On Saturday 10 June 2006, in over 40 cities worldwide, people will be riding bikes naked to celebrate cycling and the human body. A surreal sight for sore eyes, the World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) (http://www.worldnakedbikeride.org/) is baring all in bohemian Brighton (am) and London (pm). The ride demonstrates the vulnerability of cyclists on the road and is a protest against oil dependency. Cyclists and skaters are encouraged to "be there, as bare as you dare".

Probably the biggest worldwide naked protest in history, WNBR differs from other mass cycle events because of its astonishing naked element. According to the organisers, most bystanders experience a combined feeling of "amusement, shock and disbelief".

The Brighton ride will take place in the morning, allowing participants to also take part in the London event in the afternoon if they travel (clothed!) by train.

The WNBR dress code is "as bare as you dare" - participants are encouraged to wear "as little as they feel confident with". Joining the fully nude contingent, some riders in London last year wore shorts, bras, swimwear, body paint, wigs, sunglasses etc. Most wear footwear and bring bags to carry clothes. Body painting and adornment, customised bikes and other creative expression are all strongly encouraged.

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