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Memorial ride for cyclist killed in accident - London

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In freezing temperatures cyclists form a memorial ride in honour of a bicycle courier who was killed in a collision with a public coach on the 3rd of February in Bishopsgate. London, United Kingdom. 10th February 2012
in Society, on the 10th of February 2012

A cyclist has a wreath attached to his bike

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On a cold Friday evening couriers and commuters start to gather for the memorial ride in front of the building that used to be the bar where couriers would hang-out after a hard days work, The Foundry.

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The ride was supervised by Police who helped keep traffic calm as the procession moved through the rush hour traffic.

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More couriers and commuters start to gather and wait for the memorial ride move on.

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More couriers and commuters start to gather and wait for the memorial ride move on.

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More couriers and commuters start to gather and wait for the memorial ride move on.

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A cyclist waits with his bike

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Friends of the courier killed hold a tribute poster.

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A large group of riders gathered and started to get ready to move.

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Onlookers in a double decker bus look on in bemusement at the large group of cyclists.

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Cyclists start to move off

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Traffic waits as the massive group crosses the street.

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A courier delivers a tribute to the fallen courier

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Cyclists listen intently to what is been said.

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The ride starts to move to the scene of the accident

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London Wall is closed to traffic for the cyclists.

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Cyclists tie tributes and flowers to a lamppost at the spot of the accident.

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A Courier delivers an emotive tribute to the fallen courier as others listen intently.

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A Bouquet from a courier company

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A courier stencils a message on the pavement

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A Ghost Bike is padlocked to a post near where the courier died.

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Stencilled message with spray can and Ghost Bike.

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Ghost bike with Bishopsgate sign in background.

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Photojournalist based in London with interest in the environment, bit of cycling and all that is in between.