As I said in another thread, I attended one of the starts (out of about 6) of the World Naked Bike Ride in London. This was in Regent's Park, and there were maybe a hundred cyclists. It was a very happy crowd, obviously a lot of fun for the participants, with some people in bits of costume or body paint. It was nice to see that most of the participants really were naked, and although there was a very large male majority, there were some women and most of them were naked, too.
The group gathered under some big trees, which was a good thing because for a while, there was light rain.
A marshal was on hand to give information, but people were told not to undress yet.
There was a TV crew, very young and informally dressed.
Bikes waiting for use.
The TV people got some interviews done while the group assembled. They talked to some participants, and a few passers-by.
The woman in blue and green had "Mermaids don't drive" written on her skin. But do they ride bikes instead?
As takeoff time drew closer, the marshal used a loudspeaker (not a very reliable one).
Raindrops on the camera lens.
The marshal said "When I stop speaking, you can undress". Some of the group was greatly looking forward to this.
A first-aid team was available.
TV crew still at work.
Starting to get the bikes lined up.
Show the flag!
Waiting for the signal to get lined up.
On the drive, ready to leave.
They're off, and a (clothed) photographer is capturing the action. But when the riders took their clothes off, I stripped too.
On their way out of the gates.
Out on the road, traffic had to stop. Yes, the architecture in that neighbourhood is a little grandiose.
Lining up on the roadside.
Not all cyclists were in the demonstration!
She looks quite amused. Maybe she'll join next year?
They're still coming out of the park.
Away they go.
