Ride of Silence Goals
• To honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling
• To raise awareness that cyclists are on the road too
• To ask that we all share the road
• To raise awareness that cyclists are on the road too
• To ask that we all share the road
Schedule
Event starts and ends at the Al Hattendorf Center (225 E. Elk Grove Blvd in Elk Grove Village)
5:50pm – 6:20pm: Sign-in and bike checks by 7 Mile Cycles
6:20pm – 6:40pm: A few words
6:40pm – 8:00pm: Ride of Silence (10 miles)
8:00pm – 8:30pm: Refreshments at Al Hattendorf Center
5:50pm – 6:20pm: Sign-in and bike checks by 7 Mile Cycles
6:20pm – 6:40pm: A few words
6:40pm – 8:00pm: Ride of Silence (10 miles)
8:00pm – 8:30pm: Refreshments at Al Hattendorf Center
Details
- The RoS is recommended for ages 10 and up as we need to keep the group together for maximum visibility.
- We will ride in silent procession at 10mph from the Hattendorf Center, to the new bridge at Busse, and back.
- We'll be riding no more than 2-up to allow motorists space to safely pass the group.
- Helmets are required for all participants.
- Lights will add to the effect, so if you have bike lights, plan on using them during the ride.
- We'll be following the Rules of the Road (stopping at stop lights and at stop signs when cross traffic is present).
Route
The route that we've chosen for the EGV Ride of Silence can be found below:
