MORE than 150 cyclists have taken part in Southampton's annual Naked Bike Ride.

Crowds lined the streets to watch as the scantily clad convoy set off from Southampton Common along Highfield Road at 6.30pm honking their horns, whooping and cheering.

The six-mile route takes them through Portswood into the city centre and back again.

The event, now in its sixth year, is one of 60 rides taking part across the globe this weekend for the World Naked Bike Ride.