Some witnesses said police pushed the cyclists aside to get David Beckham through traffic.
Critical Mass is a cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month all around the world.
People taking part in a monthly mass bike ride held in London say they are being "kettled" near the stadium.
Kerry-Anne Mendoza, 31, who describes herself as a campaigner and writer, said: "We were cycling down the Bow Road [in Stratford] and the police directed us down a cul-de-sac.
"Then they kettled us in there. There is a line of police cars and vans behind that."
She added: "They have not communicated with us or told us why we are being held here or when they will let us out."
The regular Critical Mass ride is a pro-cycling event.
A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: "A number of people in breach of regulations imposed on a monthly cycling event have been arrested."
The arrested cyclists have been detained under Section 12 of the Public Order Act.
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