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WNBR Caerdydd! Taith Noeth Beic y Byd! (WNBR Cardiff! World Naked Bike Ride!)
Everything is now in place for the Cardiff 2008 ride - riders from Wales and beyond are welcome! This is the first World Naked Bike ride ever in Wales - it will complement work already being done by environmental and cycling groups, highlighting the urgent need to escape vehicle dependency and focus on the power and individuality of the human being.
NODER: Mae gweddill y dudalen hon yn yr iaith Saesneg. Hwyrach y bydd dudalen Gymraeg maes o law.
NOTE: The rest of this page is written in English. We may put up a Welsh language page as well.
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Next ride
Date: Saturday 14 June 2008
Time: 3.30pm assembly (4.00pm departure)
Location: Park Place, grassed area to rear of National Museum and adjacent to University Main Building
About the 2008 Ride
Assembly Point
The Assembly Point is a quiet, enclosed area with grass and trees, easily found to the rear of the National Museum of Wales. The Museum is located in the Civic Centre in Cathays Park, immediately next door to City Hall, with its distinctive tower.
Dress Code
Come as bare as you dare. Nudity makes a great statement, and many of us will be completely naked, but if you're more comfortable in a little clothing, that's fine too. In rides in other cities, riders have worn shorts, bras, swimwear, body paint, wigs, sunglasses etc. Most wear footwear and bring bags to carry clothes. Body painting and adornment, customised bikes and other creative expression are all strongly encouraged.
Route
The ride will be broadly from the City Centre to Cardiff Bay and back, using main throroughfares. Riders will pass near City Hall, the Millennium Centre, the Senedd, Cardiff Castle, and the Millennium Stadium. The ride will end at Sophia Gardens, and not return to the Assembly Point - be sure to bring a bag or pannier to carry you clothes and possessions with you.
Legality
The police have been notified about this event and they have raised no objections to the proposed route and intended manner of protest. Simple nudity isn't illegal in the UK, but using nudity intentionally to cause harassment, alarm or distress may be illegal. Don't act in an offensively or lewd manner and it's extremely unlikely you'll be arrested.
Public Transport
The ride will start within easy cycling distance of Cardiff Central Rail Station, served by frequent trains from various parts of Wales and England.
Planning
Planning is complete, but assistance with promoting the ride would be much appreciated! Please get in touch via the WNBR Cardiff/Caerdydd or WNBR UK Yahoo! group if you plan to ride or if you are able to help.
Events
The Johnny Zapatos film about the 2005 London ride was shown at a film night in Chapter Arts Centre in December, 2007. Much positive discussion was generated. To contribute ideas on further film screenings or other activity anywhere in Wales please visit WNBR Cardiff/Caerdydd Yahoo! group.
Planning Meetings
Planning meetings for the 2008 Cardiff ride have taken place at Nos Da Hostel on Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff. Directions are here: http://www.nosda.co.uk/directions.php. (It is useful to note that there are several other backpackers hostels nearby - Nos Da has a riverbank location, sideways on to the river with a narrow section of the Taff Trail passing alongside).
Activity is now focussed on making the ride a lively event that puts the messages of WNBR across clearly. If you would like to contribute, please post a message on the wnbr-cardiff/caerdydd Yahoo! group.
Press Releases
(available shortly)
Press Coverage
(expected shortly)
Personal Photos and Footage
Photos
(posted on Flickr when available)
Footage
Links
Websites
- WNBR UK (This page has FAQ info and links to the other UK rides)
See also United Kingdom page
Supportive local groups
Discussion groups
- WNBR CARDIFF/CAERDYDD Yahoo! group for Announcements and discussion of the Cardiff ride. Once a group member you can also go to the "Files" section to print A4 size WELSH LANGUAGE RIDE CARDS - with WNBRslogans - to use on your bike on the ride. (for English versions go to London Ride Wiki page!)
- WNBR UK Yahoo! group for Announcements and discussion of all UK rides.
Signing-up
It's not essential to sign up for the ride - you can just turn up on the day - but it does help to get an idea of anticipated numbers. To sign up for the ride follow the links by clicking on "Join a Ride" at the top left of this page.
