WEEK IN PHOTOS: Naked Cyclists, Tractor Army, More

WEEK IN PHOTOS: Naked Cyclists, Tractor Army, More
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Madrid, Spain, June 8, 2008—Naked cyclists came out in droves on Saturday, pedaling through central Madrid as part of the World Naked Bike Ride.

This international event protests the overuse of automobiles and promotes bicycle travel. The protesters in Madrid also drew attention to what they see as a lack of urban cycling lanes—something they have been highlighting in the buff since 2005.

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