York World Naked Bike Ride June 7, 2008
York, England
Why join this year’s ride?
The World Naked Bike Ride is a worldwide environmental protest against oil dependency and the destructive effects of car culture. By cycling naked we hope to show the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets. We promote cycling in all its many forms and demand real rights for bikes. Come and celebrate your body and your bike as you enjoy the freedom of cycling past York’s medieval landmarks with less clothing than usual!
Do I have to be nude?
No, you ride As Bare As You Dare! Many do ride nude, but if you're shy, shorts, swimwear, crop tops, bodypaint, sunglasses or masks are all fine. No one will pressure you to take off more than you want to. A perfect body is not required either… we come in all shapes and sizes.
Will I be arrested for nudity?
Highly unlikely. Nudity in itself is not illegal in England and we are exercising our democratic right to protest. Police forces in London, Brighton, Manchester, Southampton and York all allowed rides in 2007.
What else?
Be creative! Decoration of your body and your bike is strongly encouraged. Join us for a fun and peaceful protest. Bring bells,whistles, slogans and a bag or pannier for your clothes. Bring food and drink for the post-ride picnic. Not got a bike? Check on our website for details of local bike hire. Skaters welcome too!
Saturday 7 June 2008
Assemble from 4 pm in Memorial Gardens (near Railway Station).
Ride departs shortly after 5 pm
http://nakedwiki.org/wiki/York
www.worldnakedbikeride.org/uk
Official Website: http://nakedwiki.org/wiki/York
Added by kaerast on April 28, 2008
Comments
forwardagain56
hi your probably wondering what the vagrant has to do with it allwell this guy and his pal where asleep on a bench amid the crowd at the start point and woke up surrounded by nudis the look on his face was an absolute picture it creased me i spent the rest of the day chuckling into my cider in the cross keys pub
forwardagain56
i was at the bike ride start point and took quite a few pics of the people who took part < i did politly ask > and am wanting to put some of the pics up but am concerenedthat people might not want there image up there and secondly im not very litt on the comp