Ride On II- Memorial Ride- Help and Organisation

just want to remind you that motor transport kills a lot more people than cycling. Obviously, there are more journies made ... but still. More people die driving than cycling.

True, but not enough is made of the awareness of the dangers of cycling - both to motorists and to cyclists.

With motoring the dangers are inherent in its very form, in that you're piloting a huge hunk of metal effortlessly capable of high speeds, at which the slightest deviation from total concentration could easily result in catstrophic injury or even fatality. The potential of this occuring when cycling is minimal and therefore more needs to be done to ensure that cycling is a lot less risky than it currently is.

I think this ride is all about raising awareness, as well as a fitting memorial.

just to let you guys know that i work with Meryem Ozekman's brother, i did speak to him some time ago about ghostbikes etc and he was very keen, if you would like me to speak to him about the plans let me know.

cheers RS- that would be great if you could.

meeting at 7:30pm Souths Beers.

can't make it souths tonight, so post the details and i'll have a chat with him then

Great stuff Henry.

I can give you a hand on ghost bikes, sites and details.
i have 2 days work to do then i am free to give it some time

Cheers. GS.

As an update date is set for 15th August 2010.
Organisation is under way- thanks to Digger and all that were part of the meeting.
Route plan is being worked on now.
Henry

Filled in some gaps and removed repetitions, lists still far from complete:

2009

1. Eilidh Cairns, 5th February, Notting Hill Gate
   
2. Rebecca Goosen, 8th April, Goswell Road/Old Street/Clerkenwell Road
   
3. Meryem Ozekman, 9th April, Elephant & Castle roundabout
   
4. Adrianna Skrzypiec, 15th May, Woolwich Road and the Kent-bound A102
   
5. Maria Emma Garcia-Fernandes, 12th June, Charterhouse Street
   
6. Catriona Cockburn, 29th June, Oval
   
7. Chrystelle Brown (26), 16th September, Whitechapel Road/Vallance Road
   
8. Dorothy Elder 28th Nov, Southampton Row/CSM
   
9. Tanya Van Der Loo 20th Oct, Victoria Embankment by Temple Tube (E-bound)
   
10. Martyn Dobson 17th Dec, Richmond Park
    11.
    12.
    13.
    
    

2010
Sayit Huseyin, 8th January, Dingley Road
Tower Bridge- David Vilaseca
Oxford St- Jayne Helliwell
Lauriston Rd x Victoria Park Road- Shivon Watson, 27
Weston Street x Snowsfield- Muhamed Harris Ahmed
Belsize Park- 70yr Old Male

Which year?
Whitechapel x Commercial Rd x Leman St- Claire

If we are highlighting collisions with motor vehicles then the organisers should be aware that Martyn Dobson - the rider who died in Richmond Park - is a bit of a mystery. No cause of death was established by his post-mortem. He apparently came off his bike with no other vehicles involved, and I don't believe to this day anyone knows if the fall caused his death or whether he just died in the saddle.

thanks BQ.
this is a bump to let people know that i've been a bit side tracked the last few days, but should be back on this after the weekend.
Henry

Henry,
I spoke to Meryem's brother and he supports the idea, he is not sure how he can help but i will keep him updated as this thread develops.

excellent.
things are progressing slowly.....
but not being forgotten.
I promise.

Well done Henry, still on for another meeting next Monday?

a bit of a bump, but also to let you know i have a full bike ready for paint and ghosting if it is required.

thanks socksam!
i need someone to take over the running of all things for the next 3 weeks as i'll be out of the country with no internets.
they'll need to take over the searching for ghost bike-involved people, as no one has even bothered to reply to me.

and the running of the Next steps, IMO:
Leaflet Critical Mass with info + ride date.
Draft Email
PR work- Paper lead article
Draft Plaques.
Any takers?

So, I'm pretty close to just stepping away here.

I've sent Pm's to people involved with the previous rides, i've sent emails to people involved with the ghost bike campaign, and various other emails.

