World Naked Bike Ride London 2024: date, route, and all you need to know
World Naked Bike Ride London 2024 will attract more than 1,000 nude cyclists to the capital when it returns for its 20th anniversary in June.
The WNBR is a global protest movement holding rides in cities worldwide. It raises awareness of issues such as the safety of cyclists on the road, reducing oil dependence, and saving the planet.
“It’s worthy, it's free, it’s fun, it’s legal and it’s making the world a better place for everyone,” organisers said.
“The campaign seeks to draw attention to its themes by being a fun, well-behaved, lawful spectacle that delights the public and attracts media attention.”
Here is all you need to know about the London event.
When is the World Naked Bike Ride London 2024?
The traditional date for the ride is the second Saturday in June.
This year it will be at 11am on Saturday, June 8.
Riders do not need to register in advance and can turn up. The official Facebook page provides up-to-date information on the event.
There is also an official website here.
Participation is free.
What is the route?
There are different start points and routes. The ride will culminate for everyone in the afternoon in central London.
These are the starting points and gathering times:
Clapham Junction, Grant Road, SW11 2NU, 2.30pm
Croydon, 233 Shirley Church Road, CR0 5AB, 11am
Hackney Wick, Thingy Cafe, 1 Trowbridge Rd, E9 5LD, 11am
Kew Bridge, North end of Kew Bridge near W4 3NQ, 1.15pm
Regents Park, Outer Circle, near NW1 4NA, 2.25pm
Tower Hill, Trinity Square Gardens, EC3N 4DJ, 1.145pm
Wellington Arch, Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner W1J 7JZ, 2.15pm
Accessible Option, North entrance to St John’s Church Gardens, Secker St, SE1 8UF, 3.15pm
AfterShow, Phantom Peak, Canada Street, SE16 7PJ, 6pm
Do you have to be naked to take part?
There are no rules and dress code with not every rider going completely naked.
“WNBR London 2023 was on a hot, sunny day, which always brings out a large turnout of riders and big crowds,” organisers said. “We always expect to see over 1,000 riders but last year was massive.”
Riders are asked not to “exercise your right to nudity in London before the ride or spend an unnecessarily long time dressing at the end”.
For more information, see the official website.
