WeeklyRides.com and Bike Law North Carolina proudly sponsor the 2024 Ride of Silence. This annual event, part of a global movement, pays tribute to cyclists who have been injured or lost their lives in crashes involving motor vehicles. Its core mission is to advocate for road-sharing and raise awareness about bicycling safety.

The objectives of the Ride of Silence are clear:

• To HONOR those affected by accidents.
• To RAISE AWARENESS of cyclists' presence on the road.
• To promote SHARING THE ROAD for everyone's safety.

While the specifics may vary from city to city, two traditions remain universal. Firstly, riders worldwide unite on the 3rd Wednesday of May at 7 pm, a symbolic gesture of solidarity. Secondly, participants ride in silence, a solemn tribute to those no longer with us and a moment for quiet contemplation.

In Charlotte, our motto is "Remember, Honor, and Celebrate." We gather to REMEMBER those we've lost, HONOR them with a reflective ride, and CELEBRATE their lives afterward, fostering community and camaraderie.

Join us on Wednesday, May 15th, at 6:45 pm for a brief pre-ride memorial. The ride begins at 7 pm outside the Barrel Room, across from our venue host, Triple C Brewing. The route is short, and we'll be escorted by the police for added safety.

Let's come together to make our roads safer and honor those who've paved the way before us. See you there!

Post-Ride

Ride of Silence Poem

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.

We Remember, Honor, and Celebrate