Organizer Resources

2022 Resources

20th Anniversary-themed logo, courtesy of Chuck Hill, coordinator for Arizona. It’s available for download as a JPEG version and an AI version (editable). A horizontal format version for Facebook events is now available here. Glenn Gunter (board member & Maryland coordinator) also recently converted our .AI file to EPS and made it available for download here.

2018 Resources

• Poster template from Holland, Michigan, which can be easily edited for other events (Word format); 8.5 x 11 size – 11 x 17 size
• Handout template (3-up per sheet) from Holland, Michigan, which can be easily edited for other events (Word format).
• Additional handout template (3-up per sheet) from Holland, Michigan, which can be easily edited for other events (Word format).

Additional Resources

• Public Service Announcement for “Ride of Silence,” a global event that takes place every May in 48 Countries, 7 Continents and 50 US States (plus Washington DC). Footage is from Columbus, Ohio USA “Ride of SIlence” event that took place on May 18, 2016.

•  The 2016 World Wide poster is still available in both Microsoft Word format and PDF.   Please modify the Word file with your local information and print as desired.  It was designed by our Secretary of the Board, Debbie Kaighn.  Contact her if you have any questions about using the poster.

• 2016 brochure Word template – easily modify for your local event – three-up, 8.5 x 11″ format.  Recommended to print on card stock. When cut into 3rd’s, will take up the same foot-print area as a normal sized brochure you’d find in a bike shop.
• A small PR card template – It’s a 9X card to be localized and printed on card stock. Cut up into 2.5″ X 3.5″ cards. Carry when riding and give to potential attendees.

Ride of Silence Logos

The various logos available for your use are listed below:

• Updated logo:  if you’re looking for our official classic logo, here it is in JPEG format – PDF & two EPS formats – EPS 1 & EPS 2.  By downloading the logos, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to abide by the Logo Usage Guidlines.
• Word version of the RoS Classic Tribute logo; Word version of the RoS Ghost bike Tribute logo.
• Click here for the RoS Ghost bike Tribute logo (JPEG).
• Event organizers that are having their 5th annual event can use this new special 5-year logo which was created by Nicolas Rivers, our new Australia/New Zealand Coordinator.  It’s available as a JPEG, a PNG file and an EPS file.
• If this is your event’s 10th anniversary year you can use our 10th Anniversary year logo (PDF); also available in JPEG and EPS.  (Thanks to Michael D. Savino, Long Valley, NJ event organizer, The David D. Hammar Foundation, and Elizabeth Adamczyk, Chicago organizer for their work on the updating and creation of these graphics.)

General Information

Easy-to-use online, public mapping tool for your event route.

Organizer Checklist 

– (courtesy of Elizabeth Adamczyk, Chicago Organizer) Use this handy checklist to help you better prepare and organize your event.

Safe Riding Rules Handout template (courtesy of Mallory Hicks in memory of sister Paige Hicks)

How to organize a Ride of Silence™ – General information and tips from Chris Phelan, RoS Founder/ President.

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.

Release / Waiver

Ride of Silence™ Release/ Waiver (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.

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.

• Part 1 (PDF, 81K)
• Part 2 (PDF, 30K)
• Flyer (MS Word, 269K)

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 (2010).  Same banner w/out the sponsor logos (JPG format).

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

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. 

Sample State Report

Here’s a report for the state of Michigan’s events in 2008. 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.

Mentor Program

For new locations or new site directors who have questions about starting a Ride of Silence in their community, please contact your state coordinator (see our ABOUT Us page) or email Sheryl Porter, Secretary.