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Photo Story: Biking for the Resistance

Elly Herrick, Features Editor
February 11, 2026
Elly Herrick
A cyclist proudly flies the Minnesota flag after attaching it to something they could hold while riding. On Saturday Jan 31, cyclists rode together honoring Alex Pretti who had been shot at according to the New York Times “10 times in less than five seconds” by ICE on Jan 24.
Community members start to gather outside and inside of Adventure Cycle and Ski and prepare for their around 2-mile ride. First organized by a Minneapolis based bike shop called Angry Catfish where Alex Pretti would frequent, bike shops across the United States and even nationwide participated in the memorial ride for Alex Pretti. (Elly Herrick)
Before rolling out as a group at 1:30 pm from Adventure Cycle and Ski, community members gathered outside and inside. (Elly Herrick)
As the ride begins, cyclists begin their ride down W 4th Street. Winona local, Birdie Murphy, follows her namesake and loves learning new things about birds. Murphy knows that Minnesota’s state bird, the loon, is a symbol of resistance. After seeing the loon depicted online, she created posters including the loon for others to zip tie to their bikes. “I wanted to have people who saw us riding around get more of an idea what our message is. So having a community bike ride is great because more bikes, the more better…This grassroots community is alive and thriving in Winona and I love to see that and support it.” Murphy said. (Elly Herrick)
Winona local zip tying the rebel loon symbol to their bike in preparation for the memorial bike ride. “The symbol is called the Rebel Loon and folks are putting it on bumper stickers and shirts and getting tattoos, so it’s a way that we can identify folks who are in the resistance,” Murphy said. “Loons typically do have red eyes and so that’s why it’s a picture representation of our state bird. The rising wings and then the North Star at the top demonstrate our resistance movement. (Elly Herrick)
Before the ride one community member took a photo standing on the other side of street, one other community member posed for the photo. After the ride, the cyclists were welcomed inside Adventure Cycle and Ski for cider and 3 dozen cookies. (Elly Herrick)
Making the full loop around Lake Park, community members made their own signs and held them while cycling. (Elly Herrick)
Murphy had printed signs with the names of people who had passed away in ICE custody as well as the Bill of Rights. (Elly Herrick)
A community member tightens their helmet strap as they prepare to join the memorial bike ride taking place not only in Winona, MN, but around the globe as well. (Elly Herrick)

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Elly Herrick
Elly Herrick, Features Editor
Elly Herrick (she/they) is the Features Editor for the Winonan. Herrick is currently in her fourth year at Winona State University, majoring in Mass Communications: Public Relations with minors in Photography and Creative Digital Media.   In addition to working for the Winonan, she is also an Production Assistant with KQAL and a Resident Assistaint for East Lake. She also works in TV Services and will most likely be found in Phelps Hall. Outside of school, Herrick loves to spend time with loved ones and being outside. She also loves long walks outside and seeing live music.