Naked riders pedal for respect

19 June 2011 - 17:20
By Sport Staff

American and Belgian cyclists show their muscle

Laura Burke (from L), Erin Leal and Becca Bolstad gather before the celebration of the annual World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon June 18, 2011. World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation. But Portland cyclists have been especially adamant about making it another of the Pacific Northwest city's quirky traditions.   Pircture taken June 18, 2011. REUTERS/Greg Wahl-Stephens
Image: Greg Wahl-Stephens Laura Burke (from L), Erin Leal and Becca Bolstad gather before the celebration of the annual World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon June 18, 2011. World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation. But Portland cyclists have been especially adamant about making it another of the Pacific Northwest city's quirky traditions. Pircture taken June 18, 2011. REUTERS/Greg Wahl-Stephens
Michael Rutledge (L) and Sarah Lynch pause to watch and applaud as Portland bikers ride in celebration of the annual World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon June 18, 2011. World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation. But Portland cyclists have been especially adamant about making it another of the Pacific Northwest city's quirky traditions. Picture taken June 18, 2011.  REUTERS/Greg Wahl-Stephens
Image: Greg Wahl-Stephens Michael Rutledge (L) and Sarah Lynch pause to watch and applaud as Portland bikers ride in celebration of the annual World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon June 18, 2011. World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation. But Portland cyclists have been especially adamant about making it another of the Pacific Northwest city's quirky traditions. Picture taken June 18, 2011. REUTERS/Greg Wahl-Stephens
Participants pose for a group photograph before taking part in the annual World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon June 18, 2011. World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation. But Portland cyclists have been especially adamant about making it another of the Pacific Northwest city's quirky traditions.   `
Image: Greg Wahl-Stephens Participants pose for a group photograph before taking part in the annual World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, Oregon June 18, 2011. World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation. But Portland cyclists have been especially adamant about making it another of the Pacific Northwest city's quirky traditions. `
Pedestrians watch the World Naked Bike Ride in Brussels June 18, 2011. This annual manifestation is performed to demand more respect for cyclists on the streets and to promote the bike as an alternative non-polluting transportation vehicle.  REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Image: Francois Lenoir Pedestrians watch the World Naked Bike Ride in Brussels June 18, 2011. This annual manifestation is performed to demand more respect for cyclists on the streets and to promote the bike as an alternative non-polluting transportation vehicle. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Cyclists ride during the World Naked Bike Ride in Brussels June 18, 2011. This annual manifestation is performed to demand more respect for cyclists on the streets and to promote the bike as an alternative non-polluting transportation vehicle.  REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Image: Francois Lenoir Cyclists ride during the World Naked Bike Ride in Brussels June 18, 2011. This annual manifestation is performed to demand more respect for cyclists on the streets and to promote the bike as an alternative non-polluting transportation vehicle. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Pedestrians take photographs of cyclists during the World Naked Bike Ride in Brussels June 18, 2011. This annual manifestation is performed to demand more respect for cyclists on the streets and to promote the bike as an alternative non-polluting transportation vehicle.  REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Image: Francois Lenoir Pedestrians take photographs of cyclists during the World Naked Bike Ride in Brussels June 18, 2011. This annual manifestation is performed to demand more respect for cyclists on the streets and to promote the bike as an alternative non-polluting transportation vehicle. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

World Naked Bike Ride is a globally observed event among hard-core bikers designed, at least ostensibly, to promote the use of the bicycle for transportation