Cottonwood Ride of Silence 2025

Ride of Silence 2025
Meet at 4:30, ride starts at 5 PM on Wednesday, May 21st at the Verde Valley Bicycle Company in Cottonwood. The route is just 4 miles with a speed no greater than 10 mph (or less). Of course, no talking while on the ride. Helmets required. Regrouping may be necessary due to the traffic lights.
This is an annual event held each year on the 3rd Wednesday of May. Always free.
From Wikipedia:
The Ride of Silence is an annual multi-location, international bicycle ride to commemorate cyclists killed and support those injured while riding on public roads. It helps to raise awareness among motorists, the public and decision makers of the dangers cyclists face on the roads, especially from other traffic.
The first Ride of Silence was organized by Chris Phelan and held in Dallas, Texas in 2003. Many participants found the experience to be very moving. Although it was conceived as a one-time event, it has been repeated every year since then. Cyclists in cities around the globe have joined this movement. It has grown each year, with around 400 locations participating, most in the United States, but typically on all seven continents, including Antarctica.