Memorial Welcomes the Cast and Crew of “Bikeman”

Memorial Welcomes the Cast and Crew of “Bikeman”

The cast and crew of “Bikeman” stand beside a reflecting pool at Memorial plaza. They include Irungu Mutu, Elizabeth Ramos, Angela Pierce, Robert Cuccioli, Richard Topol, director Michael Bush, and author Thomas F. Flynn.
Irungu Mutu, Elizabeth Ramos, Angela Pierce, Robert Cuccioli and Rich Topol, Director Michael Bush, Author Thomas F. Flynn (Photo by Ryan Pawling)

The 9/11 Memorial welcomed the cast and crew of the new play “Bikeman: A 9/11 Play” to a special evening tour of the plaza, where the group gained inspiration for their roles as survivors of the Sept. 11 attacks.

“Bikeman” chronicles the morning of 9/11 through the eyes of veteran journalist Tom F. Flynn, who nearly lost his life while reporting live when the twin towers fell. "Every human being in the world alive on that day experienced September 11. It was the most watched event in the history of the earth. For them, it will always be a searing memory. I believe this is everyone’s story," says Flynn.

The producers of “Bikeman” are graciously donating 7.5 percent of net proceeds from ticket sales to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

“Bikeman brings compassion, humanity and understanding to the memory of 9/11 in a compelling one-hour play,” said Alice M. Greenwald, 9/11 Memorial Museum Director. “We are grateful to the producers for finding a way to make this performance even more meaningful by supporting the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.”

“Bikeman” has its official opening night on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Borough of Manhattan Community College’s Tribeca Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased here.

By Ryan Pawling, Assistant Director, Partnerships & Public Programs at the 9/11 Memorial

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Bicycle Rack Recovered from WTC on Exhibit at 9/11 Memorial Museum

Bicycle Rack Recovered from WTC on Exhibit at 9/11 Memorial Museum

A bicycle rack from Vesey Street is displayed in the Museum before its opening. The rack was damaged and covered in dust and debris during the 9/11 attacks. A large image from Ground Zero stands to the left of the rack.
Bicycle rack located on Vesey Street at the northern edge of the World Trade Center complex during the attacks. (Photo by Jin Lee)

A bicycle rack found largely intact on Vesey Street after the attacks on September 11, will be a part of the historic 9/11 Memorial Museum when it opens this May.

Bicycle racks were available as amenities for riders, including business tenants in the towers. By 2001, their primary users were messengers with documents and workers delivery orders from nearby delis and restaurants. At 8:46 a.m., when Flight 11 hit the North Tower, bicycle delivery traffic would have been active into the World Trade Center.

This rack and the bicycles locked to it were shielded from the impact of cascading debris of the Twin Towers by 5 World Trade Center, keeping it mostly undamaged. In the aftermath of 9/11, only one owner stepped forward to claim his bicycle, still locked to the rack after he spray painted to word “save” in front of it. The status of the other owners and riders is unknown.

By Margaret Barng, 9/11 Memorial Deputy Communications Manager

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