Man who played tribute outside Bataclan theatre pulled his piano by bicycle (video)
The pianist who played 'Imagine' in tribute to the Paris attack victims arrived by towing his piano with his bike
It was one of the moments that perfectly captured the feeling of the people of Paris on the weekend after 129 people lost their lives in coordinated terror attacks in the city.
Davide Martello, from Germany, said he felt compelled to play John Lennon's 'Imagine' outside the Bataclan theatre, where 89 people were killed on Friday, having been watching the France v Germany match in a bar in Konstanz.
"After I saw that insane violence I just followed my heart and went to Paris with my piano," he said on his Facebook page.
He made the final leg of his journey into Paris, pulling what looks like a baby grand, with his bike attached to a rather ingenious looking tow bar.
While the video of Martello playing outside the theatre went viral at the weekend, Twitter user Don Jacobson caught a picture of him riding towards the venue with his bike in tow.
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Follow on Twitter: @richwindy
Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.
An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).
-
USA Cycling unveils 2025 National Championship schedule with 17 chances to claim the Stars and Stripes jersey
From cycling eSports in February to cyclocross in December, here are the dates and locations for the 2025 season
By Anne-Marije Rook Published
-
Tech of the week: A shockingly expensive steel bike from Colnago, a surprisingly affordable carbon bike from Pinarello, DT Swiss energises our cycling lives and Pog's bars are now yours to buy
Colnago's Steelnova is a thing of beauty but you'll pay for the pleasure, while Pinarello's F1 is an inexpensive gateway to the brand. DT Swiss enters the dynamo hub market and Enve brings Pog's cockpit to market
By Luke Friend Published