Naked riders pedal through Canterbury Naked cyclists are pedalling through the streets of Canterbury in the latest leg of the World Naked Bike Ride. The six-mile (10km) ride is aimed at making cycling safer and a preferred option to cars for short journeys. Co-organiser Barry Freeman said they were riding naked to show how vulnerable cyclists were on the road Last week in Brighton, hundreds of cyclists ignored police advice to "cover intimate areas." Events also took place in London, Southampton and around the world. In Mexico City, traffic came to a standstill as onlookers stared in amazement. Mr Freeman said: "One hundred and thirty-two cyclists were killed last year and the most common excuse is, 'I'm sorry, I didn't see him or her', when they're wearing fluorescent jackets. Basically, we're saying we're naked, we're vulnerable, we've got no protection, and you see us when we're naked - please see us when we're wearing high visibility clothing.