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Third annual RIDEdwin bike ride honors the late Edwin Gardner with an emphasis on the bike a vehicle for enjoying life
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The two-mile course for the Ride for Edwin passed by the scene of the July >>>>> accident on Montagu near Lockwood, where a memorial ghost bike has been placed. Many riders paused to look, to sign the bike and one family stopped and said a prayer. David Quick/Staff ¬ ¬ Published Caption 8/1/10: Cyclists on the two-mile course for the Ride for Edwin pass by the scene of the fatal incident that claimed the life of Edwin Gardner. A memorial bike has been placed at the site, and many riders paused to sign it. ¬ ¬ Published Caption 3/8/11: Cyclists participating in the ""Ride for Edwin"" on July 31 pass by the scene of the July 21 accident on Montagu Street near Lockwood Drive where community leader and avid cyclist Edwin Gardner was killed in an accident. Many riders paused to sign the memorial bike.
The late Edwin Gardner viewed the bicycle not as a way to exercise or compete, but rather as a vehicle for enjoying life.
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Metro - Participants in RIDEdwin on Saturday morning pass near the site where Edwin Gardner was struck by an SUV in July 2010. Gardner died days later and the Charleston community responded with about 500 people riding in Ride for Edwin. This year's RIDEdwin drew about half of that number in an event which may be an annual event to celebrate community activism. David Quick/Staff ¬ ¬ Published Caption 7/31/11: Participants in RIDEdwin on Saturday morning pass near the site where Edwin Gardner was struck by a sport utility vehicle in July 2010.
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Metro - Participants in RIDEdwin on Saturday morning pass near the site where Edwin Gardner was struck by an SUV in July 2010. Gardner died days later and the Charleston community responded with about 500 people riding in Ride for Edwin. This year's RIDEdwin drew about half of that number in an event which may be an annual event to celebrate community activism. David Quick/Staff
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Metro -- A makeshift memorial, on Montague Street near Lockwood Blvd, has grown to include dozens of flowers, water bottles and a white bike Tuesday July 27, 2010 for Charleston community leader and cyclist Edwin Gardner who passed away Friday morning from injuries he received when his bicycle collided with a car Wednesday. The white painted bike has a pen attached to it for people to leave messages. (Grace Beahm/postandcourier.com)
Gardner’s community-minded vision will be celebrated and emphasized Saturday, the second anniversary of his death caused by injuries suffered after being struck by a car while riding his bike, with the third annual RIDEdwin in downtown Charleston.
The bike ride event will start at 9 a.m. Saturday at Cannon Park at Calhoun Street and Rutledge Avenue and is an easy, casual, fun ride of about 3 miles to The Battery and back.
Light breakfast goodies, including fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market, and coffee will be provided.
Families are encouraged to attend.
Organizer Peter Wilborn also encourages people to dress in light, casual clothes, not lycra or Spandex.
“Challenge yourself to ride a bicycle without dressing up,” said Wilborn, underscoring the theme of RIDEdwin as using the bike as a mode of transportation and for fun.
Gardner’s widow, Whitney Powers, said that the past two events, attended by hundreds of people despite stifling heat, have been emotional for her and expects Saturday will be, too, but that the event helps carry on Gardner’s commitment to civic life.
“It (the ride) is such a positive reinforcement of what was meaningful to Edwin and us — enjoying the city from a bicycle,” Powers said.
“It’s about freedom. It’s a way to slow down and take in the experience of the city,” she said. “(Riding a bike) is not about exercise, or anything else exclusively, but about everything.”
Despite the fact that Gardner and others have died or been severely injured by getting hit on local roadways, Powers thinks the event furthers the idea that biking is safe and enjoyable, but that there is more work to be done to make it more so in the Lowcountry.
She pointed to the need to follow-through on the bike and pedestrian lane on the bridge between West Ashley and Charleston, two communities in dire, long-overdue need of having a nonmotorized, safe connection.
The vision is not just urban, either.
Powers sees opportunities for Summerville to add a bike and pedestrian link to the soon-to-be annexed Colonial Dorchester State Park, and a path is being added along S.C. Highway 61.
“Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to bike to the Spoleto finale one day instead of getting stuck in traffic,” she asked.
Race the Landing
The fifth of five races in the inaugural Race the Landing series at Charles Towne Landing concludes today with the theme of All-American night, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and beer at the post-race party.
The event starts with kids runs at 6:15 p.m. and the adult 5K at 7 p.m.
The Top 40 rock band AXUS will perform during the post-race dinner and party.
Go to racethelanding.com for more.
Daniel Island No. 2
Round Two of four in the Daniel Island Twilight Fun Run Series will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at Bishop England High School on Daniel Island.
Go to www.theextramileinc.com for more.
Reach David Quick at dquick@postandcourier.com or 937-5516.
