Romford’s inaugural World Naked Bike Ride went “really well” and there are plans already brewing to bring it back next year, an organiser said.

The ride was an offshoot of the main World Naked Bike Ride events in London, which are organised as protests to raise awareness about an overreliance on fuel and oil, curb car culture, improve road safety for cyclists and promote body positivity.

One of the Romford ride's organisers, Eccentric, 39 – who is in the process of changing their legal name from Ken Neville – was optimistic following the success of Saturday’s (August 6) event.

"It went really well," they said. “In the large part, we got a great response. People were cheering and clapping.”

Romford Recorder: Eccentric, one of the organisers, praised the general response from people in Romford watching the cyclistsEccentric, one of the organisers, praised the general response from people in Romford watching the cyclists (Image: Archant)

They estimated around 21 people took part, which they described as a “reasonable turnout”.

Following the ride, all those who did partake were “saying how much they enjoyed it”, said Eccentric.

Asked whether the event's success makes it likely another Romford ride will be held in 2023, Eccentric made no qualms about the town's suitability for a future nude protest.

"It’s definitely the right place to do it," they said.

Romford Recorder: Saturday's event was the first time a World Naked Bike Ride was held in RomfordSaturday's event was the first time a World Naked Bike Ride was held in Romford (Image: Archant)

Romford Recorder: The ride is a protest organised with a range of aims, including curbing car culture and reducing our reliance on oil and fuelThe ride is a protest organised with a range of aims, including curbing car culture and reducing our reliance on oil and fuel (Image: Archant)

Romford Recorder: The route included a loop taking the cyclists through Romford town centreThe route included a loop taking the cyclists through Romford town centre (Image: Archant)

Romford Recorder: Eccentric estimates around 21 people took part, which they described as a 'reasonable' turnoutEccentric estimates around 21 people took part, which they described as a 'reasonable' turnout (Image: Archant)