I will be leading one ride from the mouth of Big Cottonwood to Parley's
Crossing and back. If anyone is interested in adding additional
locations throughout the valley and points North and South, please do
so.
Raleigh
RIDE OF SILENCE
Date: May 17, 2006
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: At over 120 U.S.
locations and eight other countries, and adding more daily.
Join cyclists nationwide in
a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/19.3 kph) in honor of those who
have been injured or killed while cycling on America's public roadways.
Why do we hold this ride?
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 17 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.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our goal is to make this Ride an international
event, with as many cities participating. We
are looking for individuals and groups to put on a local Ride of
Silence. We ask that you follow the following
guidelines:
The Ride of Silence is a memoriam to
cyclist killed while riding. This is a funeral
procession, not a typical club ride.
The speed should not exceed 12 miles /
19km per hour.
There should be NO talking. Use hand si! gnals to point out obstacles. Please, no headphones.
We ask cyclists to wear a black
armband if they personally know someone killed while cycling and a red
armband if they have been hurt by a vehicle while cycling.
Distance – 5 to 12 miles (8 to 20 km)
If you are able to host a
ride, please go to our website at www.rideofsilence.org and submit your location. You will
also find a guide to putting on a local ride on our website. We will
assist you in any way we can.
! 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
2003 ride at White Rock Lake
in Dallas
drew 1,000 cyclists through word of mouth and email communication over
a period of only ten days. There was no registration, no fees, no
t-shirt. Local media reported the ride to be incredibly moving as these
cyclists rode in silence, occasionally wiping away a tear or patting a
friend on the back. Chris Phelan, a friend of Mr. Schwartz and the
person responsible for starting this initiative, thought the ride was a
one-time deal. However, as word got out other cyclists began to contact
him with a desire to do the same thing in their own communities.
The ride, which is being
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.
Please help us honor our
fallen brothers and sisters….host a ride.
Sincerely,
Judith Jolly
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