The 18th World Naked Bike Ride, a global protest highlighting cyclist safety and body positivity, starts at Millennium Bridge.
The World Naked Bike Ride returns to York on Saturday 12 September, starting at Millennium Bridge at 4pm. This is the 18th edition of the ride, and this year's theme is Bare as you Dare.
It's a global protest that highlights the danger cyclists face on roads dominated by motor vehicles and the environmental cost of fossil-fuel-dependent transport. Organisers frame it as a celebration of cycling as a healthy, fun and affordable alternative, and riders strip down to symbolise their vulnerability and promote body positivity. The York edition is run by the York Planning Group, a local group of cyclists led by Malcolm Kelly and John Cossham, and it's become a fixture of the city's annual Bike Week.
The route is mostly flat, covering around seven miles of street and traffic-free path along the River Ouse. You'll pass landmarks like York Minster, the historic Bars and Clifford's Tower, and the ride returns to the same spot it started. Fancy dress and ordinary clothing have always had their place alongside the naked riders, and the group encourages non-naked cyclists to join in so that everyone can ride slowly and safely. The movement itself traces back to a ground-breaking 2005 London ride narrated by Jon Snow.
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So, if you fancy it, the ride sets off from Millennium Bridge at 4pm on Saturday 12 September.
