4th Annual Paris Area "Ride of Silence"

In May 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.  The ride was a solemn event, to remember Larry and all cyclists killed while riding their bikes. It was only supposed to be a one time event, but as word got out about the ride, many cyclists contacted Chris with the desire to participate in this event. Although cyclists  have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. The ride has several goals:
To  HONOR those who have been injured or killed.
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here.
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD.
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling.