Cyclists gathered at Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa sporting Wednesday night wearing reflective gear, helmets, and lights. These bicyclists decided to join the ride throughout downtown in an effort to raise awareness for bicycle and pedestrian safety on the roadways.
Approximately 65 riders attended the Ride To Silence. Participants were escorted by the Tampa Police on their 11.1 mile bicycle ride.
Tampa’s first Ride of Silence started back in 2011 as a response to the tragic fatalities in 2010. Organizer, Jose Menendez started the local event to honor the 12 fatalities and to bring awareness to the community to prevent future accidents.
This article appears in May 16-22, 2013.