Chicago Ride of Silence

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Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 28, 2009 at 6:25pm

Here's the link to TimeOut Chicago photo story:
http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/museums-culture/74993/the-scene-chicago-ride-of-silence

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 27, 2009 at 2:05pm

Check out Page 1 of the TimeOut Magazine that comes out this week!
It shows Isai Medina's bike and people in the background with a nice paragraph about the ride.

Comment by Andrew Bedno on May 26, 2009 at 1:49pm

State of Illinois - Executive Department - Proclamation
Whereas on May 20, 2009 at 7 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; and
Whereas in 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first right of silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed; and
Whereas millions of Americans engage in cycling because it is a viable and environmentally sound form of transportation and an excellent form of physical exercise; and
Whereas there is a need to promote alternative forms of transportation such as walking and bicycling in order to reduce pollution, reduce America's dependence on fossil fuels, and improve the health and well-being of all people; and
Whereas although cyclist 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 cyclist themselves; and
Whereas held during Bike Safety Month the Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclist to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride; and
Whereas the Ride of Silence aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways; and
Whereas the ride is also a chance to honor those who have been killed or injured while bicycling on public roadways; and
Whereas the State of Illinois is proud to promote bicycling as an alternative means of public mobility, and is committed to providing a safe and responsible bicycling environment for all of its residents; and
Whereas on May 20, communities across the State of Illinois will host Rides of Silence to show respect for fallen cyclists and to raise awareness of the importance of sharing our public roadways.
THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim May 20, 2009 as RIDE OF SILENCE DAY in Illinois, in remembrance of cyclists who have been killed or injured while bicycling on public roadways and to raise awareness that cyclists have a right to share the road.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Illinois to be affixed.
Done at the Capitol, in the City of Springfield, this nineteenth day of May, in the Year of Our Lord 2009, and of the State of Illinois the one hundred and ninety-first.
(seal) Jesse White / Secretary of State
Pat Quinn / Governor

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 26, 2009 at 12:29pm

Hopefully we can get a link to the full-res version posted soon.

For clarification -- it declare May 20, 2009, as RoS day.
Mark your calendars now -- RoS falls on the third Wednesday evening in May each year. By my calculations, we ride again on May 19, 2010.

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 26, 2009 at 8:44am

Look what I just received this weekend from our Governor!

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 25, 2009 at 12:04pm

The Ride was referenced in the comic Yehuda Moon:
http://yehudamoon.com/index.php?date=2009-05-20

We remember.

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 22, 2009 at 5:35pm

Thanks to John Greenfield for the great coverage of the Chicago RoS:
http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com/2009/05/2009-chicago-ride-of-silence.html

Comment by Gary Gilbert on May 21, 2009 at 8:28pm

I looked back at the Channel 7 blip on their website. The link is in an earlier comment on TheChainLink from Elizabeth.

A comment was posted today and I've quoted it here. This is why we organize the ride. It truly is meaningful to the families and friends of those for whom we remember. See you all next year, 3rd Wednesday evening in May.



"As the mother of one of the fallen, there were more than dozens or riders paying tribute and honor as an act of love, compassion, and a commitment to the safety of cyclists. Whoever rode, it was a completely selfless act of profound love and unity of spirit. We all were clear of who the fallen were for their loved ones and how profoundly missed they are. Thank you to who lit the 3 candles @ Clint's bike. Thank you to Dan and the police officer who tweaked my bicycle to working order and thank you Cycle Smithey yo..."

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 21, 2009 at 3:05pm

Daily Northwestern coverage of the Evanston Ride:
http://media.www.dailynorthwestern.com/media/storage/paper853/news/2009/05/21/City/ride-Of.Silence.Commemorates.Fallen.Cyclists-3743230.shtml

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 21, 2009 at 12:35pm

Though NBC/Telemundo interviewed us at Daley Plaza, we got a snippet of coverage on ABC 10pm news:
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6824256

In fact, a couple of people have already told me they saw it! Good thing ABC is the most watched news.

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