Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Ride of Silence - May 17, 2006 @ 7PM
Date: May 17, 2006
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: At over 200 U.S. locations and six other countries
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.
The purpose of the ride is to:
HONOR those who have been injured or killed
RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
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.
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 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.
If there is a Ride of Silence in your area, we encourage you to join them.
+++++++++++++Local (South Florida) Rides:
(See also http://www.rideofsilence.org/locations.php#FL)
Sunrise
| Contact: | Celia Conti <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | Markham Park 16001 W. State Rd. 84, Sunrise 33326 954-389-2000 Celia Conti 954 830-0098 |
| Contact: | Barry Hersh <--Send email |
| Distance: | 11.1 miles |
| Notes: | Patch Reef Park, 2000 NW 51st St., or Yamato Road |
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| Contact: | John Voss <--Send email |
| Distance: | 12 Miles |
| Notes: | Wednesday, May 17th, 2006. Hobie Beach, Key Biscayne. Registration begins at 5:30 pm). Ride starts at 7:oo pm |
miami
| Contact: | alberto jr ordunez <--Send email |
| Distance: | |
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