Repost: • @weaponsnfros Bicycles have always been a tool for freedom. The autonomy of going where we want, at the pace we want, and when we want. A revolutionary tool that not only brings unlikely communities together, but reduces our carbon footprint. Yet as the country has exploded in what is a fight for Black people to not be murdered by the police, the bicycle has transformed into a tool for fascism. Across the country, cops are using their bikes to block the movement and to inflict harm on protestors who are exercising their right to civil disobedience. Companies like @trekbikes, @ridecannondale, @fujibikes, @raceharo, @bellbikehelmets, @enduracycling, @girocycling, and @kali_motorsports all manufacture bikes and bike-related gear for police units across the United States. We’re asking for the immediate halt of this production as well as to debadge and donate the bikes. @Iamspecialized made their declaration as to where they stand. As things continue to grow and evolve, our question is what side of history will YOU be on? @trekbikes @ridecannondale @fujibikes @raceharo @bellbikehelmets @girocycling @kali_motorsports @rideshimano @enduracycling @ridebontrager @parktoolblue @pactimo_official What we are looking for: 1. A public statement. 2. A divestment of police contracts 3. Investment in athletes of color and black athletes 4. Support of local bike programs in BIPOC communities #gobybike #bikesnotbombs #blacklivesmatter #blackcyclistsnetwork #blackcyclistsunite Video 1: Cops at Union Square using bicycles to violently push back peaceful protestors. Video 2: Cops using their bicycles to create a barricade to block peaceful protestors. Photo 3: Peaceful protestor, who is a veteran, being violently maced by a Cop on a @trekbikes Tag your favorite companies below. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6ilxGJrnS/?igshid=udvxgxmm9hbg
