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This page has info about the World Naked Bike Ride events in the UK. It has info about future events and a history of all the rides in the UK.
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Information on World Naked Bike Ride events in the United Kingdom...
  
 
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==Press enquiries==
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==Future rides==
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Press work is usually handled by local ride coordinators or various local press officers, for info see the [[United Kingdom Media Information]] page.
 
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===Upcoming events===
 
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The main 2008 WNBR events all took place in June, but riders may be interested in participating in the national Climate Camp at Kingsnorth (near Rochester).  This year's focus is on the threat of building new coal-fired power stations (Kingsnorth is one of these planned new power stations).  There is a cycling caravan leaving Heathrow on 27 July and arriving in Rochester for a major demo on Sunday 3 August.  You don't need a bike to participate in the protest Sunday 3 August (12 noon from Rochester Station).  Details about all this are available at [http://www.climatecamp.org.uk www.climatecamp.org.uk] and [http://www.campaigncc.org www.campaigncc.org].  You are welcome to come for one or many days of the climate camp.
 
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On 6 December 2008, the National Climate March will take place.  As in previous years, there will be a bike ride protest before the main march.  Although it's not advisable to go naked in cold weather, you could bring your WNBR flag and go "as bare as you can bear".  Regardless of how you participate, the demo is very important and well worth attending. Details are at the [http://www.campaigncc.org Campaign Against Climate Change].
 
  
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===Future rides===
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There is some talk of holding a southern hemisphere solidarity ride in March of 2009.  This would probably be a one-mile ride which started and finished at/near a heated indoor setting where riders could stay warm.
  
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There is some talk of holding a southern hemisphere solidarity ride in March of 2009.  This would probably be a 1 mile ride which started and finished at/near a heated indoor setting where riders could stay warm.
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The following eight rides are predicted to repeat in June 2009. If shown, details must be considered provisional unless otherwise stated:
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The following 8 ride locations are predicted to repeat in June 2009. If shown, all date/assembly details must be considered provisional (unless otherwise indicated):
 
  
 
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A new ride is expected to take place on the [[Bristol]] to [[Bath]] bike path.
 
A new ride is expected to take place on the [[Bristol]] to [[Bath]] bike path.
  
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Furthermore, there is ongoing interest/discussion about possible rides in [[Cambridge]], [[Belfast]], [[Glasgow]], [[Oxford]], and Totnes. These rides can be brought into being if some ride organisers step forward to offer to do the work to make the rides happen. All rides are organised by local riders.
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There is also the possibility of rides in [[Cambridge]], [[Belfast]], [[Glasgow]], [[Oxford]] and [[Totnes]]. These rides can be brought into being if organisers step forward and offer to work to make them happen. All rides are organised by local riders.
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==History==
 
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===2008===
 
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*'''[[Southampton]]''': Fri 6 June, 6pm (150 riders)
 
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*'''[[Brighton & Hove]]''': Sat 7 June, 11am (400 riders, 8-mile route)
 
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*'''[[York]]''': Sat 7 June, 4pm (90 riders)
 
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*'''[[Sheffield]]''': Sun 8 June, 2pm (29 riders)
 
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*'''[[Manchester]]''': Fri 13 June, 6pm (90 riders)
 
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 14 June, 3pm (1,000 riders, 6-mile route)
 
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*'''[[Cardiff]]''': Sat 14 June, 3.30pm (37 riders)
 
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*'''[[Edinburgh]]''': Sun 29 June, 3pm (20 riders approx) '''Police prevented full nudity - as in 2004.'''
 
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===2007===
 
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*'''[[York]]''': Fri 8 June, 5pm (65 riders, 5-mile route)
 
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*'''[[Southampton]]''': Fri 8 June, 6pm (102 riders)
 
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*'''[[Manchester]]''': Fri 8 June, 6pm (50 riders)
 
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*'''[[Brighton]]''': Sat 9 June, 10am (220 riders, 7-mile route)
 
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 9 June, 3pm (1,000 riders, 6-mile route)
 
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===2006===
 
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*'''[[York]]''': Fri 9 June, 5pm (60 riders, 5-mile route)
 
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*'''[[Manchester]]''': Fri 9 June, 5pm (30 riders). '''Police prevented full nudity.'''
 
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*'''[[Brighton]]''': Sat 10 June, 10am (160 riders, 6-mile route). '''Police prevented full nudity.'''
 
