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Ride of Silence - May 18
On May 18 there will be a "Ride of Silence" in Melbourne at 7pm startin at Black Rock to Mordialloc and then back to Cafe Racer. Why no organise one where you are, with your friends or club/BUG? I Melbourne, contact: rooman[AT]myaccess[DOT]com.au for more info. Mo ".....The protocol is two abreast, no talking, just handsignals, n passing, slow pace max 20kph, wear black armbands, advise media, tel police, get expressions of support...." To HONOR those who have been injured or killed To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD As the ride is at night, please bring lights etc. The Ride of Silence is also held in 50 cities in the USA on the sam day. http://www.rideofsilence.org -- cfsmtb |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
"cfsmtb" wrote in message ...
On May 18 there will be a "Ride of Silence" in Melbourne at 7pm starting at Black Rock to Mordialloc and then back to Cafe Racer. Why not organise one where you are, with your friends or club/BUG? In Melbourne, contact: rooman[AT]myaccess[DOT]com.au for more info. Mo ".....The protocol is two abreast, no talking, just handsignals, no passing, slow pace max 20kph, wear black armbands, advise media, tell police, get expressions of support...." Cool... where are the sprint points? cheers, GPL :fri 13th - and i'm wearing all black: |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
GPLama Wrote: Cool... where are the sprint points? Ah, there's always a comedian. : -- cfsmtb |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
GPLama wrote:
"cfsmtb" wrote in message ... On May 18 there will be a "Ride of Silence" in Melbourne at 7pm starting at Black Rock to Mordialloc and then back to Cafe Racer. Why not organise one where you are, with your friends or club/BUG? In Melbourne, contact: rooman[AT]myaccess[DOT]com.au for more info. Mo ".....The protocol is two abreast, no talking, just handsignals, no passing, slow pace max 20kph, wear black armbands, advise media, tell police, get expressions of support...." Cool... where are the sprint points? cheers, GPL :fri 13th - and i'm wearing all black: You're a bad man GPL , ROFLMAO. daveB |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
On Fri, 13 May 2005 13:31:45 +1000, cfsmtb
wrote: On May 18 there will be a "Ride of Silence" in Melbourne at 7pm starting at Black Rock to Mordialloc and then back to Cafe Racer. Why not organise one where you are, with your friends or club/BUG? In Melbourne, contact: rooman[AT]myaccess[DOT]com.au for more info. Mo ".....The protocol is two abreast, no talking, just handsignals, no passing, slow pace max 20kph, wear black armbands, advise media, tell police, get expressions of support...." I hate to point out the obvious, but in Melbourne, on the 18th of May at 7pm it will be dark. Hand signals (and black armbands) therefore will be difficult to see. Maybe this is happening in the northern hemisphere where it's probably light, but here, no drivers of cars will see anything more than a bunch of blinking taillights, just like every other bunch ride along Beach Rd, except that being 7pm, there'll be less cars on the road to notice it. There are better ways to promote road sharing than a dangerous bunch ride at night. |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
Carl Brewer Wrote: I hate to point out the obvious, but in Melbourne, on the 18th of May at 7pm it will be dark. Hand signals (and black armbands) therefore will be difficult to see. Maybe this is happening in the northern hemisphere where it's probably light, but here, no drivers of cars will see anything more than a bunch of blinking taillights, just like every other bunch ride along Beach Rd, except that being 7pm, there'll be less cars on the road to notice it. There are better ways to promote road sharing than a dangerous bunch ride at night. i would have thought near peakhour that there be more cars on the roa to see it, no? And i hope your not saying bikes arent allowed on B Rd just cos it dark :rolleyes -- flyingdutch |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
On Mon, 16 May 2005 11:33:39 +1000, flyingdutch
wrote: Carl Brewer Wrote: I hate to point out the obvious, but in Melbourne, on the 18th of May at 7pm it will be dark. Hand signals (and black armbands) therefore will be difficult to see. Maybe this is happening in the northern hemisphere where it's probably light, but here, no drivers of cars will see anything more than a bunch of blinking taillights, just like every other bunch ride along Beach Rd, except that being 7pm, there'll be less cars on the road to notice it. There are better ways to promote road sharing than a dangerous bunch ride at night. i would have thought near peakhour that there be more cars on the road to see it, no? Peak hour on beach rd is 5-6:30ish. By 7 it's mostly over. And i hope your not saying bikes arent allowed on B Rd just cos its dark Of course not, but as a protest ride, I suspect it will leave those affected by it in the dark. |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
Carl Brewer Wrote: On Fri, 13 May 2005 13:31:45 +1000, cfsmt wrote On May 18 there will be a "Ride of Silence" in Melbourne at 7p startin at Black Rock to Mordialloc and then back to Cafe Racer. Why no organise one where you are, with your friends or club/BUG? I Melbourne, contact: rooman[AT]myaccess[DOT]com.au for more info More ".....The protocol is two abreast, no talking, just handsignals, n passing, slow pace max 20kph, wear black armbands, advise media, tel police, get expressions of support.... I hate to point out the obvious, but in Melbourne, on the 18th o May at 7pm it will be dark. Hand signals (and black armbands therefore will be difficult to see. Maybe this is happening i the northern hemisphere where it's probably light but here, no drivers of cars will see anything more tha a bunch of blinking taillights, just like every othe bunch ride along Beach Rd, except that being 7pm there'll be less cars on the road to notice it There are better ways to promote road sharing than dangerous bunch ride at night. I have info that there are 2 rides... one down Beach Road and th other in the city Beach Road Ride: Black Rock Clock Tower to Mordialloc and Back to Blac Rock, continuing on to Cafe Racer for city cyclists returning to CBD Meet: (Melways ref: 85 K4) 50 M sth Clock tower in front o Kennedy's/Kathy Watts Bike Shops and le Knicks Bring: Arm Bands, Lights, Messages for Pres Who: Any velo CBD Ride: Federation Square, around the city for an hour Meet: Opposite Flinders St Stn Fed Square Sid Bring: Arm Bands, Lights, Messages for pres Who: Any velo, fast walker, recumbants, MTBs, road & commuters I'm assuming they both start at 7pm? does anybody know cheers Al -- alison_b |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
alison_b Wrote: I'm assuming they both start at 7pm? does anybody know? cheers, Ali All rides start at 7pm (in their respective timezones), refer to http://rideofsilence.co -- cfsmtb |
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Ride of Silence - May 18
cfsmtb Wrote: All rides start at 7pm (in their respective timezones), refer t http://rideofsilence.com cool, thanks for that... the US bit confused me I can't believe it is only Monday al -- alison_b |
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