Recap/Results

A gorgeous night to ride bikes for the 18th annual Ride of Silence in Des Moines Wednesday evening. 110 riders took the new 8 mile route that extended out to the Papa John's Sculpture Park and and back throughout the metro.

Like you, we'd much rather be riding somewhere else and for another purpose. So THANK YOU for attending this year.

It's not a ride we like to host, but it is needed to remember, reflect and educate.

Every year we have this list of names. And the names may change each year, but the One thing that hasn't changed in 18 years is the alarming number of Iowans being injured or killed while cycling in our "bicycle-friendly" state. The list grows.... and Unfortunately, the state laws have still not changed and our legislators can't get behind even a safe passing law let alone increased penalties. The number of cyclists on the road have increased.

 

NEWS ITEM ON EVENT RECAP WITH PHOTOS

Photos - Jeff Corcoran

Description

Safety/Education/Training

Distance - 8 miles

2022 marks the 18th year that BIKEIOWA has been hosting the Ride of Silence in Des Moines.

Join cyclists nationwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on Iowa's public roadways. 6:30 pm -7:00 pm - various speakers and crowd participation to share why they come to the Ride of Silence and for who. Ride starts at 7:00 pm sharp. Check out the 2008 Ride of Silence Video

www.rideofsilence.org


Why does this ride exist?

1. To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
2. To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
3. To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET On May 18th, the Ride of Silence will roll across the country, starting at 7:00 pm. Over 370+ U.S.locations in all 50 states and 52 other countries in all 7 continents will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

Please ride a slow 10-12 mph or less.

Iowa "Ride of Silence" Statistics

Please review BIKEIOWA.com/RideOfSilence for a list of present and past cyclists we have called out before each ride.

See someone NOT on the list? - Please email Biker@BIKEIOWA.com and we will add them to the list ASAP!

Photo credits - Steve Fuller

Route

Ride goes through downtown Des Moines, around Papa John's sculpture Park, through Court Ave and East Village and up around the State Capitol Complex where a group photo will be taken.

The route will end at the State Capitol Complex a few blocks from the starting point.

VIEW ROUTE

note: Route was finalized May 17th 2022 and is tentative and subject to change!

Registration

None for this event.

Just show up a bit early to hear a shout-out for those on the list this year (pay respect).

Contact

Scott Sumpter

Biker@BIKEIOWA.com