- A whole bunch of cyclists dared to reveal all to assist protest towards local weather change
- Individuals wheeled their means by means of the capital to Buckingham Palace
- The eye-raising occasion has taken place since 2004 besides throughout Covid
A whole bunch of bare cyclists dared to reveal all as they descended on London to boost larger consciousness of local weather change on Saturday.
The traffic-stopping stunt noticed sustainability advocates wheeling their means alongside The Mall and as much as Buckingham Palace on Saturday as a part of the World Bare Bike Journey (WNBR).
Now in its twentieth yr, the worldwide protest motion organises rides in tons of of cities around the globe with the goal of selling biking as a extra sustainable mode of transport than automobiles.
In keeping with organisers, the marketing campaign ‘seeks to attract consideration to its themes by being a enjoyable, well-behaved, lawful spectacle that delights the general public and attracts media consideration.’
In addition to protesting towards ‘automotive tradition’, the motion seeks to ‘protest towards the worldwide dependency on oil, receive actual rights for cyclists, show the vulnerability of cyclists on metropolis streets and rejoice physique freedom,’ in line with the WNBR London web site.
A sight to see: A whole bunch of bare cyclists descended on London and rode in direction of Buckingham Palace on Saturday as a part of the World Bare Bike Journey
Cheek to cheek: Now in its twentieth yr, the worldwide protest motion organises rides in tons of of cities around the globe with the goal of selling biking as a extra sustainable mode of transport than automobiles
In addition to protesting towards ‘automotive tradition’ and dependency on oil, campaigners additionally wish to ‘rejoice physique freedom’
Cyclists gathered simply earlier than 3pm on Saturday at designated factors across the capital to start their journey in simply their birthday fits, although some donned vibrant costumes, which partly coated their pores and skin.
A whole bunch took half within the rides, which averaged round 8 miles in distance and took in a few of the most well-known sights in London.
One departing from Tower Hill this afternoon, crossed the River Thames 4 occasions and handed by the Tower of London, Southwark Bridge, the Tate Fashionable, Trafalgar Sq., Whitehall, the Homes of Parliament and eventually Buckingham Palace.
The World Bare Bike Journey in London has taken place yearly since 2004, besides one yr in the course of the Covid pandemic.
Naked hug: Two cyclists pose for a photograph following the rise by means of London, which has taken place yearly aside from throughout Covid since 2004
Roar-ing success: A whole bunch joined the stunt on Saturday, with some (partly) dressing up
