Locations / Contacts
Total confirmed 2013 rides: 369
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Last map update: 15.May.2013 23:38:17.
Michigan
Battle Creek
| Contact: | Chad Curtis <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | Getaway Sports will host the annual Ride of Silence for the 8th year in a row. The ride will begin and end at 636 Capital Ave SW Battle Creek, MI 49015. |
Boyne City
| Contact: | Michael Sheean <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | Meet at the pavilion in Veterans Park at 6:30 PM for preliminaries and ride at 7:00 PM |
Cadillac
| Contact: | Kamie Wade <--Send email |
| Distance: | 7 |
| Notes: | Riders will meet at the City Pavilion beginning at 6:30pm for sign-in and receive arm bands. The ride will begin at 7:00pm SHARP! The route will begin there and travel around beautiful Lake Cadillac along the bike lane, and hopefully again with a Police escort. Helmets are required and proper clothing is suggested for the weather. |
Detroit
| Contact: | Karen Gage <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 Miles |
| Notes: | The ride will begin on Belle Isle at Shelter 8. In the past the ride has begun at Scott Fountain, but the fountain will be closed due to the Grand Prix set up. The ride will head off Belle Isle, head west along Jefferson, north along Woodward to Comerica Park, and reverse the route back. A total of 10 miles, the ride will last no longer than 1 hour. |
East Lansing - Greater Lansing
| Contact: | Tim Potter <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8.5 mi |
| Notes: | This year, the 10th anniversary, the Greater Lansing Ride of Silence event will be hosted by MSU Bikes joining 300+ events annually world-wide that honors and memorializes bicyclists hit and killed or injured by motor vehicles on roadways. New this year attendees will 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. The start time is being bumped earlier this year to ensure a safer return to campus in more light. Police escorts (bike patrol officers) will accompany the group through the route to help maintain safety and guide us through intersections along the route. Our route this year will be different due to major construction on Michigan Ave. and Grand River Ave. near campus. This is our tentative route. Stay tuned to this web site and our Facebook group for updates and more details as the date nears. Photos from last year can be seen here on Facebook Videos can be seen here and here. |
Grand Rapids
| Contact: | Mark Hagar <--Send email |
| Distance: | 9 Miles |
| Notes: | This is the 10th Anniversary of the Ride of Silence. The 9th Annual Grand Rapids Ride of Silence takes place from Riverside Park on Monroe Ave. It will begin from the 2nd park entrance as you’re heading north on Monroe, the “Island Shelter” entrance. Our route will be similar to previous years, going to John Ball Park, and back. Please arrive early and be ready to ride by 6:30, as a number of activities will take place prior to our 7:00 PM start. Arm bands will be provided as in past years. (black, if you know someone who was hit and killed; red, if you or someone you know was hit and injured). A limited number of Ride of Silence Funeral Flag sticks will be provided. These need to be returned after the ride. We will again have support from Grand Rapids Police. Check back for any updates. (posted Nov. 12, 2012) 2012 GR RofS Photos courtesy of Josh Duggan of the Rapid Wheelmen: http://tinyurl.com/ckmz7ak |
Grayling
| Contact: | Samara Sabin <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10.2 miles |
| Notes: | Cyclists will meet at Hanson Hills in Grayling. Please try to arrive by 6:30 pm so we have enough time to cover last-minute questions and present route information. The ride will begin at 7:00 pm. The route is 10.2 miles, which will be lead at a pace no faster than 12 mph. The route takes us from Hanson Hills to Lake Margrethe, in and around town, and back out to Hanson Hills. Helmets must be worn. Free Ride of SIlence stickers will be offered to the first 50 participants. We'll have a Facebook page called "Grayling Ride of Silence" up and running for more details. Local newspapers wil be covering the event. Please feel free to contact us! |
Grosse Pointe
| Contact: | Russ St. John <--Send email |
| Distance: | |
| Notes: | Hosted by the Wolverine Sports Club. Starting from American Cycle & Fitness, Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Incorporated as part of the regular Wolverine Sports Club Wed. evening ride. Helmets are mandatory. |
Harbor Springs
| Contact: | Christopher Benson <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8.0 |
| Notes: | The 6th Annual Harbor Springs Ride of Silence will start and finish downtown at the city parking lot of the Harbormaster (250 E. Bay St.) adjacent to the municipal tennis courts. 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. On May 15, 2013, at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. 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. Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Please contact the organizer with any questions or if you wish to volunteer. |
Holland
| Contact: | Laura Harris <--Send email |
| Distance: | 9.3 miles |
| Notes: | contact organizer for details. |
Jackson
| Contact: | David Spencer <--Send email |
| Distance: | 12 miles |
| Notes: | riders meet behind Ella Sharp Park Museum, in the parking lot |
