Ride of Silence - Wear Yellow | Oxford, MS | I shouldn't have to shoot this kind of stuff Photographer
First, the good...This was the first time for Oxford, MS to participate in the National and International Annual Ride of Silence. The Ride of Silence is going on its 10th year and is held at 100s if not 1000s of cities across the States and Worldwide. The premise behind the ride is a for a slow-paced and silent ride in honor of cyclists who have been injured or killed on public roadways. There was a fairly good turn out, despite it being a Wednesday and school was out. The weather was perfect and I think those who participated really were moved and had a good time. Secondly, I just urge you all to think while driving. I understand we have places to go, and I understand its frustrating to drive so slow, but we must remember the person on the bike, or jogging or running is a person. They are probably someone's significant other..most certainly they are someone's son or daughter. By law, its their road too...SHARE the ROAD! This is coming from someone who's wife is an avid road cyclist, who's best-friend's wife was killed while cycling, and who himself likes to ride every now and then...Calm down and think!
Rest in Peace, Kevser...