Club Ride Detail

Ride of Silence - Michigan

Date(s): Wed, May 21st 7:00 PM
Location: See Details Below for current listings. Will be continually updated until May, Contact: Mark Hagar, Phone 616 389-3552

Description: Date: May 21st, 2008
Time: 7:00 PM (arrive by 6:30)
Where: 21 Locations in Michigan

“Silence can be deafening”

Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

WHY DOES THIS SITE EXIST?

* To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
* To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
* To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

THE RIDE OF SILENCE™ WILL NOT BE QUIET

On May 21, 2008, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. The R of S will continue on Sat. May 24th @ 10:00 AM in the Southern Hemisphere (for rider safety and greater visibility to the public and media. 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.

In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by a passing bus and was killed. On May 16th 2007 over 275 Rides of Silence were held in all 50 USA states, in 15 countries, on 6 continents.

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph / 20k and remain silent during the ride. Rides are typically 10-12 miles long (20k). There is no brochure, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. The ride, which is held during National Bike Safety month (USA), aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured.

MICHIGAN CONFIRMED RIDES OF SILENCE FOR 2008, Supporting Clubs and Shops:

Adrian, Behind Croswell Theater, in the city lot Contact: Jim Dickson james.dickson@comcast.net

Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society, From Wheeler Park, corner of 4th St. & Depot St
Contact: Ann Hunt, aehunt@comcast.net

Battle Creek, Battle Creek Bicycle Club, from Getaway Sports, located at 636 Capital Ave
Contact: Brian Clissold, brian.clissold@gmail.com 269-274-3883

Bay City, Tri-City Cyclists, –Tentative, start location to be determined
Contact: John Geminder, Bicycle Headquarters Inc. jgeminder@aol.com 989 496-2810

Boyne City, North Country Bicycle Club, from Veterans Park, route is 10 miles
Contact: Mike Sheean, m_sheean@yahoo.com (231) 582-4030

Detroit , Team Comcast, from Belle Isle, fountain area
Contact: Marc Broadnax mbroadnax139033mi@comcast.net

East Lansing, MSU Bikes Service Center, from MSU Campus at MSU Bikes Service Center Bessey Hall Auditorium, lower level along the River Trail 300 ft. west of the Farm Lane Bridge. Go to for more location information/ maps etc.
Contact: Tim Potter bikes@msu.edu 517-432-3414

Grand Rapids, Rapid Wheelmen Bicycle Club, from Riverside Park on Monroe Ave, 2nd park entrance, 11 miles
Contact: Mark Hagar, Mark.Hagar@rideofsilence.org 616 389-3552

Grayling, start location to be posted
Contact: Margaret Creps, margaret55@charter.net 989 348-9691

Harbor Springs, Ride will start from Bay St & State St downtown Harbor Springs, outside Stafford's Pier Restaurant.
Contact: Christopher Benson

Haslett, Tri-County Bicycle Assoc., from Haslett Middle School
Contact: Lenny Provencher, provenc@msu.edu 517-204-2971

Holland, Macatawa Cycling Club, from Holland Civic Center on W 8th St.
Contact: Rick Kraai, ROS@RickKraai.com 616-566-2201.

Houghton, Cross Country Sports, 906 337-4520, from Michigan Tech MUB
Contact: Terry Smythe, tsmythe@chartermi.net 906 482-8201

Jackson, Cascades Cycling Club, start location to be determined
Contact: Dave Spencer, spencerd_co_washtenaw@hotmail.com

Kalamazoo, The Chain Gang, from W. Michigan University parking lot # 10
Contact: Mark Rose m.rose@morrisrose.com 269 345-012

Menominee, Cycle Path Bike Shop Spokes & Folks, start location to be determined
Contact: Bill St Martin, cycle_path_mi@yahoo.com (906) 863-9361

Midland, Tri-City Cyclists, Midland Civic Arena on Fast Ice Dr
Contact: John Geminder, Bicycle Headquarters Inc. jgeminder@aol.com 989 496-2810

Saulte St Marie, Pro Sports, Soo Bike Club, from Pro Sport
Contact: Anthony Talentino TTalentino@stelectrical.com 906-632-2775

Spring Lake, (Muskegon area) West MI Coast Riders, from Central Park
Contact: Mark Stoll mestoll@sbcglobal.net 616 402-1359

Traverse City, Cherry Capitol Cycling Club, see http://www.cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org/ for details
Contact: Fred Schaafsma fred_schaafsma@hotmail.com

Westland MI, (Dearborn-Livonia area) Team Tree Farm, from Nankin Mills Pavilion, Hines Dr
Contact: Joy Foy josephfoy@hotmail.com

Please check the resources on this site. If there is a Ride of Silence in your area, we encourage you to join them. If there is not a ride planned in your area, please consider adding your city to the ever-growing list of sites. To get information on how to organize and host a Ride of Silence, please click here; http://www.rideofsilence.org

As a mentor to the Ride of Silence, if anyone would like information on how to start a R of S in your area, please feel free to contact me.

Mark Hagar
Ride of Silence, National Board Member, Mentor
Ride of Silence, Michigan USA Director, 2005-08 Grand Rapids MI Ride Organizer
http://www.rideofsilence.org
Mark.Hagar@rideofsilence.org

Terrain: Typ. flat
Fee: none
Until Date: n/a
Then Fee: n/a