London is renowned for its unusual activities, which range from prison-like drinking experiences to enormous adult ball pits, but there’s one that is really peculiar.
In past years, you may have seen or heard of naked cyclists going around the capital’s cycling routes.
The event, better known as World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) returns for 2025.
At the WNBR, over 1,000 participants from all around the nation gather in the capital, bike in hand, to raise awareness of current global issues, all while being naked.
But don't worry, if you don't dare to go completely nude, you may still enjoy the bike ride in underwear and fancy dress. Even better, there will be stations for body painting on the day so you can look glamorous for the occasion.
Additionally, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, Sheffield, and Southampton offer World Naked Bike Rides.
But let’s focus on the London one for now.
When is the World Naked Bike Ride London 2025?
This year's date has been chosen for June 14, as the ride's traditional date is the second Saturday in June.
Around the world, the WNBR is a protest movement that organises rides in cities. It brings attention to topics like preserving the environment, lowering reliance on oil, and ensuring the safety of cyclists on the road.
World Naked Bike Ride London 2025 routes
The routes and starting sites vary. Everyone's journey will come to an end in the afternoon in the heart of London.
Clapham Junction
Grant Road SW11 2NU
Meet for 2:30pm and departure scheduled for 2:45pm
Croydon
233 Shirley Church Rd CR0 5AB
Meet for 11am and departure scheduled for 1pm
Deptford
Piehouse Co-op, Edward St SE8 5HD
Meet for 12pm and departure scheduled for 2pm
Hackney Wick
Thingy Cafe, 1 Trowbridge Rd, E9 5LD
Meet for 9am and departure scheduled for 1:45pm
Kew Bridge
North end of Kew Bridge W4 3NQ
Meet for 1:15pm and departure scheduled for 1:30pm
Regents Park
Outer Circle, near NW1 4NA
Meet for 2:35pm and departure scheduled for 2:50pm
Tower Hill
Trinity Square Gardens EC3N 4DJ
Meet for 1:45pm and departure scheduled for 2:40pm
Victoria Park
Near Bonner Gate/Dogs of Alcibiades E2 9JW
Meet for 11am and departure scheduled for 1:30pm
Wellington Arch
Hyde Park Corner W1J 7JZ
Meet for 2:15pm and departure scheduled for 2:45pm
Accessible Start Point
SE1 7GQ
Meet for 3:15pm and departure scheduled for 3:45pm
How to register
No registration or sign up is necessary as it's a free event. If you want to participate, bring your bike to one of the starting points on June 14.
