Locations/ Contacts
Total confirmed 2016 rides: 447
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Last map update: 05.Sep.2016 21:14:53.
Michigan
Adrian
| Contact: | Jim Dickson <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 mi. |
| Notes: | Our 11th year! We'll gather at 6:30pm behind the Adrian District Library in downtown Adrian before riding at 7pm. You must wear a helmet to ride with the group. |
Ann Arbor
| Contact: | Tim Panagis <--Send email |
| Distance: | 3.4 miles |
| Notes: | Ann Arbor Ride of Silence "Tribute Ride" to Honor Kalamazoo Cyclists. Wed. June 15th 2016, 6:00 PM, starting at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St. in Kerrytown. https://www.facebook.com/events/148377185579415 http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2016/06/ann_arbor_cyclists_plan_ride_o.html |
Ann Arbor - Ypsilanti
| Contact: | Bob Krzewinski <--Send email |
| Distance: | 9 |
| Notes: | Joint Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti ROS, 7pm, Recreation Park, Oakwood at Congress, Ypsilanti (map at https://goo.gl/maps/yHJMRpY9Zgy). Ride length of 9 miles at a relaxed pace taking approximately one hour. Cosponsored by the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society (www.aabts.org) and Bike Ypsi (www.bikeypsi.org). For more information, including a route map, visit www.bbwypsi.org and click on the "Ride Of Silence" button. |
Battle Creek
| Contact: | Dave Walters <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 Miles |
| Notes: | We will complete a 10 mile loop, starting and ending at Willard Beach, located on Capital Ave SW in the City of Battle Creek. |
Bay City
| Contact: | Damon Lowe <--Send email |
| Distance: | 13 mi. |
| Notes: | We will be meeting downtown at Jack's Bicycle Shop, 207 3rd St. at 6:45pm and leaving for the ride at 7pm. We will be riding the Rail Trail out to the Saginaw Bay. It's roughly a 13 mile ride. |
Benton Harbor
| Contact: | Larry Prange <--Send email |
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| Notes: | Cycle-Re-Cycle, a non-profit community bike shop in Benton Harbor, MI will host a Ride for Silence in Southwest Michigan. Larry Prange, President of Cycle-Re-Cycle, is organizing the ride. I will have more details soon, including details on the rid. |
Boyne City
| Contact: | Mike Sheean <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | 633 Forest Park Lane, Boyne City Michigan 49712 Arrive early, we ride at 7 PM Contact organizer for additional details. |
Cadillac
| Contact: | Michele Andrews <--Send email |
| Distance: | 7 miles |
| Notes: | Meeting at the Cadillac Rotary Pavilion at 6:30 pm for sign in and presentation. Ride will begin promptly at 7 pm with a speed between 10-12 mph. We will ride around Lake Cadillac - approximately 7 miles. Questions - Please feel free to contact the organizer. |
Detroit
| Contact: | Steven Roach <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 mi. |
| Notes: | This is the largest Ride of Silence in Southeastern Michigan. New route this year features the entire length of the Dequindre Cut, but we will still start and finish on Belle Isle. Meet at Shelter No. 8. Sponsored by Wheelhouse Detroit and Miller Canfield Cyclists. Contact the organizer for more details. |
East Lansing
| Contact: | Tim Potter <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8.5 mi. |
| Notes: | Once again the Greater Lansing Ride of Silence event will again be hosted by the TCBA Advocacy Committee & MSU Bikes joining 300+ events annually world-wide that honors and memorializes bicyclists hit and killed or injured by motor vehicles on roadways. 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. The start time is being bumped earlier again 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. This is our updated route. An after party at a location TBD will commence after our gathering at the State Capital (approx. 8 pm) to celebrate the lives of our fallen fellow cyclists and to support and encourage the TCBA Advocacy Committee and others in the area who are working towards safer streets for bicyclists.
Our Facebook event page 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.
