Start a Ride of Silence in your part of Missouri - May 18th, 2016

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THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET

On May 18, 2016 at 7:00 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. 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.

In 2003,Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. (Read the full history here...)

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 national 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.
Please check the resources on this site. If there is a Ride of Silence in your area, we encourage you to join them. If there is not a ride planned in your area, please consider adding your city to the ever-growing list of sites. To get information on how to organize and host a Ride of Silence, please click here; you might also want to look at our FAQ.

The necessary expenses the Ride of Silence has to incur are met by supportive volunteers and donations.

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Start a Ride of Silence in your part of Missouri - May 18th, 2016

MoBikeFed comment: Several communities in Missouri host a Ride of Silence each year, including Kansas City, St Louis, Springfield, Joplin, St. Joseph, and others.

We would like to see many more Missouri communities organize a ride this year. It is very easy to do and effective.