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Naked cyclists taking part in a global one-day protest against the supremacy of the car today have been forced to cover up in Brighton for fear of arrest.
World Naked Bike Ride day is being celebrated in London, Manchester, York and Brighton to celebrate sustainable transport and the human body.
It is also being celebrated in cities around the world.
Organisers of the Brighton ride who issued cyclists with a "dare to bare" challenge advised participants to cover up using fig leaves, fake topiary, "censored" signs and pubic wigs.
They said Sussex Police would arrest anyone exposing their "rude bits" for Public Order offences.
Nick Sayers, WNBR Brighton & Hove co-ordinator, said: "The threat of arrest is bizarre. Like neighbouring London, Brighton is supposed to be a cosmopolitan, forward-thinking city.
"However, it seems the attitude of the authorities here is still that of a provincial, prudish backwater."
The ride departed at 10am from The Level park in Brighton, passing famous locations including the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier.
It was due to finish at the Black Rock naturist beach at 11.30am. A Sussex Police spokesman said there have been no arrests made.
Police patrols and CCTV are monitoring cyclists. The spokesman said: "No arrests have been made yet. Everybody appears to be behaving themselves."
