The Tweed Run Returns To Savile Row This April

If you notice some very well-dressed cyclists taking to the streets of London this month, don’t be alarmed – it’s only The Tweed Run. Returning to the capital for its 18th year this April, the event encourages cyclists from all over the world to don their finest tailoring and put their pedal to the metal. Here’s what to expect from this year’s edition. 

A Guide To The Tweed Run

What Is The Tweed Run?

The Tweed Run is one of London’s major cycling (and fashion) events, calling on cyclists to dress up and hop on their bikes for a tour of the city. Each year, hundreds of rides take part, swarming the roads in a playful montage of classic British dress and vintage bicycles.

Now in its 18th year, the event is once again being organised by Clerkenwell clubhouse Bourne & Hollingsworth – who put a playful spotlight on British eccentricities through a dual lens of sport and style.

Where Is It?

The cycling route is a leisurely one; winding through some of central London’s prettiest sights, The Tweed Run will kick off in an undisclosed location (the full route is kept under wraps until shortly before the event) before cycling through some of the city’s major landmarks. Cyclists will also, fittingly, make a stop at Savile Row, the city’s celebrated address for bespoke tailoring. 

Don’t worry, it’s not all cycling – organisers behind the event have assured that there will be plenty of ‘considered pauses’ along the way for tea, picnics and celebratory cocktails. 

The event is expected to run as follows:

• Morning Muster: A gathering at the start of the ride, usually in a central London park or square. Riders can register their attendance, tuck into breakfast sandwiches and enjoy some organised entertainment, before setting off at the wave of a tweed flag.

• The Ride: The main event, where 750 to 1000 people take to the streets (mostly dressed in tweed) and whizz through London’s loveliest sights. 

• Taking Tea: Around a third of the way through, cyclists can stop for a quick glug of iced tea (a tradition taken from country sportive cycle races from the 1930s and 1940s).

• The Picnic Stop: A picnic, concert and village fete all rolled into one. This stop lasts for 90 minutes, and cyclists are welcome to bring their own picnic supper or buy one of the event’s pre-packed hampers.

• The End Ceremony: The Tweed Run finishes at another London park. Participants can celebrate the day’s activities with a cocktail, and mingle with other riders at the closing ceremony.

You can check out the agenda for the day here.

When Is It?

The Tweed Run will take place on Saturday 18 April 2026.

What Do People Wear?

You won’t find any cycling lycra here. Those taking part in The Tweed Run are expected to dress up – event organisers encourage riders to get creative, and pair ‘tailoring, texture and personal expression with the timeless form of the bicycle.’ 

Common attire includes tweed (naturally), statement tailoring (waistcoats, blazers, trousers and skirts are all encouraged) and a sea of hats (flat caps, boaters and the occasional bowler hat all welcome). 

‘The term “overdressed” does not exist in our vocabulary,’ notes the event organisers, adding that ‘tweed suits, plus fours, bowties, and jaunty flat caps are all encouraged.’ (They also recommend a hip flask, if you fancy a cheeky tipple after all the cycling.)

You can also expect plenty of style from the bikes themselves. While there isn’t a strict rule on the type of bike you can ride, it’s recommended that you ‘dust off your vintage velocipede’ – aka, classic bikes and vintage rides are all welcome. And if you happen to see a penny-farthing en route, don’t say we didn’t warn you…

Will There Be Prizes?

And if the fun of dressing up wasn’t incentive enough, there will be prizes given out to those who can impress event organisers and judges with their sartorial cyclist swagger. (And it’s not just the fashion they’ll be looking at; prizes will also be awarded for best-looking bikes.) 

The Tweed Run prize categories for 2026 include:

• Best dressed man
• Best dressed woman
• Best vintage bicycle
• Best dressed bicycle
• Best moustache
• Best head gear

How To Sign Up To The Tweed Run

You can still take part in The Tweed Run; tickets are £49 and are available from tweedrun.com