Over 1,000 cyclists are soon set to strip off and bare all as the bike around London – because the flashiest form of exercise returns to the capital next weekend in the form of the World Naked Bike Ride. Yes, it really is a thing.
This rather audacious annual event has been whizzing into the city every summer for the past 21 years in a bid to make the world a better place. That’s right, folks – these in-the-buff bikers aren’t just cycling naked for the sake of it (although I’m sure it’s an absolute hoot). They’re shedding their clothes for a cause. Well, a few causes, actually.
The World Naked Bike Ride takes place each year to protest against the global dependency on oil, curb car culture, fight for cyclists’ rights, and to celebrate body freedom. Of course, some of these causes get a tad more pressing each year, as the global climate crisis continues to worsen.
The World Naked Bike Ride London 2026
London’s boldest bike ride will be taking place on Sunday, June 14 this year. There are 9 starting points across the city – offering varying route lengths as well as an accessible route. It’s completely free to join, and you don’t need to sign up in advance – you just need to head to one of the meeting points at the specified time.
2026 meeting points and start times
- Clapham Junction – Grant Road, SW11 2NU – arrive from 2pm for a 2.15pm departure
- Croydon – 233 Shirley Church Road, CR0 5AB – arrive from 10.45am for a 12.45pm departure
- Deptford – Piehouse Co-op, Arches 213 & 214, Edward Street, SE8 5HD – arrive from 12pm for a 1.30pm departure
- Hackney Wick – Thingy Cafe, 1 Trowbridge Road, E9 5LD – arrive from 9am for a 1.30pm departure
- Kew Bridge – North end of Kew Bridge, near W4 3NQ – arrive from 12.45pm for a 1pm departure
- Regent’s Park – Outer Circle, near NW1 4NA – arrive from 2.05pm for a 2.20pm departure
- Tower Hill – Trinity Square Gardens, EC3N 4DJ – arrive from 1.15pm for a 2.15pm departure
- Wellington Arch – Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner, W1J 7JZ – arrive from 1.45pm for a 2.15pm departure
- Accessible option – SE1 7GQ – arrive from 3pm for a 3.15pm departure
Please note that the times listed are the earliest that people should arrive. Some starting spots have pre-ride socialising, refreshments, and body painting. The ride is set to finish between 5.30pm and 6pm. There is then an afterparty at The Steel Yard (EC4R 3UE) from 6pm until 11pm for some well-deserved post-ride relaxation.
Sometimes the arrangements need to change last minute, so if you do plan on partaking in this year’s World Naked Bike Ride, we’d recommend you keeping your eyes on the website or social media pages for any updates. Otherwise things could get a little bit awkward…
The World Naked Bike Ride will be taking place in London on Sunday, June 14. You can find out more here.