Hundreds of memorial bike rides planned worldwide for Alex Pretti

Angry Catfish bike shop in Minneapolis organized the initial ride, and over 200 solidarity events have been announced in 42 states and 12 countries.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:55am

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Following the death of 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, who was killed by Customs and Border Patrol agents, the Angry Catfish bike shop in Minneapolis organized a memorial bike ride. The call for solidarity quickly spread, and now there are over 200 similar rides planned in 42 states and 12 countries around the world to honor Pretti, a cyclist and regular customer at the shop.

Why it matters

The outpouring of memorial rides across the country and globe highlights the impact Pretti had on the cycling community, as well as the broader public outcry over his death at the hands of federal agents. The rides aim to bring together Pretti's loved ones and cycling enthusiasts to mourn his loss and call for accountability.

The details

The main memorial ride in Minneapolis is an 8.3-mile trek starting at Washburn Fair Oaks Park at 1 p.m. on January 31. Angry Catfish, the bike shop that organized the initial ride, put out a call for solidarity, and rides were quickly announced in 42 states and 12 countries, with a total of over 200 events planned as of Friday evening.

  • The main memorial ride in Minneapolis is scheduled for 1 p.m. on January 31, 2026.
  • Angry Catfish bike shop announced the initial memorial ride following Pretti's death on January 24, 2026.

The players

Angry Catfish

A Minneapolis bike shop that organized the initial memorial ride for Alex Pretti and put out a call for solidarity rides around the world.

Alex Pretti

A 37-year-old Minneapolis resident and cyclist who was killed by Customs and Border Patrol agents on January 24, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Alex was one of us, could've been any of us, so as we mourn, all of us can come together in unity to remember Alex for what he was. A kind and caring soul put on this earth to be the light for others.”

— Angry Catfish, Bike shop (Email to other ride organizers)

What’s next

The main memorial ride in Minneapolis will take place as planned on January 31, 2026.

The takeaway

The outpouring of memorial bike rides around the world in response to Alex Pretti's death demonstrates the cycling community's deep sense of loss and solidarity, as well as a broader public outcry over his killing by federal agents. The rides aim to honor Pretti's memory and call for accountability.