Slow Spokes
Bicycle Club

 

Ride of Silence

  • Wed, May 21, 2014
  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Various (see individual write-ups below)
Detroit
START LOCATION: Belle Isle Park at Picnic Shelter Number 2.
DISTANCE: 10 Miles
  • We have changed the route this year to avoid the nuber of lights on Jefferson, but to still include Comerica Park, and have added a nice portion of Atwater, which is directly on the Detroit River.  
  • The primary sponsor  and supporter of this event is Wheelhouse of Detroit.

Grosse Pointe

START LOCATION: American Cycle and Fintess, 20343 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
  • Sponsored by the Wolverine Sports Club
  • This is a non-tradtional Ride of Silence we have been doing since the Ride of Silence began.  We include a Ride of Silence in our regular Wolverine Sports Club Eastside Wednesday Night Ride
  • With a 6:30 P.M. start, we stop at 7, make announcements and do our 10-12 mile slow pace Ride of Silence. Then we resume our club ride.

Royal Oak
START LOCATION: The Royal Oak Fountain, located at 222 E. 11 Mile Rd.  Between S. Williams St. and N. Troy St./S Troy St.
CONTACT: Calvin T. Hughes Jr.

  • Meet at 6:30 P.M. for check in and ceremonial reading of names of fallen cyclists.
  • A signed waiver is required in order to ride, so please arrive early.
  • 7 P.M. Sharp the ride begins in silence worldwide.
  • The entire route will be marked. The distance is 10.6 miles.
  • Upon returning to Royal Oak a few words of thanks and we disband.
  • If you would like to help with planning, getting the word out, helping at registration, drive a support vehicle (SAG) and acting as a Road Marshall during the please fill-out the Rider and/or Volunteer Form on this link:  http://jotform.us/form/31186015123139
  • You may also use the form to submit the Date, Name and Age of a Cyclist, who was killed in and automotive incident.
  • The route will wind its way thru Royal Oak, Ferndale, and Huntington Woods before returning to the fountain.
  • We will ride in silence to honor fallen cyclists.  Helmets are required and your bike should be in good working order.
  • Proposed Route: http://www/,mapmyride.com/us/royal-oak-mi/2013-ride-of-silence-royal-oak-route-92929511
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