Tempe Bicycle Action Group

2026 Ride of Silence
When: Wednesday, May 20, meet at 6:30pm, roll out at 7pm
Where: Tempe Beach Park entrance near Rio Salado and Mill
Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

WHY DOES THIS ORGANIZATION EXIST?
To HONOR those who have been injured or killed
To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here
To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD

THE RIDE OF SILENCE WILL NOT BE QUIET
On Wed. May 20th, 2026 at 7:00 PM, the 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 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed.

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, wear white, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. There are no registration fees. The ride, which is held during National Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.

Will we see you out there?

🗓️Wednesday is Bike to Work Day!🚲

This is your opportunity to enjoy a sustainable commute, connect with fellow cyclists, and contribute to a healthier environment for our community.

The first 350 bike riders can stop by one of these locations on April 15 to get a free t-shirt and water bottle.
📍Pyle Center (655 E. Southern Avenue)
📍Kiwanis Park Batting Cages (6005 S. All America Way)
📍Westside Multi-Gen Center (715 W. Fifth Street)
📍Escalante Center (2150 E. Orange Street)
📍North Tempe Multi-Gen Center (1555 N. Bridalwreath Street)
📍Tempe City Hall (31 E. Fifth Street)
📍Clark Park (1730 S. Roosevelt Street)

You can also participate in a community ride at 7 a.m. from Kiwanis Park to the Transportation Center in downtown Tempe.

Happy biking!