An annual SOMBER event... :-( - May 21, 2008 * Ride Of Silence... :-(
Usually you tend to look forward to certain events with fun and joyful memories. However there are THOSE annual events like 911, Pearl Harbor and even the bicycling world has their own somber and SAD day of reflection, for cyclists killed on the road. My fellow Blogger and recumbent cyclist friend , Alan at the Recumbentblog has just posted a fine article about "Ghost Bicycles" which is an organization that places bikes painted white at various places, where there has been a fatal cyclist occurrence. The name of the organization is Ghost Bikes Org. Another annual event that is geared to fallen cyclists is called the Ride Of Silence, which will be happening this year on May 21. Cyclists around the world will gather at preplanned events and ride about 20 miles in total silence to remember and reflect on their fellow cyclists, that have fallen. These bikes and this annual event is something I truly wish could fade away, but clearly in this UGLY CRAZY MEAN world, we will sadly have to continue to endure these SAD traditions... :-( :-( :-(For those in and around Ft. Lauderdale, Pompano, Miramar and other cities in North Broward, you are invited to join in the Boca Raton Bicycle Club, that will be holding a ROS event. (Ride Of Silence - Fl.) The ride will begin and end at Patch Reef Park, located on Yamato Road (West of Military Trail) in Boca Raton. The ride will be approximately 11 miles in length and will last approximately one hour. For additional information, please contact Barry Hersh at 561-434-3432.
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