Thousands of cyclists ditched their clothes and hopped on their bikes to cycle across London.
The annual World Naked Bike Ride is a ‘peaceful protest’ against car culture and oil dependency.
Participants are encouraged to be as ‘bare as you dare’ in an effort to also celebrate body positivity.
The traffic-stopping stunt began right after the Trooping of the Colour celebrations but the police asked for no nudity at Wellington Arch before 2pm.
The naked cyclists were encouraged to wear shoes and adorn themselves in colourful body paint.
It was the 21st event held in London and the sunny weather ensured a buzzing atmosphere.
Saddle soreness was the least of the cyclists’ worries as they waved to flabbergasted onlookers
Cyclists of all ages ditched their clothes to protest against car culture – but they did wear shoes as per the advice of the organisers
The cyclists grinned enjoying the London sunshine while cycling in the nude to celebrate body positivity
Thousands of cyclists rallied together to ride to an after-party venue in Clapham Junction
The event aims to have a ‘carnival feel’ to it – so participants waved flags and cheered throughout
This years event had eight different starting points across the city which merged together at Westminster Bridge
The traffic-stopping stunt began right after the Trooping of the Colour celebrations
This years event had eight different starting points which merged together at Westminster Bridge.
Riders were able to choose from leisurely routes to more challenging ones – depending on how daring they were.
At the end of the protest cyclists had the opportunity to make their way to an after-party in Clapham Junction.
It was a peaceful protest full of high spirits but there will likely be some sore bums in the morning.
