The Ride of Silence started in Texas in 2003 and has grown to every state in the United States and 318 rides worldwide.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no sponsors and no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.
See the video at the bottom of this post regarding hatred towards bicyclists.
In Wisconsin we have the following Rides of Silence on May 15, 2013:
Appleton
| Contact: | Peter Coons |
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| Notes: | Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early. Helmet required. Lights strongly encouraged. |
Brookfield
| Contact: | Matt Laughlin |
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| Notes: | Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early. Helmet required. Lights strongly encouraged. |
De Pere
| Contact: | Bruce Reineck |
| Distance: | 12 Miles |
| Notes: | We will ride at 6:00 p.m. Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier. Helmets are required. It's a 12 mile ride at about 12 mph. Last year's ride totaled 50 riders. We will start from Archies located on the corner of George & Michigan, De Pere, Wisconsin. |
Delafield
| Contact: | Matt Geib |
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| Notes: | Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early. Helmet required. Lights strongly encouraged. |
Fox Point
| Contact: | Jesse Kuester |
| Distance: | |
| Notes: | Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early. Helmet required. Lights strongly encouraged. |
Hales Corners
| Contact: | Bill Kegel |
| Distance: | |
| Notes: | Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early. Helmet required. Lights strongly encouraged. |
Madison
| Contact: | Kari Brekke |
| Distance: | 6 miles |
| Notes: | Meet at Brittingham Park in downtown Madison by 6:45 p.m. |
Oshkosh
| Contact: | Dan Fedderly |
| Distance: | |
| Notes: | Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early. Helmet required. Lights strongly encouraged. |
Plymouth
| Contact: | Daniel Shiley |
| Distance: | 8.5 miles |
| Notes: | We will meet at Back Door Bike Shop located at 828 Eastern Ave in Plymouth. We will ride at 7:00 PM, please arrive at least 15 minutes early and don't forget lighting, reflective clothing, and your helmet, helmets are required! |
Racine
| Contact: | Ellen Peters |
| Distance: | 6 miles |
| Notes: | We will ride at 7:00 p.m. Please arrive at least 15 minutes earlier. Helmets are required. It's about a 6 mile ride of silence at about 12 mph. We will start in the Regency Mall parking lot, across from Starbucks Coffee, which is located at the intersection of Hwy 31 (Green Bay Road) and Hwy 11 (Durand Avenue) in Racine. |
Waukesha
| Contact: | Ron Stawicki |
| Distance: | 5 miles |
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Wauwatosa
| Contact: | Marty Malin |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | Please plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early. Helmet required. Lights and reflective wear strongly encouraged. |
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