Jane's ghost bike

This white bike is on Auckland's Tamaki Drive which leads from the city around some lovely bays. It was put there as a memorial for a young woman who was knocked from her bike and killed when a (parked) motorist opened their door in her cycle path. It is there to remind motorists to watch for cycles and in memory of Jane as she was a regular rider in this area. A sad reminder for all to take care.

[Marnie]

A very poignant reminder to all of us whether on our two wheels or four. Ghost bikes appear around here from time to time too.

[Shanne]

really sad reminder - I've cracked ribs when someone did that to me - landed on the opened door

[Karen]

Great shot, just reminder to cars drivers to take care....fav

[julia]

That is very poignant, but lovely shot..

[Rachel]

We have some of these around Brisbane too. In fact, a 21 year old cyclist was killed just yesterday. Very sad.

[Maggiemae]

I remember this occasion - an awful thing to have happen and I, as a cyclist always look to see if someone is in the driver's seat when I go past on my bike as a result of this.

[Ethel]

Poignant subject, but beautiful POV and processing

[Delia]

Very sad. Lets hope it reminds motorists and cyclists to keep an eye out for one another

[Joyce]

A sad reminder to all us to take care. A beautiful shot Dianne

[Yao RL]

I am always terrified of sharing road with cars. Life can disappear in a second. so sad.

[Faye Turner]

So sad! Thanks for sharing

[Dione Giorgio]

A very sad and yet, intriguing, memorial. One thing why I have always been scared of riding a bike.

[Cybelle]

Such a sad story. But a very beautiful photo. I have been knocked off my bike this way too, luckily i walked away from it with no more than a scratch. I think drivers need reminders because if you don't ride sometimes it's not in your thoughts to look out for them.

[Nancy Ivison]

such a sad story. A lovely poignant tribute

[Fisher Family]

A sad reminder of the tragic consequences that a simple thoughtless action can have. A nice photo with lovely light and shade.

Ian

[Lyn Berriman]

Lovely emotive capture. 6 days ago, a friend and her hubby went out cycling, and a big truck plowed into them, killing them instantly....still shattered!

[Pat Knowles]

Indeed a sad reminder......makes you think about opening doors & it's so easily done without thinking..

[Pyrrhula]

So sad story and big tragedy . A great reminder .

[Dianne]

@lynnilou That's so sad - I hope this image is a reminder to all who read it to take care.

[Margaret Obey]

Great picture of an important memorial. My dad was knocked of his bike by a car door but luckily the car that could have hit him braked in time.

[Irene]

Sad reminder of a young life but a great picture

[bkb in the city]

We have those ghost bikes here too

[Leana Niemand]

Very sad, but a lovely shot.

[Sue Wilde]

What a wonderful way to construct a memorial.

[dh (delena)]

So sad, but a lovely tribute.