Cyclists in Lewiston-Auburn pedal silently for safer roads

Michael Rifkin, board member of the Maine Bicycle Coalition, speaks to participants of the Ride of Silence Wednesday in Lewiston.

LEWISTON — Cyclists came to the corner of Lincoln Street in Lewiston Wednesday night to participate in a somber yearly occurrence to memorialize cyclists killed by motor vehicles, and to promote sharing the road.

The Ride of Silence, hosted by the Maine Cycling Club and chaperoned by Lewiston and Auburn police, took place through the Twin Cities. The mission of the event is to honor cyclists killed by motorists while raising awareness about bicycling safety. 

Following a 3.5-mile course starting and ending at the Lincoln Street garage, participants rode at an easy pace, making the ride suitable for all experience levels.

“What we’re trying to do is bring awareness to people of how many people riding bikes and walking are killed each year by motorists,” stated John Grenier. “It’s a lot more than people think.”

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