The six-day ride, which culminates Thursday at Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House, is in itself a civil rights protest, designed to highlight the many challenges communities of color face when it comes to biking. Participants want to raise awareness about issues like “biking while Black” and advocate for safer cycling opportunities for all people of color.
“There are racial disparities within the biking community,” said Tibebe, a high school teacher from Brooklyn. “We are fighting for access to bikes and access to road infrastructure that is suitable for bikes. Though we are focused on bikes, we’re essentially fighting for racial equality.”
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