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''For details of the six alternative start points see also [[:Category:London sub-page|London sub-pages]]''
  
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This page has information about the fourth 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. Last year an astonishing 800 riders shed clothes to protest against oil dependency. This June the ride will return to the streets of London allowing riders to see the many sights of this remarkable city from the comfort of their own bikes/skates.
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Rides in [[Brighton]], [[Manchester]], [[Southampton]] and [[York]] have been timed to allow riders to participate in those cities as well as London.
 
  
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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].
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==London World Naked Bike Ride==
  
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To make sure you receive all the latest news about WNBR London, please [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-london/join sign up] to our [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wnbr-london/ mailing list].
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[[Image:London2007photobyminimouse1.jpg|400px|thumb|right|1,000 riders on London Naked Bike Ride 2007 - photo by mini_mouse@riseup.net]]  
  
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{{Ride location next ride|Date=Saturday 9 June 2007|Time=3pm assembly (for 3.30pm departure)|Location=Meet at Hyde Park Corner, north of the statue of Achilles.  Please assemble in  the [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Image:London-2007-assembly-point-map.gif open meadow area] bound by trees (north of the Achilles statue and beyond the horse riding trail). A map illustrating the start location can be found [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Image:2007-london-start-location.png here]. DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE ON THE GRASS OR PATHS AT THE ASSEMBLY AREA.  Keep all paths clear.}}
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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!
  
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'''BIKE RENTAL'''  Discounted Bike Hire is through London Bicycle Touring Company which will hire bikes to riders from 1pm-7pm for £10.  For details of how to do this, visit the [[London_Bike_Hire]] page.  Pre-booking is essential to guarantee availablility of your hire bike.
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WNBR’s themes are to:
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* protest against the global dependency on oil
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* curb car culture
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* obtain real rights for cyclists
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* demonstrate the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets
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* celebrate body freedom
  
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'''SKATE RENTAL'''  At the bargain price of £10, you can hire well maintained skates plus full padding from [http://www.clubblueroom.com Club Blue Room] for the entire day. They are located at Marble Arch, which is a short walk from the ride assembly/finish points. They can't hire if it's a rainy day, and they require a £100 deposit (cash or credit card) plus ID. Skates must be undamaged dry and clean when returned.  Phone for details - 020 7724 4884
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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.
  
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'''BODY PAINTING''' From 2.30pm, volunteer body painters will be painting slogans/designs, and a self-service painting station will be available (see below for [[London#Body_Painting | full details]] on Body Painting). Don't turn up before 2.30pm or you will be sent away.
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You can find out loads of info on our new [https://wnbrlondon.uk/ WNBRLondon.UK] website:
  
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'''DECORATIONS AND LEAFLETS''' This year we are providing cloth flags again and these are on short bamboo poles which you can tape to your bike frame/rack. We are also providing "race cards" - paper signs that easily attach to your bike with the messages of the WNBR. Donations are appreciated to help us cover the costs of these items (the London ride's total budget is £300 this year - sounds like a lot, but it's not).  There will be leaflets available which explain the ride more clearly to passers by.  These items can be collected from just behind the Achilles Statue.
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[[Image:LondonWebsiteFrontPage600x338.jpg|WNBRLondon.UK website|center|link=https://wnbrlondon.uk]]<br>
  
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'''FINISH''' The ride finishes at Wellington Arch (the traditional finish location).  Unlike previous years, the start and finish locations are not identical.
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Or find out more about the [[About | global World Naked Bike Ride goals on the wiki]].
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'''Length:''' Approximately 10km (6.2 miles)
 
  
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==Objectives and Demands==
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==Participating in the Ride (Before the Ride)==
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The World Naked Bike Ride collective in London has agreed a set of objectives and demands for this year's ride. Please indicate your support by signing up to support sustainable transport at http://www.pledgebank.com/WNBRLondon. The objectives and demands are:
 
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===Objectives===
 
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*Protest against the global dependency on oil
 
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*Curb car culture
 
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*Obtain real rights for cyclists
 
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*Demonstrate the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets
 
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*Celebrate body freedom
 
  
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===Demands===
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Are you thinking about taking part in the London World Naked Bike Ride?<br>
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*“Real rights for bikes”:
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[[London_preparation | Things you might need to know about the London ride]]
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**Safer streets for cyclists
 
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**Cycle-only zones in cities
 
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**Separate 2-way cycle lanes
 
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*A ban on car advertising.
 
