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A look at the group gathering for the ride.
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The group takes off around 5:45pm.
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Two of the bicyclists from Scram! courriers that were on hand to show their support.
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Moving down East Washington.
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John Hamilton, "stunt videographer", filmed the ride and showed the video on WYOU (channel 4) at 10:20pm.
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Half of the group stuck behing the light on First St.
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Approaching the crossing near East High.
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Nearing the site where the fatal accident occured on Wednesday, June 5th.
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A group of neighborhood residents and family were there to greet us.
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Bicyclists attempted a "hold up", where they stop traffic holding their bikes in the air. This was quickly ended by the MPD officers sent to monitor the ride.
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The intersection has many problems, including a potentially confusing "oncoming traffic has longer green" setup.
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One of Rosa's teachers participated in the ride, and talked to the parents.
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Tim Wong, long time Madison bike advocate, points out some aspects of the intersection.
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This Gentleman, who I believe is Rosa's Uncle, thanked the bicyclists for their support.
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Michael Forster Rothbart, the cyclist who suggested the ride, surveys the intersection with Arthur Ross, Madison's Ped-Bike coordinator.
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The signal at Marquette St.
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Bicyclists attempted to cross the street. The first half of the group could only make it half way before the "don't walk" light started flashing.
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The group thinned out as various bicyclists peeled off as they neared their neighborhoods.
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Heading back toward the Capitol
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John Moxness, who had a scary encounter with a Motorist on Seminole highway recently was also on hand to show his support.
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