2026 Chesapeake Ride of Silence

Date: 05/20/2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Description

Join the Chesapeake Bicycle /Trail Advisory Committee for the Chesapeake Ride of Silence - an 8.5-mile ride to honor those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Participants will meet at Chesapeake City Park, Section C - Shelter 11 at 6:30 p.m. The ride will begin at 7:00 p.m. We encourage participants to bring their own bikes and personal safety equipment. For more information about the Ride of Silence, please visit RideofSilence.org.

Registration required at Ride of Silence

Note: This is a non-WAB event. Participants are not covered by WAB insurance.

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Club Ride Classifications

Pace for Rides:
A (20+ mph)
A- (18-20 mph)
B+ (16-18)
B (14-16)
C (12-14)
D (10-12)
Casual Up to 10 mph, with no one left behind

Please note that these are average speeds for the duration of the ride. If you are new to club rides and aren't sure what pace you can maintain, be conservative with your first ride! Direct all questions, cancellations or updates to our ride coordinator at ridecoordinator@wabonline.org

Helmets are required on all WAB rides.

Registration is required for all WAB rides. Pre-registration online accomplishes the following: 1) the ride leader and other participants know who is coming; 2) you are eligible for club insurance in the event of an accident ; 3) you accept the risks involved in riding; 4) you provide necessary legal protection for club leadership and ride leaders, and 5) we have an easy means to communicate in event of a change or cancellation. Please familiarize yourself with the waiver on the registration page.

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