With a few notable exceptions, the response has been shit.

I posted up that I needed help a week ago, and received 0 responses.

I've been away, and busy sorting out visas for my work in Jordan, where I am now, my time in Beirut, and my time in, inshallah, the West Bank with MAP (http://www.map-uk.org/), which has been very difficult, and so just needed someone to step in for 3 weeks, to keep the ball rolling.

Or at least not let this thread die the death it has.

Sorry all,
Henry

I should point out that:

1. I am VERY fucking tired right now, so in a generally moany mood- 4hrs or less sleep a night is killing me, and 30+ degree weather, and full day shifts.
   
2. I want this ride to work, so will keep trying after 3 weeks, but I'm just going to get busier and busier, and I need help.
   
3. This ride is important to me, but I can see the arguments against it.
   

Hi Henry, great to hear from you, just back from Italy so don't know which way is up, I think we have loads of time but I could be confused, I'll speak to some people...
Look forward to seeing you, have an amazing time!
Digs

I'm out.
shit has happened that means my life is in ruins.

Henry

lets not drop this, it's an epic idea that has to fly. pm me what you need to get this sorted and i'll get on it

It's not in ruins man, just in one of those places that make you appreciate the good times more.. chin up x

Henry, what's wrong man?

back in. things resolved.
GS will pm you with a list of things I need help with...
as soon as back on british soil.

Really pleased, we should talk...
Let us know when you return.

bump...

any ideas for dates or route yet?

1. august or september

2. looking at the locations of fatalities it may be a good idea to start in victoria park and finish in south london.

Right, currently I'm super busy, anyone want to take over from me?
would be great if you could.

Filled in some gaps and removed repetitions, lists still far from complete:

2009

1. Eilidh Cairns, 5th February, Notting Hill Gate
   
2. Rebecca Goosen, 8th April, Goswell Road/Old Street/Clerkenwell Road
   
3. Meryem Ozekman, 9th April, Elephant & Castle roundabout
   
4. Adrianna Skrzypiec, 15th May, Woolwich Road and the Kent-bound A102
   
5. Maria Emma Garcia-Fernandes, 12th June, Charterhouse Street
   
6. Catriona Cockburn, 29th June, Oval
   
7. Chrystelle Brown (26), 16th September, Whitechapel Road/Vallance Road
   
8. Claire 14th Oct Commercial rd x Leman st
   
9. Dorothy Elder 23th Nov, Southampton Row/CSM (RTC occurred on 11th Nov)
   
10. Tanya Van Der Loo 20th Oct, Victoria Embankment by Temple Tube (E-bound)
    
11. Martyn Dobson 17th Dec, Richmond Park
    
    
    

2010

1. Sayit Huseyin, 8th Jan, Dingley Road, EC1
   
2. Patrick Gorman (70 yr old male) 4th Feb, Eton rd, NW3
   
3. David Vilaseca 9th Feb, Tower Bridge rd x Druid st, SE1
   
4. Muhammad Haris Ahmed 9th Mar, Weston st x Snowsfield, SE1
   
5. Shivon Watson 10th Mar, Victoria Pk rd x Lauriston rd, E9
   
6. Jayne Helliwell 14th Apr, Oxford St, W1
   
7. Everton Smith 22nd May, Vauxhall Bri rd x Drummond Gate, SW1
   
   
   

Proposed dates - Sept 5th, 12th, 19, 26

Rough idea for a route - Vic Pk -> Grove rd -> Whitechapel -> Tower Bri -> New Kent rd -> Kennington la -> Vauxhall Bri rd -> Grosvenor pl -> Park la -> Oxford st.

Can anyone help with:

1. Spoke card designs, printing and laminating.
   
2. Sorting out ghost bikes ie collecting frames and locks, painting, transport and positioning.
   
3. Marshalling.
   
4. Liaising with families of the victims
   
5. Press & blogs ie: LCC, Moving Target, 2 Wheel Chick etc