Cycling communities across Iowa, the United States, and around the world are coming together for memorial rides honoring the life of Alex Pretti, whose death has prompted an outpouring of reflection, solidarity, and calls for awareness around justice and community.

According to coverage from Bikepacking.com, memorial rides are being organized in cities large and small, offering riders a shared moment to remember Alex and to stand together as part of a global cycling community. These rides vary in size and format but share a common purpose: honoring a life lost and creating space for collective remembrance.

Des Moines Memorial Ride

Here in Iowa, memorial ride will take place in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Ida Grove giving local riders an opportunity to participate in this broader movement close to home. All the Iowa rides are intended to be inclusive and reflective, welcoming anyone who wishes to ride, remember, and show support.

• Event details and participation information:
• Memorial Ride in Des Moines Honors the Life of Alex Pretti - A Stand for Justice and Communityhttps://www.bikeiowa.com/Event/16493
• Other Iowa Rides - search internet/Facebook
• KCCI -Memorial ride in Des Moines will honor Alex Pretti

A Broader Moment of Connection

While BIKEIOWA is highlighting the Des Moines ride specifically, riders looking to learn more about additional memorial rides happening across the country and internationally can find a growing list of locations and context via Bikepacking.com’s feature:
https://bikepacking.com/news/alex-pretti-memorial-rides/

These rides underscore how deeply connected the cycling community can be - locally, nationally, and globally - especially in moments of loss and reflection.