Ghost wheel reminiscent of killed cyclist

On 29.09.2025, a cyclist was fatally injured in an accident in Wiesbaden-Schierstein. In order to remind the deceased and to draw attention to the dangers for cyclists in road traffic, a ghost wheel was set up at the accident site. 

The ghost bike was brought to Schierstein with a silent ride – a silent bicycle demonstration from Wiesbaden Central Station to the scene of the accident. At the scene of the accident, a vigil and minute of remembrance for the deceased took place. The ghost wheel remains permanently at the scene of the accident as a reminder and reminder that too little is invested in road safety. 

We have tried to put our thoughts and feelings into words, which we present here in excerpts:

“The ghost wheel we have set up here is a sign of our concern and at the same time an unmistakable signal. It is a memorial to a man who has been torn out of the midst of life. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with the family of the deceased.

We grieve with their friends and colleagues, with their students and we feel with all those who now miss them.

But this ghost wheel is more than just a place of grief. It is an urgent reminder – and a symbol of our demand:

The people must be included in transport planning precedence be granted. Vision Zero – the vision of zero road deaths – must be implemented everywhere and consistently as the ultimate goal.

We do not want to accept the fact that people fall victim to road traffic every day.
Therefore, the pain and remembrance of the deceased are inextricably linked to this demand.”