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Grand Blanc
| Contact: | John Palmer <--Send email |
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| Notes: | This was our (Grand Reserve - a 55+ active adult community ) first year to participate. Contact organizer for details. . |
Grand Rapids
| Contact: | Amy Duggan <--Send email |
| Distance: | 7 miles |
| Notes: | Join us at 6:30pm at 6th Street Bridge Park (North Monroe & 6th Street, Grand Rapids, MI) for sign in and a brief presentation. The ride will depart at 7pm, and will include a short stop at John Ball Park and will end back at 6th Street Bridge Park. Hosted by the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition. |
Grand Rapids
| Contact: | Mark Hagar <--Send email |
| Distance: | 5 miles |
| Notes: | Ride of Silence "Tribute Ride" Wed. Sept 7th at 6:30 PM for Dave Draugalis and Charles Driggers. Dave and Charles were hit about a week apart. Sadly both passed away from injuries the week of Aug. 21, 2016. You can find all the details about this Ride on our FB Event Pg: https://www.facebook.com/events/281231505593709/ |
Grosse Pointe
| Contact: | Russ St John <--Send email |
| Distance: | 25 |
| Notes: | Contact the organizer for details. |
Harbor Springs
| Contact: | Christopher Benson <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 miles |
| Notes: | The 2016 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. |
Holland
| Contact: | Mark Hagar <--Send email |
| Distance: | 7 |
| Notes: | The Ride of Silence again returns to Holland, joining hundreds of locations worldwide in 2016 and tens of thousands of cyclists worldwide on May 18th. From the Holland Civic Center on 8th St. Arrive at 6:30 PM. Be ready to ride at 7:00. Black and red arm bands will be provided. Black to honor a cyclist killed, red to honor a cyclist injured. Support will be provided by Holland Public Safety/PD. A local bike shop will be on hand to provide a free safety check for anyone who requests one for their bicycle. (this is NOT a tune-up) Helmets are mandatory, lights are recommended. |
Ionia
| Contact: | Randy Jones <--Send email |
| Distance: | |
| Notes: | We will meet at the west side of the Ionia fairgrounds at the pavilion. |
Kalamazoo
| Contact: | Mark Hagar <--Send email |
| Distance: | 5 miles |
| Notes: | Ride of Silence: "Tribute Ride" for Kalamazoo Bicycle Tragedy. The Ride of Silence Board of Directors wishes to convey our sincere condolences to the families and victims of this senseless tragedy. Wednesday, June 8 at 6:00 PM Arcadia Brewing Company Kalamazoo, 701 E Mich. Ave, Kalamazoo, MI For Support the Survivors and families of those killed, of Kalamazoo Bicycle Tragedy. Please join the group of riders in Kalamazoo at 6pm this evening for a Ride of Silence. Police have been notified as well as local businesses surrounding Arcadia. Tonight's ride route: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1105474126 Please wear a helmet (as per the official Ride of Silence organization rules) |
Lansing
| Contact: | Tim Potter <--Send email |
| Distance: | 2.5 mi. |
| Notes: | A memorial tribute bicycle ride in the honor of Randy Robinson, 52 of St. Johns, who passed away on June 11, 2016 after a crash with a motor vehicle outside of Grand Ledge, MI and in the honor and memory of the five bicyclists hit and killed along with four others seriously injured on June 7, 2016 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The event will start in front of the State Capitol (main staircase facing east) and proceed in silence for a short ride around the downtown area for a couple miles at most and return to the same place at the State Capitol where memories and stories will be shared. We also hope that some of our State's legislators will attend to receive copies of the petition(s) that have been circulating and update us on the status of the pending bills in the Michigan House and Senate that will strengthen penalties and fines for motorists who hit and kill or injure bicyclists. This date was chosen as it's the one day in July that legislators have as an optional session date. This event is being hosted by the Tri-County Bicycle Association's Advocacy Committee: http://biketcba.org/advocacy |
Lapeer
| Contact: | Frank Andrews <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 mi. |
| Notes: | We will meet at the picnic shelter in front of the historic courthouse at West Nepessing and Court Street, at 645 pm. Helmets are required. We will briefly discuss why we are riding together tonight and the history and significance of the Ride of Silence, and review the ride (8 miles, 10 mph with max of 12 mph if attainable coasting). We plan to start at 7 pm and return about 8 pm. Some riders will have dinner or refreshments afterwards at one of the downtown Lapeer eateries. |
Manistee
