Ride of Silence

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White Clay Bicycle Club will not lead a Ride of Silence this year. We do encourage recognition of this occasion if you gather to ride on May 17th.

 

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 10 mph and remain silent during the ride. There are no sponsors or any 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.

Cyclists worldwide will participate in a silent slow-paced ride (maximum 10 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed On May 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm (Wednesday) 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. 

Why do we ride?

    • To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
    • To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
    • To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD