On the streets of downtown Thessaloniki, dozens of cyclists rushed on Friday afternoon, participating in the 18th International Naked Bike.

According to Thestival, the start was given shortly before 8pm by Xarhakou Park next to HANTH, with participants – Others completely naked, others with symbolic nudity or colorful bodypaintings – To ride on the main streets of the city.

The concentration began at 15:00, where artists engaged in bodypainting, turning the bodies of protests and expression canvas.

With the slogan “Come as much as you dare”, the event attracts people of all ages, gender and identity every year, moving with bicycles, skates, rollers or even … walking, as long as the medium is non-engineered.

The naked cycling has acquired international character and is organized in cities around the world. In Thessaloniki it is now one of the most recognizable activist events, which aims to raise awareness of cyclists, freedom of expression, and the need to change the urban model of travel.

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The city center is difficult to carry out in places where the bike is passing, with traffic proceedings proceeding with traffic arrangements to facilitate the event.

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