Motorcyclists ride through Toledo to show others that they also share the road

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TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo city councilwoman gathered at the Docks in east Toledo with riders of about 50 motorcycles on Sunday afternoon for Toledo's first Motorcycle Awareness Ride.

Motorcyclists came together in a show of force to remind people of Toledo that they are on the road too and people need to pay attention when sharing the road with them.

City councilwoman Sanda McPherson took part in the ride, as well as Jeff Reichhert, a local rider and advocate for safe motorcycle riding, who organized the ride.

Reichert says there will always be motorcyclists on the streets, especially during the summer.

"That it's time that we ride down the city of Toledo. And say to everyone, We're here, and we're gonna continue to ride. And we want to ride safely," said Reichert.

The ride was held in response to recent crashes involving motorcycles in Toledo and went from the Docks to Scott Park.

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