The cyclists rode with yellow cardboard placards pinned to the back of their shirts identifying them as mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, teachers, animal activists and advocates for other interests.

Curtis Royston III of St. Louis said the Murdick-Furrer incident, like the death of Clayton cyclist Charles Richard “Rick” Beard” on a city street two months ago, was galvanizing bicyclists.

“To have this come up in such a broad, attentive way is why I had to participate,” said Royston.

All eight members of the Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen greeted and distributed water to the riders upon their arrival at City Hall.

Furrer was not present.

Board President Scott Haggerty said the aldermen would wait for the completion of the investigation before deciding if any action will be taken to officially address the matter.

Alderman Rich Gau said the board was not prepared to issue a statement on the incident.