World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK

No Comment Video. World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 15/06/2026 - 10:07 GMT+2 Hundreds of cyclists took part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London on 14 June. The annual event combined humour, environmental messages, and calls for greater safety on the roads. The annual World Naked Bike Ride returned to the streets of London on 14 June, aiming to promote cycle safety and environmental awareness. Participants travelled past landmarks including the Victoria Monument and the Houses of Parliament, many using body paint and slogans to draw attention to their message. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Organisers said the event sought to remind motorists that cyclists are legitimate road users who deserve adequate space and protection. The ride attracted crowds of onlookers and tourists across the capital. Alongside its colourful atmosphere, the event highlighted concerns about road safety in the UK. Serena, a 23-year-old participant, said she and friends had experienced multiple collisions with vehicles and wanted drivers to be more aware of vulnerable road users. Others described the ride as a celebration of body freedom and a peaceful form of protest. Messages painted on riders included calls to protect rainforests and reduce dependence on oil. The World Naked Bike Ride takes place in cities around the world and has become a recurring platform for campaigners linking sustainable transport with environmental issues. The London event, which typically attracts several hundred participants, was held on 14 June 2026, marking its return after previous years' gatherings. London Cycling Road safety Protests Transport unusual Top stories Now playing Next World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK Now playing Next Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies Now playing Next Dutch supporters bring sea of orange to World Cup host city Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in helicopter incident Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 14th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Iran warns of 'imminent' response as Israel strikes Beirut Now playing Next Trump says US-Iran peace deal 'complete,' to be signed on Friday Now playing Next World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity Now playing Next Swiss vote 'No' on proposal to cap population at 10 million by 2050 Now playing Next Swiss voters set to vote on capping population at 10 million Now playing Next Iran warns of 'imminent' response as Israel strikes Beirut Now playing Next Watch: Washington, Anthropic, and the AI kill switch—can Europe actually build tech independence? Now playing Next Europe Today: US and Iran strike framework deal as Trump heads to Europe for G7 summit Now playing Next Sands of time: Denmark's sculpture festival goes back to the Middle Ages for inspiration Now playing Next ‘I worry deeply about bioterrorism’: Is Europe sufficiently prepared for another pandemic? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win No Comment New York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 No Comment UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance No Comment David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Business Charting the Path Forward: AIIB President Zou Jiayi on Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Beyond Europe News Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as Trump, other leaders ready for summit in France Europe News Swiss voters reject bid to cap population at 10 million, a move that would have limited immigration Europe News Wars, tariffs and AI: What to expect from the G7 summit in Évian Europe News Russian opposition party-congress in Berlin: Fear that Yashin might become a "Mini-Putin" Europe News Romanian president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister Sport Australia start World Cup with a bang after Brazil earn draw against Morocco Nature Arctic on foot: Meet the British artist turning a 600km climate journey into theatre ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Trump announces Iran peace deal could be signed on Sunday Europe News Thousands gather in London to celebrate Trooping the Colour Europe News Swiss voters set to vote on capping population at 10 million Sport USA make impressive start to World Cup campaign in front of Hollywood stars USA Trump says US forces killed leader of the Tren de Aragua gang Tech News World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity Europe News 'Hussarz' roar over Poland as first F-35s officially enter service Global Japan How Japan is helping Vietnam build resilience against disasters ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT