Henderson Riders Honor Cyclists at Memorial Event
Hundreds gathered in Henderson to promote bicycle safety and remember lives lost on local roads.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Cycling
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Hundreds of cyclists participated in the Three Feet for Pete remembrance ride at Camping World to honor fallen riders. The event serves as a call to action for bicycle safety and commemorates lives lost on Nevada roadways.
Why it matters
This annual memorial highlights the critical need for motorist compliance with safety laws while honoring those killed in traffic accidents. It promotes public awareness regarding the vulnerability of cyclists in the region.
Nevada law mandates that drivers provide at least 3 feet of clearance when passing cyclists. This year, participants completed a 30-mile ride to emphasize these safety standards.
The players
Pete Makowski
He was a 33-year-old professional cyclist whose death on South Las Vegas Boulevard inspired this memorial ride.
The details
The memorial began with a somber moment of silence and the reading of names of cyclists who have died. Attendees also honored victims with a ghost bike display, a tradition dedicated to those killed while riding.
Timeline
2013: Pete Makowski was killed while cycling.
2025: Nine bicyclists were killed in Clark County.
October 24, 2026: The Three Feet for Pete remembrance ride took place.
Mid to late October 2027: The annual event is expected to return.
Season Trajectory
The ride aligns with broader advocacy efforts to lower local fatality rates compared to historical benchmarks. By gathering as a community, cyclists reinforce the urgency of adhering to Nevada's three-foot passing law.
Drivers must provide 3 feet of clearance when passing cyclists on the road to comply with state law. The 30-mile event route may cause temporary traffic impacts for commuters in the vicinity of the ride.
The takeaway
Cyclists should prioritize visibility and familiarization with local safety laws during group rides. Motorists can help reduce road fatalities by consistently maintaining the legally required three-foot buffer when passing cyclists.
What happens next
The annual Three Feet for Pete remembrance ride is expected to return in mid to late October 2027.
Further reading
For more information on local road safety initiatives, visit the Henderson Cycling section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTNV.
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