The Ride of Silence

Next Wednesday, May 16th, Greenville and Spartanburg cyclists will participate in a combined Upstate Ride of Silence. This ride, which will take place on the same day in over 200 U.S. cities and 6 countries, was started in Dallas, Texas in 2003 to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Cyclists of all abilities are encouraged to attend. The ride is free to take part in and will proceed silently at a pace no faster than 12 mph. Unfortunately, many of us know someone who has been seriously injured or killed while cycling, so I hope that you will all consider participating in this ride next Wednesday. In addition to paying respect to fallen cyclists, the Ride Of Silence helps to raise public awareness about the presence of cyclists on the roads in our communities.

Thanks to Kimberly Morgan, Greenville co-chair, and Richard Dillard, Spartanburg co-chair, for organizing this event. More information about the Upstate Ride of Silence, as well as pictures from last year, can be found on the Freewheelers site. Here is the general information about the 2007 event from the ride organizers:


NO COST!!! Next Wednesday!!!To "register" please click here to send an email and simply list yourname, and/or the names of family members who will participate.

What: Upstate RIDE OF SILENCE (For ALL abilities) We need/want veteran cyclists and beginning cyclists.

Why: Bring attention to the huge population of cyclists in the Upstate and need for safe roads. Tribute to fallen/injured cyclists

Goal: 200+ cyclists riding single file 10 yards apart, stretching over a mile.

Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007Time: 7:00 P.M

Place: Bruce Group Auctions - (2.5 miles south of I-85 on Highway 101 in Greer.)

Pace: Maximum 12mph

Route: South on Hwy. 101 bike lanes toward Woodruff for 6 miles to Bellview Church and return.

Course: Flat, Flat, Flat !!!

Helmets Required