Ride Of Silence - May 21st

We’ve all ridden in traffic, and experienced first-hand how distracted drivers can be a significant hazard for cyclists. Our safety rules exist to pre-empt a lot of these problems, and keep us visible, predictable and safe, but sometimes even the safest behaviour isn’t enough - and in a contest between car and bike, the cyclist invariably loses.

Please join other riders and the LA cycling community this Wednesday for the Annual Ride of Silence to show your support, and raise awareness that cyclists are a regular part of traffic!

On May 21, 2008, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in many cities simultaneously as cyclists 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, or used to watching out for cyclists in the streets.

The Santa Monica ride meets at Helen’s Cycles on Broadway at 6:30pm for a 7pm ride-out on a silent, slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph); there are separate rides in other parts of town (e.g. Padadena). Check the website for more details: http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php

See you at Helen’s on Wednesday - please come and help us make a statement!