The Ride of Silence is an annual ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Join cyclists worldwide in a this silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph). It is a moving event as bicyclists slowly ride two abreast in complete silence. Rides are taking place worldwide on May 21st.
Here are some of the events in and near Kansas:
- Kansas: Wichita
- Arkansas: Little Rock
- Colorado: Colorado Springs,
- Iowa: Ames, Atlantic, Des Moines, Mason City, Sioux City
- Missouri: Kansas City (May 14th), Sedalia, Springfield, St. Joseph, St. Louis
- Nebraska: Bellevue, Lincoln
- Oklahoma: Oklahoma City
Refer to the Ride of Silence web site for a complete list.
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Thanks for getting the Sedalia Ride on your list. We have local media support a police escort for the entire ride.
The Wichita Eagle has a story on the local Ride of Silence: Bicycling club asks riders, drivers to be a little more careful.