Chicago Ride of Silence

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014 (always the 3rd Wednesday of May):

Honor fallen cyclists and raise awareness in this annual procession past Chicago Ghost Bikes.

Gather at 6pm, Depart no later than 6:45pm
Eternal Flame in Daley Plaza

Website: http://www.rideofsilence.org/chicago/
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Ride of Silence - May 21, 2014 - One day. One time. World wide.

Join the annual Ride of Silence, an organized annual cycling procession honoring those that have been injured or killed. The goal is to raise awareness that we are here, and to ask that we all share the road.

Save the date for the 2014 Chicago Ride Of Silence.

Our route in 2013 included 6 ghost Bikes, which are powerful memorials to fallen cyclists created by painting a bicycle white and placing it at or near the site of the cyclist’s death.

DATE: May 21, 2014 (always the 3rd Wednesday of May)
TIME: Gather at 6:00 pm; Depart at 6:30pm
WHERE: Hundreds of locations world wide; Eternal Flame (Daley Plaza) in Chicago
One day. One Time. World wide.

In 2011 Chicagoland Ride of Silence locations included: Arlington Heights, Bartlett, Evanston, Joliet, and Peoria.

Wherever you ride, we ride in unity.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RideofSilenceChicago

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Comment by Don Sorsa on May 21, 2009 at 11:50am: My photos of the ride are posted

Comment by Michael M on May 20, 2009 at 9:26pm: I'm so sorry I couldn't make it tonight. I took a nasty spill yesterday and just got out of the hopital this afternoon. Thanks for all you do.

Comment by Gary Gilbert on May 20, 2009 at 2:08pm: The Ride of Silence is a free event for participants but unfortunately NOT a zero cost event to run. For anyone participating who would like to make a donation, please seek out the organizer for your local event and help out in any way you can. Rest assured it will be appreciated.

Comment by STandinGchaiR on May 20, 2009 at 2:01pm: joannes fabrics by western and Fullerton for fabric, also, what about thrift stores? I'm sure you'll find a red shirt for a buck that can be sacrificed

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 20, 2009 at 11:48am: No idea about the red armbands... fabric store remnants?

Comment by Ammo on May 19, 2009 at 3:07pm: anyone know where you can get red armbands?

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 19, 2009 at 1:47pm: http://www.rideofsilence.org/chicago/RoS_031809.pdf

Please print out fliers (double-sided) and distribute to passing motorists and pedestrians when they ask what the ride is all about. Remember, we ride in silence, so these handouts are a great tool!

Also -- we need one pedicabber to ride with our Ride of Silence banner!

And -- any non-riders with a camera? You can help by taking photos of ride. Contact me if you're interested -- via Chainlink or directly at rideofsilence.chicago@gmail.com

Comment by E A on May 19, 2009 at 10:24am: Gary... that's awesome. I've asked for similar proclamations (from our mayor, governor and several senators) in support of the Chicago Ride and all state-wide Rides of Silence to be issued. We'll see what happens.

Comment by Gary Gilbert on May 19, 2009 at 10:09am: The Village of Arlington Heights has issued a proclamation in support of the Ride of Silence. See the proclamation on my page http://www.thechainlink.org/profile/GaryGilbert

Comment by E A on May 18, 2009 at 6:44pm: Have you heard the latest? According to national event organizers:

"A quick look shows we're currently at 262 rides, in 16 countries, with more locations to be put up. I’ve said this many times, but, I am truly amazed at its growth. I never imagined it nor did anyone else back in 2003. I will continue to say this because it should humble all of us where we started and where this ride is today."

As Gary wrote in a message to a few cycling clubs and I'll reiterate here: "I challenge each one of you to participate. Make this ride a personal contribution to the cycling world."

Together we will ride in silence. Let the silence roar.