Purpose:
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here.
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD.
On Wed. April 15th, 2026, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as nothing before it. 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 school bus and was killed. The first ride attracted 1,000 riders mainly by word-of-mouth.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike 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 and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.
Link for the Ride of Silence route:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53824577
Ride will start at the Eisenhower Rec Center. Please park at the far end.
Each group of riders will have a ride leader and a ride sweep, these two individuals will be the only one talking during the ride and only to give instructions for turns and when to take the lane.
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