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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Ride Of Silence
by Raleigh Fehr 06 Feb '06

06 Feb '06

I will be leading one ride from the mouth of Big Cottonwood to Parley's Crossing and back. If anyone is interested in adding additional locations throughout the valley and points North and South, please do so. Raleigh RIDE OF SILENCE Date: May 17, 2006 Time: 7:00 pm Where: At over 120 U.S. locations and eight other countries, and adding more daily. Join cyclists nationwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/19.3 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on America's public roadways. Why do we hold this ride? 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 17 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. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our goal is to make this Ride an international event, with as many cities participating. We are looking for individuals and groups to put on a local Ride of Silence. We ask that you follow the following guidelines: The Ride of Silence is a memoriam to cyclist killed while riding. This is a funeral procession, not a typical club ride. The speed should not exceed 12 miles / 19km per hour. There should be NO talking. Use hand si! gnals to point out obstacles. Please, no headphones. We ask cyclists to wear a black armband if they personally know someone killed while cycling and a red armband if they have been hurt by a vehicle while cycling. Distance - 5 to 12 miles (8 to 20 km) If you are able to host a ride, please go to our website at www.rideofsilence.org <http://www.rideofsilence.org/> and submit your location. You will also find a guide to putting on a local ride on our website. We will assist you in any way we can. ! 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. The 2003 ride at White Rock Lake in Dallas drew 1,000 cyclists through word of mouth and email communication over a period of only ten days. There was no registration, no fees, no t-shirt. Local media reported the ride to be incredibly moving as these cyclists rode in silence, occasionally wiping away a tear or patting a friend on the back. Chris Phelan, a friend of Mr. Schwartz and the person responsible for starting this initiative, thought the ride was a one-time deal. However, as word got out other cyclists began to contact him with a desire to do the same thing in their own communities. 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. Please help us honor our fallen brothers and sisters....host a ride. Sincerely, Judith Jolly www.rideofsilence.org <http://www.rideofsilence.org/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/PMDEF3/*http://photomail.mail.yahoo…> - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. _______________________________________________ mbac-list mailing list mbac-list(a)aros.net http://www.aros.net/mailman/listinfo/mbac-list SLC Bike Page: http://www.slcgov.com/bike Salt Lake County Bike Page: http://www.slcbac.org/

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Today's Ride Cancelled
by Mike Hawe 05 Feb '06

05 Feb '06

I don't know about road conditions where you live or on the course for Today's ride in Utah County but the roads are icy at my home. Therefore I am canceling the ride because of road conditions. Mike Hawe

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Ride Cancelation
by John LeCain 05 Feb '06

05 Feb '06

I hope you all got out today--it was beautiful. I'm canceling the Sunday South Weber -- Centerville ride due to the crappy forecast. Only 44 more days of winter. --John LeCain

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