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Ride of Silence
DATE: May 16, 2007
TIME: 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.
http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
Press release from Sara Jo Briese, Joliet, IL.
Joliet, Illinois will be participating in the Ride of Silence, honoring the memory of Jan Briese. In May, 2005, while leading her Thursday morning Joliet Bicycle Club ride as she had for the past 12+ years, Jan was struck and killed by 88 year old motorist, John G. Feely of Palos Heights.
Please join cyclists worldwide in a silent, slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) at this memorial for all fallen cyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. This ride will take place at over 162 U. S. locations and three other countries (see http://www.rideofsilence.org for other locations).
Joliet Ride of Silence
Date: May 16, 2007
Time: 6:35 P.M. memorial tribute; 7:00 P.M. prompt ride begins
Where: Joliet, Illinois - Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson Street (Rt. 52)
Distance: 10 miles
For more information or to submit names of fallen cyclists, contact Sara Jo Briese, sjbriese@yahoo.com, 815-715-2851 or http://www.rideofsilence.org.
Chicago Ride of Silence
Date: May 16, 2007
Time: 7:00 P.M. prompt ride begins
Where: Chicago, IL - Daley Plaza (corner of Dearborn and Washington)
Distance: 10 miles
For more information contact Elizabeth Adamczyk, rideofsilence.chicago@gmail.com , 773-370-2038, or visit the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Calendar of Events at http://biketraffic.org/calendar/
Arlington Heights Ride of Silence
Date: May 16, 2007
Time: 7:00 P.M. prompt ride begins
Where: Arlington Heights, IL - Recreation Park, 500 East Miner
Distance: 10.5 miles
For more information contact Gary Gilbert, ride@cyclearlington.com, 847-577-4275. Sponsored by: Arlington Heights Bicycle Association http://www.cyclearlington.com and Village of Arlington Heights Bicycle Commission
Started in 2003, the RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE SILENT and exists:
To HONOR cyclists who have been injured or killed
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
On May 16th, the Ride of Silence will begin at 7:00 P.M. in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor fallen cyclists. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes are not aware of the cyclists themselves.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride. There is no brochure, no sponsor, no registration fee and no t-shirt. The ride, which is being held during Bike Safety 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.
DATE: May 16, 2007
TIME: 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.
http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php
Press release from Sara Jo Briese, Joliet, IL.
Joliet, Illinois will be participating in the Ride of Silence, honoring the memory of Jan Briese. In May, 2005, while leading her Thursday morning Joliet Bicycle Club ride as she had for the past 12+ years, Jan was struck and killed by 88 year old motorist, John G. Feely of Palos Heights.
Please join cyclists worldwide in a silent, slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) at this memorial for all fallen cyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. This ride will take place at over 162 U. S. locations and three other countries (see http://www.rideofsilence.org for other locations).
Joliet Ride of Silence
Date: May 16, 2007
Time: 6:35 P.M. memorial tribute; 7:00 P.M. prompt ride begins
Where: Joliet, Illinois - Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson Street (Rt. 52)
Distance: 10 miles
For more information or to submit names of fallen cyclists, contact Sara Jo Briese, sjbriese@yahoo.com, 815-715-2851 or http://www.rideofsilence.org.
Chicago Ride of Silence
Date: May 16, 2007
Time: 7:00 P.M. prompt ride begins
Where: Chicago, IL - Daley Plaza (corner of Dearborn and Washington)
Distance: 10 miles
For more information contact Elizabeth Adamczyk, rideofsilence.chicago@gmail.com , 773-370-2038, or visit the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation Calendar of Events at http://biketraffic.org/calendar/
Arlington Heights Ride of Silence
Date: May 16, 2007
Time: 7:00 P.M. prompt ride begins
Where: Arlington Heights, IL - Recreation Park, 500 East Miner
Distance: 10.5 miles
For more information contact Gary Gilbert, ride@cyclearlington.com, 847-577-4275. Sponsored by: Arlington Heights Bicycle Association http://www.cyclearlington.com and Village of Arlington Heights Bicycle Commission
Started in 2003, the RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE SILENT and exists:
To HONOR cyclists who have been injured or killed
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
On May 16th, the Ride of Silence will begin at 7:00 P.M. in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor fallen cyclists. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes are not aware of the cyclists themselves.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride. There is no brochure, no sponsor, no registration fee and no t-shirt. The ride, which is being held during Bike Safety 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.