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An international annual event, The Ride of Silence brings together community members who have been affected by traffic violence. Here in Pittsburgh, the ride is organized by the Western PA Bicycle Club with support from Women@Work Cycling Club and BikePGH.On this day, bicyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor bicyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although bicyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of cyclists themselves.
Ride meets at Highland Park Reservoir (Reservoir Dr & Highland Ave) at 6:45 pm and rolls at 7:00 pm.
We'll ride about 10 miles from Highland Park to Homewood and back via a relatively flat route that highlights both good biking infrastructure and areas that would benefit from safety improvements to prevent future traffic violence. Along the way we will pay homage to the memorials of Will Theisen and 9 year old Courtney Carter who were both killed while biking in their neighborhoods. We will be joined by youth and community members for part of the route in Homewood.
The group will stay together, maintaining a slow, reflective pace (<12 mph). Riders will observe silence during the ride, talking only as necessary. Please wear a helmet.
Questions? Contact Robin at [email protected]
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Highland Park Fountain, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Etna, United States
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