PHOTOS: Inaugural John Lewis Freedom Ride in Atlanta

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PHOTOS: Inaugural John Lewis Freedom Ride in Atlanta

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists went on a 15-mile route that included Lewis' gravesite and the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue.

Hundreds of bikers including Jackie Coleman (from left) of Riverdale, Velo Atlanta Cycling Club president Kevin Price and Eufemia Cabrera of Douglasville enjoy the community spirit while gathering at Pryor Street for the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists travel from Lewis' gravesite in South-View Cemetery during a 15-mile ride to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue and back to Pryor Street during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Before the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta begins, Jay Reid - the leader of Dope Pedalers, who helped to organize the ride - addresses the group of cyclists on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Jay Reid (center), the leader of Dope Pedalers that helped to organize the ride, leads the group of cyclists to kick off the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Before the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta begins, Lewis' nephew Jared Lewis address the group of cyclists and kicks off the bike ride in memory of the civil rights icon on the one-year anniversary of his passing. Several bicycle groups gathered on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups gather at Pryor Street in Atlanta and ride about 15 miles to his gravesite and to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups gather at Pryor Street in Atlanta and ride about 15 miles to his gravesite and to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups gather at Pryor Street in Atlanta and ride about 15 miles to his gravesite and to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups gather at Pryor Street in Atlanta and ride about 15 miles to his gravesite and to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups gather at Pryor Street in Atlanta and ride about 15 miles to his gravesite and to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the 1-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups gather at Pryor Street in South Atlanta and ride casually about 15 miles to his graveside and then to the mural on Auburn Ave and back to Pryor Street, during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Lewis' brother and nephews and cousins participated in the ride. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists travel from Lewis' gravesite in South-View Cemetery during a 15-mile ride to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue and back to Pryor Street during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists travel from Lewis' gravesite in South-View Cemetery during a casual 15-mile ride to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue and back to Pryor Street during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists travel from Lewis' gravesite in South-View Cemetery during a 15-mile ride to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue and back to Pryor Street during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Lewis' brother, nephews and cousins participated in the ride. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of civil rights icon John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups travel to Lewis' gravesite at South-View Cemetery during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of civil rights icon John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups travel to Lewis' gravesite at South-View Cemetery, where Margo Gregory (right) of Kennesaw takes photos and honors Lewis by placing a carnation at his headstone during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists traveled to Lewis' gravesite at South-View Cemetery and placed carnations at his tombstone during a casual 15-mile ride during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists traveled to Lewis' gravesite at South-View Cemetery and placed carnations at his tombstone during a casual 15-mile ride during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists traveled to Lewis' gravesite at South-View Cemetery and placed carnations at his tombstone during a casual 15-mile ride during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists traveled to Lewis' gravesite at South-View Cemetery and placed carnations at his tombstone during a casual 15-mile ride during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, several bicycle groups, including the Dope Pedalers, who helped organize the event, gather at Pryor Street in south Atlanta and ride about 15 miles to his gravesite and to the mural on Auburn Avenue during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

In memory of John Lewis on the one-year anniversary of his passing, hundreds of bicyclists travel from Lewis' gravesite in South-View Cemetery during a casual 15-mile ride to the Lewis mural on Auburn Avenue and back to Pryor Street during the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Hundreds of bikers including Jackie Coleman (from left) of Riverdale, Velo Atlanta Cycling Club president Kevin Price and Eufemia Cabrera of Douglasville enjoy the community spirit while gathering at Pryor Street for the inaugural John Lewis Memorial Freedom Ride in Atlanta on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (Photo: Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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