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Naked cycling: is it ever acceptable to ride a rental bike in the nude?
The World Naked Bike Ride is designed to draw attention to the vulnerability of cyclists in the city. But this year’s London event is in the news after half the riders used rental bikes
TL;DR
- The World Naked Bike Ride event in London saw about half of its 1,000 participants using rental bikes.
- This has raised concerns on social media regarding saddle hygiene and the potential spread of infections.
- The event's primary purpose is to highlight the vulnerability of cyclists in urban environments.
- Nudity is an optional aspect of the ride, with participants able to ride fully clothed.
- Experts state the risk of catching a disease from a previously ridden saddle is "vanishingly small."
- Rental bike company Lime encourages participants to leave bikes clean and suggests wearing appropriate clothing.