Philly Naked Bike Ride 2026

The Philly Naked Bike Ride is back for its 17th edition, starting at the Dragon Boat Dock along Martin Luther King Drive with a 5 PM start. From there, the ride covers about 12 miles through the city and finishes at the Iroquois statue on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

It's a ride with a bit of history behind it. It started in 2009 as a four-mile course that drew roughly 400 riders; these days it regularly brings out thousands. It's been held every year except for 2020, when the pandemic put a stop to things. The ride promotes cycling advocacy, body positivity, environmentalism, and safe cycling infrastructure, and it's as much about those ideas as it is about the riding itself.

One thing to keep in mind: nudity isn't required. You can ride however you're comfortable. The event also has a code of conduct meant to desexualize nudity and prevent any sexual or physical harassment, so it's a space where you can feel safe regardless of how much skin you're showing. If you're into it, pre-ride festivities like body painting open a few hours before the start, so you can get your look sorted before the group sets off.

The route wraps up near the Iroquois statue by artist Mark di Suvero, a piece the city has owned for nearly two decades. So, the ride kicks off at 5 PM at the Dragon Boat Dock on Martin Luther King Drive, runs about 12 miles, and finishes at the Iroquois statue on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.