ROCHESTER, N.Y. — ​For the fifth time this year, the Roc Freedom Riders came together for another ride. 

"Today will be more of an intimate ride because we were preparing to cancel because of the weather, but that's OK, when one or more are gathered for this purpose it means something," said Rashad J. Smith, co-founder of Roc Freedom Riders. 

The cyclists rode through the northeast part of town on Saturday. Organizers say they will continue to ride in hopes of making a positive difference. 

"We keep riding because the city is going through a lot of turmoil and confusion right now, so our rides give clarity, but it also gives action," said Devin Anglin, co-founder of Roc Freedom Riders. 

The last few weeks have been challenging for the city of Rochester. There have been a lot of protests following the death of Daniel Prude. Then two weeks ago, the city suffered a devastating blow as 16 people were shot, with two being killed. Most recently, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren was indicted on campaign fraud charges. 

"Rochester is on the map for all the wrong reasons, and I think that we need to convert that energy into positive energy, and the best way that we can as much as possible," said Anglin. 

On their route, they stopped by Pennsylvania Avenue to remember both Jaquayla Young and Jarvis Alexander, the two victims killed in that mass shooting. 

"It's really bad, too bad that all happened and you know. It shouldn't be happening anywhere in the world, especially here, like you feel bad for them you know," said Jacob Szczepaniak, a Penfield resident who came to the ride. 

At Pennsylvania Avenue, Justin Morris, a community activist, led a prayer. He supports the Roc Freedom Riders and believes their movement is critical for Rochester's healing. 

"Every time they pedal that bike, it's a pedal and a step towards a new direction. And I think it's vital that these movements, as I just said, these movements lend their voice to these situations that are occurring in our community," said Morris.