# Cape Town’s World Naked Bike Ride is canceled after 18 years

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Podcast: [Planet Nude](https://stenobird.com/podcast/planet-nude-6414305)
Published: 2026-03-21T14:28:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.planetnude.co/p/cape-towns-world-naked-bike-ride
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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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.planetnude.co/subscribe

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