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Bicyclists ride through Philadelphia to raise awareness for biker safety on local roadways

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PHILADELPHIA - Local bicycle enthusiast gathered Wednesday in Philadelphia for an eight-mile ride to honor cyclists killed in vehicle accidents and call for more safety measures for people to protect bikers. "We want to show people that they have to drive safely, and we also want to show that we are respectful as bicyclists," Philadelphia Ride of Silence organizer Ray Scheinfeld said.

Approximately 800 bicyclists across the county were killed last year in accidents with vehicles, including 12 in the Philadelphia region.

Sidney Ozer participates in the Philadelphia Ride of Silence every year in memory of his 17-year-old son Sam, who was killed in an accident on Henry Avenue almost three years ago."Coming home on Father's Day he was struck and killed by an automobile on Henry Avene, one of the high-injury streets that we have in our city," Ozer said.

Before the ride, John Siemiarowski, an organizer, acknowledged the city's efforts in trying to protect bikers."The number of trails are increasing at a tremendous pace, the number of bike lanes is greater than ever.

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