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Ride of Silence 2008

// May 21st, 2008 // Cycling, Personal Crap

So all over the nation today, there were cyclists riding in silence at a pace of 10-12 miles per hour, utilizing only hand gestures for communication.

This is the annual Ride of Silence where we as cyclists honor those injured or killed by motor vehicles while riding the roads. Nationwide, people ride in these organized silent group rides.

I missed the ’07 local ride, but rode in the 2006 Research Triangle Park Ride of Silence with JC. This year, I was happy to have Amanda accompany me. It was the first time Amanda had ridden her bike on the road and I think she felt pretty safe with the slow pace and the motorcycle police escort.

Ride of Silence Web Site
Motionbased GPS of RTP Ride of Silence 2008