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 10 June, 3pm (800 riders, 6-mile route)
 
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*'''[[Bristol]]''': Sat 14 October (17 riders on a spontaneous route for 1 hour). '''Police prevented full nudity.'''
 
  
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===2005===
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==Other upcoming events==
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 10 June, 3pm (250 riders, 6-mile route) The first ride for which police consented to nudity in advance.
 
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*'''[[Bath]]''': Sun 11 June (20 riders at the Wacky Races event for The Wheel Thing)
 
  
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===2004===
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'''[http://www.climatecamp.org.uk National Climate Camp]'''<br />
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*'''[[Edinburgh]]''': Sat 12 June, afternoon (70 riders on a spontaneous route). '''Police prevented full nudity.'''
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Kingsnorth (near Rochester), Sun 3 August 2008<br />
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*'''Sussex''': Sat 12 June – two brave riders made the smallest UK WNBR to date
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This year's focus is on the threat of building new coal-fired power stations (Kingsnorth is one of these planned new power stations).  There is a cycling caravan leaving Heathrow on 27 July and arriving in Rochester for a major demo on Sunday 3 August.  You don't need a bike to participate in the protest Sunday 3 August (12 noon from Rochester Station). You are welcome to come for one or many days of the climate camp.
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 12 June, 8pm (58 riders on a negotiated spontaneous 2.5 mile route through Hyde Park)
 
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===Legality and police restrictions on UK rides===
 
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It appears unlikely that police will object to nudity at rides in the England and Wales rides.  Local police in England and Wales officially acknowledged the legality of full nudity at the five rides in 2007 and seven rides in 2008.  The Scottish police have never allowed full nudity at the two rides in Edinburgh (2004 and 2008).
 
  
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From 2004-2008, there have been 23 UK based WNBR events with a cumulative total of nearly 5,000 riders in 11 locations, and no arrests ever.  Police required some coverage at three English rides (Brighton, Manchester, Bristol) held in 2006, but did not restrict later events.  Scottish Police in Edinburgh have always prevented full nudity at the two Edinburgh rides (2004 & 2008).  For every UK ride where full nudity wasn't allowed, the police requirements of body coverage seemed to be similar -
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'''[http://www.campaigncc.org/ National Climate March]'''<br />
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#The groin area needed to be covered by underwear, swimwear, fabric, or objects
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6 December 2008<br />
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#Buttocks could be shown by either males or females
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As in previous years, there will be a bike ride protest before the main march.  Although it's not advisable to go naked in cold weather, you could bring your WNBR flag and go "as bare as you can bear".  Regardless of how you participate, the demo is very important and well worth attending.
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#Female breasts had to be partially covered by stickers, bodypaint, or gauzy fabric (essentially, if you could get sunburned nipples, the police wanted you to cover up more).
 
  
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==FAQs==
 
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The [[United Kingdom FAQ]] page answers questions especially relevant to UK riders and organisers.
 
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==Information for the media==
 
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Press, television and radio journalists can find information about the ride on the [[United Kingdom Media Information]] page
 
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==Events==
 
 
The World Naked Bike Ride anticipates holding a stall at the following events (among others).  
 
The World Naked Bike Ride anticipates holding a stall at the following events (among others).  
  
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June 2008, 12 noon - 7pm<br /> Free admission
 
June 2008, 12 noon - 7pm<br /> Free admission
 
Regent's Park, London, NW1
 
Regent's Park, London, NW1
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==Press enquiries==
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Press work is usually handled by local ride coordinators or press officers. For UK-wide information, see the [[United Kingdom Media Information]] page.
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==FAQs==
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The [[United Kingdom FAQ]] page answers questions especially relevant to UK riders and organisers.
  
 
==Legality==
 
==Legality==
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===UK laws relating to public nudity===
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The following links will be of interest to people organising rides in the UK:
 
The following links will be of interest to people organising rides in the UK:
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*[http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2003/30042--b.htm#66 Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 66 - Exposure] (c/o the [http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ Office of Public Sector Information])
 
*[http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ACTS/acts2003/30042--b.htm#66 Sexual Offences Act 2003, Section 66 - Exposure] (c/o the [http://www.opsi.gov.uk/ Office of Public Sector Information])
 
*[[Wikipedia: Sexual Offences Act 2003]]
 
*[[Wikipedia: Sexual Offences Act 2003]]
 
