Ride of Silence 2006 FYI

Great idea.

Can't believe we don't have one in NYC!!!



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RIDE OF SILENCE
Date: May 17, 2006
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: At over 120 U.S. locations and eight other countries, and adding
more daily.
Join cyclists nationwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12
mph/19.3 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while
cycling on America's public roadways. Why do we hold this 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
THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET
On May 17 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.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our goal is to make this Ride an international
event, with as many cities participating. We are looking for
individuals and groups to put on a local Ride of Silence. We ask that
you follow the following guidelines: The Ride of Silence is a memoriam
to cyclist killed while riding. This is a funeral procession, not a
typical club ride. The speed should not exceed 12 miles / 19km per
hour.
There should be NO talking. Use hand signals to point out obstacles.
Please, no headphones. We ask cyclists to wear a black armband if they
personally know someone killed while cycling and a red armband if they
have been hurt by a vehicle while cycling. Distance - 5 to 12 miles
(8 to 20 km).
If you are able to host a ride, please go to our website at
http://www.rideofsilence.org and submit your location. You will also
find a guide to putting on a local ride on our website. We will assist
you in any way we can. 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 2003 ride at White Rock
Lake in Dallas drew 1,000 cyclists through word of mouth and email
communication over a period of only ten days. There was no
registration, no fees, no t-shirt. Local media reported the ride to be
incredibly moving as these cyclists rode in silence, occasionally
wiping away a tear or patting a friend on the back. Chris Phelan, a
friend of Mr. Schwartz and the person responsible for starting this
initiative, thought the ride was a one-time deal. However, as word got
out other cyclists began to contact him with a desire to do the same
thing in their own communities. The ride, which is being 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 help us honor our fallen brothers and
sisters....host a ride.

Sincerely,
Judith Jolly
http://www.rideofsilence.org

NYC XYZ wrote:
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never heard of it.

On 14 Feb 2006 20:28:25 -0800, "NYC XYZ" <jack_foreigner@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>
>Great idea.
>
>Can't believe we don't have one in NYC!!!
>
>
>

A few weeks back TimesUp had a ride commemorating those who died
during 2005. There was at least one starting point in each boro. I
still feel VERY guilty because it was on the day that the Giants got
destroyed in the playoffs and I stayed home to watch it rather than
join the ride. In fact, I think that I caused the Giants to get
smashed by making a bad decision to watch rather than ride. Such
power.

I read an article about it in Newsday the next day - a big one, not
one of those little side bar things. I felt even worse. Now that I've
confessed my sin, perhaps I'll feel better about it. Next year I'll do
the ride.

Actually, turns out there is one being held in NYC this year! So you
can make up for your sin: Wednesday, May 17, at 7 p.m., Union Square
North!

I "feel guilty" too, in a way...like, I mean, like I feel like it's my
"sacred duty" to attend and help provide the, um, "body count" so that
it doesn't wind up being a side-bar (spot article, in journalism
parlance)....


See ya there?



dgk wrote:
> On 14 Feb 2006 20:28:25 -0800, "NYC XYZ" <jack_foreigner@yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >Great idea.
> >
> >Can't believe we don't have one in NYC!!!
> >
> >
> >
>
> A few weeks back TimesUp had a ride commemorating those who died
> during 2005. There was at least one starting point in each boro. I
> still feel VERY guilty because it was on the day that the Giants got
> destroyed in the playoffs and I stayed home to watch it rather than
> join the ride. In fact, I think that I caused the Giants to get
> smashed by making a bad decision to watch rather than ride. Such
> power.
>
> I read an article about it in Newsday the next day - a big one, not
> one of those little side bar things. I felt even worse. Now that I've
> confessed my sin, perhaps I'll feel better about it. Next year I'll do
> the ride.