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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.
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.
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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 meet in the clearing next to Highfield Road and opposite the junction with Omdurman Road. It's also close to the pedestrian underpass if you are approaching from the western side of the Common. Here's a google map showing the spot.
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
A 5.8 mile route taking in Portswood, Bevois Valley, City Centre including Oxford Street, and returning via The Avenue to the start location. You can see the full route here.
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 was represented at the following Southampton events.
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
Next planning meeting to be announced shortly. Come and join us on the rehearsal ride on Friday 4th May.
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.
- Facebook group for discussing the London and Southampton rides