*[http://nuff.org.uk/factfile/content/view/150/72/ Laws relevant to nudity in public places] from the [http://www.nuff.org.uk/ Naturist UK Fact File] (NUFF)
 
*[http://nuff.org.uk/factfile/content/view/150/72/ Laws relevant to nudity in public places] from the [http://www.nuff.org.uk/ Naturist UK Fact File] (NUFF)
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===Police restrictions===
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From 2004 to 2008, there have been 23 UK Naked Bike Rides with a cumulative total of nearly 5,000 riders in 11 locations, and no arrests.
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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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In contrast, Scottish police have never allowed full nudity at the two [[Edinburgh]] rides in 2004 and 2008.
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For UK rides where full nudity ''wasn't'' permitted, police requirements of body coverage seemed to be similar. The groin area needed to be covered, as did female nipples. However, buttocks could be shown by either men or women.
  
 
==Media coverage==
 
==Media coverage==
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This section needs updating. There have been much TV, Radio, print and online coverage of the WNBR in the UK, but most of this info is stored with the local ride's webpages.
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This section needs updating. There have been much TV, Radio, print and online coverage of the WNBR in the UK, but most of this info is stored with the local ride's webpages.
  
 
===General===
 
===General===
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===2004===
 
===2004===
 
*[http://www.bikebiz.co.uk/ Bike Biz] News, 12 Jun 2004: "[http://www.bikebiz.co.uk/daily-news/article.php?id=4236 Bike Week kicks off with glorious weather and media exposure]"
 
*[http://www.bikebiz.co.uk/ Bike Biz] News, 12 Jun 2004: "[http://www.bikebiz.co.uk/daily-news/article.php?id=4236 Bike Week kicks off with glorious weather and media exposure]"
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==History==
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===2008===
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*'''[[Southampton]]''': Fri 6 June, 6pm (150 riders)
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*'''[[Brighton & Hove]]''': Sat 7 June, 11am (400 riders, 8-mile route)
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*'''[[York]]''': Sat 7 June, 4pm (90 riders)
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*'''[[Sheffield]]''': Sun 8 June, 2pm (29 riders)
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*'''[[Manchester]]''': Fri 13 June, 6pm (90 riders)
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 14 June, 3pm (1,000 riders, 6-mile route)
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*'''[[Cardiff]]''': Sat 14 June, 3.30pm (37 riders)
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*'''[[Edinburgh]]''': Sun 29 June, 3pm (20 riders approx) '''Police prevented full nudity, as in 2004.'''
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===2007===
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*'''[[York]]''': Fri 8 June, 5pm (65 riders, 5-mile route)
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*'''[[Southampton]]''': Fri 8 June, 6pm (102 riders)
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*'''[[Manchester]]''': Fri 8 June, 6pm (50 riders)
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*'''[[Brighton]]''': Sat 9 June, 10am (220 riders, 7-mile route)
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 9 June, 3pm (1,000 riders, 6-mile route)
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===2006===
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*'''[[York]]''': Fri 9 June, 5pm (60 riders, 5-mile route)
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*'''[[Manchester]]''': Fri 9 June, 5pm (30 riders). '''Police prevented full nudity.'''
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*'''[[Brighton]]''': Sat 10 June, 10am (160 riders, 6-mile route). '''Police prevented full nudity.'''
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 10 June, 3pm (800 riders, 6-mile route)
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*'''[[Bristol]]''': Sat 14 October (17 riders on a spontaneous route for 1 hour). '''Police prevented full nudity.'''
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===2005===
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 10 June, 3pm (250 riders, 6-mile route) The first ride for which police consented to nudity in advance.
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*'''[[Bath]]''': Sun 11 June (20 riders at the Wacky Races event for The Wheel Thing)
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===2004===
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*'''[[Edinburgh]]''': Sat 12 June, afternoon (70 riders on a spontaneous route). '''Police prevented full nudity.'''
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*'''Sussex''': Sat 12 June – two brave riders made the smallest UK WNBR to date
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*'''[[London]]''': Sat 12 June, 8pm (58 riders on a negotiated spontaneous 2.5 mile route through Hyde Park)
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==

Revision as of 10:20, 6 July 2008

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Information on World Naked Bike Ride events in the United Kingdom...

Ride locations

See List of rides in United Kingdom or browse the United Kingdom category

Future rides

There is some talk of holding a southern hemisphere solidarity ride in March of 2009. This would probably be a one-mile ride which started and finished at/near a heated indoor setting where riders could stay warm.

