"Tonight we number many but ride as one
In honor of those not with us, friends, mothers, fathers, sisters, sons
With helmets on tight and heads down low,
We ride in silence, cautious and slow
The wheels start spinning in the lead pack
But tonight we ride and no one attacks
The dark sunglasses cover our tears
Remembering those we held so dear
Tonight’s ride is to make others aware
The road is there for all to share
To those not with us or by our side,
May God be your partner on your final ride"
- Mugai
"Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (maximum 20 kmh) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways."
The Ride of Silence Singapore will set off on Saturday 22 May 2010: from Merlion Park. Three routes are planned this year (north, east and west; see tinyurl.com/ros2010sg-route.
The Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is the Guest Of Honour and will ride with ROS.
To cycle in support with the group, register at rideofsilence.sg
The West Route has the support of Senja-Cashew Community Centre, who are hosting the West End Point where there will be booths set up by NParks, Traffic Police and LTA about cycling safety.
The first Ride of Silence Singapore was held in 2009 at night - see "impressions from a car window. "
1 comment:
thanks to benoit for once again organising this.
it was a great turnout despite the rain, and although some riders seemed to struggle with the concept of (respectful) "silence", nevertheless a lot of motorists would have had their eyes somewhat opened to the significant presence of cyclists and the necessity of sharing the roads.
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