Naked riders to saddle-up once again (From Daily Echo)

Naked riders to saddle-up once again

11:45am Friday 6th June 2008 in

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SCORES of people are set to take to the streets of Southampton tonight wearing nothing but two wheels and a helmet.

Protesting against oil dependency and the car culture the Naked Bike Ride will be starting from Southampton Common for the second year running.

Organisers are hoping the revealing event will attract more riders than the 102 people who stripped off last year.

Thea Bjaarland said: "The Naked Bike Ride is a peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture.

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Watch last year's Naked Bike Ride here

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"It's a celebration of the bicycle and also a celebration of the power and individuality of the human body.

"The message to people is come as bare as you dare."

Thea said that anyone can join the protest cycle that meets at Highfield Road opposite Southampton Common at 6pm, hitting the streets at 6.30pm.

They will take a route that passes through Portswood and tours the city centre.