Share the road: Ride of Silence Wednesday in Abilene

Diana Groom, Abilene Reporter-News

This Wednesday, there will be a Ride of Silence through Abilene in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in cycling-related crashes in Taylor and Jones Counties.

The ride will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday with pre-ride ceremonies starting at 6:40 p.m. in the north parking lot of Radford Auditorium at McMurry University.

Bicyclists make the turn at South 27th and Barrow streets Wednesday during the Ride of Silence May 19, 2021. Over 30 people pedaled a nearly 5-mile route through central Abilene beginning and ending at McMurry University to remember the nine bicyclists who died in traffic accidents locally since 2010, as well as others statewide and nationally.
Bicyclists make the turn at South 27th and Barrow streets Wednesday during the Ride of Silence May 19, 2021. Over 30 people pedaled a nearly 5-mile route through central Abilene beginning and ending at McMurry University to remember the nine bicyclists who died in traffic accidents locally since 2010, as well as others statewide and nationally.

Taylor County Judge Phil Crowley will address the crowds as the guest speaker.

The Ride of Silence will consist of a 5-mile route around Abilene to remind motorists to share the road.

Since 2010, a total of 12 cyclists have lost their lives in crashes within Taylor and Jones Counties, according to the Texas Department of Transportation press release.

The Steamboat Cycling Club, in conjunction with the Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Abilene Police Department, Bike Town, TxDOT D.R.I.V.E. Safe Coalition, McMurry University and Abilene Bicycle Club, will welcome all cyclists to tonight's event.

This is Abilene's reminder to share the road and avoid another tragedy.

This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Share the road: Ride of Silence Wednesday in Abilene