2006 bicyclist memorial ride
On Sunday I rode in the 2006 Bicyclist Memorial Ride, remembering cyclists and pedestrians killed by traffic on the streets of New York City. I went because it could very well be me getting hit one of these days and wouldn't it be nice if someone remembered that I was there too. I met the ride at the memorial at Houston and LaGuardia. As the video starts you see people eating home baked cookies that a woman brought and gave out to everyone as we waited for the rides to arrive from Queens and the Bronx. After the memorial for Derek Lake the ride went on to commemorate Reginald Chan at Third Ave and 17th Street, which is where this video ends. As the ride left Houston street I saw two young people comforting each other and realized they were probably friends of Derek. I found out about the ride through an e-mail from Transportation Alternatives - a great organization that is very active in creating safer biking conditions in New York City.
posted by ridavio at 9:19 AM
3 Comments:
I found it extra poignant that on such a beautiful day the traffic seemed to be extra quiet. As usual, another poetic masterpiece.
10:43 AM
excellent job w/ the video while cycling. excellent! i just love it. and b/c of the sun and the warm day, it looks like it could be an early fall ride - boy do i miss the bike. need to get back on it.
what do you think?
a) you've got a great little camera.
b) you've got a great eye for capturing life w/ the camera
c) you're a great editor with strong sensibilities about what the viewer would enjoy
d) all of the above.
i'd have to say D. great job richard.
10:43 PM
I say D too.
That was a wonderful video. What a great way to remember the people that died under such unfortunate circumstances.
8:04 AM
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