Images from the London naked Bike ride, 14.06.08

Images from the London naked bike ride, an event organised as a protest against car / petrol culture and as a celebration of the human body and the bicycle.

UK, London. London naked bike ride. 2008

This year's London naked bike ride went off as planned in balmy weather, with a massive turnout.

"A peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture. A celebration of the bicycle and also a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body. A symbol of the vulnerability of the cyclist in traffic. The world's biggest naked protest: 50+ cities and thousands of riders participate worldwide, including more than 1500 in the UK in 2007."

I estimate that there were more than 2,000 people this year, the atmosphere was silly and surreal but thought-provoking.
The event started in Hyde Park with some painting and mucking about, then progressed through central London, through Oxford Circus, past the houses of Parliament, Westminster etc, and across the river where people eventually dispersed.
Massive crowds awaited the cyclists at many parts of the journey and the vibe was a good one.
Exhilarating!

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All images copyright Billy Macrae 2008.
These lo-res versions may be circulated in connection with this event.

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Peace,
Billy M

Billy Macrae
e-mail: billy.macrae.online@gmail.com
Homepage: http://www.billymacrae.blogspot.com

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rider numbers

15.06.2008 23:03

As the person who did the count I can confirm that there were 1,000 riders in London in 2008 (996 to be precise)

mike grenville
mail e-mail: mike@barewitness.org
Homepage: http://www.barewitness.org

UK Indymedia

Images from the London naked Bike ride, 14.06.08

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rider numbers