Silent Ride for Safety !
300 cyclists participate in second annual Ride of Silence
Posted: 22 May 2010 1930 hrs
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SINGAPORE : Cyclists gathered on Saturday morning to take part in the Ride of Silence - an annual silent bicycle ride dedicated to promoting cycling safety.
Despite the wet weather, some 300 cyclists wheeled a total of 47 kilometres, starting from Merlion Park.
Along the way, they spent a minute of silence in honour of the late Benjamin Mok. The 35-year-old was killed by a suspected drunk driver earlier this year while cycling.
The event had gathered support from local businesses, political and grassroots leaders.
"It sends the message that first, cyclists need to be respected. They are road users, they are legitimate users. Secondly, cyclists deserve to be able to ride safely. The third point is that responsibility also lies with the cyclists," said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Community Development, Youth & Sports. - CNA /ls