Marquette
| Contact: | Sarah Anderson <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 |
| Notes: | Contact the organizer for more details. |
Menominee
| Contact: | Ralph Muccilli <--Send email |
| Distance: | 9 miles |
| Notes: | Our local ride leaves from the Band Shell on 1st St in Menominee at 7:00PM. We will ride 2 wide from the band shell in Menominee, into Marinette and back across the interstate bridge. The ride concludes at the Band Shell in Menominee. Our Marinette/Menominee ride is the only ride in the Nation whose course travels through 2 states. Bikes must be in proper working order and all riders are required to wear a helmet. Please arrive ½ hour early as we will begin lining up at 6:45PM. Route info and instructions will be given and we will leave promptly at 7:00PM. |
Muskegon
| Contact: | Mark Dixon <--Send email |
| Distance: | 7 miles |
| Notes: | This will be the second year for the Muskegon event. Due to last year's success we are going to again originate the ride from Heritage Landing on Muskegon Lake. We ask that you arrive around 6:30pm. There will be a short presentation and then we will depart promptly at 7:00. Helmets are required. Count on approximately an hour for the ride. Hope to see ya there! |
Owosso
| Contact: | Rick Morris <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 miles |
| Notes: | Owosso’s 2nd Annual RIDE OF SILENCE begins at the House of Wheels, 814 West Main St, Owosso. A slow-paced, 8 mile bicycle ride open to everyone and free of charge, traveling the streets of West Side Owosso. Helmets are mandatory, lights are recommended and armbands will be provided. (red to honor a cyclist injured, black to remember a cyclist killed). |
Port Huron
| Contact: | Jenine Ulrich <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | This will be the 3rd annual Port Huron Ride of Silence. The ride starts and ends at the Lakeside Beach parking lot on Gratiot Ave. just north of Holland Ave. Riders should arrive by 6:30 and the ride starts promptly at 7:00. We again hope to be escorted by the PHPD, the S.C.C. Sheriff's Dept. and Pollock Randall Funeral home. |
Portage - Kalamazoo
| Contact: | Paul Wells <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8.5 miles |
| Notes: | With the City of Portage's Bike Unit officers participating in full uniform, lights flashing for safety, this will be a very special way to remember all that the RoS stands for, on the 10th anniversary of the event.
The official Organizer is Paul Wells, owner of Breakaway Bicycles, which received KBC's 2013 Friend of Bicycling Award.
Event: Ride of Silence Route: about 8 miles - West on Romence from start, North on Oakland, East on Kilgore, South on Lovers Ln, West on Romence to parking lot Pace: 10-12 mph overall Bike helmet, registration/standard waivers (at event), all applicable laws to be observed, ability to ride route, riding in a respectful manner consistent with the mission of RoS, etc. required. Hope to see you there! |
Rochester Hills
| Contact: | Colleen Brown <--Send email |
| Distance: | |
| Notes: | The Oakland County event will take place at the Bloomer Park Velodrome on John R road in Rochester Hills. There will be a road ride and a track ride for experienced velodrome riders only. Please wear white shirts of any material, helmets and bike lights if available. Red and black armbands will be passed out, black in memory, red for survivors. There will be a brief memorial pre-event where we the names of those we have lost will be read, after the ride there will be a get together to celebrate those who still ride with us. |
Royal Oak
| Contact: | Calvin T Hughes Jr <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10.5 Miles |
| Notes: | This Royal Oak event replaces the Rochester Hills Event. Ride leaves from Royal Oak Fountain next to the Royal Oak Library, which is located at 222 E Eleven Mile Rd. Royal Oak, MI
Meet at 6:30 Ride at 7:00PM Sharp – Helmets Required. Distance 10.5 Miles Metered Parking throughout the area bring (3) dollars in quarters. |
Saginaw
| Contact: | Kimberly Krieger <--Send email |
| Distance: | 9 mi. |
| Notes: | This event will be held at the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail in Saginaw starting on Strobel Road at 7:00pm and ending in Saint Charles. |
Spring Lake
| Contact: | Mark Stoll <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 |
| Notes: | The ride starts and ends in Spring Lake's Central Park. We meet in the west parking lot, behind ACE hardware. Please plan to arrive a little early to sign a waiver form and get an armband. We start promptly at 7:00. Helmets are required. |
Traverse City
| Contact: | Kim Dittmar <--Send email |
| Distance: | 5-7 miles |
| Notes: | Gather at 6:30pm, ride at 7pm. Near the corners of Woodmere Ave and 8th Street (old railroad depot, now Filling Station Brewery). |
Westland
| Contact: | Dave Duffield <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 Miles |
| Notes: | We'll be riding Hines Drive from Nankin Mills toward Dearborn and back. Meet in Nankin Mills Parking lot just SE (Hines toward Dearborn) of the intersection of Ann Arbor Trail & Hines Drive. We'll be riding 10 miles. |
Ypsilanti
| Contact: | Bob Krzewinski <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8-10 miles |
| Notes: | Joint Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti ride. Starts at Recreation Park, corner of Congress and Oakwood Streets in Ypsilanti. |