Almost let this pass without mention... I'm on so many email lists that I forget sometimes!
Ride of Silence
Wednesday, May 16th, 7P
Community Cycling Center, NE 1700 Alberta
Nothing is really needed to participate other than yourself and a bike, black armbands are encouraged. More info below. Several organizers with Shift (www.shift2bikes.org) will be riding, the Shift meeting has been moved to take place at the end of RoS today.
<:Brian:>
The Ride of Silence, an annual memorial event for cyclists who have died in crashes, takes place next week on Wednesday, May 16th. The ride starts at 7pm at the Community Cycling Center at 1700 NE Alberta. Please join us to pay our respects and raise awareness of safety concerns on our streets.
We expect a large turnout, and are seeking volunteers to help set a calm pace for the ride, and help direct the crowd through the route safely. If you are interested in volunteering for the ride, please come to the Community Cycling Center at 6:15pm the evening of the ride.
(from www.rideofsilence.org:)
DATE: May 16, 2007
TIME: 7:00 pm
WHERE: Hundreds of locations world wide
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
WHY DOES THIS SITE EXIST?
* To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
* To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
* To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
THE RIDE OF SILENCE� WILL NOT BE QUIET
On May 16, 2007, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence� will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.
In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.
The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. The ride, which is held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured.
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