On December 10, a group of people cycling through Nevada were hit from behind by a box truck. Tragically, five of those individuals were killed, and several others injured. As a community, we are deeply saddened and devastated by this tragedy. While our hearts and prayers are with the families and friends of all involved, we want to find a way to pay tribute to, and support, the victims and their families.
We will not forget them.
In the coming week, take time to run or walk a 5K in honor of the victims. Register below and donate whatever you are able to give by visiting this website.
All proceeds will go to the five victims’ families.
Join us in dedicating 1 kilometer for each of the five cyclists that lost their lives.
Tom Trauger
Erin Ray
Gerrard Nieva
Aksoy Ahmet
Mike Murray
If you post on social media, use the hashtag #ItCouldBeMeFor5 to raise awareness for everyone’s safety on the roads & streets of communities across the globe. These were people, each special, and not just a number or a “cyclist on the road”.
It Could Be Me.
Thank you to the following organizations who are supporting this fundraiser by spreading the word:
USA Triathlon, USA Cycling, Bicycle Colorado, Coeursports, Nuun, and Wholesome!
Thank You and Blessings from Vermont…
It would be great if my friend and fellow cyclist Ken Vieira was among those riders.
As your aware Ken and another cyclist Clare Rhodes were killed. March 3, 2016
http://www.bicycletucson.com/all-posts/monday-ride-to-honor-local-cyclist-killed-by-motorist/27121
My heart and soul aches and goes out to all those cyclist, pedestrians, motorcyclist and others that have lost their lives while doing something they loved and cherished. A shout out as well to Brendan Lyons for “Look Save A Life.”
Stay healthy and safe out there.
Cordiali Saluti,|
Raffaelo Falzarano