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
RIDE OF SILENCE
2026 Ride of Silence – Fort Collins
Join Bike Fort Collins for the 2026 Ride of Silence, a meaningful evening of remembrance, reflection, and community.
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Fort Collins cycling community will join thousands of riders around the world for the International Ride of Silence—an annual event held on the third Wednesday in May. Together, we ride in silence to honor those who have been killed or seriously injured while riding on public roadways, and to raise awareness among motorists about the importance of safely sharing the road.
This is a no-drop, slow-paced ride designed to be accessible and respectful for all participants. Whether you ride daily or occasionally, your presence helps send a powerful message of solidarity and advocacy for safer streets.
Ride Guidelines:
- Helmets and lights are required
- All riders must follow the rules of the road
- This is a tribute ride—not a race
Join us as we come together to remember, reflect, and ride for change.
Day: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
• Tentative Timeline (subject to shift slightly):
From the official Ride of Silence website:
“-Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as nothing before it. Cyclists 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.”
In accordance with the recommendations of the Ride of Silence website, we alwasys ask that you follow these ride guidelines:
- Remember and honor those who’ve been hit & killed while riding or seriously injured
- Ride slowly and a relatively short distance – this is not a race
- Ride in Silence – this a ride to reflect and remember those we lost
- Wear a helmet & obey road laws for bicyclists
In Memoriam
This page serves as a lasting tribute and memorial to honor the lives of cyclists who have tragically lost their lives as a result of crash involving motor vehicles. It is a permanent space for remembrance, reflection, and recognition—where we can pause to remember those who are no longer with us, acknowledge the impact of their loss on families and communities, and renew our collective commitment to making our streets safer for everyone who rides.
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