I rode tonight in Oklahoma City. We possibly had a couple hundred riders (I'm a terrible estimater)- all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. We had a police escort, and it was a somber mood. It was a really neat ride, and for such a great reason. As we rode through downtown, it made me giggle to myself because people would cheer us on and tell us "good job, keep going." I wish they knew the reason we were riding in silence, but it was nice that they cared.
It was a great experience, and I'll definitely do it every year.