An impressive procession that did not go unnoticed took place in the north of the country on Sunday afternoon. Around 80 people gathered to pay a heartfelt tribute to their lost friend Tessy, who died in a tragic accident on 4 May. They also took the opportunity to pass on some important messages.
The ‘Speed Junkies’ and ‘Rebel Biker Girls’ regularly meet to share their common passion for two-wheelers, but this Sunday was different from all the previous gatherings.
“Behind every helmet is a face, a life. And the aggression that we are experiencing in traffic at the moment is often immediately fatal. Another motorcyclist lost his life a few hours ago in Luxembourg, that’s enough”, said Annie Loschetter of the Rebel Biker Girls.
The motorcycle enthusiasts hope that their commemoration appeals to politicians, road safety authorities, and the Ministry for Mobility and Public Works. Loschetter explained that she feels extremely vulnerable on her motorbike and believes that it is not enough to organise campaigns in which the authorities tell motorcyclists how they should dress to protect themselves.
The procession led the participants along a route that is very popular with motorcyclists. The N27 from Heiderscheidergrund to Goebelsmühle is known for its superb scenery overlooking the river Sûre and its many twists and turns.
What happened on 4 May at around 3.35pm in the vicinity of the Moulin de Bockholtz? This question still plagues investigators. Tessy, 28, was riding with a friend when their outing turned into a real tragedy. Family and friends paid tribute to the deceased on Sunday.
Tessy’s partner called for more solidarity between road users: “There have been too many incidents recently, and none of it was necessary. Everyone needs to do their bit, and if everyone pays a bit of attention, we can get through it,” hopes Joe Bisenius.
Even if motorcyclists are well aware that some of them display problematic road behaviour, one of Sunday’s messages will remain clear: understand and be understood.
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