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Hundreds Ride Bikes, Then Lay Down In Front Of Denver City And County Building For ‘Die-In' Following Fatal Cycling Crashes

The Denver Bicycle Lobby helped organize the Sunday event to remind bicyclists and drivers to be more vigilant on the roads.

By Jacqueline Quynh, CBS Denver:


DENVER (CBS4) – Hundreds rode their bikes through Denver Sunday, from Little Raven Street to lay down in front of the City and County Building. It was a protest for cyclists after three died in the metro area in collisions with cars.

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“I always have close calls with motorists who aren’t paying attention or don’t care,” Aaron Witter said.

Not everyone rides a bike, but chances are you know someone who does, in Witter’s case, he knew someone who was hit.

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