Ghost wheel for killed cyclist in Wiesbaden-Schierstein – bicycle demonstration and vigil on 7 October

Wiesbaden, 2 October 2025 – On 29 September 2025, a female cyclist was fatally injured in a turning accident in Wiesbaden-Schierstein. In order to commemorate the deceased and draw attention to the dangers for cyclists in road traffic, a commemorative event with a ghost wheel will take place on Tuesday, 7 October, from 5:30 p.m.

The action begins with a bicycle demonstration at Wiesbaden main station and leads to the scene of the accident in Schierstein. There, a white-painted bicycle is erected as a memorial for the killed cyclist. Candles, flowers and a minute's silence are meant to commemorate the victim.

If you want to join the memorial and vigil, you are asked to wear white or light clothing.

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased cyclist. We call for a consistent turnaround in transport, making Vision Zero – zero road deaths – a reality through safe cycling infrastructure. This is the only way to prevent such tragic accidents in the future", says Michéle Fleckenstein, Member of the Board of ADFC Wiesbaden/Rheingau-Taunus.

Background ghost wheel

Ghost bikes are white-painted bicycles that are placed at accident sites where cyclists have died. They serve both as a memorial to the victims and as a reminder to politicians and society to work harder for safe roads.

Details of the event

Date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
hour: 17:30
Starting point: Wiesbaden main station
Objective: Accident site in Wiesbaden-Schierstein
Procedure: Bicycle demo – setting up of the ghost wheel – commemoration with a minute's silence

About the ADFC

With more than 240,000 members, the Allgemeine Deutsche Fahrrad-Club e.V. (ADFC) is the largest representation of the interests of cyclists in Germany and worldwide. He advises on all matters relating to bicycles. Politically, the ADFC is committed to the consistent promotion of cycling on a regional, national and international level.
The ADFC Wiesbaden/Rheingau-Taunus e.V. has about 1,400 members and is organized into 100 members. % Voluntary.