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Dozens of cyclists take part in Bristol’s World Naked Bike Ride
The World Naked Bike Ride returned to Bristol, with riders protesting car culture and dependency on oil, as well as highlighting the vulnerability of riding a bicycle.
As in previous years, Sunday’s ride started from the Full Moon on Stokes Croft before making its way slowly through the city centre with a brief pause in Castle Park.
Dozens of cyclists took part, on a variety of bikes and in various states of disrobement with the dress code being “as bare as you dare”.
The World Naked Bike Ride navigates the Bearpit
A mayoral candidate in Manchester recently called for the ride to be stopped “to bring back common decency”
Many of the partcipants had slogans written on their bodies
Riders crossed Pero’s Bridge on their way through the city centre
Riders make their way through the Harbourside
All photos: Martin Booth
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