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Some 100 people braved the rain to honor fallen cyclists on the 20th annual Chicago Ride of Silence
The event also drew attention to the need for safer street design, and for Chicago to follow peer cities' examples by lowering our default speed limit to 25 mph.
May 22, 2025
Tragically, the Chicago Ride of Silence included 3 locations where 2 people were injured or killed on bikes
But while the event raised awareness of the urgent need to make streets safer for all users, it also was an example of what's beautiful about riding bikes.
May 16, 2024
Seven advocacy groups discuss why this Wednesday’s Chicago Ride of Silence is important
The 20th annual Chicago Ride of Silence is an opportunity to mourn and reflect on lost lives, part of a global movement to honor people killed and injured on bicycles, and demand changes to keep bike riders safe
May 13, 2022
Get your Helmut on: Honor architect and fallen cyclist Jahn with these bike rides
There are already a few different ways you can pay tribute to Jahn on your bicycle, including a self-guided tour of his downtown designs.
May 12, 2021
Tomorrow’s Chicago Ride of Silence Honors Fallen Cyclists
The silent process is part of a worldwide movement to call attention to traffic violence.
May 15, 2018