  
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==Participating In The Ride==
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==Getting involved==
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If you don't find all the info you need below, please visit the [[United_Kingdom_FAQ | UK FAQs]] page.
 
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===Route===
 
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The ride features approximately 10k (6 miles) of central London with mostly left turns and a mix of high traffic and low traffic riding. There are no major hills and a park start and finish. The route will start at Hyde Park Corner, then take in Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Embankment, Parliament/Big Ben, Westminster Bridge, Aquarium/London Eye, IMAX cinema roundabout, Waterloo Bridge, Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Charing Cross Road, Centre Point/Tottenham Court Road Tube, Oxford Street, Oxford Circus, Selfridges, US Embassy, Park Lane, and finish at Hyde Park Corner or Wellington Arch. Please note that this year's meeting point will be within Hyde Park itself, just north of the statue of Achilles (London's oldest nude statue!). This is just across the road from last year's meeting point at Wellington Arch.
 
  
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[[Image:London-route-2007-lowres.jpg|thumb|right|150px|2007 London route]]
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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>
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The 2007 route is almost entirely identical the 2005 and 2006 routes.  You can find a really detailed official map of the 2007 route [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Image:London-route-2007-lowres.jpg here (650kb)]. You can also find a nifty alternative map of the route [http://www.run.com/showroute.asp?map=38734 here] that includes an elevation profile! A text description of the route will also be added here in due course.  A map showing the ride assembly point is shown [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Image:London-2007-assembly-point-map.gif here].
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[[London_get_involved | Details of planning meetings, volunteer roles, and contact details for the start point coordinators]]
  
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The 2006 route map is [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/index.php?title=Image:london-2006-revised-route.jpg here] and it shows how we would shorten the ride in the extremely unlikely event of of ''extreme weather''.
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==Ride details - Saturday, 8th June 2024==
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<br>'''The traditional date for the ride is the second Saturday in June, so join us on Saturday 8th June 2024.'''
  
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If you're wondering why the route doesn't include Constitution Hill, Buckingham Palace, The Mall, Birdcage Walk, Horseguards Parade, the Metropolitan Police asked us not to use these routes because Trooping of the Colour has caused there to be various traffic restrictions on these streets on the day of the ride.
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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.
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'''It's Not the World Naked Bike Ride'''
  
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===Legality===
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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.
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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 both 2005 and 2006 the police indicated that they would not be arresting us or trying to prevent the protest ride, and have assured us of similar support this year. Visit our [[United_Kingdom_FAQ#Will_I_be_arrested_for_nudity.3F | FAQ answer]] about what the Metropolitan police said in 2005. We will try to ensure that the 2007 ride is endorsed by the police, as all previous London rides have been.
 
  
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===Body Painting===
 
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The best way to make sure you are ready for the ride is to get painted at home beforehand.  Wear loose-fitting clothing that won't rub it off, and you can always leave final details and touch-ups for the ride.  The advise on getting and using body paint, see the [[United_Kingdom_FAQ#Do_you_have_body_paint_information.3F_How_much_does_it_cost_to_cover_someone_with_body_paint.3F | UK FAQs]].  The easiest thing is to have a friend body-paint you, but you can paint yourself if it's an all-over-in-one-colour or message on your legs. 
 
  
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For people who aren't able to paint themselves at home, body painting - provided by Sitech Creations Ltd [http://www.sitecreations.co.uk] & others - will be available from 2.30pm at the assembly area. There are limited numbers of paints and painters, so access may be limited.  Body Painting will happen under the trees just north of the Achilles statue. '''Don't turn up earlier than 2.30pm at the assembly area or you will be turned away.'''
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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! -->
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===Decorate Your Bike===
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[[London_ride | Find locations, times and other details by clicking here]]
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We have some great race cards that you can print on card and then attach to your bike. We recommend you use elastic or twist-ties to secure to your bike.  There are PDF [http://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/images/b/bf/2007-race-card-instructions.pdf instructions here].  If you are feeling generous, print and prepare a few extra to give to other riders. There is a selection of four cards for you to choose from; click on the captions to download the full-size card for printing.
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Image:RACE-SIGN-01-150.png|[[Media:RACE SIGN 01.pdf|Download Print Version]]
 
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Image:RACE-SIGN-02-150.png|[[Media:RACE SIGN 02.pdf|Download Print Version]]
 
