Nicholas Ramdeyall was killed on Sept 1, 2020 by a tractor trailer rig in Mississauga. He was only sixteen years old. The collision was on Dixie Rd, the third cyclist fatality in that general area in the past two months. Today was the ghost bike installation in his memory.
Here is the group at Bloor and Runnymede, turning towards the lake.
Biking down Ellis Ave, we pass a cyclist that has been pulled over, presumably for blowing through the stop sign halfway down the hill.
Across the Humber.
Along Lakeshore Blvd.
We meet up with Dorothy and Jonathan of Mississauga Cycling Now! at Cawthra Park High School.
Along Ogden.
Geoffrey threading the needle.
Regroup at the north side of the bridge. We are joined by former BWV resident John.
Approaching the crash site. Geoffrey normally doesn’t ride while on his phone, but apparently he is talking to a reporter from the CBC.
The ghost bike arrives.
There was already a large memorial here from a candlelight vigil a few days ago.
Friends and relatives of Nicholas were also present.
Installing the ghost bike.
Nicholas’ parents put flowers on the bike.
A minute of silence in his memory.
The parents talking with Dorothy and Jonathan about hopes for changes that must be made to present further tragedies.
Friends had put this white bike up on a fence across the street.
Ironically, a large tractor trailer drives by, demonstrating once more that having trucks of this length making turns at this corner is problematic.
Rest in peace, Nicholas Ramdeyall. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. His obituary is here.
Next, we took the opportunity to ride down to the ghost bike for Ahmed Kamal to update the sign.
Paying our respects once again.
Thanks to Yvonne Bambrick for providing the new sign.
On the way home, we pass an artscape installation on the south side of Lakeshore, just west of Haig Blvd. It is a beautiful field of sunflowers that were planted on Canada Day.
Eighth ghost bike in the GTA this summer. No more please.
Ride safe everyone.
CBC coverage posted by Jonathan Giggs of Mississauga Cycling Now!
Biking in a Big City 
You do amazing work and it’s much appreciated.
just a foot soldier in the service of ARC
I didn’t know that existed. I just joined the group and hope to not have to attend any future memorials.
Thank you for doing this.
Thank you!!!