A ghost bike is a bicycle roadside memorial, placed where a cyclist has been killed or severely injured, usually by the driver of a motor vehicle. The bikes are usually painted white, sometimes with a placard attached, and locked to a suitable object close to the scene of the crash.
Ghost bikes are a way to remember the victims of bicycle-motor vehicle crashes and to raise awareness of the dangers of sharing the road with motor vehicles. They are also a reminder to drivers to be more careful when sharing the road with cyclists.
The first ghost bike was created in St. Louis, Missouri in 2003. Since then, ghost bikes have been placed in cities all over the world. The number of ghost bikes has grown in recent years, as more and more cyclists are killed or injured in crashes with motor vehicles.
Ghost bikes are a powerful and moving tribute to the victims of bicycle-motor vehicle crashes. They are a reminder of the dangers of sharing the road with motor vehicles and of the need for drivers to be more careful.
If you see a ghost bike, please take a moment to remember the victim and to think about how you can help to make the roads safer for everyone.
