Two cyclists were killed by trucks last Thursday. There will be two memorial rides tomorrow to honour their memory. Thanks to Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists for arranging these.

This will also be the first time "Ghost Bikes" will be installed in Toronto. This practice originated in New York City, with the ghost bikes locked to street signs, but I'm hoping that the city of Toronto is perhaps conducive to the idea of special ring-and-post installations at Ghost Cycle locations... complete with special plaques, and dating back as long as records exist?

Cyclist Memorials Thursday April 27th, 2006

Morning memorial for Hubert van Tol
Avenue Rd & Cortleigh Blvd., Approximately 830am
Group ride from southeast corner of Spadina and Bloor, meet 745am,depart 8am.

Evening memorial for Bianca
Keele and Finch, approximately 8pm
Group will meet at southeast corner of Spadina and Bloor at 645pm to board subway at 7pm., Group ride from Downsview Station, departing 730pm.
Please meet at the main pedestrian entrance of Downsview Station.

Please bring flowers. A Ghost Bike will be installed at each location.

More info on the ARC website or call Darren Stehr at 416-707-4744.

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