Photo by picture_prefectThe WashCycle and other area cyclists have organized a D.C. version of the Ride of Silence, an international event that pays tribute to cyclists who have been killed or injured while riding on public roadways, tonight.
The D.C. Ride of Silence will travel past the spots where Alice Swanson and Ian Wolfe were killed, as well as by American University, in honor of former lecturer Brent Hurd, who died while cycling in India.
Tonight’s ride will start at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson Memorial. You can view a map of the route, which is approximately 10 miles long, and also includes the White House and the U.S. Capitol.
Participating cyclists are asked to wear helmets and reflective clothing, and be sure to have lights for your bike. The ride will be a slow one: organizers are asking riders to maintain a speed of 12 mph or less, and to remain silent during the ride.
