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2026 Calendar of Seasonal Saturday @SFWNBR Rides&AfterParties ( 8 total, weather permitting* )

The 2026 Calendar of Seasonal San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides presents the funnest opportunity to ProTest to Save Our Planet — in #ThePureSuitOfHappiness ( #BareAsYouDare ). As the San Francisco Chronicle “covered” us in 2024 & noted: “Nudism is Freedom!”

~~Saturday 7 February #BodilyAutonomy~~ ~~Ride&AfterParty~~
~~Saturday 14 February #LoveParade / St Valentine’s Weekend~~ ~~Ride&AfterParty~~
~~Saturday 18 April #EarthDay~~ ~~Ride&AfterParty~~ ( 3 Down, 5 To Go! )
Saturday 16 May #Bare2Breakers Weekenders’ Ride&AfterParty ( Ready to Roll This Month! GiddyUp! )
Saturday 27 June @SFP/RIDE Ride&AfterParty
Saturday 4 July Independence from Clothes & Whatnot Day Ride&AfterParty
Saturday 26 September post-#Equinox / pre-#FolsomSF Ride&AfterParty
Saturday 31 October pre-#S/Election2026 Ride&AfterParty

Rincon ( Cupid’s Arrow ) Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street.

* This year, we’re hedging our bets a bit, with more options & reserving the right to Cancel/“Raincheck” ( one week prior, check back here or on x.com @SFWNBR ) in case forecasted temps don’t warm up sufficiently to avoid “Global Colding” raining on our parade as it did last year on the tip of the Peninsula. More dates, more fun, more insta-amigos untouched by “ai” creep!

Next ride

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Date: Saturday 16 May 2026
Time: 11:00am GATHERING, 12pm/Noon START
Location: Rincon “Cupid’s Arrow” Park, The Embarcadero Promenade & Folsom Street

Bare2Breakers Weekenders’ Ride&AfterParty

Ride with GPS interactive Route/Map TBA.

When riding to & from The Haight & The Panhandle, we always follow The Wiggle, which minimizes the grade of the inclines.

IF Weather & Winds are conducive, there will be an OPTIONAL Detour, for those interested, in an extended Golden Gate Bridge Xing & up to the spectacular scenic overlook of the City from Battery Spencer & The Marin Headlands ( Note: This detour includes two short but challenging hills, some WNBRists may choose to walk instead of pedal ) for this & or upcoming Rides.

Key Safety Rules for Crossing:

E-Bikes: All classes (1, 2, and 3) are allowed, but riders MUST use pedal-assist mode rather than pure throttle when in high-congestion areas.
Safety Requirements: Cyclists and e-bikers MUST yield to pedestrians and obey the 15mph speed limit, slowing down to 5mph around the towers.
West/Pacific Ocean v East/Bay Side Sidewalks: Typically, weekend cyclists and e-bikers use the West/Pacific Ocean Side Sidewalk though this can change based on conditions.
E-Scooters: Are NEVER allowed on Golden Gate Bridge walkways - even if walked. A 24/7 team of Bridge Patrol Officers, who report to the Bridge Captain, are responsible for Bridge safety and security and “issuing fines ranging from $150.00 to $500.00” for scofflaws.

For the most up-to-date access intel, check the official “Golden Gate Bridge bikes & pedestrians guide” :

“www.goldengate.org/bridge/visiting-the-bridge/bikes-pedestrians/”

OPTIONAL GiGiBridge Xing & Iconic Breathtaking PostCard SF City Vista from Battery Spencer

WNBRist Prep 101

Please be certain that your Bicycle ( or other wheels ) are in good/solid condition & fully tuned up ( or fully charged if using a e-bike/e-scooter ). If your are unsure, please bring your horse to your local bike shop well in advance.

“No Bike?” “No problem! Our fans at Haight Ashbury’s Dandyhorse SF Bike Tours & Rental will hook you up with a horse for the day or entire weekend @ the best e-Bike prices in the City! #GiddyUp!”

