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05-19-2007

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Ride of Silence - Southern Hemisphere
Join the Ride of Silence, the ride that honors cyclists who’ve been injured or killed by motorists while riding, and who’s goal is to help educate motorists and the public that we as cyclists have the same rights and must follow the same rules, so please Share the Road with us.

The 2007 Ride of Silence will start globally on Wed. May 16th, at 7:00 PM. Rides in the southern hemisphere will take place on Sat. May 19th at 10 AM, for rider safety, and greater visibility to the public and media. Please help support the Ride by promoting it within your organization. Currently there are 151 (as of 3/22) confirmed locations on our website for this years Ride, in 5 countries, on 4 continents, with the list of locations growing almost daily.

http://www.rideofsilence.org/locatio...ernational.php

A brief history;

* In 2003 endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz is struck and killed by the mirror of a passing bus while cycling outside of Dallas Texas, USA. His good friend & Coach Chris Phelan organized a memorial ride in Dallas on May 18th, titled the Ride of Silence, a slow paced silent 12 mile ride to honor/remember his friend. In just a 10 day period, via email and word of mouth, over 1,000 cyclists attend.

* Word spread about the Ride. Chris began to get enquiries from cyclists in other cities on holding a Ride of Silence. A grassroots movement takes place.

* In 2004, Rides of Silence take place on May 18th at 7:00 PM in 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. The Dallas Ride has 2,500 cyclists attending. It’s written up in Bicycling magazine.

* Chris actively promotes the Ride. A board of directors is in place. A copyright is applied for the Ride of Silence name.

* In 2005, Rides of Silence take place on Wed. May 18th at 7:00 PM in over 100 U.S cities, 150+ worldwide, in 9 countries, on 4 continents. The Dallas ride again has 2,500 cyclists. The Dallas City Council issues a proclamation that May 18th 2005 is The Ride of Silence Day.

* In 2006, Rides of Silence take place in over 200 U.S cities, 250+ worldwide on Wed. May 17th at 7:00 PM, in 8 countries, across 5 continents. The Dallas ride has close to 3,000 cyclists. The Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists Andy Clarke and board member Preston Tyree attend the Dallas ride. The board applies for and receives non-profit status as an organization.

This is NOT a Critical Mass Ride. There’s no shirts or items for sale, there’s no fee or registration. Each ride is approximately 10-12 miles long (15-20k), is ridden at a 12 MPH (20mpk) pace, and is Silent. It’s not just a club ride. It’s a ride for Moms, Dads, brothers & sisters, family & friends, beginning cyclists to the racers, anyone who wishes to honor a fellow cyclist that has been killed or injured by a motorist while out riding and to let them know they MUST Share the Road with us. Participants are asked to wear a black arm band to honor a cyclist who’s been killed, and/or a red arm band to honor a cyclist that has been injured. The Ride’s date purposely coincides with the U.S.A.’s National Bike Safety Month and Week. Most locations involve their local law enforcement agencies.

As one of the Mentors of the Ride of Silence, I’m here to help anyone organize a Ride. Many locations have held successful Rides with only a month’s planning. To learn more about the R of S, please visit the website below. Thanks for any support you can provide or and in helping to make the road safer for all cyclists.

Mark.Hagar@rideofsilence.org
http://www.rideofsilence.org

05-19-2007

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Olympic Cycling Classic: Gorgeous Scenery!
http://www.olympiccyclingclassic.com

Incredibly scenic routes traversing the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state, with views of mountians, rivers, salt water beaches, glacial lakes.

Options of 111 miles with something like 6500' and the metric with 3000' of climbing. Bike rodeo and stuff for kids!