Naked riders seek to crank up pressure over safety for cyclists

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Hundreds of cyclists in Mexico and Venezuela were among those who bared all to mark World Naked Bike Ride Day.

Hundreds of cyclists in Mexico and Venezuela were among those who bared all to mark World Naked Bike Ride Day.

Up to 2,000 people took part in the events in Mexico City and Caracas, many of them naked and decorated in colourful body paint.

Organisers say the ride is about raising awareness of dangers faced by cyclists and the negative consequences of the global dependence on oil and other non-renewable forms of energy.