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Time Out
5 days ago
- Time Out
The World Naked Bike Ride returns to London this weekend
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. What's the weather looking like? Cycling is a pretty weather dependent activity at the best of times, but when you're cycling in nothing but nipple tassels, you're definitely going to be hoping for optimal weather conditions. You can breathe easy, because generally the forecast is pretty good. There will be sunny and rainy intervals, but most of the day will be grey-ish and moderately windy. The temperature will range from lows of 18 to highs of 23, so it should be a pretty pleasant day overall. .
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bold cyclists set to strip down for wild afterparty at London's naked bike ride
Thousands of cyclists are set to strip down for a wild afterparty following London's naked bike ride. The World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) event is set to take place in London on June 14, and will see riders start at various locations across the capital before coming together for an afterparty at Candid Arts in Islington. The event, which is part of a worldwide initiative across more than 200 cities in 35 countries, is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year. The fun and legal event promotes a cleaner environment, safer roads, healthier lifestyles, and better attitudes. It aims to 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. READ MORE: World Naked Bike Ride returns to London this summer The ride will commence from various start points including Clapham Junction, Croydon, Deptford, Hackney Wick, Kew Bridge, Regents Park, Tower Hill, and Wellington Arch. There is also an accessible option for those less able to complete the full ride. The routes will merge into a 1,000-plus rider peloton, with participants expected to complete the ride around 5.30pm to 6pm. The afterparty at Candid Arts will begin at 6pm, providing participants with the opportunity to mingle, enjoy food and drink, and take a well-deserved rest. Early birds can also partake in a life drawing taster session upstairs, either as a model or an artist. The main entertainment will kick off at 8pm, featuring performances from Queera Lynn, Enrico Touché, and Miss Giddy Heights. The afterparty is open to everyone over 18, including riders, friends, family, and the general public. It will be in keeping with WNBR norms, meaning it will be clothing-optional. However, attendees are asked to respect others' personal choices and preferences, with security on hand to remove anyone behaving inappropriately. The event will follow the annual Trooping of the Colour festivities in the morning, with the Metropolitan Police requesting that there be no nudity at Wellington Arch before 2pm due to the preceding celebrations. The Thingy Café in Hackney Wick, last year's successful new start point, will open from 9am on the day of the ride for clothing-optional socialising, flag-making, food, drink, and toilet facilities. Participants are encouraged to watch the guidance video and read the relevant information on the WNBR London website to prepare for the day. The website also provides more detailed information about the ride and the WNBR London Collective. The WNBR London event is part of a global movement that includes around 20 rides in the UK alone. The initiative is free and aims to make the world a better place for everyone. Since its launch in 2004, the WNBR London has grown in popularity, with riders taking to the streets of the capital each year in June. The event was only cancelled once in 2020 due to the pandemic. The movement's objectives focus on raising awareness for various causes, including protesting against the global dependency on oil, reducing car culture, securing real rights for cyclists, highlighting the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets, and celebrating body freedom. The WNBR initiative continues to be a popular and successful worldwide event, with London being one of the key cities involved. As the 21st anniversary approaches, organisers are hopeful for another successful year, with thousands expected to participate and support the cause.
Time Out
02-06-2025
- Time Out
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.
