UMVA has learned that London is set to host its annual World Naked Bike Ride on Sunday afternoon, with over 1,000 cyclists expected to take to their bikes in the buff.
The event, which has been held in the capital every year since 2004, is a protest against car culture and the global dependency on oil, while also celebrating body freedom. Despite its eye-catching nature, organisers and participants insist it is a peaceful, legal public protest with a serious message.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the World Naked Bike Ride is part of a larger global movement, with over 10,000 similar events held worldwide each year. Last year's London event drew over 1,200 participants, and this year's ride has been rescheduled to a Sunday to avoid clashes with other events.
Cyclists taking part in the event will meet at various locations across London, including Clapham Junction, Croydon, Deptford, Hackney Wick, Kew Bridge, Regents Park, Tower Hill, Wellington Arch, and an accessible option at Leake St. The rides will depart at different times, with the earliest starting at 09:00 and the latest at 15:15.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the ride will follow a series of routes across the capital, with participants eventually gathering at The Steel Yard in the evening for an after-party. The event aims to promote a message of sustainability and body positivity, while also challenging societal norms around nudity and cycling.
The World Naked Bike Ride has faced calls to be banned in the past, but organisers remain committed to staging the event, which they say is a celebration of freedom and a challenge to car-centric culture. With thousands of cyclists expected to take part, it's set to be a memorable and thought-provoking spectacle.
