If you’re brave enough to let it all hang out, get ready for the clothing-optional World Naked Bike Ride 2025. The head-turning bike fest—a global grassroots movement that began in 2004—is taking over L.A. with its bare-as-you-dare dress code to fight “indecent exposure to cars.”
If you can look past the nudity, the 18th annual bike ride’s primary stated goal is to advocate for car independence and human power to change our current car-driven society. That and to bring joy back to transportation via cycling. But make no mistake: The nudity is a major part of the ride and is a celebration of body positivity, strength, and respect and acceptance for every human being.
When is the World Naked Bike Ride 2025 in Los Angeles?
The ride will take place Saturday, September 13. (It was rescheduled from its original date of June 28 in the interest of safety.) If the same plans still stand, there will be two rides, in fact: the first at 10am and the second at 2pm.
Where does the ride take place?
WNBR is still working out the details of its routes with the LAPD. Here’s the last that we heard, though: The staging area for both rides will be at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Little Tokyo. The exact details of the routes should be released on the event’s Facebook page closer to the day of the ride.
In keeping with the event’s anti-car sentiment, organizers usually suggest leaving your car behind, as there’ll be limited parking at the nearby Mangrove Parking Lot (414 E Temple St)—so wearing clothes to start and taking public transit is highly encouraged.
Do I need to pre-register, and how much is it?
All participants can register in-person on the day of the event, and be debriefed on this year’s rules (you can also pre-register by emailing wnbr.losangeles@gmail.com or via PayPay or Patreon). As for the cost, the bike ride is technically free, however WNBRLA does welcome donations to help cover costs, from traffic escorts and porta potties to wristbands, spare loaner bikes and more. (If you donate at least $5, you could pick up a free backpack.) Even if you pre-register, you’ll need to check in on the day of the event to pick up your wristband.
How nude is nude? And do I have to strip down to ride?
We’re talking bare butts on bicycle seats and delicate bits flopping in the breeze. But the dress code is officially “bare as you dare,” and nudity isn’t technically required. So feel free to partake as fully clothed or nude as you feel comfortable going. WNBRLA encourages helmets, full-body SPF, as well as body paint and other creative expression—but strictly prohibits fetish gear and genital jewelry and accessories. Also: no erections.
So, how is this legal?
Public nudity is legal—sort of. Baring your nude body in a lewd manner that clearly has sexual or offensive intentions is illegal, however, hence WNBRLA’s rules above.
What if I don’t have a bike?
In the past, WNBRLA has suggested DTLA Bikes or Just Ride L.A. for bike rentals. Or check out our list of the best bike shops in L.A. to purchase your own. You can also skate, scooter or ride a unicycle or tricycle—any human-powered vehicle—but keep in mind that the route will go both uphill and downhill.
