We’ve just learned the Ride of Silence takes place at 7pm tonight, starting & ending at Gas Works Park in lower Wallingford.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph 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 those who have been killed or injured.
Here’s what we know about tonight’s Seattle ride:
Start / End at Gas Works Park
Cyclists gather from 6:30pm
Ride starts at 7pm
10mi / 16km route (downtown loop)
Draft route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3665699
Speakers at Gas Works Park
Ceremony/bagpipes at/passing City Hall on 4th Avenue NB
The ride starts in cities throughout North America & is repeated in other towns across the globe, rain or shine.
So no corking or vandalizing cars? Egads, a responsible, productive PR ride?!?
(Seriously though, ride safe tonight)