Moving on to Saturday
(if anybody is actually reading this?????) we have the biggest ride in world (in daylight at least
)
LONDON.
The organisers are aiming at 1500 riders this year (although the late starting facebook site does not reflect this) and normally about 30-40% are fully naked. The assembly area in Hyde Park
was a good place to take pictures, but some 'rude photographers' have forced the organisers to establish a more private area for undressing and bodypainting.
I would
avoid this area (unless you are riding) and take your shots as the ride leaves or rturns to the park. The congestion means that nobody can ride at any speed! The ride passes right through the main area of the western central section of the city including crossing the Thames! Due to its size, it often grinds to halt in very busy streets!!!
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: South-east corner of Hyde Park, by the Achilles statue
Street: Hyde park Corner
City/Town: London, United Kingdom
hxxp://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Hyde+park+Corner%2C+London%2C+Uni ted+Kingdom
More info...
hxxp://wiki.worldnakedbikeride.org/wiki/London
Here are some London shots from the past, the bottom two show just how the ride can grind to a standstill in a busy shopping street.