The following eight rides are predicted to repeat in June 2009. If shown, details must be considered provisional unless otherwise stated:

A new ride is expected to take place on the Bristol to Bath bike path.

There is also the possibility of rides in Cambridge, Belfast, Glasgow, Oxford and Totnes. These rides can be brought into being if organisers step forward and offer to work to make them happen. All rides are organised by local riders.

Other upcoming events

National Climate Camp
Kingsnorth (near Rochester), Sun 3 August 2008
This year's focus is on the threat of building new coal-fired power stations (Kingsnorth is one of these planned new power stations). There is a cycling caravan leaving Heathrow on 27 July and arriving in Rochester for a major demo on Sunday 3 August. You don't need a bike to participate in the protest Sunday 3 August (12 noon from Rochester Station). You are welcome to come for one or many days of the climate camp.

National Climate March
6 December 2008
As in previous years, there will be a bike ride protest before the main march. Although it's not advisable to go naked in cold weather, you could bring your WNBR flag and go "as bare as you can bear". Regardless of how you participate, the demo is very important and well worth attending.

The World Naked Bike Ride anticipates holding a stall at the following events (among others).

Southampton University Environment & Ethics Week
April 2009

Environmental Rock
April 2009, 12 noon - 6pm
The Hobbit pub, 134 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton, SO14 0JZ

Kingston Green Fair
May 2009, 11am - 8pm
Canbury Gardens, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

Camden Green Fair And Bikefest
June 2008, 12 noon - 7pm
Free admission Regent's Park, London, NW1

Press enquiries

Press work is usually handled by local ride coordinators or press officers. For UK-wide information, see the United Kingdom Media Information page.

FAQs

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

Legality

UK laws relating to public nudity

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

Police restrictions

From 2004 to 2008, there have been 23 UK Naked Bike Rides with a cumulative total of nearly 5,000 riders in 11 locations, and no arrests.

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.

In contrast, Scottish police have never allowed full nudity at the two Edinburgh rides in 2004 and 2008.

For UK rides where full nudity wasn't permitted, police requirements of body coverage seemed to be similar. The groin area needed to be covered, as did female nipples. However, buttocks could be shown by either men or women.

Media coverage

This section needs updating. There have been much TV, Radio, print and online coverage of the WNBR in the UK, but most of this info is stored with the local ride's webpages.

General

2006

2004

History

2008

  • Southampton: Fri 6 June, 6pm (150 riders)
  • Brighton & Hove: Sat 7 June, 11am (400 riders, 8-mile route)
  • York: Sat 7 June, 4pm (90 riders)
  • Sheffield: Sun 8 June, 2pm (29 riders)
  • Manchester: Fri 13 June, 6pm (90 riders)
  • London: Sat 14 June, 3pm (1,000 riders, 6-mile route)
  • Cardiff: Sat 14 June, 3.30pm (37 riders)
  • Edinburgh: Sun 29 June, 3pm (20 riders approx) Police prevented full nudity, as in 2004.

2007

  • York: Fri 8 June, 5pm (65 riders, 5-mile route)
  • Southampton: Fri 8 June, 6pm (102 riders)
  • Manchester: Fri 8 June, 6pm (50 riders)
  • Brighton: Sat 9 June, 10am (220 riders, 7-mile route)
  • London: Sat 9 June, 3pm (1,000 riders, 6-mile route)

2006

  • York: Fri 9 June, 5pm (60 riders, 5-mile route)
  • Manchester: Fri 9 June, 5pm (30 riders). Police prevented full nudity.
  • Brighton: Sat 10 June, 10am (160 riders, 6-mile route). Police prevented full nudity.
  • London: Sat 10 June, 3pm (800 riders, 6-mile route)
  • Bristol: Sat 14 October (17 riders on a spontaneous route for 1 hour). Police prevented full nudity.

2005

  • London: Sat 10 June, 3pm (250 riders, 6-mile route) The first ride for which police consented to nudity in advance.
  • Bath: Sun 11 June (20 riders at the Wacky Races event for The Wheel Thing)

2004

  • Edinburgh: Sat 12 June, afternoon (70 riders on a spontaneous route). Police prevented full nudity.
  • Sussex: Sat 12 June – two brave riders made the smallest UK WNBR to date
  • London: Sat 12 June, 8pm (58 riders on a negotiated spontaneous 2.5 mile route through Hyde Park)

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