Ride of Silence

To Harbourfront (again), 58 km. This is a Ride of Silence, to make a statement. That cyclists have a right to be on the road like other vehicles and they certainly have a right to life. The silence is in honour of cyclists who have been accident victims, like a funeral procession. The seed for the ride was planted by Wendy Chan in May 04 in a togoparts posting and brought to fruition by Yukang. The route, from Indoor Stadium to Harbourfront, took us past a mangled cat, with chunks of meat scattered across the road. Poor cat and poor cyclists. I know, because I too have been an accident victim.
After the ride, it is celebration time in honour of a Bike Aid rider, and I meet the legendary founder of the society which started it all 12 years ago. Instead of just riding (and spending money), they cycle and raise money for charity.

Photo courtesy of FC