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PLEASE JOIN US FOR GAINESVILLE?S FIRST RIDE OF SILENCE
In May 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
was a solemn event, to remember Larry and all cyclists killed while riding
their bikes. It was only suppose to be a one time event, but as word got
out about the ride, many cyclists contacted Chris with the desire to
participate in this event. 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. The ride has
several goals:
To
HONOR those who have been injured or
killed
To
RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
To
ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
Over 700 cyclists
are killed each year while riding. Most of them occur in our cities and
suburbs. With this ride, we hope to educate motorists that cyclists have
the legal right to the road and to watch out for
us.
The Ride of
Silence is similar to a funeral procession. The ride will be slow paced
(max 12 Miles/ 19 KM per hour) for ten miles. There will be no talking,
only silence, to remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Black armbands
may be worn in memory of those who have been killed; red armbands for those
injured while riding.
We will meet on
Wednesday, May 17 at 6:45
p.m. at ?the rock? in Turlington Plaza on the UF campus. We will
briefly discuss the route then roll out at 7 p.m. Any type of bike is acceptable, all levels of
ability are welcome, and helmets are mandatory. For more information about
the Ride of Silence visit www.rideofsilence.org or
email Tracey at trw@xxxxxxx or George at Wonkieye@xxxxxxxxxxx