Sunday, Sept 19, 2010 in DuBois, PA (about a 2 hour drive from Pittsburgh)
Dr. Albert Varacallo was killed July 8, 2010 by 28yo Scott Sago while riding his bike. Sago made a left in front of Dr. Varacallo, throwing him off his bike, resulting in fatal injuries.
We are gathering as a community to honor Dr. Varacallo and to raise awareness for the need for safe roads and holding all road users accountable for their actions.
***** PITTSBURGH *****
…Location: Dippy the Dino 4100 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Meet at 9a to leave by 9:15a for Dubois.
If you can drive/carry bikes, please do so. If you cannot, meet and find a ride. There should be plenty of cars and rack space, and we should be able to consolidate down. There is plenty of parking in the area.
The drive is a little over two hours on Rt28. I will have printed directions available for those driving.
***** DU BOIS*****
Location: 1032 Chestnut Avenue Du Bois, PA 15801-2998
Meet at 11:30a to leave by 12p for a 4.5 mile “Ride of Silence” to the Ghost Bike Lock-Up site.
The ride will be slow paced (underr 12mph). Talking is discouraged (hand signals will be used). The group is to act respectful to all road users, but act like a funeral procession.
Riders are to wear a simple black arm band in honor of Dr. Varacallo, and red arm bands if they have been injured by a motorist.
HELMETS ARE REQUIRED.
****GHOST BIKE LOCKUP*****
Location: Maple Ave & 14th St Du Bois, PA 15801
The Ride of Silence should arrive at 12:30p and we will have a brief memorial ceremony for Dr. Varacallo.
From the site of the Ghost Bike, some riders are going on a recreational ride (details will be posts as soon as they are confirmed), and the group from Pittsburgh will ride back to their cars to drive back to the city.
I hope to see you there,
Nick, Flock of Cycles
If there is any questions, please contact me:
Nick D- 412.417.7617
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