2nd Annual Sioux City Ride Of Silence; Dedicated to Bret (Bubba) Seefeld
DETAILS
>> START ADDRESS
>> DATE / TIME
1000 Larsen Park Rd Sioux City, IA 51103MAP The start is at the parking lot between the Sgt. Floyd Museum & Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center.
May 20 2009 (7:00 pm to n/a)
Event type: Safety & Education
11-30 riders expected
>> DISTANCE / TYPE
>> COSTS
About 10 to 12 miles Terrain: Flat
Rider type: Moderate (Avg Speed 10-15 mph)
None. Unless anyone would like to bring money for their own drinks & food if we go some where after to eat.
>> RIDE DESCRIPTION
>> REGISTRATION
The Ride Of Silence is a ride to honor & remember cyclists who have been hit by a motorist & were injured or killed as a result. Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.
None required.
>> RIDE ROUTE
The route for Sioux City will start at the parking lot near the Sgt. Floyd Welcome Center & Museum. It will go along the trail to Riverside Park, then onto Riverside Blvd to Military Rd where it will turn left & head into North Sioux City. In North Sioux the route will turn left onto River Dr. & head south. At the intersection of River Dr & N. Merrill Ave it will turn right & go past the Gateway campus & buildings to Centennial Dr where the route will turn right. Then to Military Rd. turn right again & head back into Sioux City to Riverside Blvd & return the same way to the parking lot where the ride started.
>> OTHER COMMENTS
This years Sioux City Ride of Silence is dedicated to our friend Bret (Bubba) Seefeld. Bubba was hit and severely injured by a motorist in 2008. After making a long recovery he is back to riding again. His friends and family are very fortunate to still have him with us, as he is loved by all who know him. The ride is to be no faster then 12 mph & completely silent, no talking or music. Hand signals will have to be used to communicate, turns & stopping. If you would like you can wear a black arm or bike band to honor & remember those injured or killed while cycling or a red arm or bike band if you personally know or knew someone injured or killed while cycling. There will be red & black ribbon at the start if you wish to do so. It is very important & asked to all participating that no talking & only a speed of no more then 12 mph be observed during the ride. Please respect this because of what the ride is about.
