Amarillo’s fifth annual RIDE OF SILENCE (www.rideofsilence.org) will be held May 20, Wednesday. Please plan to join 150-200 riders in this free, slow paced ride to remember Tasha Enloe and other bicycle riders who have been killed or injured by a motorist while riding. We will ride in silence, without talking, at at slow speed of 10-12 mph in a funeral procession with police escort. Please wear a helmet.
Meet at 6:30 PM on May 20 at Amarillo Art Museum, Van Buren St at SW 22nd Ave for pre-ride announcements and dedication prior to our group roll-out at 7 PM. The Ride will take about 45 minutes to cover a 7 mile course through neighborhoods and commercial districts.
All riders are encourage to wear a black armband in remembrance of Tasha and others. If you have been injured by a motorist while riding please wear a red arm band.
We will pass the helmet again this year to collect $210 to cover the cost of the three APD squad cars and off duty police officers. The COPPS units (police bicycle squad) will again volunteer their services to help the squad cars.
Please copy the above information and send to your friends to encourage riders of all ages and capabilites to join us. A sag wagon will be provided for riders needing assistance. OTC will host the event and provide free refreshments again this year.
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