A naked bike ride is being held across London this Saturday (June 10).
The World Naked Bike Ride in London has taken place annually since 2004, with the exception of 2020 when the ride was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Tomorrow (June 10), the ride starts at points in Clapham Junction, Croydon, Deptford, Kew Bridge, Regents Park, Tower Hill, and Wellington Arch.
The bike ride has been alerted to the risk of a disruptive demonstration in Victoria Park, so it’s unable to provide a start in the park this year.
Tower Hamlets Council has asked that riders start from Tower Hill instead.
Other alternative starts include Wellington Arch and Deptford.
Below are the timings and meeting points across London
Clapham Junction
Start: Grant Road, SW11 2NU
Gather 2.30pm
Ride 2.45pm
Croydon
Start: 233 Shirley Church Road, CR0 5AB
Gather: 11am
Ride: 1pm
Deptford
Start: Matchstick Piehouse, SE8 5HD
Gather: 12pm
Ride: 2pm
Kew Bridge
Start: North end of Kew Bridge near W4 3NQ
Gather: 1.15pm
Ride: 1.30pm
Regents Park Start: Outer Circle, near NW1 4NA
Gather: 2.35pm
Ride: 2.50pm
Tower Hill
Start: Trinity Square Gardens, EC3N 4DJ
Gather: 1.45pm
Ride: 2.45pm
Victoria Park
Cancelled due to the risk of disruption in the park.
Wellington Arch
Start: Hyde Park Corner W1J 7JZ
Gather: 2.15pm
Ride 2.45pm
Accessible Option
Start: North entrance to St John's Church Gardens, Secker St, SE1 8UF
Gather: 3.15pm
Ride: 3.45pm
The weather is predicted to be hot and sunny with a chance of showers, so riders are encouraged to bring water, sun cream, and a waterproof bag for their valuables.
The most popular start at Hyde Park is not available this year, as The Royal Parks are closing the area so they can park vehicles for a commercial venture.
As a result, the start will be at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner.
There is also an accessible option for riders who are less able to do the full ride.
The routes merge into a 1,000+ rider peloton; last year, the ride had 1,003 riders.
The World Naked Bike Ride in London has taken place annually since 2004, with Organises have reminded riders to be “well behaved” as the aim of the bike ride is to be a “peaceful, lawful, campaign”.
This year there will also be an afterparty, which is now sold out at its 350 capacity.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel