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WNBR Caerdydd! Taith Noeth Beic y Byd! (WNBR Cardiff! World Naked Bike Ride!)

Plans are currently being finalised for a ride in Cardiff in 2008 - riders from Wales and beyond are welcome. The ride will complement work already being done by environmental and cycling groups in Wales, and highlight 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.

Next ride

Date: Saturday 14 June 2008
Time: Will be anounced shortly!
Location: TBC

About the 2008 Ride

Assembly Point

This will be in an easy-to-find location within reach of rail facilities. More details to follow.

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 organising group is in the process of testing a proposed route to take in many of Cardiff's landmarks and iconic buildings. Details will be posted shortly when the route is finalised.

Legality

Simple nudity isn't illegal in the UK, but using nudity to intentionally cause harassment, alarm or distress may be illegal. Don't act offensively and you are very unlikely to 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 almost 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. Links are now being made with other forthcoming events. 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 take place at Nos Da Hostel on Fitzhamon Embankment, Cardiff. Date of next meeting will be announced shortly. Directions are here: http://www.nosda.co.uk/directions.php. (Please be aware 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).

Planning is now in its final stages. If you would like to be involved, 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)

Links

Websites

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

See also United Kingdom page

Discussion groups

• WNBR CARDIFF/CAERDYDD Yahoo! group for Announcements and discussion of the Cardiff ride.

• WNBR UK Yahoo! group for Announcements and discussion of all UK rides.

Signing-up

To sign up for the ride follow the links by clicking on "Join a Ride" at the top left of this page.