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Image:RACE-SIGN-03-150.png|[[Media:RACE SIGN 03.pdf|Download Print Version]]
 
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Image:RACE-SIGN-04-150.png|[[Media:RACE SIGN 04.pdf|Download Print Version]]
 
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==Support Us==
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See the [[United_Kingdom_FAQ | UK FAQs]].
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The ride is made possible by volunteer helpers and generous donations from our participants. Please join the collective. No one
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[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!
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[[Image:donatewithpaypal364x70.png|Donate with PayPal|link=https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UGA9T8VT8HH5W]]<br>
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The London WNBR is part of [http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/ Bike Week].
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We've had good weather at each of the UK rides so far, indeed stunning hot sunshine in 2006. 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. A large, thin plastic bag (such as you get from your dry cleaner) could be an effective protection if you want to seem naked in the rain.  Maybe we can beat the Vancouver record for most naked riders 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].
 
  
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===Bike Rental===
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[[Image:BikeWeekUK-Logo.jpg|Bike Week|link=http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/]]
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As with the 2006 ride, the London Bicycle Touring Company has agreed to do a discounted bike rental of £10 for the afternoon of the ride. On the day of the ride, you can collect your bike at any time after 1pm and return at any time before 7pm. This year, delivery is not available, and bikes must be collected from the shop. '''Advanced booking is required to guarantee bike availability'''. For full details/instructions on how to pre-book your bike, visit the [[London_Bike_Hire]] page.
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==Finding Out More==
  
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The shop can provide you with directions for a relatively traffic-free journey of 15 minutes to the ride assembly point.
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*WNBR London has its own website called [https://WNBRLondon.UK/ WNBRLondon.UK]
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The final WNBR London 2007 meeting will take place at 6:30pm on the evening of '''WEDNESDAY''' 30 May 2007.  '''IMPORTANT NOTE: This meeting will not be at the British Museum, where meetings usually take place.'''  Instead it will be held in the upstairs room at The Plough, a lovely pub located at the intersection of Russell Street and Museum Street [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=530120&y=181550&z=0&ar=Y (here's a map)].  This location is conveniently just one block south from the usual meeting location - the British Museum.
 
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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'''''.
 
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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.
 
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===Being a Volunteer Steward===
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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If you are interested in volunteering as a London WNBR Ride Steward, please contact Paul at [email protected]
 
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==History==
 
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World Naked Bike Rides have taken place in London since 2004.
 
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*In 2006, over 700 people rode through London on one of the hottest days of the year
 
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*In 2005, approximately 250 people rode for 1.5 hours on the busiest streets of London
 
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==Media coverage==
 
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===2006 coverage===
 
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*[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]"
 
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*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/ Guardian], 12 June 2006: "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,,1795723,00.html Naked bike ride targets oil industry]"
 
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*[http://www.rexfeatures.com/ Rex Features], '[http://www.rexfeatures.com/reflex/ Reflex]' magazine, Travel Issue, Sep 2006: "Naked ambition" (Paul Brown)
 
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*[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]"
 
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*[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)].
 
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*[http://www.indymedia.org.uk/ Indymedia UK]: 1 June 2005: [http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk/london/IndyNewswire01June05.mp3 audio preview (4MB)].
 
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*[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]"
 
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*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/ BBC News], 11 Jun 2005: "[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/3681938.stm Naked cyclists to make oil protest]" (pre-ride radio interview with Venus)
 
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*[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)
 
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*[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]"
 
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*[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)
 
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*[http://www.treehugger.com/ TreeHugger], 13 Jun 2005: "[http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/06/naked_bike_ride_1.php Naked Bike Ride shocks London]"
 
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*[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])
 
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===2006 photos===
 
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*[http://www.eyetopic.co.uk/World_Naked_Bike_Ride/ Eyetopic]
 
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*[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=london+naked+bike+ride&d=taken-20060609- Flickr search: "london naked bike ride", taken after 9 June 2006]
 
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*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonyjefferson/archives/date-taken/2006/06/10/ Anthony Jefferson]
 
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*[http://moblog.co.uk/blogs.php?show=8474 Moblog UK: wnbr2006]
 
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*[http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/freespirit1g/photos/browse/b99d Naturist Freespirit Group photos] – Some WNBR London 2006 photos on this Yahoo! Group]
 
