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Comment by Todd Allen on May 19, 2011 at 2:30pm

Excellent ride.  It was clear a lot of thought and effort went into organizing and making the map, etc.

 

I would suggest though either a slower pace by the ride leaders or more frequent stops to regroup.  When I was toward the back the ride was getting quite strung out.  The ride got split at the first crossing of Western and bike cops went out into traffic against the light to interrupt the traffic to allow the back group to proceed through and rejoin the front group.

 

Also, there were times where I might have passed out flyers had the pace been slower, but I wasn't always comfortable stopping or slowing to do so.

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 19, 2011 at 9:56am

Sara. .. great post, especially "I was hesitant to go on this ride because I knew it would be a somber affair. I’m glad that I did the ride, for so many reasons.  So many reasons that are impossible to convey here.  Life is short.  Way to f-ing short."

I think so many still stay away from this ride in Chicago because of the somber note attached to it. But it's not somber.... as Brent Cohrs said in his blog, "Silence is sobering."

 

I know it's a wake-up call for me each year. And - a very touching reminder of just how tight our bike community is. We are never alone. Thanks for riding with us.

Comment by Sara on May 19, 2011 at 7:16am

Fantastic ride last night in Chicago.  Here's a link to a few photos that I posted on my blog. 

http://thislittlebikeofmine.tumblr.com/post/5627812874/ride-of-silence

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 19, 2011 at 6:49am

a ride report from Arlington Heights:

http://heartofacyclist.com/2011/05/19/reflecting-on-the-ride-of-sil...

Comment by Bob Kastigar on May 19, 2011 at 5:02am

Pictures from the Chicago Ride of Silence:

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kastigar/sets/72157626632968171/

 

Comment by David Barish on May 19, 2011 at 4:32am

13 riders in Evanston.  Short on numbers long on signficance.  It was a very moving event for those of us who ignored the warning of weather and the siren of basketball. A report was submitted to the ROS page.

Comment by Gary Gilbert on May 19, 2011 at 4:06am

Arlington Heights Ride of Silence

http://bit.ly/mMe0uO

Comment by Gary Gilbert on May 19, 2011 at 1:01am

We are not alone:

 

Fredricksburg

 

http://fredericksburg.patch.com/articles/video-silent-cyclists-hono...

 

Port Huron

 

http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20110519/NEWS01/105190305/Rid...

 

Spartanburg

 

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20110519/ARTICLES/110519561/1083/A...

 

Mobile

http://blog.al.com/live/2011/05/ride_of_silence.htmlv

 

Lodi                                                                          

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110519/A_NEWS...

 

Lynchburg

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/may/18/lynchburg-cyclists-tak...

 

Columbus

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/multimedia/daily_slideshows/20...

 

Sioux Falls

http://www.kdlt.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&...

 

Amarillo

http://www.connectamarillo.com/news/story.aspx?list=195067&id=6...

 

Toledo

http://www.foxtoledo.com/dpp/news/local/Many-take-ride-of-silence

 

Peoria

http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1990774195/A-silent-cyclist-procession

 

Greensboro

http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/article/176008/327/Hundreds-Part...

 

 

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 18, 2011 at 5:45pm

‎58 riders in Joliet, 68 riders in Arlington Heights, 136 in Peoria --- other IL ride locations?

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 18, 2011 at 5:42pm

Please share your photos and videos of the Chicago ROS

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