Throughout June, thousands of people in over 60 cities around the world will be stripping off and cycling to celebrate bikes, bodies and low impact living for the annual World Naked Bike Ride to aid a vulnerable planet.
For ten years, these mass protest rides have saluted the bike and the raw power of the human body as a key ingredient for creating better towns and cities, and a survivable low carbon future for all.
On Sunday, June 8 at 12 noon, up to a thousand cyclists are expected to gather for Brighton’s part in the ride. They will pedal “as bare as they dare” through the heart of the city on an 8-mile eco “protestival”.
Co-organiser Duncan Blinkhorn, said: “With floods, hurricanes, drought and famine demonstrating our increasing vulnerability to climate change, so the urgency intensifies to shift gear toward gentler ways of getting around. The Brighton Naked Bike Ride shows solidarity with our naked planet. Our nudity symbolises our fragility, both as individuals and as one of many species. It also expresses our power, courage, freedom and common humanity. We invite everyone to join us in making their own bold statements in defence of life and Mother Earth.”
He added: “We are delighted that in Brighton & Hove so much is being done to improve conditions for cycling and hope that this will, not only continue into the future, but also inspire and encourage other towns and cities in the UK to do likewise.”
Participants are asked to gather from 12 noon at The Level, to prepare for a 1.30pm start.
A screened area will provide privacy for participants undressing for the ride. The event is an official part of national Bike Week, and joins naked rides in several other UK cities including London, Manchester, York, Southampton and Cardiff.
Participation is free.
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What: Brighton Naked Bike Ride
Where: The Level park, Brighton
When: Sunday June 8, 2014
Time: Meet at 12 noon at The Level park, Union Road, Brighton BN2 3FX
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