The 12th annual Coppell Ride of Silence will be held
Wednesday evening, May 15th, at 7:00 pm.
The Ride of Silence occurs on the third Wednesday in May in
cities all over the world to commemorate cyclists killed or injured while
riding legally on public roads. It’s
ridden in complete silence and at a slow pace, around 12 mph. There are no sponsors, no registration, and
no fees. Helmets are mandatory and all
levels of cyclists are welcome. Just
show up and be a part of it.
The Dallas Ride of Silence that began it all in 2003 will be
held the same evening at White Rock Lake.
With the death of Greg Dean on July 22, 2007 we wanted to hold a Ride of
Silence in Coppell. Our first was in
2008. We have had additional injuries
and accidents locally, including the death of Wade Livingston in 2016. As any cyclist knows, the roads are
increasingly dangerous and the need for awareness on the part of cyclists and
drivers continues to increase. This ride
is for all those who have been injured.
The ride will start and finish at Coppell High School, 185
W. Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019 (one block west of the Denton Tap and Parkway
intersection). We ask that riders be
lined up and ready to go by 6:45 pm.
After a short announcement and messages, the ride will begin at 7:00 pm. It is an 11 mile course through Coppell and
we should be finished by 8:00 pm.
The Coppell Ride of Silence will take part on city streets
with no police escort so we will need to obey all traffic signals and stop
signs. We will split into smaller groups
of around 20 riders so we do not impede the normal flow of traffic and we can
safely get through intersections. Ride
Marshals (identified with signs on their backs) will be in each group to lead
the way, and a support van from Bicycles Plus will follow the last rider.
Please join us in this demonstration of the importance of
cycling safety and the rights of cyclists on the roads, and to honor those whom
we have lost.
