World Naked Bike Ride *Images with NUDITY don’t freak out!

I am sure you know I like to cycle. Even when I don’t like it so much I do it a lot. 

Because it is my main mode of transport. To work, to socialise, the lot.

So safety for cyclists is a big issue for me, I cycle in the countryside, through lanes, on cycle paths and in cities. Cities is the big scary one. 

World Naked Bike Ride is a ride done world-wide to promote awareness of safety of cyclists. To councils to show the want and need for cycle paths, to drivers to show them we are flesh and blood humans who don’t want to be hit or clipped by a car.

But it also does so much more;

• It encourages those who don’t regularly ride  a bike to give it a try.

-In fact the first time I rode a bike as an ‘adult’ was at a WNBR, before that I was convinced I would just fall off…

• It highlights many of the green issues of cycling rather than driving.

– many riders are very vocal about this and promote it well during the day.

• It shows a confidence and acceptance of our bodies which is rare in this time of Photoshop and covering-up.
• It is a chance to show that being naked is natural, comfortable and not always sexual or predatory.

I’m sure that other riders will have many other points to make. 

Basically there is no reason not to go on a WNBR near you. 

My local ride is a brilliant one growing every year. So far always in sunshine with a great, friendly, happy, festival air about it.

Cardiff World Naked Bike Ride. 

The 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in Cardiff. 

Join in the festival atmosphere of this great day – nudity not compulsory – as bare as you dare is the usual theme. The concept of the WNBR is to raise awareness about the vulnerability of cyclists in our cities and to campaign for better facilities for bikes. It is also a celebration of our bodies.

Ride starts at 3.00. People will be there from around 2.00pm onward for body painting and bike decoration.

There were 150 riders last year. Can we beat that? Come join the party! 🙂 BBQ and free soft drinks available at the end of the ride 🙂

Possible indoor swim in Cwmbran to follow in the evening – details to follow if confirmed.

Don’t forget to invite your friends!