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The World Naked Bike Ride returns to London this month
Warning: in just under two weeks, thousands of cyclists will be cruising stark naked through the streets of London. Yes, you read that right – from Clapham Junction to Hackney Wick, they'll be completely, utterly, full-frontally in the nude.
The World Naked Bike Ride is an event that has been happening since 2004. It's purpose is five-fold: protest against the global dependency on oil, curb car culture, obtain real rights for cyclists, demonstrate the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets and celebrate body freedom. You can get an idea of the kind of sights to expect here.
Here's all the key info you need if you want to take part in (or firmly avoid) the World Naked Bike Ride 2025.
When is the World Naked Bike Ride happening in London?
The 2025 edition of the World Naked Bike Ride is happening on Saturday, June 14. Start times vary depending on where you choose to start from – more on that below.
Do I need to sign up?
Nope. It's completely free to take part in. All you need to do is turn up at the right place, at the right time with your bike and be prepared to get in the nude.
Where does the London Naked Bike Ride start?
There are nine starting locations dotted across London for the bike ride. So wherever you are in the city, you're likely to have one nearby. Not all starting points will have body paint stations, so if you want to add a little splash of colour to your birthday suit, make sure to check whether you have to do it at home instead.
Clapham Junction
Meeting point: Grant Road, SW11 2NU
Gather: 2:30pm
Ride: 2.45pm
Body paint station? No
Croydon
Meeting point: 233 Shirley Church Road, CR0 5AB
Gather: 11am
Ride: 1pm
Body paint station? Yes
Deptford
Meeting point: Piehouse Co-op, Arches 213 & 214, Edward St, SE8 5HD
Gather: 12pm
Ride: 2pm
Body paint station? Yes
Hackney Wick
Meeting point: Thingy Cafe, 1 Trowbridge Rd, E9 5LD
Gather: 9am
Ride: 1.45pm
Body paint station? Yes
Kew Bridge
Meeting point: North end of Kew Bridge near W4 3NQ
Gather: 1.15pm
Ride: 1.30pm
Body paint station? No
Regents Park
Meeting point: Outer Circle, near NW1 4NA
Gather: 2.35pm
Ride: 2.50pm
Body paint station? No
Tower Hill
Meeting point: Trinity Square Gardens, EC3N 4DJ
Gather: 1.45pm
Ride: 2.45pm
Body paint station? No
Wellington Arch/ Hyde Park Corner
Meeting point: Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner W1J 7JZ
Gather: 2.15pm
Ride: 2.45pm
Body paint station? No
Accessible Option: North entrance to St John's Church Gardens, Secker St, SE1 8UF
Meeting point: SE1 7GQ
Gather: 3.15pm
Ride: 3.45pm
Is there an afterparty?
Yep. You'll find the afterparty at Candid Arts in Islington from 6pm. There'll be life drawing taster sessions for early arrivals and the main entertainment will kick off at 8pm.
Nine dreamy bike rides in and around London.
