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Iowa cyclists remember their fallen tonight in Ride of Silence

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May 18th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

At least six Iowa cities are hosting special bicycle rides this (Wednesday) evening to remember cyclists who’ve been hurt or killed in crashes. It’s called the Ride of Silence and cyclists by the hundreds will gather in some communities for a slow-speed, silent parade for miles through their downtowns and outlying areas. Police cars with lights flashing and no sirens often lead and trail the rides.

Beforehand, it’s tradition to read off the names of those cyclists who’ve been lost. This year, the list will include Joleen Stork of Glidden, a 60-year-old who was killed in Carroll County last month when she was hit from behind by a pickup. Rides are being held in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids and Marion, Des Moines, Mason City, Sioux City and Sergeant Bluff.

(Radio Iowa)