Conejo Valley Ride of Silence

156 West Hillcrest Drive,Thousand Oaks CA 91360

17 May, 2023

Description

The International Ride of Silence unites people worldwide who ride bicycles and those who love them in solemn remembrance of the tragic deaths and terrible injuries at the hands of motorists. Over 600 cyclists are fatally injured by motor vehicles on America’s roads each year. Learn more about this international event by viewing the video below. Bicycle riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join the Conejo Valley Ride of Silence. We ride silently together for 10 miles on some of the busiest Thousand Oaks roads during rush hour. By doing so we remind drivers that cyclists are traffic too and educate drivers to be more attentive and careful when sharing the roads. To ensure the safety of all, the Ride of Silence is escorted by the Thousand Oaks Sheriff's Department. Gather at The Oaks Mall near Pedals & Pints Brewing beginning at 5:30pm. A ceremony at 5:45 will honor cyclists who have lost their lives to vehicular violence. After the ceremony, at approximately 6:00, the entire group will roll out. The solemn procession of silent riders will keep an even pace of about 10-11 miles per hour, making it achievable by most riders. Helmets are mandatory. By registering for this ride you: • Agree that your level of fitness is appropriate to participate in the event. • Agree that your bicycle is in safe operating condition. • Agree to not wear headphones or use a mobile phone while biking in the event. • Agree to ride safely, signal your movements, be alert to your surroundings, and stay with the group at all times. • Agree to obey the rules and directions of the police escort. • Acknowledge that bicycling involves risks and can result in loss of personal property, bodily injury or even death. • Personally assume any and all of the risks associated with participation in this event; and release, absolve, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Thousand Oaks and all of the sponsors, volunteers and other riders from any manner of liability, claims for damages or causes of action. • IF REGISTERING A MINOR(S), you affirm that you are the custodial parent or legal guardian of the minor and as such consent to the above terms and will ensure that said minors are under your guidance at all times. RIDE OF SILENCE Tonight we number many but ride as one In honor of those not with us, friends, mothers, fathers, sisters, sons With helmets on tight and heads down low, We ride in silence, cautious and slow The wheels start spinning in the lead pack But tonight we ride and no one attacks The dark sunglasses cover our tears Remembering those we held so dear Tonight's ride is to make others aware The road is there for all to share To those not with us or by our side, May God be your partner on your final ride - Mike Murgas (Español) Marcha en Silencio… Somos muchos esta noche, pero marchamos como un solo hombre en honor de padres, madres, amigos o hijos que ya no tienen nombre... Con el casco bien calado y la cabeza agachada marchamos en silencio, prudente la mirada. En cabeza oigo ruedas su recorrido comenzar, pero hoy solo marchamos, nadie quiere atacar. Disimulan nuestras lágrimas las gafas oscuras recordando nuestros seres queridos con ternura. La marcha de esta noche es para otros advertir que las carreteras son y están para compartir. Para aquellos que con nosotros ya no están: ¡que Dios les acompañe en la marcha final!. Traducción: Claudia Tarozzi Sirola