Cecilia Melgar Bravo was a passionate environmentalist, cyclist, and public manager from Lima, Peru. A graduate of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), she was
deeply involved in youth-led movements for sustainability, including the Red Universitaria Ambiental and the Mesa Bici. In 2019, she co-organized the World Bicycle Forum, energizing the cycling movement across Latin America and advocating for cities that respect life and the environment. At just 26 years old, Cecilia tragically lost her life in a road crash while riding her bicycle to work. Her passing became the driving force behind the Red por la Convivencia Vial, a coalition advocating for safer and more inclusive streets.

Her legacy lives on through Pedalea Seguro, a youth-led project supported by the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety, which promotes cycling as a safe and efficient mode of transport by improving infrastructure, raising public awareness, and building partnerships for a bike-friendly Lima. Cecilia’s memory is a reminder that behind every bicycle is a story, a dream, and a life worth protecting — her spirit continues to guide us with empathy, courage, and love.