Cyclists are once again preparing to remove their bicycle clips - and everything else - to take part in the Folkestone World Naked Bike Ride.

Enthusiasts are expected to join from across the country when the event gets under way on Saturday, July 30.

Riders are meeting at The Green at the Shearway Business Park, off Shearway Road, at 1pm for a 2pm start.

Participants are invited to "ride as bare as you dare" during the six-mile tour, which organisers say is to help eliminate fossil fuel dependency, curb car culture, promote green energy, make cycling safer for all and "celebrate our bikes and our bodies in a carnival atmosphere".

It will be eighth such ride through the town.

Similar rides have also previously taken place in Canterbury.

Collections will be held along the route in aid of the charity Bike 4 Cancer.

The ride ends at the Lower Leas beach, where previously many cyclists have decided to cool off with a skinny dip in the sea.

Riders under 16 must be fully clothed.

It is not necessary to register to take part, with riders invited to just turn up on the day.