The Ride of Silence was just what it should be: quiet, touching, safe. 
Around 75 riders braved the stormy weather for the ride that began downtown and passed the ghost bikes for Tracey Sparling and Brett Jarolimek.
BTA Executive Director, Scott Bricker made a statement before the ride to remember our fallen friends and loved ones and participant Greg Raisman shared his personal story at the end of the ride.
Riders wore signs that read “remembering fallen cyclistsâ€, “Ride of Silence”, and “share the roadâ€.
Other than the occasional bell ring or motorcycle engine the ride was silent. Pedestrians and downtown diners came out to watch the solemn procession and local news stations were there to interview riders and report back to viewers.
Special thanks to Sgt. Robert Voepel for organizing the police escort and thanks to the respectful officers for your continued support.
To our fallen cyclists RIP. We won’t forget you.
