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Reflections on the ABQ Ride of Silence for Injured and Killed Bicyclists

Bicyclists in the 2011 Ride of Silence in Albuquerque.
Photo: Jennifer Buntz/Duke City Wheelmen Foundation
Bicyclists in the 2011 Ride of Silence in Albuquerque.

Bicyclists of all types came out Wednesday evening in Albuquerque to honor their fellow riders who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roads. The annual event is called "Ride of Silence" and rides were held in all 50 states and in two dozen countries around the world.

KUNM's Elaine Baumgartel took part in the Albuquerque event and has this reflection.

Update: Matt Trujillo died May 26, 2011, from injuries sustained in the crash.

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Elaine Baumgartel was KUNM's News Director from 2013 to 2019. She was local Morning Edition host from 2007 through 2012 and she regularly hosted the station's live news and public affairs show for some years. Elaine originally came on board at KUNM as a volunteer and student employee in 2003.