Cape Town’s World Naked Bike Ride is canceled after 18 years
Planet Nude · Evan Nicks
March 21, 20263m 44s
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Cape Town’s World Naked Bike Ride has been canceled for 2026 after organizers say authorities required participants to be fully clothed, effectively ending the event. The ride, held annually since 2008, had long operated through informal agreements despite legal ambiguity around public nudity. Its cancellation marks a significant shift, raising questions about how the city will approach protest, expression, and clothing-optional spaces moving forward.
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