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Many people would have cracked a smile catching a glimpse of this naked cyclist taking essential exercise in lockdown Somerset.

Nicky Birchall couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the man and his companion in Frome yesterday morning (Tuesday, April 14).

The man in the picture, which was sent to Spotted About Frome xx, is apparently well-known in the area with some identifying him as Dave who was celebrating his 70th birthday.

"I was getting a coffee early in the morning for my drive to work; they rode past me and I think it was 7.45am and only 1C, so it certainly made me chuckle," said Nicky.

She had to be quick to take a picture but managed to capture the cyclists from the rear as they passed on Locks Hill.

Nicky added: "They didn't have a care in the world and no, I don't think they were aware of the photo - am I allowed to take a picture like that?

"It made my day in the present circumstances."

The UK has been placed in lockdown since March 24 when strict new curbs on life were announced by Boris Johnson.

The current lockdown measures and social distancing rules mean people can only leave their homes for exercise once a day and to buy essential food or medical supplies.

The Government is legally bound to review the measures after three weeks, but they're unlikely to be lifted.