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Planning meeting for York Green Festival 2008

Come and join York’s second World Naked Bike Ride!
Assemble from 5 pm in Memorial Gardens (near Railway Station).
Depart at 6 pm from adjacent Esplanade car-park.

What's it all about?

Join a growing global 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. Celebrate your bike and the power and individuality of your body as you enjoy the freedom of cycling through York's medieval streets 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. London, Brighton and York police all allowed rides in 2006. Last year there were 60 riders on York’s first ever ride. This year we aim to double that.

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. Skaters welcome too!

Stop indecent exposure to vehicle emissions!
We are also traffic!

As a taster for what the York Ride is about we have organised two showings of the 2005 film by Johnny Zapatos film _WORLD NAKE BIKE RIDE_. This is a short documentary about the 2005 London ride, narrated by Channel 4 newsreader and President of the Cyclists' Touring Club, Jon Snow.

MONDAY 21 MAY 2007
6.30 pm and repeating at 8.00 pm
Swarthmore Centre, 2-7 Woodhouse Square, LEEDS LS3 1AD

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NB There's a pedestrian and cyclists bridge over the motorway linking with Great George Street. It's not shown on the multimap reference above. The venue is also quite near the route of the free citybus.

The venue is a friendly independent Adult Education centre with its own coffee-bar. There is some cycle parking outside. Check out the room number on the notice board in the entrance.

Because of the room size, it would be helpful to know numbers attending so please write to yorkshire@worldnakedbikeride.org stating which time you prefer.

As a taster for what the York Ride is about we have organised two showings of the 2005 film by Johnny Zapatos film _WORLD NAKE BIKE RIDE_. This is a short documentary about the 2005 London ride, narrated by Channel 4 newsreader and President of the Cyclists' Touring Club, Jon Snow.

TUESDAY 22 MAY 2007
7.00 pm, Denham Room,
Priority Street Centre, Priory Street (off Micklegate), YORK.
Now on the route of the Ride!!

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This is a thriving community centre and the base of York Council for Voluntary Services.
There is plenty of cycle parking at this venue.

There will be time for questions and answers and a general discussion about participating in this year's ride.

This is a FREE EVENT but there is a suggested minimum donation of £1 to help cover hire costs.

See you there!