Ride of Silence - Naples

The Ride of Silence is hosted by the Naples Pathways Coalition

NPC RIDE OF SILENCE

PLEASE JOIN US Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 pm

Cambier Park Band Shell - Downtown Naples, FL

Food and Socializing at Cafe Luna after the ride at 467 5th Avenue S, Naples

On May, 20, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe in a silent procession to honor bicyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways.

Although bicyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often is not aware of these rights - an sometimes not even aware of the cyclists themselves.

The Ride of Silence is free. It is a slow-paced, 10 mile ride to raise awareness among motorists, government officials, and law enforcement that bicyclists have a legal right to the public roadways and to honor the lives of those bicyclists who have been killed or injured.

HELMETS REQUIRED - BLACK ARM BANDS SUGGESTED

Florida is #1 in Bicyclist Crashes and Fatalities

Join NPC and DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!

Just CLICK HERE to go to our website and select the tax deductible membership category of your choice.

No passwords, no account set-up, just click and join or print a mail-in form.

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.

The ride is held during National Bike Month to raise the awareness of motorists, police, and city officials that have a legal right to use the public roadways and to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.

The Ride of Silence Will Not Be Quiet

• • • • • To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
        • To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
        • To ask that all SHARE THE ROAD

All incurred expenses are met by concerned volunteers and donations.