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Sussex Cyclists hold Ride of Silence
Cyclists take to the road in a silent procession to honor cyclists who were killed or injured on public roadways. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
May 29, 2017
Mike Tyler addresses the crowd.
Delaware State Police Officer Anthony Mendez and Sussex Cyclist Mike Tyler address the cyclists gathered for the Ride of Silence.
Officer Anthony Mendez and Sussex Cyclist Mike Tyler address the cyclists gathered for the Ride of Silence.
Riders gather for a photograph before embarking on the 8-mile ride of silence.
Riders participate in the Ride of Silence on Route 1.
Riders return from Rehoboth Beach on the Ride of Silence.
Sussex Cyclists led a group ride, May 17, in the 13th annual Ride of Silence, a national silent procession of cyclists held in memory of those who have been killed or injured while riding on public roadways. Troop 7 Delaware State Police escorted the procession’s 8-mile ride, from Dartmouth Drive in Lewes to the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal bridge in Rehoboth and back.
The event also recognizes National Bike Month and promotes Share the Road to raise awareness of motorists, police and city officials.
Mike Tyler recalled the inaugural ride in 2003, when Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was struck by the mirror of a passing bus and killed.