(415) 890-2453 | http://sfbiketours.com/contact 618 Shrader St, San Francisco, CA 94117

@SFWNBR Ride & AfterParty

Many WNBRists enjoy the opportunity to patronize our many #NudistWelcomingMerchants*, in #ThePureSuitOfHappiness. It is one of the many iconic features of the San Francisco World Naked Bike Ride that is unlike any other in Western Civilisation. A full updated list will be made available on the day of the Ride along with the Route/Map for those interested in this unique Experience.

IMPORTANT NOTE : Per @SFBos(ses)’ / CityHall codes — & customary to most Naturist resort rules — Nudists MUST use  a “barrier” ( eg: folded clothing ) when seated on  any public or commercial surface that is not Your own Private Property ( eg: Your bike ). Thank You.

Our annual AfterParty host, GyroXpress, 499 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 ( on the corner of Castro & 18th Street, Open 10am to 1am) — ( another favorite everyday #NudistWelcomingMerchants — not simply for @SFWNBR or special events — “EVERY SINGLE DAY/365” )* — welcomes you to order in advance from their delicious menu & enjoy dine in service ( Nude* ) : (415) 554-035. Many of our other local #NudistWelcomingMerchants* happily provide to-go/take-out options.

GyroXpress welcomes you to place your orders in advance from their delicious Mediterranean Menu.

Cantata Coffee Co. ( everyday #NudistWelcomingMerchants — not simply for @SFWNBR or special events — “EVERY SINGLE DAY/365” ), 1708 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117.

Last AUTUMN post#Equinox/pre#FolsomSF World Naked Bike Ride & AfterParty @SFWNBR

Autumn: Saturday September 27 2025 ( post-Equinox & pre-Folsom Ride&AfterParty )

SPRING 2025 @SFWNBR Coverage by Tim Chizmar & Melody Munson for Clothes Free International (CFI)

Tim Chizmar & Melody Munson’s Clothes Free International coverage of the SPRING 2025 #Bare2Breakers Weekenders’ @SFWNBR Saturday 17 May 2025. [ https://ClothesFREE.com/ ]

2025 WINR Pantheon Tableau of Lady @SFWNBR WNBRists by https://AlanBecksteadartwork.com

Download Digital/pdf Sample Reference Copy of the Preceeding SPRING Ride&AfterParty

Tim Chizmar & Melody Munson’s Clothes Free International coverage of the SPRING 2025 #Bare2Breakers Weekenders’ @SFWNBR ( CFI ClothesFree.com Members Only complete uncensored unredacted access ).

Previous WNBR SF 2026 & 2025 & 2024 Calendars

Winter: Saturday February 7 2026 #BodilyAutonomy Joint with BloodStainedMen.com Ride&AfterParty
Winter: Saturday February 14 2026 #LoveParade Ride&AfterParty
Spring: Saturday April 18 2026 #EarthDay Ride&AfterParty

Winter: Saturday February 15 2025 #LoveParade Ride&AfterParty ( Sample Route/Map : ridewithgps.com/routes/49435539 an 8.5miles Circuit with OPTIONAL Scenic Route Detour, 21.6miles GiGiBridge Xing & Battery Spencer, Circuit.
Spring: Saturday April 19 2025 #EarthDay Ride&AfterParty
Spring: Saturday May 17 2025 #Bare2Breakers Weekenders’ Ride&AfterParty )
Autumn: Saturday September 27 2025 post-#Equinox / pre-#FolsomSF Ride&AfterParty.

