Overview

• Cyclists in Columbus, Alameda, and San Antonio participated in solemn rides to honor those killed or injured on public roadways during the 23rd annual Ride of Silence.
• The Columbus event marked the first Ride of Silence since the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, with participants advocating for safer infrastructure like the city's Bike Plus and LinkUs transit plans.
• In Alameda, participants rode a seven-mile silent route escorted by police, as the community reflected on recent and past cycling fatalities, including a severe child injury days prior in nearby Oakland.
• Berkeley resident Jocelyn Larkin joined the Alameda ride to honor her late husband, Christopher Patti, who was fatally struck by a speeding driver while cycling in 2017.
• The event underscores the urgent need for drivers to recognize cyclists' rights to the road and for expanded protected bike lanes, aligning with broader Vision Zero goals.