William “Will” Lindsay was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident last summer while riding his bike in Philadelphia. This summer, to commemorate the anniversary of Will’s tragic death, Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW), the West Philadelphia based non-profit organization, has installed a permanent bike repair stand outside of their shop at 3939 Lancaster Ave.
Will’s loved ones started a Go Fund Me campaign to honor him and raise awareness of cycling safety. They raised over $65,000 and split the funds between the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and Neighborhood Bike Works. This generous funding will help NBW in their efforts to provide cycling opportunities to as many Philadelphians as possible.
The do-it-yourself Will Lindsay Memorial Repair Stand will allow anyone access to essential bike tools and a repair stand 24-hours a day. It is completed by a QR code with “how to” videos that folks can use when mechanics are not in the shop to assist them.
August 13th, 2021 at 6:30 pm
Thanks for sharing this news! ITs fantastic moments like this that make me love Philadelphia even more! Incredible!