Winter: Saturday 10 February 2024 #LoveParade Ride&AfterParty
Spring: Saturday 20 April 2024 #EarthDay Ride&AfterParty
Spring: Saturday 18 May 2024 #Bare2Breakers Weekenders’ Ride&AfterParty
Summer: Saturday 8 June 2024 #InternationalClassic’ Ride&AfterParty
Autumn: Saturday 28 September 2024 post-#Equinox / pre-#FolsomSF

All San Francisco World Naked Bike Rides begin at:
Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)
Time: 11am Gathering | 12pm/Noon Start

Previous ride - Saturday April 18 2026

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Date: Saturday April 18 2026
Time: 11am Gathering, 12pm/Noon Start
Location: Rincon Park (at the intersection of Folsom Street & The Embarcadero)

Media Coverage

Media Coverage

Less Gas More Ass: A Guide to the World Naked Bike Ride | Momentum ( Recreational Bicycling Mag ) | 29 June 2024

Sm 2024 @SFWNBR @MomentumMag @NaturistSociety promo San Francisco.jpeg

Tim Chizmar & Melody Munson’s Clothes Free International coverage of the SPRING 2025 #Bare2Breakers Weekenders’ @SFWNBR ( FREE Access youtube teasers ).

San Francisco best day ever in photos: See 420, Swifties, nudists | The SF Standard | 21 April 2024

Photos by Gina Castro Saturday 21 April 2024 for The San Francisco Standard media.gif

The World Naked Bike Ride Is Happening on 4/20 in San Francisco | KQED | 8 April 2024
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'Nudism is freedom': Naked cyclists take to San Francisco's streets | San Francisco Chronicle | 10 February 2024

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The WNBR Basics

11:00 AM: Gathering. Rincon Park, Folsom & The Embarcadero Blvd near the “Cupid’s Arrow’ Sculpture ( The 2002 Cupid’s Span ). Ride begins promptly at 12pm/Noon.

If you need to rent a bike or scooter, there are several options at and around the nearby Ferry Building.

Route

The routes vary and will typically include iconic sections of the San Francisco such as the Embarcadero, the Civic Center, the Haight/Ashbury, the Panhandle, and the Castro.

When riding to the Haight or the Panhandle, we usually follow The Wiggle, which minimizes the grade of the inclines.

When riding to Market St from the Haight, we usually ride a few blocks downhill on Haight St, with a maximum downhill grade of 5%.

As weather & winds permit, when rolling across The Golden Gate Bridge, WNBRists MUST stay in Single File since the bike/ped path is very narrow & their is constant bike/ped traffic moving in both directions. No one wants to be stranded on GiGi Bridge, miles away from any immediate assistance or alternate transit options.

Ride Pace and Difficulty

Just try to stay on the right shoulder in designated bike lanes or in the right lane. With enough riders, we will take up the right lane the whole way. Cars will be passing us. Most cars go slow, as drivers and passengers like getting pictures, but many may not respect all road users.

Always annunciate your approach "rider on your left" and use your bell if equipped. If you find yourself falling behind, call out to the riders in front to hold up.

Weather

Getting there

You can ride your bike to Rincon ‘Cupid’s Arrow” Park from anywhere in the city or hitch your bike to the front of local MUNI buses ( bicycles are not permitted on MUNI Rail Trains ). From around the Bay Area, you can ride from nearby BART or CalTrain stations or put your bike on the front regional buses to the San Francisco TransBay Transit Center which is a few blocks from the Embarcadero; several San Francisco Bay Ferries are also a convenient bike-friendly & inexpensive way to avoid traffic hassles & disembark right on the Embarcadero. If you drive, parking near the finish in the Castro is recommended. There will usually be some WNBRists pedaling back to the Embarcadero along Market St from the Castro after the Ride; listen for announcements. Check for meters and time limits. There is parking enforcement on Saturdays.

Bikes

Your bike is in good shape if you ride frequently, but it’s prudent to check your tires, brakes and shifters. Do your maintenance & tuning before the ride, not during it. Our Friends/Supporters at @MarketStreetCycles, 1592 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102 — one of many Naked WNBRist #NudistWelcomingMerchants — are conveniently located near downtown & happy to give exceptional thorough service to You bicycle if You give them a call in advance to set up an appointment: (415) 255-2453, MarketStreetCycles.com.

