Organizer Resources

General Information

2009 Events N. America & Global event maps - this page shows the states and countries that hosted RoS events in 2009 for reference.

NEW!!  Event Reporting Form - please use this to report event details, upload photos, links to articles, etc.  NOTE:  DO NOT include a comma when inputting the number of participants (if you had more than 999 riders).

How to organize a Ride of Silence™ - General information and tips from Chris Phelan.

Press release - Get the word out to your local media.  Here's an example of a localized press release (Oakland Co., MI, 2009) for some ideas on how you can modify it.

Sample State Resolution - Approach your state's bicycling coalition or League office and ask for a resolution like this (thank you NC!).

List of event calendar web sites - (PDF, 250K) A list of web sites where you can submit the details of your local Ride of Silence and get the word out.

2009 Public Service Announcement - (Windows movie - 1 mb) | YouTube version here.  Produced by MICHAEL FRIEDOFF. He has filmed the Dallas ride over the years but very few had seen his clips. He put this 30 second PSA together to be aired anywhere and everywhere.

Memoriam Powerpoint slideshow  -  web browser viewable (best viewed with Internet Explorer); show before or after rides, or during stationary group rides (this has a Michigan focus for now as it was generously created by Mark Hagar, the RoS Club Communications guy and Michigan Coordinator.  Here's the PowerPoint file (11 mb) which  you can download and then run off your computer much faster than thru the web browser version.


Mentor Program

For new locations or new site directors who have questions about starting a RIDE OF SILENCE in their community, please contact:

  • Mark Hagar - our Michigan director who has helped make Mich. the state with the most RoS events for several years running.
  • Benoit Valin - International, English or French (Benoit is our Singapore organizer whose event drew almost 500 participants in 2009, his first year as organizer!)

Templates

Letterhead (MS Word, 37K)

Small Signs (laminate and pin or zip-tie to panniers, jerseys, etc.; created by Mark Hagar)
Ride of Silence (PDF - Word)
Share the Road (PDF -  Word)
Same Road, Same Rules (PDF - Word)


Official Poster

Sample Posters

N. America:
Royal Oak, Oakland Co., MI

International:  (some are archived from previous years for reference)

Dubai (Arabic) 09
São Paulo, Brazil poster (09)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil poster (09)
BRASÍLIA (DF) BRASIL(09)
Hong Kong (09) by Hui Siu Kong and Martin Turner, of Hong Kong Cycling Alliance
Madrid, Spain (08) | Xalapa, Vera Cruz, Mexico  (08)
Sydney, Australia / Flyer/leaflet (08)


Banners

RoS large banners with messages design - 2 different sizes with RoS inspired messages were designed to be mounted to large boards mounted to bike-trailers, adapted from the design below by Tim Potter, E. Lansing, MI organizer.

Ride of Silence Logo banner designs - 3' x 8', 2 color & 3 color.  Created by Jean Gorman, Tucson, AZ organizer.


Ride Handouts

"Road Rules: Eight Tips For Safer Cycling", provided courtesy of Brushy Mountain Cyclists Club, provide useful information that you can hand out to your riders and promote safe cycling practices:

Brochure to be run "front & back" on 8.5"x11" card stock and cut into brochures.

Flyer (MS Word, 269K)


Forms

Ride of Silence™ Release (MS Word, 26K)

Disclaimer: We make no representations as to the validity of the form in any jurisdiction, and advise those who might make use of it to consult with local counsel as to any necessary modification for their state. This form does not come with or imply a warranty from Ride of Silence that this form will protect them.


Logos

The Ride of Silence logo is available for download in a variety of formats. By downloading the logos, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to abide by the Logo Usage Guidlines.

JPG format (Zip, 99K)
TIF format (Zip, 225K)
EPS format (Zip, 253K)
Adobe Illustrator format (Zip, 142K)
SVG format (Zip, 237K)

Chinese language version (JPG, 111k) - thanks to Yan kinn-wai from the Hong Kong Cycling Alliance for this adaptation.  Note: this logo uses traditional Chinese characters, as used in Hong Kong, Taiwan and many overseas Chinese communities.

French language version (PDF format, 34K - thanks to Alain Couët, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, RoS 2008 organizer)

Spanish language version (JPEG and EPS formats); thanks to Jose M. Benayas, Madrid, Spain RoS 2008 organizer & Daniel Gómez .

Catalonia language version (Large and small JPEG); thanks to Albert Garcia, Coordinador del secretariat de la CCUB, Catalonia.

More language versions.... coming soon.  We'd like to have the Ride of Silence logo in as many different languages as possible to encourage more participation around the world.  If you have the ability to create  and are willing to translate "Ride of Silence" into your language please send it to the webmaster for possible inclusion here. Please use the French version as a model for your language(s).


Mapping Tools

A quick and easy way to map your event course and distribute via email or your web site is the free Gmaps Pedometer tool based on Google mapping technology (unfortunatley, it's now slightly dated technology, but still free).  It's easy to use even the first time.  It shows mile markers and elevation over your course to give your participants a great reference for what to expect on your ride. 


Jazzed up State Maps

Check out what Mark Hagar (the Michigan organizer & national mentor) has done to generate enthusiasm within Michigan; a map of the state (2009 version) with all the confirmed cities highlighted, plus other neighboring states and even a few of the key international locations.  He's sending these out to bike shops around the state show people they're not alone in the effort.

Sample State Report

Here's a report for the state of Michigan's events in 2008 that Mark Hagar compiled.  Consider becoming a state organizer next year and helping compile more reports like this which really help people better understand the effectiveness of the power in numbers, stories, etc.