While thousands of cyclists raced through Putney this weekend a saucier bike ride was taking place just around the corner in Battersea.

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Hugh Ball donned a pair of bright trunks for the occasion 

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Mercedes Bell making the most of the sunshine 

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Dozens of cyclists, in Battersea Park, rejected Lycra in favour of bikinis and swimming trunks.

Bike boutique, Luv Handles, organised the event, on Saturday, which featured rather a lot of flesh on show.

It is their second annual bikini bike ride.

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