Ride of Silence + “Changing Lanes” Film Screening
On Thursday, May 21st – 2026, join people from across Greater Cleveland (and the world) for the most important event of the year. Local cyclists will join others across the globe in a silent slow-paced ride in honor of vulnerable road users who have been injured or killed on our public roadways. Our recent Crash Report shows that in 2024, 603 people biking and walking were hit by motor vehicles in Cleveland – so this cause has a great deal of local weight.
NEW THIS YEAR: Our end point will be the Cinemateque in University Circle – where you can watch the film “Changing Lanes” which is a a compelling call to action for democracy at street level. There will be a short panel discussion after the film to discuss the themes before riding back. Please purchase your movie tickets in advance if you plan to stay for this portion. Changing Lanes Tickets and movie info.
Note: If you do not wish to stay for the movie & panel – you are still welcome to participate in the ride simply circle back afterwards.
There are 2 start locations for you choose from:
Option 1 | Ride from Downtown Cleveland – Meet at the Turbine Sculpture in front the new Bike Cleveland HQ at 5:15PM. At 5:30 we will head out on a 4.5 mile (one way) on-street group ride escorted by the Cleveland Police Bicycle Division to the Cinemateque. After the film and panel discussion, riders are then free to find their way back to where they began. Groups tend to form organically for the return ride.
Option 2 | Ride from University Heights – Meet at the John Carroll parking lot off Carroll Blvd next to the Dolan Science Center at 5:15PM. This will be a 5 mile (one way) on-street group ride led by the Heights Bicycle Coalition to University Hospital. After the film, riders are then free to find their way back to where they began, or return with the group.
The Ride Of Silence asks participants to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There are no brochures, no sponsors and no registration fees. Please, help the event grow by inviting those you feel would like to participate via the Facebook Event.