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World Naked Bike Ride returns to Folkestone for sixth time

By: Sam Williams swilliams@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 09:44, 01 July 2019

Updated: 11:03, 01 July 2019

Daring cyclists baring all took to the roads in their birthday suits for the World Naked Bike Ride.

Held in Folkestone on Saturday, around 50 riders braved the sun for the annual 'protestival'.

While some of the riders decided to 'bare all', others opted to wear body paint or fancy dress for the ride through the town.

Cyclists used body paint to promote their message. Picture: Paul Amos

But plenty of sun cream was handed out among the participants on what was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 34C in some parts of the country.

It started at 1pm at the Green at Shearway Road and ended on the Lower Leas beach with live music.

The aim of the event is to make roads safer for cyclists. Picture: Paul Amos

The cyclists also rewarded themselves with a dip in the sea.

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The ride, the sixth to be held in the town, aims to eliminate dependency on fossil fuels for a cleaner greener environment, as well as making roads safer for cyclists.

The ride took place on the hottest day of the year so far. Picture: Paul Amos

The website says the ride will promote "green energy, support sustainable transport, make UK cycling safer for all and "celebrate bikes and bodies".

It adds: "War and pollution are disgusting NOT the bodies we live in."

It was the sixth annual naked ride in Folkestone. Picture: Paul Amos

Organisers said: "The ride went really well, with most people cheering and waving us on.

"Our Facebook page likes has shot up over the past few days."

A similar ride was held in Canterbury yesterday.

The cyclists set off through town...

And plans for next year's ride have already been revealed - it is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

For more information visit www.folkestonewnbr.org.

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