World Naked Bike Ride sees thousands of men and women cycle nude through London, Manchester and Cardiff

THOUSANDS of men and women cycled through the streets in the nude today, taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride.

The streets of Cardiff, Manchester, Edinburgh and London were packed with bare cyclists raising awareness for road safety.

Cyclists strip off to symbolise how vulnerable riders are on the UK’s busy roads.

Some stuck stickers on their nipples and other wrote messages about safety on their bodies.

One message read “safer roads for all” and another had “now you see me”.

In Manchester, two Aussie cyclists wore only rainbow socks and trainers with the words “Get naked from Down Under” written on their backs.

Many donned glitter, body paint and even purple wings.

Colourful wigs were also the attire of choice for some flesh-baring pedlars.

Brits in London were lucky to cycle in sunny and breezy conditions, and those in Cardiff took to the streets mild, cloudy weather.

However, naked bike riders in Manchester and Edinburgh braved, chilly damp conditions as they air must have felt a bit nippy.

Some cyclists kept their knickers and briefs on, while many enjoyed baring all and proudly cycling in their birthday suits.

The World Naked Bike ride is annual event in cities around the globe.

This year is the UK’s 14th year.

Apart from the raising awareness about the road safety for cyclists, the movement also advocates for reducing independence on oil and saving the planet.