The World Bike Ride will take place in Prague on May 31. Under the slogan “Connected by Cycling,” it will highlight the right to travel sustainably and safely

The World Bike Ride will set off at 2 p.m. from Bike Jesus on Štvanice Island. The approximately 10-kilometre route will run through central Prague and is suitable for less experienced cyclists and families with children. The exact route, including any detours, will be published in the week before the event.

“The aim of the World Bike Ride is to show that cycling can be a natural part of urban transport and that safe conditions for cycling benefit everyone. This year, we also want to create space for mutual understanding and a positive discussion about public space and transport in the city,” says Michal Kalina, head of AutoMat’s Sustainable Urbanism Lab, on behalf of the organizing association.
The UN has long called on member states to support cycling and incorporate it into transport policies. The European Declaration on Cycling likewise describes cycling as one of the most accessible, healthiest and most sustainable forms of transport.

“A bicycle is not just a sport or leisure activity. In cities, it is an accessible and efficient means of transport with a positive impact on health, the climate and the quality of public space. We are pleased that the Prague World Bike Ride regularly attracts both the general public and diplomats from different parts of the world,” says Michal Broža, head of the UN Information Centre in the Czech Republic.

After the group returns to Štvanice, an accompanying programme will follow. It will include a public discussion about transport and the future of urban space. Guests will include artist Vladimír 518, journalist Táňa Zabloudilová, Yvette Vašourková of CCEA MOBA, and transport consultant Martin Marek. The discussion will be moderated by Pavel Šebesta and Karolína Faberová from the Psycho podcast on Radio Wave.

This will be followed by a presentation by AutoMat representatives on measuring bicycle traffic and road accidents. Children can enjoy a dedicated area with traffic experiments. Visitors can have their bikes checked by Bike Kitchen Praha, while DJ Gadjo.cz will provide the music.

The World Bike Ride is coordinated by AutoMat in cooperation with the City of Prague, Prague’s municipal districts and the traffic police. The event is co-organized by the UN in the Czech Republic and supported by a number of embassies. The project is financially supported by the City of Prague.

Information about the World Bike Ride, free registration and the option to request a Rekola bike:
https://auto-mat.cz/cyklojizda

World Bike Ride 2026 — schedule

2:00 p.m.
Start of the World Bike Ride from Bike Jesus on Štvanice Island

approx. 4:00–8:00 p.m.

Accompanying programme on Štvanice Island:

• discussion about transport and public space
• presentation on measuring bicycle traffic and road accidents
• music by DJ Gadjo.cz
• refreshments
• bike workshops and servicing by Bike Kitchen Praha
• traffic experiments for children

Bike Ride Rules

Proposed route for the 2026 World Bike Ride

Partner embassies of the 2026 World Bike Ride

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark, Embassy of Japan, Embassy of Sweden, Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Embassy of the Swiss Confederation, Embassy of the Republic of Austria, Embassy of Portugal

Video from the 2025 World Bike Ride

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