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Updated: 9:48 AM May 20, 2008
The Ride of Silence
On the third Wednesday of May, at 7 PM local time around the world, cyclists will take to the roads in a silent protest of the carnage taking place on the streets. Posted: 9:35 AM May 20, 2008Reporter: Audrey Washington |
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On the third Wednesday of May, at 7 PM local time around the world, cyclists will take to the roads in a silent protest of the carnage taking place on the streets. Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas, Texas in 2003 after endurance cyclists Larry Schwartz was killed by a passing bus mirror on an empty road.
The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride.
The ride hopes to raise cycling awareness for cycling safety and cyclists’ right to the road during bike safety among motorists, police, and city officials. The ride is also a chance to mourn, in funeral procession style, those who have already been killed. The ride also requests black arm bands be worn, red if you have had a bike/motor vehicle accident.
The Ride of Silence in Greenville, NC will take place on May 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The group willl depart from the Bicycle Post parking lot on Cotanche Street and will travel approximately 9 miles of Greenville’s busiest streets. The Greenville Police Department will escort and provide ensured safety and visibility for the ride.
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Our auto tax does not cover the cost of the roads (e.g., Fed highway dollars), though cars and trucks do essentially all of the road wear. Do pedestrians pay a tax to cross a road? In any case, by law bicycles have the right to use the road. There are some riders who don't follow the rules of the road (which is annoying and dangerous), just as there are drivers, the difference is that a car is much more likely to kill someone if driven irresponsibly. We would all benefit through driving and cycling education and thoughtful use of the road. If each of us showed common respect to all road users we would safely enjoy the priverledged freedom cycling and driving provide us. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians successfully share the road in many places around the world. Should we not try to do it here in Greenville, too?
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Oh, Just Great!!! Cyclists putting themselves in harm's way to protest putting themselves in harm's way.Which brainiac concocted this plan; Moe, Larry , or Curly? Does a cyclist pay any sort of road tax? What gives them the right to use roads built for cars? They are just another aggrivation while driving.
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Please everyone should give the safest protection to our cyclist. Bikes are a great way to enjoy life.
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