CVC Ride of Silence

Join CVC as we recognize and honor fallen cyclists and build positive awareness. This ride will take place in lieu of the WoW ride.

The Ride of Silence will begin at Overman Park (6:00pm, 316 W. 3rd St. Cedar Falls, IA) with a short presentation before we traverse our streets in unity with thousands of other communities recognizing the same. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

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. 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.

Special thanks to Bike Tech for ride support and Other Place for the post-event gathering.

EVENT TYPE: CVC-Event