The 15th Brighton Naked Bike Ride returns after a two year break.
The 15th Naked Bike Ride is taking place in Brighton.
Riders will be saddling up and pedalling in the nude around the streets to raise awareness of a number of issues.
The bikers will be gathering in Preston Park from midday before setting off along the streets from 2 o'clock.
The route will take the nude riders past the Pavilion, seafront, Palace Pier, i360, Lanes, North Laine and Kemptown, before finishing at Black Rock naturist beach for a post-ride swim and picnic.
The organiser say that every year they celebrate showing unity and solidarity, as well as demonstrating and spreading important messages.
- protest against the global dependency on oil
- curb car culture
- obtain real rights for cyclists
- demonstrate the vulnerability of cyclists on city streets
- celebrate body freedom
The ride aims to be celebratory, life affirming and inclusive. Bikers will cycle with sound systems and flags highlighting the many environmental and social issues.
The motto of the ride is "as bare as you dare".