St Pete Ride Of Silence

Ride of Silence is not a social event but a short slow ride in silence to remember cyclists that have lost their lives while riding.

Learn more at
http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php

We will be joining the St Pete Bike Club ride.
They are leading and will leave North Shore pool at 530pm. . Please wear SPBC or TBC jersey if you have one.

Join the SP Bike Club for the 2026 “Ride of Silence.”
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The St. Petersburg Bicycle Club is participating in the worldwide Ride of Silence for 2026. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 20.

Both St. Petersburg Bike Club members and the greater St. Petersburg cycling community are invited to participate in the ride.

This will be a short (10-mile) slow and silent funeral-style processional that we hope will attract cyclists from all corners of our community.

We’ll meet 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 20 at NorthShore Pool, 901 North Shore Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Please wear a helmet.
Join us in this annual Ride of Silence. It is an international movement that honors cyclists killed or injured while riding on public roadways. It’s designed to raise awareness that cyclists, too, have a legal right to the road.

It will be dusky towards the end of this ride, so a working headlight and taillight is recommended.

See 25 photos from a prior year. Photos - Tampa Bay Cycling Meetup and Facebook Group (Tampa, FL) | Meetup

Clipping in may be harder with red lights downtown and slow pace so a hybrid or other bike is ok.

The Saint Petersburg Bicycle Club will join cycling clubs across the country and around the world on Wednesday May 20 to participate in the annual Ride of Silence. The event is held to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding on public roads. It is a somber, slow-paced procession where participants ride in total silence to raise awareness about bicycle safety and the legal rights of cyclists to share the road.

This year's ride will start at the North Shore Aquatic Center at 5:30p on May 20. Please join us -- membership isn't required to be part of this special event. We will ride south on Beach Dr, then west on Central Avenue to the Sunburst sculpture/roundabout in the EDGE District of downtown St Pete. After circling the roundabout, we will retrace the route back to the North Shore pool.
The Tampa Bay counties are leading the nation in cycling and pedestrian deaths and serious injuries. The court system is taking 4-8 YEARS to hold drivers accountable. Although this is a solemn, silent ride, it WILL speak louder than words! Your participation is crucial. Please join us!
For more information, email [Peter@StPeteBicycleClub.com.](http://Peter@stpetebicycleclub.com./)

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

By registering and participating in this or any of our future meetups, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the following statement:

I understand that the activities herein involve certain dangers and risks which I am prepared to fully assume for myself and all children accompanying me. I will abide by all laws and regulations and agree to participate in a safe and prudent manner. In addition, I agree to waive all claims which I, or any member of my family, or my heirs, executors or assigns, may have against this meetup or its agents for damages or injury sustained as the result of participating in the physical activity.

We are volunteers, not professional hosts, leaders, medical personnel, cartographers, weather forecasters or mechanics, just folks who enjoy group rides with like minded peers :) . You are totally responsible for your own equipment, personal skill level, health, personal safety and decisions.

Please stay home if your bike isn't up to date or your health is sketchy. Even if you think it is allergies, please ride solo or stay home. Just regular coughing may alarm the other riders.

We in our sole discretion may choose whom to accept or remove from this meetup group.

No shows, negative or adversarial comments, posts or actions will result in removal and banning of the offending party.

• What to bring

a spare tube (flat tire fixings),
bike lock,
plenty of liquids;
helmet will be required.
Bring money for food and refreshments.
Bright clothing,
front & rear lights are very good to have .

Please be group minded and arrive 15 minutes before the ride starts, as we will start promptly.

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Rains or excessive winds may cause cancellation.
Check back day of event.

For multi day rides check out
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