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.

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 cyclists also rewarded themselves with a dip in the sea.

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 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."

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.

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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