When Michel Perrault headed out for a bike ride on Saturday, he made sure to fasten his helmet and slip into his birthday suit.

Perrault was one of about 30 nude cyclists who pedalled through the streets of Montreal to draw attention to the excessive use of gas-powered vehicles.

"I certainly wouldn't do it if I didn't have to, but I want to be part of the gang. I want to prove the point,'' he said, while waiting for the event to start.

I want to get undressed in front of everybody and show them I am completely free of any kind of shame."

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