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A new ride! Southampton will join the list of UK cities hosting WNBR in 2007! Riders keen to participate should contact southampton [at] bikenaked.org for information or join the wnbr-southampton Yahoo group. We will have WNBR stalls at Environmental Rock at The Hobbit pub in Bevois Valley Road on April 28th, and during the Southampton University Environment & Ethics Week on April 25th at the University Highfield campus. This is a perfect opportunity to find out more about the ride and to get involved!

It helps to get an idea of numbers if you register your intent to participate in this ride by filling in the Registration form at the main World Naked Bike Ride site.

Next ride

Date: Friday 8 June 2007
Time: 6pm (for 6.30pm departure)
Location: North end of Southampton Common (exact location to be confirmed)

About the 2007 Ride

Assembly Point

We will assemble at 6pm at the north-east end of Southampton Common at a location to be confirmed. There will be an opportunity for body-painting and decorating of bikes. At 6.30pm we'll hit the streets of Southampton on our beautiful bikes. If you have roller blades, skateboards or other (non-carbon emitting) wheels feel free to use them. The ride will take about an hour most likely.

Dress Code

Come as bare as you dare. Nudity makes a great statement, but if you're more comfortable in a little clothing, that's fine too. In previous years, 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 route is under consideration, but will certainly include a tour of the City Centre. A rehearsal ride is planned for 6pm on Friday May 4th where we will check for traffic issues and agree the route. Come and join us: Call Rob on 07900 521782 or email southampton [at] bikenaked.org for details.

Public Transport

The start location is a 3 mile ride from Southampton Parkway railway station, which is a main stop on the London Waterloo to Bournemouth and Poole line. Local stations at Swaythling and St Denys are closer still.

Planning

There is much planning still to do and assistance would be appreciated! Please get in touch via southampton [at] bikenaked.org if you plan to ride or if you are able to help.

Events

The World Naked Bike Ride will be represented at the following Southampton events. Come along and meet us and find out more!

SOUTHAMPTON UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT & ETHICS WEEK
Wednesday 25th April 10am - 3pm
Building 42, University Highfield Campus, SO17 1JB
web site

ENVIRONMENTAL ROCK
Saturday 28th April 12 noon - 6pm
The Hobbit pub, 134 Bevois Valley Road, Southampton, SO14 0JZ
web site

Planning Meeting

We will hold a planning meeting at The Hobbit at 6pm on Saturday 28th April following Environmental Rock. Please come along, enjoy the event and then let's discuss details of the ride over a relaxing drink. Here's looking forward to another great south coast ride!

Links

Websites

• WNBR UK (This page has FAQ info and links to the other UK rides)

See also United Kingdom page

Discussion groups

• WNBR Southampton Yahoo! group for riders and people interested in helping to organise the ride.
• WNBR UK Yahoo! group for Announcements and discussion of all UK rides.