| Contact: | Ed Jones <--Send email |
| Distance: | 5 miles |
| Notes: | Date: Wednesday May 18th 2016. Time: 7:00 PM (please arrive by 6:30, ready to ride by 6:45). Where: Manistee High School Parking Lot - 525 12th Street, Manistee, MI 49660 Route: 8 miles long, no faster than 12 MPH, in Silence. Here is our route map: http://www.strava.com/activities/535948970 Supported by Ride Captains Requirements: Helmets are required, lights are strongly recommended. |
Marshall
| Contact: | Diane Peters <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8-10 Miles |
| Notes: | Begin and end at the Fountain Circle. Contact organizer for details. |
Menominee
| Contact: | Ralph Muccilli <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10+ miles |
| Notes: | This ride proceeds through 2 states. We start On the Bay Front in Menominee MI, ride into Marinette WI and back to Menominee. (the only RofS worldwide that travels through 2 states!) We will once again, have a Police Escort Thanks to the Menominee Police Department. We have hosted this ride almost since 2005. We hope to meet or exceed last year's rider #'s Helmets required, Lights recommended. Contact Ralph Muccilli, or Bill StMartin at Cycle Path in Menominee @ (906) 863-9361 For more information. |
Montague (Township)
| Contact: | Kirsten Dykstra <--Send email |
| Distance: | 1 Mile |
| Notes: | Ride of Silence - Tribute Ride: "Mile of Silence" held during 2016's annual ODRAM bike ride; One Day Ride Across Michigan, on Aug. 13th. (http://www.odram.com/) This "Mile of Silence" is in Honor and Remembrance of Susan L Cummings of Lake Orion MI, who sadly was struck and killed shortly into 2015's ODRAM. ODRAM organizers ask that all riders remain silent during this mile, which will pass the Ghost Bike on Fruitvale Rd, placed in Susan's honor last year. The worldwide Ride of Silence organization fully endorses and supports ODRAM in this special "Mile of Silence". |
Muskegon
| Contact: | Tom Lindrup <--Send email |
| Distance: | 7 miles |
| Notes: | The ride is FREE and open to everyone. Helmets must be worn. Route is 7 miles long and pace will be 10-12 mph Date: May 18, 2016 Time: 7:00 PM - Please arrive by 6:30 PM Place: Heritage Landing, Muskegon Michigan 1050 7 th St. Muskegon MI 49440 |
Owosso
| Contact: | Rick Morris <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 miles |
| Notes: | 3rd year of participating in the Ride of Silence. Ride with us so we can help bring safe cycling to the forefront. |
Port Huron
| Contact: | Jenine Ulrich <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles |
| Notes: | Ride begins and ends at Lakeside Beach Park on Gratiot near Holland. We ride along the water, then through town and back to the beach. We assemble at 6:30, there is a brief ceremony at 6:45 and the ride starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. |
Portage
| Contact: | Jason Lechner <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10 miles. |
| Notes: | This year the Portage Ride of Silence will be held on Wednesday, May 18. Riders are asked to meet at Millennium Park located @ 280 Romence Rd. Registration will begin @ 6:30pm with the ride starting @ 7:00pm. This year's route will be approximately 10 miles with an average speed of around 10-12 mph. The ride will leave from Millennium Park and travel West on Romence, North on Oakland, East on Lovers and finishing on Romence West bound. |
Royal Oak
| Contact: | Calvin T Hughes Jr <--Send email |
| Distance: | 12 -13 miles |
| Notes: | Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Arrive and Sign-In at 6:30PM Ride Leaves at 7:00 PM This ride is to honor and remember our fellow cyclist that have lost their lives. This is a worldwide event that rides in silence at the same time. Names of the fallen are read at the beginning of ride since the last Ride of Silence.. The ride also is to bring attention to public on the need to share the road with cyclists. Route starts at the fountain in Royal Oak, rides thru Ferndale and back at 10 – 12 mph. |
Spring Lake
| Contact: | Mark Stoll <--Send email |
| Distance: | 8 mi. |
| Notes: | We start and finish in Central Park. Meet in the parking area behind ACE hardware. Arrive early to get your arm band. |
Traverse City
| Contact: | Darcie Pickren <--Send email |
| Distance: | 12 miles |
| Notes: | Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Depot Parking Lot. Ride begins at 6:00 p.m. We will honor all riders who have been injured or killed while riding their bikes along with a focus on local individuals who have lost their lives while riding. |
Westland
| Contact: | Dave Duffield <--Send email |
| Distance: | 10-12 |
| Notes: | Please ask all your cycling friends to join you on this ride; it's too important to miss! Will depart from Nankin Mills parking lot at the corner of Hines Drive & Ann Arbor Trail. |