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*[http://www.rexfeatures.com/cgi-bin/r2show0?k=London+Naked+Bike+Ride+2006 Rex Features]
 
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*[http://www.staralexphoto.com/albumShow.php?albumID=62 staralexPHOTO] (Alex Starostin)
 
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*[http://www.sendpix.com/albums/06062018/dgrwqwsn6s/ Andy Zajczyk]
 
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*[http://alamy.com/stock-photography-search-results.asp?qt=london+naked+bike+ride+2005 Alamy: "London Naked Bike Ride 2005" search]
 
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*[http://there.is/photos/WNBR2005/ Bare Witness]
 
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*[http://members.lycos.co.uk/bodygital/LONDONRIDE2005/Gallery.html Bodygital]
 
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*[http://pro.corbis.com/ Corbis]: search for 'London Naked Bike Ride 2005'
 
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*[http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=london+naked+bike+ride&d=taken-20050610-20051231 Flickr search: "london naked bike ride", taken between 10 June 2005 and 31 Dec 2005]
 
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*[http://www.flickr.com/groups/londonnakedbikeride/ Flickr: WNBR London group]
 
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*[http://editorial.gettyimages.com/ Getty Images Editorial]: search for 'London Naked Bike Ride 2005'
 
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*[http://www.angelfire.com/super2/sillysods/dayout/ Michael Houlsby]
 
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*[http://mosaic.networkphotographers.com/mosaic/imagegroup/browseImagegroup.action?mosaicImagegroupId=21198 Network Photographers]
 
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*[http://www.rexfeatures.com/cgi-bin/r2show0?k=London+Naked+Bike+Ride+2005 Rex Features]
 
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===2004 photos===
 
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*[http://moblog.co.uk/view.php?id=11289 Alfie's Moblog]
 
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*[http://members.lycos.co.uk/bodygital/WNBRgallery.html Bodygital]
 
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*[http://video.google.co.uk/ Google Video]: '[http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=3553148656911941231 Free as a bicycle]
 
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*[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freespirit1g] link to some film clips.
 
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*[http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=highaltitudefilms The World Naked Bike Ride by Johnny Zapatos].  This independent documentary film is narrated by newsreader/cyclist Jon Snow.  Watch a short preview at [http://www.green.tv/naked_bike_ride Green.TV]. The DVD (with many extras) is available for purchase from [http://www.highaltitudefilms.tv/ High Altitude Films].
 
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*[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)
 
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*[http://one.revver.com/watch/167445 Naked Bike Ride London 2005] by Ben and Selene ([http://one.revver.com/account/show/real2reel real2reel]) at [http://www.revver.com/ Revver]
 
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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.''
 
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*[http://www.camdengreenfair.ik.com/ Camden Green Fair and BikeFest], 4 June 2006
 
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*[http://www.criticalmasslondon.org.uk/ Critical Mass London]
 
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*[http://www.lcc.org.uk/ London Cycling Campaign]
 
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*[http://www.resonancefm.com/ Resonance 104.4 FM]: [http://www.unstablesound.net/bike.html The Bike Show]
 
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*[http://www.rinky-dink.org/ Rinky Dink]
 
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*[http://www.slickwillies.co.uk/ Slick Willies]
 
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*[http://www.westminster.gov.uk/gis/index.cfm?LayerID=13 Westminster City Council: map of cycle stands in Westminster]
 
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*[http://www.zerocouriers.com/ ZERO Couriers]
 
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*[http://www.londonrisingtide.org.uk/ London Rising Tide]
 
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*[http://www.roadblock.org.uk/ Road Block]: Alliance Against Road Building
 
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*[http://www.stopurban4x4s.org.uk/ Alliance Against Urban 4x4s]
 
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*[http://www.bodyfreedom.org/ Body Freedom Collaborative]
 
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*[http://www.go-bare.org/ Go Bare]
 
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*[http://wngd.org/ World Naked Gardening Day]
 
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*[http://www.starkersclub.co.uk/ Starkers! - London's Only Naked Disco]
 
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*[http://www.barewitness.org/ Bare Witness]
 
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*[http://www.conformandobey.co.uk/pages/naked_protest.html Russell Higgs]
 
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*[http://www.nakedwalk.org/ Naked Walk]
 
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz7g8N30u0o The Freedom To Be Yourself 1999 -1]
 
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma884AX-Rtg The Freedom To Be Yourself 1999 -2]
 
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*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]
 
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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!
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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.

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