In Remembrance to cyclists that are ill fortunately killed on the road all over the world we are organising this memorable ride, hope to make this event as successful,memorable and meaningful.

Meeting place - Botanical Garden entrance-( near tanglin police station , opp ex hawker centre ) ( pls do not block up the road and spread around to the ex hawker centre aread ) subject to changes

Time - 6:30 pm
( for WER and cyclist from the west can meet us at Jurong East entertainment centre- 5 pm - ride off 5:15 pm SHARP )

Ride off- 7 pm ( or first dark )

Route - Tanglin - Orchard - Nicoll Highway- Mountbatten - Nicoll Highway - Shenton Way - Lau Pa Sat.

* We will ride as 3 in a row taking up the left lane and at a speed of NOT more than 19 km/hr (respecting the original concept of 12 miles an hour = 19.3 km/hr )and there will be no overtaking pls keep in line*

There will be a little souvenier for all participants

And we will be seeking the traffic police advise and escort assistance.

So make a date ALL and Mark you calendar. See you ALL there !

Thanks and have a nice evening
Vic
91000291

Below is a little write out extracted by silentmusic and rainsky.

Friday, May 05, 2006
By Howard Meyerson
The Grand Rapids Press
If you happen to be driving downtown the evening of May 17 and see what looks like a funeral procession on bicycles, it very much is. And more.

Don't honk. Just wave. The event is the Ride of Silence.

"It's a funeral procession to honor lost friends," said Mark Hagar, a member of the local Rapid Wheelman bicycling club and the Michigan director for the Ride of Silence.


By "lost" he means cyclists who have been killed by motorists. This is the second year for the Ride in Grand Rapids, one of 209 being held at 7 p.m. that day in time zones around the world. The event drew 15,000 riders last year. This year it is expected to be much larger.

Rides span continents

"There are rides in eight countries on five continents including: Scotland, South Africa, New Zealand and Hong Kong," said Hagar.

The ride got its tragic start in 2003 when professional endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was killed after being struck by the mirror of a bus while riding in Dallas. His coach and friend, Chris Phelan, organized a ride that year to honor him. More than 1,000 cyclists participated.

What began with just a single grassroots statement of honor and concern quickly caught the imagination of bicyclists all across the nation who struggle constantly with the Neanderthal attitudes of motorists who do not know or care that bicyclists have the legal right to be on the roads.

Spread like wildfire

And so the ride has caught on and spread like wildfire.

"There were five rides in Michigan last year. There will be 25 this year," Hagar said.

Rides are scheduled across the state from Port Huron to South Haven and from Ann Arbor to Marquette.

The Grand Rapids ride will start from the Island Shelter entrance of Riverside Park and travel south through downtown to John Ball Park and back. The route will be 11 miles. Any rider is welcome to participate.


This year's gathering is expected to be several hundred strong. It will be led by a Grand Rapids city police cruiser and possibly accompanied by police officers on the city bike patrol.

"We are helping because we want to make sure the people will be safe on the road," said Lt. Pat Dean with the GRPD special event section. "Their message is a valuable one. There are a lot of crazy drivers out there."

Hagar said that four Rapid Wheelmen members have been killed on area roads. The most

recent occurred last September when Anna Sobie of Belmont was killed on West River Drive just south of North Park. She was riding with her husband and some friends.

"She was struck by an older gentleman who didn't see her," said Hagar. "The Rapid Wheelmen have since donated a sign to the city of Walker to post saying: 'In memory of Anna.'

"The ride is not just a memorial ride," said Hagar, "It's also to let the motoring public know to please be careful. We all need to share the roads."

Last year only 100 riders participated. Hagar said the event was hastily organized. This year will be much bigger.

"We plan for it to be more visible this year," Hagar said. "We will have banners on vehicles explaining that this is the Ride of Silence and to please share the road with the group."
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Below is the article...taken from azbikeclub.com

Phoenix will be one of 120 locations worldwide that will take part in the Ride of Silence, a bicycle ride to honor bicyclists killed or seriously injured while riding on public streets.

The Phoenix Ride of Silence is set for May 17, at 7 p.m., commencing at GranadaPark, 6505 N 20th St (Maryland and 20 th Street). The local ride is being organized by Rita Walter, whose husband, Jack Carney, died on October 19, 2005, following a car/bicycle crash.

“The Ride of Silence commemorates not only Jack, but at least five other riders I know of who have died in car/bicycle crashes in Maricopa County since last September,” noted Ms. Walter, who can tick off their names and the names of other close friends who have been seriously injured while riding their bicycles on streets in Maricopa County..

The Ride of Silence originated in Texas in 2003. It was organized by Chris Phelan to honor a fallen friend. The initial Ride of Silence, in Dallas, drew over 1,000 riders by word of mouth in a little over a week. Since then, Phelan’s concept of a 12-mile-per-hour, silent, single-file ride – with no sponsors, t-shirts, or registration – has helped raise the awareness of motorists, police, and public officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways and that cyclists and motorists need to make a conscious effort to share the road.

