*Time: 5:30 Pre Ride Ceremony* * 6:30 Ride of Silence* *Place: The Lakes at Thousand Oaks <http://shoplakes.com/> at 2200 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 * On Wednesday, May 21st, at 5:30 PM, Conejo Valley Cyclists and the City of Thousand Oaks will participate in the Ride of Silence at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks <http://shoplakes.com/>. The Ride of Silence, held during National Bike Month <http://www.bikeleague.org/content/national-bike-month>, is a free event to honor fellow bicyclists who have been injured or killed by motorists. It allows us the opportunity to help raise awareness of bicyclist’s rights to the road, and to let motorists, the public, and bicyclists know they must SHARE the ROAD. I ask that you help us spread this message by attending this important event for our community. Please invite family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, teachers, and anyone else who is interested in helping us create a safer community. Join hundreds of fellow bicyclists in solemn remembrance of those who have been killed or injured by motorists with a short 10 mile ride, escorted by the Thousand Oaks Police, on roads we all must share. By riding in silence you are standing shoulder to shoulder with your fellow bicyclists throughout the state, the country, and the world. By riding in silence, you will help educate drivers to be more vigilant when approaching all bicyclists on all our roads. Please arrive at 5:30pm for the preride ceremony; Ride leaves promptly at 6:30pm Special thanks to long time member, and past president, JC Simmons for working with the city of Thousand Oaks to help organize this important event. Please print 2 or more of the attached file to help raise awareness for this event. Place one on your refrigerator and one at a place of business, worship, local school, or library. Remember… SAME ROADS - SAME RULES - SAME RIGHTS In solemn appreciation of your participation, Henry Montalvo President Conejo Valley Cyclists