"Last weekend, Alex Pretti was murdered by federal agents in Minneapolis while attempting to give aid to a woman who had been knocked to the ground by the same group of agents moments earlier. Pretti, an ICU nurse who worked with veterans was beloved in his community, including by those affiliated with the Angry Catfish bike shop which he regularly frequented. Angry Catfish is working with advocates and bike shops across the country (and a handful internationally) to organize rides of remembrance this weekend."
"Organizers are encouraging ride leaders to roll out on the one week anniversary of Pretti's death, this Saturday, January 31, at 11 a.m. (1 p.m. Central). The call to ride isn't just about mourning Pretti; it's also intended as a show of solidarity with immigrant communities and others affected by federal enforcement actions.Organizers stress that these aren't competitive events - they're meant to be social rides fostering healing, connection, and public visibility for cycling as a community force."
Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who worked with veterans, was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis while trying to aid a woman knocked down by the same agents. Angry Catfish bicycle shop, where Pretti was a regular, is coordinating with advocates and bike shops nationwide to organize rides of remembrance. Thirteen rides have been scheduled in California, and rides are listed on Bike Packing's official map. Organizers encourage ride leaders to roll out on the one-week anniversary, Saturday, January 31 at 11 a.m. Organizers stress the rides are social, non-competitive events meant to foster healing and public solidarity with immigrant communities affected by federal enforcement.
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