Chicago Ride of Silence

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Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 11, 2012 at 6:05pm

Suggestions to keep the ride moving and minimize congestion at the ghost bikes?

Should we still stop at each bike? Minimize stops at each bike?

We have a lot of ground to cover this year and we need to be mindful of the time, too.

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 11, 2012 at 2:03pm

Don't forget to print extra flyers to pass out to passers-by night-of the ROS.... we have these posted for easy printing:

http://www.rideofsilence.org/chicago/ROS12_6-up-flier_2012_IL-1.pdf

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 10, 2012 at 7:34pm

Up to 15 Rides of Silence in Illinois so far!

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 10, 2012 at 7:32pm

Did you know that NW Indiana is hosting a couple ROS events this year?

Michigan City, Indiana - Contact Trina Walsworth/ Bike Stop Cycling at 219-872-9228 for any information concerning the ride. The distance is 9 miles. It will start at the Michigan City High School parking lot located on Pahs Road. Please arrive by 6:30 pm. Helmets are required and lights are recommended. There will be a police escort.
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Highland, IN - begin and end at Main Square Park with an escort of several police officers riding bicycles. All riders must sign a waiver. Sponsored by Southshore Trails of N.W. Indiana. Wearing a bicycle helmet meeting U.S. safety standards is required.

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on May 9, 2012 at 5:12pm

Blessing of the Bikes
Wednesday, May 16
 

Join us during National Bike Month on a special day - Wednesday, May 16 - for a special Blessing of the Bikes at Northwestern's Chicago Campus at 12:40 p.m. around the flag pole , outside of Abbott Hall (corners of Lake Shore Drive and Superior).

Cyclists and non-cyclists from all faith backgrounds are welcome to join in this blessing and to bring their bikes, too. A prayer will be said for the safety of all cyclists, in remembrance for those cyclists no longer with us and to give thanks for the joy cyclists experience on their self-propelled travels and journeys.

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on April 26, 2012 at 10:29am

We're updating the wording on our flyers to more accurately reflect the mission of the Ride of Silence. At last night's organizing meeting someone suggested the following -- 

"Ride of Silence = Right to Ride"

And we do ride in silence on this one night each year with cyclists around the world to silently assert our right to share the road. What a powerful and "loud" statement to motorists when done in communities worldwide. In silence, we also pay tribute to all fallen cyclists, with the hope that such tragedies do not continue.

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on April 25, 2012 at 3:15pm

This was our route last year - this year will be similar. Does anyone have knowledge of the wards to know which wards this route goes through?

http://www.rideofsilence.org/chicago/images/RoS-Map-2011.jpg

Comment by dan brown on April 25, 2012 at 9:33am

I attended the post-ride event and thought it was really cool.

It was really a great way to "end" the silence and share with folks and get to know some new people too. Everyone was great and the mood was upbeat. Kind of like having a luncheon after a wake or funeral service.

 

Dan

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on April 25, 2012 at 9:22am

What did you think of the post-ride gathering last year at the Hamlin Park fieldhouse?

We are working to possibly reserve that space again this year... Please let us know.

Comment by Chicago Ride of Silence on April 23, 2012 at 1:02pm

Anyone in this group want to put together a video submission based on the Ride of Silence? Perfect if you have footage from previous years, too.

http://www.thechainlink.org/page/psa-contest-submission

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