Today – Sunday, 21 November 2021 – our ride was in memory of Gabi Soto and other bicyclists killed in traffic accidents in the past year. A total of 52 bikers took part in the commemorative ride, including 11 of our gringo riders. After gathering at the Oaxaca Convention Center on Calle Lazaro Cardenas, the group pedaled north through the Reforma neighborhood, using the new bike path slong Amapolas street which was opened just a few days ago. Once at the Seven Regions fountain the group dropped down Calzado Porfirio Diaz into el centro and continued out to Xoxocotlan, where they stopped at the small memorial erected at the spot where Gabi was struck and killed by a Zaachila city bus in December of last year. From there the band pedaled back into Oaxaca and ended the ride at the park on Abasolo street between Cinco de Mayo and the Macedonia Alcala pedestrian mall. The distance covered amounted to 18 kilometers (11 miles). It was an easy but somewhat somber ride
Banner carried on the ride
in honor of Gabi Soto.
Pedaling through Jalatlaco. 
Riding the new bike path on
Amapolas street in Reforma.
Coasting down Porfirio Diaz into town. 
Two lovebirds: Rafa & Eli.
This was Eli’s first group ride.
Pennants on Garcia Vigil catch the sun. 
On the highway to Xoxocotlan. 
The roadside memorial
marking where Gabi was killed.
The ride concluded back in Oaxaca. 
Seven members of the police
bike patrol were our escorts.
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