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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki "World Naked Bike Ride" Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists apply body paint in the preparations for the bike ride.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Thessaloniki's Mayor Giannis Boutaris meets the bike ride organisor Kostas Terzopoulos, in front of the City Town Hall.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclist with whistle in front of Thessaloniki Town Hall.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Two cyclist pose for the camera in front of Thessaloniki Town Hall.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists in front of the Thessaloniki Town Hall whistle and cheer.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists in front of the Thessaloniki Town Hall clapping hands.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Two female cyclists clapping hands during the bike ride.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Female cyclist holds her bicycle in the air during the annual "Thessaloniki World Naked Bike Ride"

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Female cyclist holds her bicycle in the air during the annual "Thessaloniki World Naked Bike Ride"

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Wheelchair user during the annual Thessaloniki World Naked Bike Ride.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Female and make cyclists during the bike ride.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Female cyclist with a head cover and sunglasses.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Make cyclist waves for the camera during the bike ride.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists in front of the White Tower, one of Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Female cyclist clapping hands and whistling.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Father and son.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists in front of the White Tower, one of Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists taking pictures of each other, in front of the White Tower, one of Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Female cyclists in front of the White Tower, one of Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists in front of the White Tower, one of Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists in front of the White Tower, one of Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists in front of the White Tower, one of Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclist alongside the still car traffic, during the bike ride.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Cyclists in front of the White Tower, one of Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

Female cyclist using a megaphone during the bike ride, in front of the White Tower, one of the Thessaloniki's landmarks.

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Over 1000, some almost naked, some fully dressed, many body-painted and scantily clad cyclists turned out for the annual World Naked Bike Ride event in Thessaloniki , Greece's second largest city, protesting against the tyranny of the automobile, and to help promote cycling as an alternative, environmentally friendly, form of urban transport.

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wonderful pics that totally

Submitted by Robin on Tue, 07/06/2011 - 13:42.

wonderful pics that totally capture the atmosphere of the event ! Chapeau !

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Freelance photographer, specialising in social, political issues. Born in Greece, based in London, and Thessaloniki, Greece.

Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011
Over 1000 Greek cyclists nearly bared all for the annual Thessaloniki 'World Naked Bike Ride' Now in its 4'th year, the main aim of the ride to help promote cycling as an alternatives form of urban transport. Thessaloniki, Greece. 3rd June 2011

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