East Bay cyclists show solidarity after a spate of recent targeted attacks that left more than a dozen injured.

OAKLAND, CA (KGO) — After a recent spate of targeted attacks among cyclists in the East Bay, solidarity was shown on Sunday. Bicycle advocates say some riders are deliberately trying to hurt them on the streets. But the group refuses to be afraid.

“The more of us together, the stronger we are,” said Rollout Crew Bike Club member Truckee Evans.

East Bay cyclists rallied Sunday in solidarity after several disturbing attacks on cyclists. Human rights activists say some of the crimes were caught on dashcam video as cars tried to hit cyclists on the street by opening passenger doors.

“Why?” this question really torments me, ”said Ellie Meade.

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Ellie Mead, from Oakland, was hospitalized with bruises and a deep cut over her eye after what she said was a driver “locking the door” in the Rockridge area of ​​Auckland on February 10. She believes it was not an accident.

“For me, it was a silver car door that opens and I’m standing on the ground as they drove away, I heard them laugh,” Meade said.

East Bay Bike Party advocates say about two dozen cyclists were attacked last week in Oakland, Berkeley and Emeryville. Fourteen of them were wounded, two were seriously injured.

“The fact that there are people who are deliberately preying on us for what they do it for is appalling,” said cyclist Carter Lavin.

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“It was very deliberate. They came up to our left, threw open the door and hit me and the people in front of me,” said cyclist Rebecca Mirvish.

The Oakland Police Department says it is investigating one of the clashes and looking for witnesses.

Hundreds of cyclists showed their unity and strength on a group ride through Auckland.

“We’re going to come together and figure out how to hold everyone accountable,” Evans said.

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Human rights activists say bike lanes do not protect cyclists on city streets. They say they need to be more secure.

“For the city and the police, I see you are creating these bike lanes, but where is the real bike safety,” Evans said.

For now, cyclists like Ellie just want to feel safe on the street.

“I think it’s important for us as cyclists, walkers or any of us who want to travel safely that this is not the price you have to pay for cycling on a Friday night,” Mead said.

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