2026 Ride of Silence – Rochester, NYJoin us for the Ride of Silence as we come together to honor cyclists who have been injured or have lost their lives while riding on public roadways. This is a powerful, slow-paced ride held in silence to raise awareness and to remind the community that cyclists have the right to share the road.
🗓 Date: May 20, 2026
🕠 On-site Registration: 6 PM
🚴🏾♀️ Kickstands up: 7 PM
📍Location: Liberty Poleway, Downtown
🚴🏾♀️Distance: 8 miles (slow-paced, no-drop)
This ride will be conducted in silence, with a focus on respect, reflection, and remembrance.
💜 WHY WE RIDE
We ride to:
• Honor fallen and lost cyclists
• Support cyclists who have been injured
• Raise awareness for safer streets
• Remind drivers to share the road
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
• This is a silent ride
• All riders must follow ride leader instructions
• Helmets are strongly encouraged
• Lights recommended
•Volunteers are needed
•Website: www.rideofsilence.org
🔗 ROUTE: Police escort
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54563010
If have concerns and/or questions, please feel free to reach out to Kecia at [email protected]
HOSTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Black Girls Do Bike: ROCHESTER
City of Rochester, NY
Rochester Police Department
🗣CALL TO ACTION
Ride in silence. Ride in solidarity. Ride for safety.
Kecia L. McCullough, LCSW, Master CASAC
Black Girls Do Bike Rochester; Shero
Ride of Silence 2018~present, coordinator
Event Venue
Liberty Pole, 230 E Main St,Rochester, New York, United States
Tickets
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