Saturday, May 15, 2021
9:00 am
9:00 am
Hawaii Cycling Club’s Annual “Ride of Silence” in memory of those cyclists who have been fatally or seriously injured
When: Saturday, May 15, 2021
Meet at 9:00 am, roll out at 9:30 am
Where: Starting at the Kona Community Aquatic Center
Cost: Free
Co-Sponsors: PATH and Coffee Talk Riders
All cyclists are welcome.
Arrive at 9:15 AM for organization and to hear a short presentation on the Ride of Silence.
Hawaii County Police will escort cyclists along the two mile course: Swimming Pool to Alii Dr. to Hualali to Kuakini Highway back to the Swimming Pool.
Hawaii County COVID regulations will be followed.
When: Saturday, May 15, 2021
Meet at 9:00 am, roll out at 9:30 am
Where: Starting at the Kona Community Aquatic Center
Cost: Free
Co-Sponsors: PATH and Coffee Talk Riders
All cyclists are welcome.
Arrive at 9:15 AM for organization and to hear a short presentation on the Ride of Silence.
Hawaii County Police will escort cyclists along the two mile course: Swimming Pool to Alii Dr. to Hualali to Kuakini Highway back to the Swimming Pool.
Hawaii County COVID regulations will be followed.
About Ride of Silence:
The Ride of Silence is implemented WorldWide usually on the third Wednesday in May. The Ride of Silence on the Big Island is celebrated on the 2nd Saturday in May so as to not interfere with weekday traffic in Kailua-Kona.
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.
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.
