Who: All Bicyclists

What: The Ride Of Silence

When: May 20, 2009 5pm

Where: Kakaako Park parking lot. Course: Start at Kakaako Park parking lot. Roll out on Cooke Street, (continue straight across Ala Moana). Cooke Street to South King Street, turn right. South King Street to University, turn right. University to Date Street, turn left. Date Street to Kapahulu Ave., turn right. Kapahulu Ave to Ala Wai Blvd., turn right. Ala Wai Blvd. to Lipeepee, turn left. Lipeepee to Hobron Lane, turn right. Hobron Lane to Ala Moana, turn right. Ala Moana to Queen Street, turn right. Queen Street to Auahi, turn left. Auahi to Ward Ave., turn left. Ward Ave to Ilalo St., (continue straight across Ala Moana). Ilalo St. to Cooke St., turn left. Proceed straight into Kakaako Park.

 Why:

  • In memory of cyclists who were killed
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  • To raise awareness of cyclists on the road

  • To demonstrate safe practices of sharing the road

THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET

On the third Wednesday of May, cyclists around the world will take to the roads in memory of those who have been killed in vehicular accidents. During 2001-2006, there were 4,938 bicycle accidents in Hawaii and 36 fatalities, of which 31 were struck by a vehicle (Source: Hawai'i Department of Health, Injury Prevention and Control Program). The ride aims to raise the awareness of bicycle riding and to demonstrate that all users can share the road safely. Riders will wear black arm bands in memory of riders, red if he or she has been hit by a vehicle. Riders are asked to remain silent throughout the ride.

www.rideofsilence.org

July 2008 Ride of Silence

Riders showing solidarity and support for July tragedies on O'ahu. Video: One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six.