Ride of Silence 10 Years Strong 2003-2013 Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 7PM

1. Ride of Silence 10 Years Strong 2003-2013 Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 7PM One Day. One Time. Free Worldwide. Save the date – Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (always the 3rd Wednesday in May) All are welcome for a free, silent bike ride around Tampa. Location: Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa Pace: No faster than 12 MPH Distance: 9 Miles; Time – 7PM (arrive early) Today we number many but ride as one, In honor of those not with us, friends, mothers, fathers, sisters, sons. With helmets on tight and heads down low, we ride in silence, cautious and slow The wheels start spinning in the lead pack, but today we ride and no one attacks. The dark sunglasses cover our tears remembering those we held so dear Today’s ride is to make others aware the road is there for all to share. To those not with us or by our side, May God be your partner on your final ride. - Mike Murgas Larry Schwartz – The inspiration for the first-ever Ride of Silence in 2003 : May 4, 2003: Larry Schwartz is killed by a school bus mirror May 6, 2003: Funeral for Larry and concept of RofS idea May 11, 2003: sent out emails May 21, 2003: first Ride Of Silence, one-time-only event in Dallas, 1,000 attend May 16, 2012: 310 events world-wide, 50 U.S. states, 19 countries, 7 continents, 0 words spoken, millions of powerful memories http//:www.rideofsilence.org/