Bike Network

Alternative Participation

Being California, everyone does things differently. We want to offer the broadest possible welcome. First of all, obey all the Laws of Comfort! There's no nudity requirement. Whether you come clothed in a full-length Fun-Fur or just a top hat, come as bare as you dare. Most riders carry some minimal clothing to wear when arriving and departing the group. See the FAQ for more info.

Skates

Secondly, skaters are welcome. Some skaters have joined us repeatedly! Since skaters tend to expend about 2x as much energy, and tend to roll 50% slower than bikers, skaters may wish to follow an abbreviated route. One very accomplished naked skater in the 2010 SF WNBR skated up and down the steepest part of Lombard Street, The Crookedest Street in the World, to everyone's amazement.

Social Public Nudism in San Francisco USA

“Where the people fear the govt you have tyranny; where the govt fears the people you have liberty.” —John Basil Barnhill, 1914

Rest assured, WNBRists have First Amendment protection, but always be prepared to cover up — if asked ( it will never happen if you are part of a group, but if caught alone, err on the side of not causing a fuss ). The SFPD have historically been hands off, when not deferential to WNBRists, & have offered to escort us if the ride numbers get larger. No Court in the Nation ever prosecutes anybody for simple Naturism or Nudism; the same goes for the San Francisco District Attorney & SF Superior Court Judges who have far more serious matters to occupy their critically overwhelmed Court Calendars.

Links

Current active contacts and information

Twitter handle: @SFWNBR
Twitter hashtags: #WNBRsf2024 #WNBRsf
Our San Francisco WNBR Facebook Page #San Francisco WNBR Facebook Page

Location Links

Please also visit

Subpages

Publicity, Media Coverage and Ride Reports

This page contains links to press releases, media coverage and ride reports covering previous SF WNBR events. (Some of the coverage contains images of public nudity.)

Promotional Materials

This page contains links to flyers and other promotional materials for past and future SF WNBR events. (Most flyers contain images of public nudity.) Help us get the word out. Print these flyers and distribute at other protest events, sport/bike shops and college campuses. Or, create your own flyers by combining your own ideas with the materials provided.

1 2026 Calendar of Seasonal Saturday @SFWNBR Rides&AfterParties ( 8 total, weather permitting* )
2 Next ride
3 WNBRist Prep 101
4 @SFWNBR Ride & AfterParty
5 Last AUTUMN post#Equinox/pre#FolsomSF World Naked Bike Ride & AfterParty @SFWNBR
6 SPRING 2025 @SFWNBR Coverage by Tim Chizmar & Melody Munson for Clothes Free International (CFI)
7 Previous WNBR SF 2026 & 2025 & 2024 Calendars
8 Previous ride - Saturday April 18 2026
9 Media Coverage
10 The WNBR Basics
11 Links
12 Subpages
13 Categories

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 #'''Safety Requirements''': Cyclists and e-bikers '''MUST''' yield to pedestrians and obey the 15mph speed limit, slowing down to 5mph around the towers.
 #'''West/Pacific Ocean v East/Bay Side Sidewalks''': Typically, weekend cyclists and e-bikers use the West/Pacific Ocean Side Sidewalk though this can change based on conditions.
-#'''E-Scooters: NEVER allowed on Golden Gate Bridge walkways''' - even if walked. A 24/7 team of Bridge Patrol Officers, who report to the Bridge Captain, are responsible for Bridge safety and security and [https://www.sfmta.com/shared-mobility-fines-and-fees '''“issuing fines ranging from $150.00 to $500.00”''' ] for scofflaws.
+#'''E-Scooters: Are NEVER allowed on Golden Gate Bridge walkways''' - even if walked. A 24/7 team of Bridge Patrol Officers, who report to the Bridge Captain, are responsible for Bridge safety and security and [https://www.sfmta.com/shared-mobility-fines-and-fees '''“issuing fines ranging from $150.00 to $500.00”''' ] for scofflaws.
 For the most up-to-date access intel, check the official [https://www.goldengate.org/bridge/visiting-the-bridge/bikes-pedestrians/ '''“Golden Gate Bridge bikes & pedestrians guide”''' ] :