WNBR London rode nine routes from Clapham Junction, Croydon, Deptford, Hackney Wick, Kew Bridge, Regents Park, Tower Hill, Wellington Arch, and an accessible easy start option. It was a warm, mostly sunny day. This year’s ride counted over 1,200 riders.
As is often the case, the ride coincided with the Trooping of the Colour in the morning. WNBR rides in the afternoon after the festivities are complete. This year’s film follows the riders starting at Wellington Arch, which is also involved in the royal celebrations. Early arrivers were able to watch the flypast by the Red Arrows, followed by the King, other royalty, the horse guards and marching bands processing through the start location.
This year’s ride went well and followed a normal pattern, which was a relief after last year when Central London was in lockdown due to unrelated protests. The Tower Hill route encountered problems when it met a column of travellers on horse carts at a major junction. Fortunately the police were present to sort things out. Our professional security team were also patrolling the starts, rest points and finish as well as riding along with us to watch out for unwelcome behaviour by photographers, spectators and participants. You’ll spot them in the video – they’re the ones dressed in black.
This video is a marshal’s eye view of the 2025 World Naked Bike Ride in London held on Saturday 14th June, which was also the day of the Trooping of the Colour and King’s birthday celebrations.
