On Thursday March 9, a cyclist was stuck and killed on Upper Middle Rd in Oakville. Today was the ghost bike ride in his memory.
The riders gathered at the Oakville GO station.
Councillor Tom Adams was there to express his condolences. He has been one of the local councillors engaged with Vision Zero and the active transportation file. He said that there are a series of environment assessments planned as part of a process to roll out safer street design, including along Upper Middle Rd.
David Shellnut’s bike had a stripped skewer, and the fellow to the right kindly made a quick trip home to get him a spare.
Joey describes the route shortly before we depart.
Doing a quick ride by for the CBC cameraman.
Departing the GO station parking lot.
Approaching the underpass at the end of Lyons Lane.
Geoffrey through the P gates.
Riding north on Sixth Line.
Just after the turn on Upper Middle Rd. This is not a bike friendly street.
Approaching the crash site.
There were some candles, fruit offerings, and flowers already here.
Chaining up the bike.
Unfurling the banner.
A minute of silence for the deceased.
Geoffrey talks to the CBC.
Mark Anderson from Cycle Hamilton rode all the way out, and was planning to ride home as well.
An eyewitness to the crash happened to walk by. She said that the driver suddenly changed into the curb lane in preparation for a right turn onto Eight Line, hitting the cyclist from behind.
At Trafalgar and Iroquois Shore Rd on the way back.
On the GO train.
Thanks to everyone who rode with us on a cold, windy day. This was the third ghost bike installation in Oakville by ARC over the past few years, following Helen Xiang in 2020, and Ignacio Viana in 2021.
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of the departed.
Update: CBC video coverage.
Biking in a Big City 
Thank you for being there.
Thank you for your dedication to honouring these fallen comrades
Thank you as always. RIP, fellow rider.