Ride of Silence Nashville 2009
Nashville will host a Ride of Silence ride starting from Centennial Park in Nashville on Wednesday, May 20. The ride will depart Centennial Park at 7:00 PM CST. Join other Nashville cyclists in this silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while bicycling on public roadways. Visit www.RideofSilence.com to learn more about this world wide endeavor.
Why does this ride 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.
Cyclists across North America 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 the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.
The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There are no brochures, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. The ride, which is being held during Bike Safety month, 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.
Everyone is invited to ride, but they must wear a helmet. If they do not, ask that they not participate. Since it is a no talking ride, hand signals will be used. In controlling the ride and pace, you want to think “Funeral Procession.” That is, in fact, what we are recreating.
Armbands are strongly encouraged. Black for everyone (solidarity in mourning lost cyclists). Red for those who have been injured by motorists. Please send any questions or comments to us at NashvilleCyclist.com.
WEATHER UPDATE: Partly cloudy with a high of 82.
WHAT: Ride of Silence
WHO: Anyone with a bicycle and a helmet
WHERE: Centennial Park main entrance off West End Ave in Nashville
and at over 200 other locations throughout the United States
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20 - roll out at 7:00 PM sharp
WHY: To honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways
ROUTE:
1 - Begin at main entrance to Centennial Park
2 - Go RIGHT onto West End Avenue
3 - Go LEFT onto 31st Ave South which turns into Blakemore Avenue
4 - Cross 21st Ave South as Blakemore becomes Wedgewood Ave
5 - Go LEFT onto 16th Ave/Music Row East
6 - Follow 16th Ave/Music Row East all the way to the roundabout
7 - Go RIGHT onto Demonbreun Street after entering roundabout
8 - Go LEFT onto 2nd Ave. South
9 - Go LEFT onto Broadway
10 - Follow Broadway until the road splits
11 - Veer RIGHT at the split and follow West End Avenue back to Centennial Park Entrance
View a map HERE of the 2009 Ride of Silence - Nashville
Total route distance - 6.51 miles
Why does this ride 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.
Cyclists across North America 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 the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.
The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There are no brochures, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt. The ride, which is being held during Bike Safety month, 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.
Everyone is invited to ride, but they must wear a helmet. If they do not, ask that they not participate. Since it is a no talking ride, hand signals will be used. In controlling the ride and pace, you want to think “Funeral Procession.” That is, in fact, what we are recreating.
Armbands are strongly encouraged. Black for everyone (solidarity in mourning lost cyclists). Red for those who have been injured by motorists. Please send any questions or comments to us at NashvilleCyclist.com.
WEATHER UPDATE: Partly cloudy with a high of 82.
WHAT: Ride of Silence
WHO: Anyone with a bicycle and a helmet
WHERE: Centennial Park main entrance off West End Ave in Nashville
and at over 200 other locations throughout the United States
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20 - roll out at 7:00 PM sharp
WHY: To honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways
ROUTE:
1 - Begin at main entrance to Centennial Park
2 - Go RIGHT onto West End Avenue
3 - Go LEFT onto 31st Ave South which turns into Blakemore Avenue
4 - Cross 21st Ave South as Blakemore becomes Wedgewood Ave
5 - Go LEFT onto 16th Ave/Music Row East
6 - Follow 16th Ave/Music Row East all the way to the roundabout
7 - Go RIGHT onto Demonbreun Street after entering roundabout
8 - Go LEFT onto 2nd Ave. South
9 - Go LEFT onto Broadway
10 - Follow Broadway until the road splits
11 - Veer RIGHT at the split and follow West End Avenue back to Centennial Park Entrance
View a map HERE of the 2009 Ride of Silence - Nashville
Total route distance - 6.51 miles
posted by NashvilleCyclist.com at 5/17/2009 11:30:00 PM
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