Posted by admin on 05/8/07 in Ride of Silence
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 [...]
Posted by admin on 05/4/07 in Ride of Silence
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 [...]
Posted by admin on 05/3/07 in Ride of Silence
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 [...]
Posted by admin on 05/1/07 in Ride of Silence
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 [...]
Posted by admin on 04/30/07 in Ride of Silence
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 [...]
Posted by admin on 04/28/07 in Ride of Silence
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 [...]
Posted by admin on 04/18/07 in Ride of Silence
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. [...]
Posted by admin on 02/12/07 in Ride of Silence
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 [...]
Posted by admin on 08/12/06 in Cyclist Incidents, Ride of Silence, Traffic Safety Issues
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 [...]
Posted by admin on 06/1/06 in Ride of Silence
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In their memory : More than 200 Bendigo cyclists took part in a ride to honour those who have [...]