Street Riders NYC was a collective that formed in June 2020 during the
period of civil unrest following the murder of
George Floyd
George Perry Floyd Jr. (October 14, 1973 – May 25, 2020) was an African-American man who was murdered by a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest made after a store clerk suspected Floyd had used a counterfeit tw ...
. The group originated partially out of a desire for bicyclists to prevent other protesters from being arrested. The group was founded by Orlando Hamilton and Peter Kerre. The group at one point saw thousands attending weekly protests throughout the city seeking to raise awareness about systemic racism and police brutality. Made up entirely of volunteers, the group has their own medics, mechanics, and traffic blockers available for assistance on the ride.
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Black Lives Matter
George Floyd protests in the United States
2020 establishments in New York City
Organizations based in New York City
Collectives