Hundreds bared all yesterday as they cycled through London naked in an attempt to promote cycle safety.
The annual World Naked Bike Ride event, now in its 12th year, sees a swathe of people strip off for a ride to raise awareness of the ‘vulnerabilities’ of cyclists.
Showing strength in numbers, hundreds took part in the ride which kicked off at six different spots: Tower Hill, Regents Park, West Norwood, Hyde Park, Clapham Junction and Kew Bridge.
Kings of the road: Hundreds rode through the streets of London today for the 12th annual World Naked Bike Ride
Tourists turned to stare as they were confronted by the nude riders as they made their way through the capital
Selfie stop! Some of the bicycle enthusiasts were protesting against the UK’s dependency on oil
Flying the flag: Bodies of all shapes and sizes were on show as groups across London made their way to Westminster and Hyde Park
Many brave riders took part on the public ‘Boris Bikes’ while others brought their own.
Participants in London had the choice of shorter, more leisurely rides, or longer, more taxing ones.
But all the routes eventually came together from Westminster Bridge to Hyde Park as the sea of pink flesh flooded across the Thames.
At the same time 300 riders made their around Manchester City Centre.
The gaggle then made their way down busy Oxford Road towards the town hall.
Some commuters and evening drinkers in the city centre were left open-mouthed as the huge convoy of flesh-flashing riders sounding horns snaked their way through the streets.
One participant sports nothing but a pair of sandals as he hangs his helmet on the front of his bike
This father seemed hell bent on embarrassing his offspring as he had ‘SOME BODY’S DAD’ written across his back
We see you: The annual ride attempts to raise the profile of the number of cyclists killed each year
For king and country: These patriotic riders bared all as they made their way through London during the bike ride
One well prepared nude cyclist sported an extremely long beard as he made his way, on foot, past Tower Hill
Hop to it! Two bunnies in Doc Martins ride their trusty pink tandem through the streets of London
The annual World Naked Bike Ride is a protest to draw attention to the vulnerability of cyclists, and a call for an end to global dependence on oil
Organisers said getting themselves seen was a key part of its aim.
Andrew Fisher, 40, said: ‘It’s about getting people on bikes noticed.
‘Even when we are fully clothed we are naked to the danger of motorists on the road.’
He added that the roads were ‘built for bikes’ but had become ‘overcome by traffic’.
‘We want to live in a world not blighted by traffic pollution where the car is seen as the go to form of transport,’ he said. ‘We want cycling to be made safer and easier.’
Did you see that! Against the backdrop of Parliament riders made their way through central London
It is unclear if the Boris Bikes used by participants will be wiped down before their next use
Hands on! This man wore just a pair of sunglasses as he took to the roads today
To Valhalla! One participant takes the easy route and rides an electric scooter
The pair painted themselves in celebration of World Naked Bike Ride day
Posing for the cameras: A participant in a World Naked Bike Ride event is interviewed by a video crew following the ride
‘It’s a real fun, event with a party and carnival atmosphere.
‘Last year we had 300 people and we reckon we’ve had even more this year.
‘It’s people of all genders, shapes and sizes.
‘Obviously some people are a bit taken aback and some can be negative but we are really pleased with the reaction we’ve had.’