Today’s Ken Hoffman column has a brief recap of his ride and the record number of riders with over $12 million raised. Full article link.
Ride of Silence plans fifth annual memorial
The Ride of Silence, a grass-roots, global network of group rides held simultaneously and in complete silence in honour of cyclists injured or killed by motorists, has announced the date and time for the 2007 edition. Spokesperson Mark Hagar says that “the 2007 Ride of Silence will start globally on Wed. May 16th, at 7:00 PM. Rides in the southern hemisphere will take place on Sat. May 19th at 10 AM, for rider safety, and greater visibility to the public and media.”
The Ride of Silence memorial was started after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was struck and killed by a passing bus while cycling outside of Dallas in 2003. His good friend & coach Chris Phelan organized a memorial ride in Dallas on May 18th, titled the Ride of Silence, a slow paced silent 12 mile ride to honour/remember his friend. In just a 10 day period, via email and word of mouth, over 1,000 cyclists attended. Chris thought he had closure.
Word spread and in 2004, Rides of Silence took place on May 18th at 7:00 PM in 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada spreading to over 250 cities worldwide in 2006.
There are no fees to attend Rides of Silemce. For more information, visit the Ride of Silence Web site at http://www.rideofsilence.org/locations-international.php.
Houston Metro to Install Bike Racks
According to this story in the Houston Chronicle Houston Metro will soon have bike racks installed on 800 vehicles by the end of 2007. Now will bus riders and bikes mix?
Houston Chronicle Coverage of Tomorrow’s BP MS150
Yesterday’s Houston Chronicle offered three articles covering special interest aspects of the massive BP MS150 Houston to Austin ride. The links:
CYCLING NOTEBOOK: Ex-basketball star stands tall on bike
MS 150 riders pedal for a purpose
Why take the time to ride MS 150?
Driving to work this morning there is an electronic sign on the edge of I-10 west warning motorists that cyclists will be on the road.
Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable ride to all the riders and volunteers.