Arland macasieb biography for kids

As we approach the 2021 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic victims on November 21st, NJBWC is publishing this guest blog that features a recent vehicle-to-bicycle crash in New Jersey which resulted in the serious injury of Southeast Asian Games medalist and ex-professional triathlete, Arland Macasieb.

The blog is written by Lenny Alabanza, Arland’s fellow cyclist with the Filipino American Triathlon Club, and is a testament to the crucial need for a statewide goal of Vision Zero in New Jersey.

By Lenny Alabanza | November 5th, 2021

“I never want to see another ghost bike again.” Referring to the eerily-painted white bikes placed at the scene of deadly bike crashes to memorialize its victims, those painful words are heard from well-known cyclist, Arland Macasieb, after he was hit by a car.

After a crash that resembled something out of a Mad Max movie, Arland’s body was dragged under a custom racer 1959 Chevrolet Up Close with the FilAmTri Club - Slowtwitch News LYQUK