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The Portland Ride of Silence will gather at 6pm on Wednesday May 16 from Portland Design Works (15 NE Hancock – near N Williams and NE Hancock).  The route is welcoming and open to all ages, cycling experiences and skill levels and will travel slowly on N Williams, NE Alberta, NE 18^th and Broadway. Following the ride, many will gather at Hopworks BikeBar (3947 N Williams) to celebrate life, network with each other and talk about making our roads safer for all users.  Riders are asked to wear white, if possible, which will add to the visual message of the silent ride.

On Wednesday May 16 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 bicyclists 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.  The purpose of the ride is:

To HONOR those who have been injured or killed

To RAISE AWARENESS that bicycles are on our roads

To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. In it’s tenth year, Rides of Silence have been organized in all seven continents, 26 countries and all 50 states. There are no brochures, no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride is held during National Bike Month and aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police officers, city officials and others 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 while cycling.

International Ride of Silence page:

http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php

Portland Ride of Silence page:

http://www.facebook.com/events/412515592110739/