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Written by matt wurth
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Friday, 01 May 2009 |
Ride of Silence 2009, Houston
May 20th , 7 pm
N. Picnic Lane, Memorial Park
Why does this ride 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.
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.
Cyclists in Houston are riding in remembrance of friends hurt and killed while cycling and in solidarity with Rides Of Silence around the world.
The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its 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.
Please check the resources at www.rideofsilence.org.
For more information, contact the Houston Ride of Silence coordinator,
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