Ride of Silence May 17 2017 in KC, STL, and other Missouri Locations

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When: May 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Hundreds of locations world wide
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?

To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET

On May 20, 2015 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.

Details for the 2017 Ride of Silence in Kansas City & St. Louis are below. Other Missouri communities may add rides--or if you want a ride in your home town, you can easily organize it.

See http://www.rideofsilence.org for information and details.

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St. Louis
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Contact: Steve Schmidt <--Send email
Distance: 10 miles on road, 2 miles on f
Notes: The ride starts and finishes at the Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112.
Bicyclists and pedestrians will take to the roads and paths in and around Forest Park in silence to honor those who have been killed or injured on public roadways.
6:30-6:50 Social time, reflection and safety awareness
7:00 ride and walk begin

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Kansas City
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Ride of Silence – Wednesday May 17, 2017
The 11th annual Kansas City Ride of Silence (now in its twelfth year internationally) begins in Brookside:
Date:Wednesday May 17, 2017
Location:W 62nd Ter and Brookside Blvd, Kansas City, MO (start and finish)
Meet Time:6:45 p.m. for brief ceremony
Ride Time:7:00 p.m. to about 8:00 p.m.
We will ride in a slow, silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.
Cycling Kansas City (CyclingKC.org) is organizing this 11th annual Kansas City ride. Over 74 bicyclists have been killed in the Kansas City area. The Kansas City ride will honor those and other bicyclists.
Participants of all abilities are invited to join the procession. The ride will not exceed 10 mph. The names of those who lost their lives while riding their bicycles will be read during a brief ceremony followed by ride protocol and safety instructions. The ride will start at 7:00 p.m., the same local start time around the world. The ride will return to Brookside around 8:00 p.m.

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Ride of Silence May 17 2017 in KC, STL, and other Missouri Locations