Wednesday, May 02, 2007

2007 Ride of Silence


Melbourne Ride of Silence 2007

To honour the memory of riders killed whilst bicycling and to show solidarity for all who seek safe cycling communities across the world.

When: Saturday May 19 at 10am

Where: Federation Square (opp Flinders St Stn , Melbourne CBD)


Length: approx 7klm

Destination: Via CBD, Docklands, Vic Market Precincts to Parliament House and Treasurey Gardens.
Protocol : Quiet solemn,ride two abreast, communicate by road cycling protocols of hand signals and specific words when stopping or required, otherwise minimal talking . Obey all traffic laws and Police directions. Helmets and Road law compliant bicycles compulsory (Vic law)

Who: Everyone who rides a bicycle, Moms, dads, kids, grandparents, friends and supporters. if you can't ride, meet us at Parliament for the chance to say your piece and talk to the media.


Other Rides: ( same day) Bendigo, Sydney, Brisbane (May19), and in 300 cities around the world on May 16.
Not in Melbourne or near a ride? - organise your own :
for guidlines and information:
or contact: Wheels of Justice for some help at:
See you there, bring a friend/s


1 comment:

Rooman said...

Map of Melbourne Ride of Silence
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Draft-route-2007

Fed Square to parliament House via CBD & Docklands

see www.woj.com.au