Ghost bike

A ghost bike is a bicycle roadside memorial, placed where a cyclist has been killed or severely injured, usually by the driver of a motor vehicle. Ghost bikes are painted entirely white and are commonly decorated with signs, flowers, or personal mementos left by the victim's family; parts are often removed to deter theft. They are created by local cyclists and volunteers to honor those who have died, and have appeared in cities around the world. Ghost bikes are usually installed after dark, often in a solemn ceremony by fellow cyclists. The installation typically does not proceed until the victim's family has given approval, out of respect for them and the person who died. People who create ghost bikes may also view the memorials as art.