The 2008 Ride of Silence, a worldwide bicycle event, began in North America on May 21, and is still rolling across the globe with over 285 rides in places diverse as Antarctica, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Bolivia, Spain, Hong Kong and Japan.
The Ride of Silence, started in Dallas, Texas in 2003 (after the death of […]

Montanas News Station.com: Cyclists to hold ‘Ride of Silence’ to honor rider, increase awareness
Cyclists in Idaho’s capital are planning a slow, silent ride on Wednesday in honor of a 48-year-old woman killed last week when she was struck from behind by a sport-utility vehicle. Sarah Howard was killed Friday by a Hummer as she […]

Press-Register: Ride to honor two cyclists
A “Ride of Silence” to be held in memory of bicyclists Archie Leroy “Art” Clemons Jr. and William Frederick “Bill” Imle will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday in Bay Minette. The cycling event will start and finish at the Baldwin County Courthouse at the intersection of Hand Avenue and […]

Statesman Journal Editorial Blog: Cyclists and motorists: Take 2
The bikers-and-motorists editorial has been updated. Sheila Lyons of ODOT provided some helpful statistics that put Oregon’s this issue in perspective. (Did you realize that 11 bike riders died on Oregon highways in crashes with motor vehicles in one year? ) Here’s a new draft: […]

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Ride of Silence honors cyclists
They bicycled through west Broward County silently, and at about half their normal speed. It was their way of honoring Ute Burkhardt and others. About 50 bicyclists gathered at Markham Park in Sunrise recently to participate in the annual Ride of Silence, created to memorialize cyclists who have […]

Ride Reports from the Australian Ride of Silence 2007
Brisbane Ride of Silence
From MX - In silence we remember. (May 17, 2007)
Aaron Wray will wear a black armband during a silent bike ride through Brisbane on Saturday to remember cyclists killed and injured on our roads.
The Ride of Silence starts at 10am and will wind […]

Bendigo Advertiser: Pedal power honours fallen cyclists
A mass of cyclists took to Bendigo’s streets on Saturday to highlight the need to share the road and honour those who have died in traffic accidents. As part of the world-wide Ride of Silence event, a group of about 200 cyclists rode from the Epsom Sports Ground […]

ABC Online: Silent ride ‘a reminder’ of cyclists’ road deaths
About 100 cyclists are riding from Adelaide city to Glenelg, in the south-western suburbs, in the first Ride of Silence in South Australia. The ride is based on an American event intended to bring attention to road deaths involving cyclists. There have been four […]

Melbourne Ride of Silence
On Saturday May 19 at 10am, Melbourne’s cycling community will participate in a simple memorial ride to honour the memory of all bicycle riders injured or killed while riding on the roads as part in the International Ride of Silence. The International Ride of Silence is in its fourth year and is […]

Bicycle Institute of South Australia - Adelaide Ride of Silence
On Saturday May 19th at 9am, Adelaide has the opportunity to join the International Ride of Silence. In the first 5 months of 2007 there has been a significant increase in fatal accidents for cyclists and pedestrians – at least 5 cyclists so far!
Join us & […]

When: Saturday 19th May. Ready for a 10.00am
Departure: We will be leaving at 10.00am so make sure you are there before then please!
Where: City Botanic Gardens (Lower end near river - corner of Edward and Alice st.)
Distance: Approx. 7.5 km. (Slow Ride approx 13-18km per hour)
Route: City Botanic […]

2007 Ride of Silence, Sydney: Press Release for immediate publication
Saturday, 19 May, starting at 10 am from Hyde Park. Sydney cyclists will join a worldwide bicycle rally to raise awareness that cyclists, pedestrians and motorists all share the road.
Reason:

To honour those who have been injured or killed on our lethal roads
To […]

2007 Ride of Silence, Bendigo
Date: 19th May 2007 Time: 8:45am till 9:30am Potential group size: 200 plus riders Leaving: The Epsom Sports Complex in Howard Street turning left into Midland Highway (traffic light controlled intersection) The meeting point is the Epsom Sports Complex Howard Street Epsom at 8.45am.

Destination: The area along High […]

In May 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride Of Silence in Dallas (USA) after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. The ride was a solemn event, to remember Larry and all cyclists killed while riding their bikes.
It was only supposed to be a one-time […]

Mineral Wells Index.com: Local cyclists plan to take part in Ride of Silence
A local “Ride of Silence” is planned in Mineral Wells for May 16. The event will take place beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 214 S.W. 26th Ave. at Dr. Ramsey’s parking lot adjacent to Palo Pinto General Hospital. “We are riding in memory […]

Mail Tribune: May 16 ride will honor hurt or killed bicyclists
Events to celebrate the pleasure of riding a bicycle are planned all over the United States during the month of May. One event, The Ride of Silence, is an international event honoring cyclists who have been injured or killed while riding a bicycle.
The intent is […]

Madison County Journal: Ride of Silence will honor fallen cyclist on May 16The city will host the state’s first Ride of Silence, an international event meant to mourn the loss of cyclists killed by motorists, and to raise awareness of bicyclists on the roadways. The ride will be held on May 16 at 7 p.m. […]

From US Ride of Silence: 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 […]

The Daily Times: Cyclists remember Roth - 12 August, 2006
Bicyclists plan a “Ride of Silence’’ Sunday for a fellow bicyclist killed when he was struck while riding on the shoulder of West Lamar Alexander Parkway. Jeffrey E. Roth, 48, was hit Wednesday afternoon. Maryville police said he was riding westbound alongside the parkway near […]

In their memory : More than 200 Bendigo cyclists took part in a ride to honour those who have been killed or injured on the road

Read the International Ride of Silence here (pdf file, 77 pages)
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Bendigo, Victoria
Helen Cronin local BUGS secretary is largely to be congratulated for getting the information […]