PedalSafe ROA is honored to host the 2026 Roanoke Ride of Silence alongside the City of Roanoke. We invite you to join us.
Every year on the third Wednesday of May, cyclists around the world gather for a Ride of Silence to remember those killed and honor those injured on our roads.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Market Square, Downtown Roanoke
6:30 PM Gather · 7:00 PM Ride
Free & open to all ages and abilities
What to know:
- Bring a bike and wear a helmet
- The ride is held in silence at a max pace of 10 MPH
- Wear a black armband for someone killed on our roads
- Wear a red armband for someone injured
- Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53807014
Registration is free but required: all riders must sign a waiver before the ride. Volunteer opportunities are also available.
Full event details at: https://pedalsaferoa.org/bike-month-2026/#ride-of-silence
We’ll see you at Market Square.
RAIN DATE
In the case of inclement weather, the rain date for the 2026 Ride of Silence will be Saturday, May 23, 6:30pm gather, 7:00pm ride. PedalSafe will alert participants if the ride is being rescheduled.
SPONSORS
Thank you to our Bike Month Champions for making this event possible: Roanoke Mountain Adventures, Cardinal Bicycle, and The Black Bibs
Event Venue
Market Square Southeast, Roanoke, VA, USA, United States
