May 2026
9:00 am
This is an important event to raise the awareness of deaths and serious injuries to cyclist worldwide. Please consider squeezing this event into your schedule, this is one that none of us should miss.
When: May 24, 2026
Meet at 9:00 am for organization and to hear a short presentation on the Ride of Silence, roll out at 9:30 am. Hawaii County Police will escort cyclists along the two mile course: Kona Community Aquatic Center to Alii Drive to Hualali to Kuakini Highway back to the Aquatic Center. ALL CYCLISTS WELCOME!
Where: Starting at the Kona Community Aquatic Center
Registration: Day of event
Cost: Free
A little information from the official Ride of Silence website:
2026 - Our 24thAnniversary Year!
WHEN: May 2026 at 9:00 am - Date TBD
(**Hawaii Cycling Club adjusted the start time due to daylight hours in Hawaii)
WHERE: Hundreds of locations world wide
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?
In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. (Read the full history here...)
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.
WHEN: May 2026 at 9:00 am - Date TBD
(**Hawaii Cycling Club adjusted the start time due to daylight hours in Hawaii)
WHERE: Hundreds of locations world wide
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?
- To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
- To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
- To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD
In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. (Read the full history here...)
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.
If you would like to find out more about this incredible event, check out the official Ride of Silence website.
