Locations/ Contacts
NOTE: As more and more government authorities around the USA and world are prohibiting group ride events, please confirm with the ride organizer of any posted group ride that the ride details are accurate.
Michigan
Ann Arbor
| Contact: | Suzette Wanninkhof <--Send email |
| Distance: | 7 miles |
| Notes: | 2021 Ann Arbor Ride of Silence. From Kerrytown Farmer’s Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor MI 48103 Join us for a slow and silent ride. We ride in honor of the cyclists who have been injured or killed on public roads. Everyone is invited – dust off your bike hanging in the garage or polish up your carbon frame. The route is about eight miles and goes through downtown Ann Arbor. You are wanted and welcomed to ride for those who no longer can, regardless of skill level. Helmets are Required. |
Cadillac
| Contact: | Christina Vipond <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | Please join the Cadillac Cycling Club and McLain Cycle and Fitness for the 2021 Ride of Silence. |
Clarkston
| Contact: | Flying Rhino <--Send email |
| Distance: | |
| Notes: | Open ride to Flying Rhino Cycling Club members. Contact the organizer for more details. |
Detroit
| Contact: | Thomas Page <--Send email |
| Distance: | TBD |
| Notes: | Contact the organizer for more details. |
E. Lansing - Lansing
| Contact: | Tim Potter <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 mi. |
| Notes: | The Greater Lansing Ride of Silence is proud to be hosting its 14th annual event. Note: Check for additional info / updates in the upcoming months on the Ride of Silence Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rideofsilence to stay abreast of the COVID-19 situation. The RofS Board may decide to recommend conducting the ride as it was held in 2020, again depending on COVID-19 climate come May (i.e. Small Family Group Rides, Solo Rides or Virtual Rides).
It will again be hosted by the TCBA Advocacy Committee & MSU Bikes joining 400+ events annually world-wide that honors and memorializes bicyclists hit and killed or injured by motor vehicles on roadways. Unless otherwise announced, attendees will once again gather at the Wells Hall courtyard (east side of Wells Hall) no later than 6:00 pm for important instructions and to sign-in, etc. Come earlier to be sure you've signed the waiver, tied on arm-bands (black, if you know someone who was hit and killed; red, if you or someone you know was hit and injured). Participants will then roll off at 6:30 pm sharp.
Our Facebook event page for 2021 is here. Please invite your friends! Stay tuned to our web site and our Facebook group for updates and more details as the date nears.
These photos and articles should give you an idea of what to expect.
https://www.wlns.com/news/this-morning-ride-of-silence-raises-awareness-of-bicyclists/2001012061 ------------------------------------- |
Harbor Springs
| Contact: | Christopher Benson <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 Miles |
| Notes: | Join us for the 14th Annual Ride of Silence – Harbor Springs!! The 2021 Harbor Springs Ride of Silence will start and finish downtown at the city parking lot of the Harbormaster (250 E. Bay St.) just East of Stafford’s Pier Restaurant. The Harbor Springs Ride of Silence is organized by Christopher Benson who survived being struck by a vehicle in 2007 while riding on an open road. The ride is FREE and open to anyone with a bicycle and a helmet (*helmets required*). The ride course is approximately 8 miles in and around Harbor Springs. Riders are asked to arrive at the start by 6:30pm for sign in, pre-ride instructions and staging. Please contact the organizer with any questions or if you wish to volunteer. |
Jackson
| Contact: | Cindy Acker <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 miles |
| Notes: | Cascades Cycling Club invites all bicyclists to join us to remember and honor all riders who have been hit and killed or injured while riding. Please meet at 6:45 pm at the Horace Blackman Park, Michigan and South Jackson, Jackson, Mi. on May 19, for instruction. Arm bands will be available to those riding for a specific person who has been killed or injured. The ride will leave at 7:00 pm. Helmets are required, lights are recommended. Please refer to Cascadescycling.com Facebook Event for additional information. |
Menominee
| Contact: | Ralph Muccelli <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | The 17th Annual Ride of Silence in Menominee!! This year again we'll follow the ride guidelines as set out by the Ride Of Silence. All Menominee, MI, Marinette, Peshtigo and and Crivitz, WI area riders are welcome to ride at any time of the day. Please take a photo of you or your riders and submit/post them on the Menominee/Marinette Multisports page on Facebook. Check here for additional updates. |
Muskegon
| Contact: | Tom Lindrup <--Send email |
| Distance: | 7 mi. |
| Notes: | Location: Muskegon Farmers Market 242 W. Western Ave. Muskegon MI 49440 Details: This is our 10th Anniversary of the Muskegon Ride of Silence. We will gather at 6:30pm on May 19, 2021 at the Muskegon Farmers Market for comments and at 7:00pm commence our 7 mile police escorted ride. Helmets are required. For more information go to our Facebook Sites: Muskegon County Cycling Coalition Roll On Muskegon |
Plymouth
| Contact: | Dave Duffield <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 mi. |
| Notes: | Meet at the parking lot of Wilcox Lake at Northville & Hines Drive no later than 6:30, ride starts promptly at 7. Route will be either thru downtown Plymouth or down and back on Hines Drive. |
Sault Ste Marie
| Contact: | Ken Vargas <--Send email |
| Distance: | 12 miles |
| Notes: | Come enjoy a little section of Michigan's Beautiful Upper Peninsula. Contact the organizer for more details. |
Sault Ste. Marie
| Contact: | Ken Vargas <--Send email |
| Distance: | 12 miles |
| Notes: | We will again host the Ride of Silence on 5/19/2021. We will comply with the state mandate of 6 feet social distancing before and after the ride. We want to keep everyone safe and honor our fallen friends and family |
Traverse City
| Contact: | Steve Mitton <--Send email |
| Distance: | 5 miles |
| Notes: | 15th Annual Traverse City MI Ride of Silence All are welcome to participate in a FREE, silent, slow-paced bike ride through downtown Traverse City to honor and remember those injured or killed while riding on our public roads. Let’s get the message out that we all responsibly Share the Road. Meet at 6:30pm at The Filling Station Microbrewery. (642 Railroad Place, Traverse City, MI) Ride starts at 7pm sharp and will be a 5 mile slow-paced ride through downtown Traverse City ending at The Filling Station. Participants are required to wear a helmet and abide by the rules of the road. Feel free to stay after the ride at The Filling Station Microbrewery for food and refreshments. Check for additional updates during the upcoming months pending our Covid-19 situation at our website, cherrycapitalcyclingclub.org |
Traverse City
| Contact: | Steve Mitton <--Send email |
| Distance: | 5 mi. |
| Notes: | Join the cycling community in Traverse City for our 15th annual Ride of Silence memorial bike ride. In lieu of a mass start, just check in at The Filling Station Microbrewery (642 Railroad Place Traverse City) between 6pm-7pm on Wed may 19th. Register and receive a free commemorative ROS helmet cover before you ride the well marked downtown 5 mile loop. The Filling Station will be offering discounts on Pizza, so come join us after the ride. |