Ride of Silence
By Adam • May 1st, 2009 • Category: Calendar, Lead Story| May ’09 |
| 20 |
| 6:30 PM |
The Conejo Valley Cyclists and the City of Thousand Oaks invite all concerned cyclists to join us for our second annual Ride of Silence. The May 20 ride leaves at 7 pm from the Countrywide parking lot (NW corner of Hillcrest and Wilbur in Thousand Oaks), with riders encouraged to begin gathering at 6:30 pm.
Last year we had more than 150 riders join in. This year we hope to more than double that number.
The Ride of Silence is a solemn observance of the death or injury of all our brothers and sisters due to accidents between their bicycles and motor vehicles on the road. Join us as we ride a short 10 miles at a slow 12-mph pace to honor the memory of the 600-plus cyclists who die each year on our roads.
We are working with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department to have possible rolling traffic breaks to keep together as one peloton.
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced 10 mile ride (12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
WHY DOES THE RIDE OF SILENCE 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 20, 2009, 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.
The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors and no registration fees. 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.
Helmets Mandatory ● Lights Suggested
For more information, please see the official Ride of Silence webpage.
Adam is President of The Conejo Valley Cyclists and leader of the Orange and Social rides.
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I am hoping to have a chance to meet and ride with some of you before the Ride of Silence but if not, see you soon!
I got a Catirke Expedition on 4/17/09. After 10 back surgeries, including the placement, removal, replacment again, removal again, of a neurostimulator in my back, to try and help block the pain signals to the brain, I’m thrilled to be able to ride “solo” as all my previous efforts have been on a tandem. I don’t have my computer on my trike yet, so I have no how fast (or slow) I’m riding, but I’m averaging about 25 miles a day. I love my trike and am looking forward to riding many, many more miles!