Cycling naked for safer streets
26 June 2025
Wearing little more than sunscreen and a helmet, around a hundred cyclists took to the streets of Brussels on Saturday for the 20th edition of the Cyclonudista. The annual nude bike ride is a symbolic protest that draws attention to cyclists' vulnerability in traffic, the need for better cycling infrastructure, and the environmental impact of car-dominated cities. "Being naked – unlike car pollution – doesn't hurt anybody," the organiser Jérôme Jolibois said.
 | Laura Muyldermans Brussels has the potential to be a great cycling city – most places are within a 20-minute ride, often faster than public transport. And while I do enjoy taking the bike from time to time, I usually stick to the tram, metro, or bus. Too often, I've felt unsafe at dangerous intersections or when squeezed between cars. But who knows – maybe next year, you'll see me cycling through Brussels with little to no clothes on. |
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