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2011 Ride of Silence—A Photo Essay
I had the pleasure of joining the MSU-Lansing Ride of Silence, last night. I didn’t actually ride it. I didn’t have time to find a bike, prepare for the ride, run an errand while in Okemos, and then start on time…in the rain. That’s okay, though. I wasn’t feeling particularly hardcore, but 58 other cyclists were. Apparently, I was included in the count even though I was sans bike and … Read entire article »
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Ride of Silence Tonight!
The Ride of Silence is tonight. If you haven’t thought about doing it, now is the time to take it into consideration. Opportunities abound throughout the world. Yes, the world. This is an international event. The ride time is at 7:00 p.m., although some places may have a different ride time or day. Check out the Ride of Silence website to find a location near you.Last year, I attended … Read entire article »
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2010 Ride of Silence
I was quite proud of myself. Not only did I remember to pack my camera, but I remembered to charge the battery and actually place the charged battery back in the camera! My mom, brother, and I headed to MSU Bikes in East Lansing to take part in yesterday’s Ride of Silence. It was the first time my brother and mom participated in one of these rides. I did two in Houghton … Read entire article »
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Ride of Silence – 2009
I apologize for not posting for a while, but I have some good reasons. I’ve been working two jobs to raise my income to fund my mountain biking projects and my bills. I’ve also been getting out to ride, which is really what it is all about. _______________ Tonight is the Ride of Silence. Riders from all over the world will join together at 7:00 p.m. for a gentle ride. The purpose is to honor those who have died in bicycle-automobile accidents and to raise awareness that cyclists are on the roads. To find a ride near you, click here! Unfortunately, I will not be able to join the Ride of Silence, this year. Due to heavy construction and traffic rerouting, the Houghton Ride of Silence has … Read entire article »
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