Slow Spokes
Bicycle Club

 

Ride of Silence

  • Wed, May 16, 2018
  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • McDonald's Restaurant located at 25900 Crocker Ave. at Metropolitan Parkway.
LEADER:  Fred  586-530-2267 

DISTANCE:  12 Miles 

PACE:  12 M.P.H. 

TERRAIN:  Flat 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

  • Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride(max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadway.

THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET


On May 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as nothing before it. 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, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no registration fees.  The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways.


  • Coffee and fellowship to follow ride at the McDonald's Restaurant.
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***RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR APPROVED BICYCLE HELMETS ON ALL SLOW SPOKES RIDES***

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