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Naked cyclists take the streets of Madrid
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By h.b. - Jun 13, 2009 - 7:46 PM
Photo - Público
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More 100 riders demonstrated that they feel 'naked in traffic'

Cyclists stripped off and rode through the centre of Madrid naked on Saturday in a demonstration against the dominance of the car.

Saying they felt naked in the face of other vehicles more than 100 riders made their point, much to the delight of passersby and tourists.

They want more respect for cyclists; want cars to respect the speed limits, and the construction of more bike lanes in the Spanish capital.

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