Hundreds take part in Manchester’s annual Naked Bike Ride around city centre

Cyclists rode the streets naked to raise awareness of how vulnerable you are on a bik


 Hundreds of cyclists rode around Manchester city centre naked to raise awareness of the need for people on bikes to be seen by motorists.
Around 250 people took part in the city’s ninth annual Naked Bike Ride, with cyclists wearing little but body paint and bike hats to promote road safety.
Friday’s event started at All Saints Park on Oxford Road where riders stripped off to be painted with slogans including ‘See me now?’ and ‘Stayin’ Alive’ in front of bemused tourists and passersby.
Joel Goodman



 Drivers say they don’t see you, we’re saying cyclists need to be seen to get their fair share of the road.
“We think around 250 people have taken part this year, and every year the event gets bigger.
“The atmosphere was brilliant.”
Similar events were taking place in other cities across the world as part of World Naked Bike Ride Day.
Many of those taking part in Manchester’s event were doing so for the first time – and overcame their nerves to strip off and cycle naked.
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Supermarket worker Abi Hurcombe, 23, from Burnage, said: “Everyone has been so friendly and it was really fun.
“When you’re in a big group you feel more free and safe to do something you would normally be scared of.
“I started wearing a bikini top but then I just ended up taking it off.”