National Bike Safety Month and Week… This week: The Ride of Silence

Join the UBC Bike Co-op in the annual Ride of Silence to raise awareness about cycling accidents and bike safety in Vancouver.

Meet at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 18th, at 33rd and Ontario (Queen Elizabeth Park).
Ride begins at 7pm and will end up in Stanley Park around 8pm.

Guidelines:
-This ride is a somber memorial to all those killed or injured in cycling accidents. We ask that you remain silent during the ride our of respect.
-Please wear your helmets, bring your bike lights, and anything else you need to feel safe.
-Please be respectful of other traffic and follow the directions of the leaders of the ride.

If you are thinking about riding in traffic this summer, refresh yourself on the following city bylaws regarding safe cycling on Vancouver’s streets!

For more background on the Ride of Silence… click here