The Phoenix Ride of Silence will be an 11-mile ride that commences from GranadaPark and runs approximately 5 miles northwest on the AC/DC Canal before looping around and returning to the park. The May 17 ride will involve minimal road riding, but riders need to equip their bikes with head- and tail-lights, since the ride will shortly after nightfall. Helmets are mandatory.

For more information, or to contact Rita Walter with questions, visit the Ride of Silence website at www.rideofsilence.org.

Things to have : Helmets Please,Front Light, Rear Blinker ,spare tube,pumps and some cash for your meals at Lau Pa Sat

May I appeal to everyone to bring the below, please?

*** Helmets, Front Light, Rear Blinker ***

I can bring a spare for all of the above, if you don't have. Let me know.

Given that this is to honour the fallen and if legend is gunning for media publicity, it would not look becoming if bikers don't even take basic responsibility for themselves.

When drive car, have to put seat belt, switch on lights.
What more, when we are totally exposed without metal to cushion?

Whether the biker or car is at fault, bad attitude or not, accidents DO happen.
I've personally seen the results of accidents involving bikers as well as cars.

So, please, I appeal to you to at the very minimum -- to wear a helmet.

This ride is to honour the fallen. Thank you.

Guys, who's going for this one?

1. Jolie/with helmet, headlight, rearlight
(being roped in to help out...hope it's not sweeping...)

WARNING:
Those who don't wear helmets can't join this ride, as per the original ride (says organiser Legend)

Who need helmet, headlight, rearlight, I've got one set to lend ;)

Your friendly helmet Nazi,
Jo

isiz 2day ?

SATURDAY, JUNE 10
Meet: 6.30pm (ride-off at 7pm)
Venue: Botanic Gardens entrance at junction of Holland Road and Cluny Road ***Note: there r several entrances***
Meet at the one opposite the ex-Taman Serasi hawker centre, near Gleneagles Hospital.
(pls do not block up the road and spread around to the ex hawker centre area )
Route: Tanglin - Orchard - Nicoll Highway- Mountbatten - Nicoll Highway - Shenton Way - Lau Pa Sat.
Conduct:
3 riders in a row taking up the left lane
Speed of NOT more than 19 km/hr (respecting the original concept of 12 miles an hour = 19.3 km/hr )
No overtaking. Pls keep in line
Purpose: To honour those who've unfortunately died on the road while riding, including some in Singapore.
Minimum requirement: Helmet

And ah....try not to talk lah.
It's a funeral procession called the Ride of SILENCE.
Thanks for your cooperation in advance! :good:

Funeral procession eh? hmm so no red jerseys, red color bikes etc hahaha.. hv to ride my other sombre looking bike n wear white or dark outfit..

Oh didnt see the date June10 is saturday.. got bbq in ECP so cant join u guys..nonetheless be there in spirit to support the biking cause for SG..

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
CHANGE IN MEETING POINT

Meeting Venue 1:
Ayer Rajah Community Centre, Pandan Road
Time: 4:00pm (Ride off Time: 5:00pm)

Route: Pandan Road-West Coast-Clementi-Commonwealth Ave-North Buona Vista-
Holland road-Peirce road-Dempsey Road Public Car Park.

Meeting Venue 2:
Dempsey Road Public Car Park
Time: 6:00pm (Ride off Time: 7:00pm)

Route: Dempsey road car park-Peirce Road-Tanglin Road–Orchard Road-Nicoll Highway– Mountbatten-Stadium Blvd-Nicoll Highway-Shenton way-Lau Pa Sat

Ride of Silence-Singapore-2006-June 10 is initiated by Embarkz, jointly endorsed and sponsored by Ayer Rajah Community Centre. Assisted by WestEndRiders

All are welcome, whatever biker, whatever bike :)

For more details, please contact:
Vic
91000291

i've reg in That Other Site for that event liao... will be joining some of the sk-mtb-ers guys to go.. anyone wanna meet up and go together can give me a buzz

I've updated our calendar.

http://sgcycling.org/index.php?act=calenda...t&eventid=26613

Thanks Jolie... n all for the support of this event

This is the latest and confrimed update

update of ROS

Route

Meeting Venue 1: Ayer Rajah Community Centre, Pandan Gardens Road
Meeting Time: 4:00pm Ride off Time: 5:00pm

Route: Pandan Gardens Road - West Coast – Clementi - Commonwealth Ave -
North Buona Vista Road - Holland Road - Peirce Road - Dempsey Road Public Car Park.

Meeting Venue 2: Dempsey Road Public Car Park

Meeting Time: 6:00pm Ride off Time: 7:00pm

Route: Dempsey Road Public Car Park - Peirce Road - Tanglin Road - Scott Road - Newton Circle–Bukit Timah Road-Rochor Road–Beach Road-Esplanade Drive-Lau Pa Sat ( End of Ride )

Please kindly observe and adhere the following

1. Helmet is compulsory for this ride.
2. This is a no talking ride.
3. Riding speed must not be more than 19.3 km /hr.
4. Black arm band will be provided and to be tied on the right arm (solidarity in mourning lost cyclists).There will be provision of red arm band for those who are claiming for one ( those who have been injured by motorists),we will be collecting back the arm bands at end of ride so as we can use it for year 2007 event
5. All participants are required to fill in their particulars for logistics purpose at the meeting venues.


