World Naked Bike Ride in Saint Louis is part of an international protest against oil dependency while promoting comfortable body image and cyclist awareness.

The 10-mile ride kicks off at Tower Grove Park at 9 p.m. Aug 2 and concluded at the Atomic Cowboy in the Grove neighborhood.

Hundreds of bicycle riders put on their best thong underwear and pedaled in protest.

World Naked Bike Ride

St. Louis police were on hand to ensure the riders wore the bare minimum, which included thongs, pasties, loin cloths, bathing suits and even body painting.

The ride has been staged in 70 cities worldwide since 2004.

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