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On Wednesday, May 15th, 2024, the Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as never before. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.Oaks and Spokes will be partnering with NC Families for Safe Streets to have a shoe memorial on the Capitol grounds for quiet reflection before and after our 4.2-mile ride. The significance of 4.2 miles is to honor the 42 cyclists who were killed on North Carolina roads in 2023.
The planned route can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/314814-ride-of-silence-raleigh-2024
If you are participating and would like to assist in mid-group corral or back-of-the-pack sweep, please reach out to the event ride lead [email protected].
We will have markers and poster board and blank bibs (with safety pins) available if you want to share your story, putting down the names of the people you're honoring/remembering, and use this event as an opportunity to demand safer roadways for vulnerable road users.
If you are a survivor and would like to say some words before the ride, please reach out to [email protected].
#RideOfSilenceRaleigh
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
NC State Capital Building, 1 W Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1019, United States,Raleigh, North Carolina