Skelton, Rawcliffe & Clifton Without councillor Joe Watt has spoken out against the naked bike ride in the centre of York.

The city's cycling champion said: "I have no problems with the cycle event, per say, and I have 100% support for their aims and ambitions. It is just their nudity I cannot agree with.

"If they'd limited it to just their undies, they'd have my full support. I might have even come along and joined them. However, to give the option of going naked through the centre of York at any time is unacceptable.

"We are having problems in society with the lowering of moral standards. We have to show regard for people's feelings and sensitivities."