Cyclists Unite!

[ehirsch83]

So about a month ago, a cyclist was hit and killed by a car here while on a ride with his wife on a road that is frequented by many MANY cyclists. It was a shock to many people here, especially since he was a first year law student here at the University of New Mexico, where I go, and where of course many of my friends go.
There was a memorial ride yesterday for him, and I guess word of it really spread, there must have been 250+ people out there!! It was the biggest group I've ever ridden with!
So what I'm wondering is this: WHY does it take such a tragic event for people to get out and ride like this? HOW can we make it safer for cyclists here? People either don't think that we have a right to ride here, or they just don't pay attention...it's so scary because I ride So So much, and I certainly don't want to stop...

Pinky, my ex sold him and his wife their bikes. He said they were the one of the nicest couples that he had dealt with, it is a real shame. I am glad to hear that they did a memorial ride for him.

[elk]

Last Thursday a young art student was killed in a collision with a cement truck in downtown Portland. Friday night at least a hundred cyclists showed up on bikes at the spot.

As of this time the driver has not even been cited...

But what I find incredibly effective is the ghost bike....a bicycle painted all white is chained at the spot. Everytime I see one I weep.