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The ride is aimed to promote a body-positive culture and encourage cycling as a greener mode of transportation

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Cyclists take part in the World Naked Bike Ride while car drivers watch in Mexico City on June 9, 2012. The ride aimed to promote a body-positive culture and encourage cycling as a greener mode of transportation.EDGARD GARRIDO/Reuters

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Cyclists ride through central Madrid during the ciclonudista protest against the dangers faced by commuter in conjunction with the World Naked Bike Ride on June 9, 2012. The ride takes place annually internationally, including countries such as Australia, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico and the United States.PAUL HANNA/Reuters

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Cyclists take part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London, England on June 9, 2012. The aim of the event was to protest against oil dependency and the car culture.PAUL HACKETT/Reuters

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Cyclists negotiate the hairpin turns down Lombard Street during the World Naked Bike Ride in downtown San Francisco, California June 9, 2012.STEPHEN LAM/Reuters

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Cyclist ride during World Naked Bike Ride Day in McAllen, Texas on Saturday, June 9, 2012.Gabe Hernandez/The Associated Press

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