Ypsilanti Ride Of Silence Change For 2020 – Still On For May 20th But No Ypsilanti Group Ride

[Bob Krzewinski]

Keeping in mind the virus pandemic, and the danger of groups spreading the virus, the organizers for the international Ride Of Silence (a silent bike ride meant to commemorate cyclists killed or injured while riding) are encouraging individuals to ride solo, with their family or same household members or "virtually" (on a trainer). A "start" time or 7pm on Wednesday, May 20th, is recommended. 

 

Participants doing their own ride are reminded to…

1. Ride in silence

2. Remember and honor those who've been hit & killed while riding or seriously injured

3. Ride slowly and a relatively short distance - this is not a race

4. Wear a helmet & obey road laws for bicyclists

 

Ride Of Silence 2020 cyclists are urged to take a selfie photo or two and use the hashtag #RideofSilence2020, along  with the location of the photo, when posting their rides on social media. Posting to the Ride Of Silence Facebook page should be especially encouraged: https://www.facebook.com/rideofsilence. This will allow organizers to get a good sense for how many people participated this year, and will be something the media may also use for researching their stories about our events around the world. For more information about the Ride Of Silence visit www.rideofsilence.org.