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Ghost Bikes, which are bicycles painted entirely white, are utilized as memorials to commemorate the locations of cyclist fatalities.

Feb 18, 2023•1 min read

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Ghost Bikes, which are bicycles painted entirely white, are utilized as memorials to commemorate the locations of cyclist fatalities.

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