Annual ride to honor and remember victims of traffic violence

2014 marks the 10th anniversary of the Ride of Silence in Pittsburgh, a gathering of people to ride their bikes in silent remembrance of community members who have lost their lives due to traffic violence.

On the third Wednesday in May, people in communities around the world gather to ride in complete silence. The ride allows the community to come together and honor the lives that have been lost.  All riders wear black armbands to show solidarity. Riders who are survivors of traffic violence wear red.

BikePGH has always been, and will always be, a supporter of this ride.  The sadness that these acts of traffic violence bring to our community is enormous.  These are our children, parents, friends and neighbors.

Traffic deaths are avoidable tragedies. Observances like these show that the community wants the city planning, policy, infrastructure and enforcement to end traffic deaths on our roads.

Ride of Silence Details

Wednesday, May 28th

Start location: Schenley Plaza in Oakland – at Dippy the Dinosaur

6:15-6:45pm: Gather for the ride at the dinosaur (corner of Forbes and Schenley Dr) at the museum in Oakland. Sign a disclosure only to invoke liability insurance for the event (required by the national and local organizers).

6:45pm: A few words will be spoken by victims, family and community members

7pm: Ride of Silence begins. The ride will be about 10 miles passing the sites of past crashes.

The ride will end before 8:30.

Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4626515

The Pittsburgh Ride of Silence is endorsed by Western Pennsylvania Wheelmen, Pittsburgh Major Taylor Cycling Club, Allegheny Cycling Association, Flock of Cycles, Pittsburgh Masters Velo Club, Bike Pittsburgh, and Pittsburgh Babes on Bikes.

RSVP to the Facebook event here.