The 6th annual World Naked Bike Ride in London / Reuters
June 15, 2009 01:38pm
THOUSANDS of saucy cyclists from all over the world have bared all on their bikes during the World Naked Bike Ride. Revealing riders from 40 destinations, such as Europe and the US, took part in the international event to raise awareness of cyclists, their safety on the roads and environmental issues.
In France bikers were paraded alongside cars pumping out various songs such as All Things Small, while in Chicago crowds cheered and "hi-fived" participants.
One passer-by was dumb-struck when a male rider rode to the curb in his underwear and asked for a light for his cigarette.
Over 1000 cyclists stripped off in the 6th annual World Naked Bike Ride in London to protest against oil dependency and car culture.
Cyclists were covered in body paint branded with anti-oil slogans as they rode into London's West End, passing the Houses of Parliament.
Surprisingly, the Metropolitan Police stopped traffic to allow the cyclists an easy passage through the busy streets.
"We took part last year and it was amazing," one rider told London's ITN.
"It's a great cause, it's great to get naked, and it's a great carnival atmosphere. It's one of the best events in London."
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