Lance Armstrong joined a group of around 700 cyclists in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Tuesday who were still reeling from the tragic deaths of five recreational riders who were part of the local 'Chain Gang' cycling club. Four others were injured when an erratic driver plowed into their group as they were heading out for their evening club ride on June 7.
Charles Pickett Jr. was charged with second degree murder in the incident that has sent shockwaves through the global cycling community.
Armstrong showed up to honour the victims and to encourage the surviving cyclists not to be discouraged from riding.
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"We've all had that moment where you get that brush, where it's just a little too close and it scares you," Armstrong said before the ride. "We all know that. But none of us knew this.
"We had this idea that we would not let this tragedy stop us and not let this tragedy stop y'all," he said. "We'll finish the ride for those fallen and we'll finish the ride for those still in the hospital who can't be here."
Brian Williams, who took part in the ride, wrote a letter to Cyclingnews describing the event.
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