Ride Of Silence For Fallen Cyclists, Wednesday Evening

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Bike Friendly Windsor Essex, a local cycling advocacy group, will be hosting the city’s third annual Ride of Silence this Wednesday evening. This memorial ride is dedicated to those who have been injured or killed while riding their bikes.

Bike Friendly Windsor Essex has teamed up with the Windsor Downtown Mission where the ride will start from. Registration for the event is at 6pm, and the ride will commence at 7pm sharp.

Cyclists will take to the roads in a slow, silent procession to honour cyclists who have been hurt or have died due to accidents 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. This event aims to raise motorists’ awareness, demonstrating that cyclists have a legal right to the use of public roadways without fear.

Riders are invited to wear black arm bands in order to show support for friends and family who have suffered, and a red arm band if they themselves have been in an accident while riding. Helmets are required for this event and bright clothing is highly recommended for the ride home after. Bike lights are a mandatory safety feature for the ride home as well.