* We will ride as 2 in a Row taking up the left lane and at a speed of 19.3 km/hr (respecting the original concept of 12 miles an hour = 19.3 km/hr )and there will be no overtaking pls keep in line.The ride will be conducted in Silence,pls do respect that,thanks*

There will be a little refreshement for all participants

We will have traffic escorts,a safety vehicle and car with banner following the ride with photographers for the photo essay.


Have a nice weekend ALL

Cyall Next Saturday !

* Cheers Bro Donny you got a :good: admin in Jolie :) keep it up all the good work team

too bad i have to work on this date. may try to meet up halfway and join the group if its possible and allowed..?? and if i finish early then u will see me at dempsey. ;)

K, anyone interested to join me?

i will be attending the 2nd meeting point at dempsey road with our blackie sgcycling tee. should fit the theme of the ride.

^_^

1) Donny
2) Sendoh
3)
4)

i need more followers. :clap:

1) Donny
2) Sendoh
3) nookie
4)

1) Donny
2) Sendoh
3) nookie
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)

thanks, vic. just to clarify tho, i'm oni a moderator, not administrator ;) Cheers

1) Donny
2) Sendoh
3) nookie
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)
5) Johnny..
6)
7)

can't wait for this ride, our shirt meets the theme... :good:

Jolie, no difference one.. we all contribute to this. :clap:

hey Vic, yeah.. she has been a great help. that's why we wanted her! :good:

1) Donny
2) Sendoh
3) nookie
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)
5) Johnny..
6) wlkp
7)
8)

I got no sgcycling T shirt.

1) Donny
2) Sendoh
3) nookie
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)
5) Johnny..
6) wlkp
7) skysig - anyone coming down from the east? meet you at seah st first
8)

If possible wear the SGCycling dri-fit, goes with the theme of the ride too.

And the material is cooling..

Jason, from AMK, can i gather the guys to meet u up at your shop 1st? :hehe:

Onz! :hehe:

1) Donny
2) Sendoh
3) nookie
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)
5) Johnny..
6) wlkp
7) skysig - anyone coming down from the east? meet you at seah st first
8) kevin
9)

wooo, response getting stronger :rock:

:lol: wah kevin on ah? no slippers leh. hahaha helmet how?

i think we need to "enforce" some rules for this ride. Just for our guys..

1) No bunny Hopping.
2) No wheelling.
3) No Manualling.
4) anymore?

:hehe:

1) No bunny Hopping.
2) No wheelling.
3) No Manualling.
4) No drifting at zebra crossing
5)

I don't have any SGcycling paraphernalia but I'll be glad to join you guys in cycling to the Meeting Point

1) Donny
2) Sendoh
3) nookie
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)
5) Johnny..
6) wlkp
7) skysig - anyone coming down from the east? meet you at seah st first
8) kevin
9) JcWawa
10)

The meeting place will be at Cadence Bike, to meet up with gang leader Jason 1st. from there we will head toward Dempsey gathering point.

Jason, what time will be convenient for us to be at your shop?

Click here to see how to get to Cadence Bike

anytime boss, :P meeting time is 6?

Tentatively 4.30pm at your shop then? :good:

yes we need to be there by 6 - 630. we can chill abit at your shop before moving off. :hehe:

Cadence bikes!
Maybe we could set off a lil' earlier.. i wanna go visit that LBS...

Ogle at the Fetish Cycle frames :infatuated:

those who wanna follow me from AMK & do a slow ride to Cadence...
Meet 3pm outside Cheers at AMK MRT Station.

1) Donny (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
2) Sendoh (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
3) nookie
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)
5) Johnny (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
6) wlkp
7) skysig - Meet at Cadence
8) kevin
9) JcWawa
10)

how about the rest?

1) Donny (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
2) Sendoh (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
3) nookie (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)
5) Johnny (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
6) wlkp
7) skysig - Meet at Cadence
8) kevin
9) JcWawa
10)

1) Donny (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
2) Sendoh (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
3) nookie (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
4) jolie (but i'll be starting first from west; see u folks)
5) Johnny (AMK ride off at 3pm to Cadence)
6) wlkp
7) skysig - Meet at Cadence
8) kevin
9) JcWawa
10)konrad, luke, mark (meet at cadence)

will most probably make it.
donny. hope u don't mind. :hehe:

when is the ride for silence? sian should ride rumble or instinct...... and ahah the pace si bei slow lehz

WAH KAOZ... this sat leh. <_< 10 Jun.

haha okay! fri i go chiong , sat recovery ride.. think i better bring my ipod cuz pace kan slow , cannot talk somemore