Sunday 9 June 2024 (Countdown!)
Time: 12 noon
Location: Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6SD

Advice for participants – Read how to get the most out of the ride!

Ride details

Schedule - Please Note later times this year

  • 9/11 am: Organisers setting up – any help very appreciated!
  • 12 Noon: Bike/body decoration, lunch, entertainment
  • 1.30 pm: Assembly
  • 2 pm: Ride starts
  • 2.30 - 3.00 pm (approx): Rest stop at Hove Lawns
  • 4.00 - 4.30 pm (approx): Ride ends with sea swim and beach hangout (tide will be low)

Food and Drink

Please make sure you're well-fed at the start of the ride. If necessary, bring lunch to eat before we start, plus snacks and water for the ride.

Bike and Body Decoration

Please bring decorations and body paint. We'd like to have a lot more body painting. If you are a body painter please get in touch.

Route

The route goes via central Brighton and Hove, past a number of local attractions (i360, Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion, seafront etc), before finishing at Black Rock naturist beach where we can have a post-ride party, swim and picnic.

Weather

Check local weather at the following sites:

Getting there

If you live outside Brighton, please try to use sustainable transport to get to and from the ride (eg: by train, bus, car share, bio-diesel or electric vehicle). Please note that most buses don't take bikes and there are some restrictions on trains (except folding bikes). You can check various options at:

Bike hire

If you haven't got a bike, the following shops offer hire facilities:

You can also sign up to the Beryl e-bikes scheme, and hire an electric bike for 15p per minute:

Accommodation

Discounts have traditionally been available at the Ambassador Hotel.

Pre-ride events

Planning meet-ups

Please come along if you'd like to get involved in any way or want to find out more, anyone is welcome. We meet at least once a month in the run-up to the ride, from January to June.

Next meeting date/s: See Facebook

In particular, we are keen to find people willing to assist with:

  • Setting up and packing away equipment at Preston Park on the ride day (gazebos, signage, fencing etc). Preferably non-riders, as the packing away must be carried out after the ride sets off.
  • Body painting. Skilled body painters sought, an indoor location may be available.
  • Organising pre-ride fundraising or after ride social events.
  • Marshalling during the ride: Helping to keep riders together and safe, and providing assistance if necessary.
  • Stewarding before the ride: Collecting donations, handing out flyers and dealing with intrusive photographers.
  • Bike mechanics to assist riders with bike repairs and maintenance before the ride and at the rest stop.

Post-ride events

Post ride beach picnic

Sun 9 June 2024, approx 3.30pm/4pm (after the Brighton ride)
Black Rock naturist beach, Kemp Town, Brighton

There will be a swim and beach picnic at the end of the Brighton ride.
Please bring towels, plus food and drink to share.

Get involved!

Ride on the day

Please show your support for this event and its message by riding "as bare as you dare" on the day. For more information on what to bring etc, visit the Joining a ride page.

Spread the word

The more people know about the ride, the more will come. The more people come and ride, the more successful the event will be, and the safer riders will feel.

Help organise and promote this ride

To really make this ride happen, please get involved in organising and promoting the ride. See the Brighton & Hove planning notes for more information on jobs required.

Suggested charities

Brighton Naked Bike Ride is an environmental and road safety protest, not a charity event. However, if you'd like to raise money for charity through sponsoring your ride, please consider supporting the following relevant organisations:

Media coverage, Photos, Video, History

See media coverage, photos, video and history pages.

Links

More information on the Brighton & Hove ride is available at:

Website/s

Discussion group/s

Endorsements

The following Brighton bike organisations have sponsored our flyers and provided other support:

We are also supported and endorsed by:

  • Magpie Recycling: Brighton recycling cooperative who have provided their bio-diesel flatbed truck as a support vehicle since the 2010 ride

Listings

See: Brighton & Hove listings

Related rides

Location information

Categories

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