Maui Memorial Ride of Silence • May 24, 2025

Annual Advocacy Ride • 13.2 or 34 Miles

Maui will be hosting a Memorial Ride as part of the global Ride of Silence movement, which takes place in hundreds of locations every year to honor cyclists who have been hit or killed while riding on public roadways.

Following the ride, we’ll gather for refreshments and advocacy. Refreshments will be compliments of Robin Hagen, Karl Hagen’s wife, in commemoration of Karl and all riders who have lost their lives nationwide and on Maui.

When

May 24, 2025 at 8:45AM
Meeting Place: Intersection of Piilani Hwy & Kaiwahine Street, Kihei

About

We'll meet at the intersection of Piilani Hwy & Kaiwahine Street at 8:45am. The group will ride north for 6.6 miles and turn around at Maui Veterans Hwy & Hookele St.

Optional: Those who wish to ride longer can continue on to Makena Landing Beach Park for an additional 20.8 miles and a total of 34 miles roundtrip.

Ride Leader: Jerry

Access the route using RideWithGPS here

Who can join

The ride of silence is open to all riders who can maintain average speeds of 10-12 mph. The longer ride to is best for intermediate and advanced riders who can maintain average speeds of 12-14mph. E-bikes are welcome, but we ask all e-bikers to adhere to our safety and etiquette expectations! Equipment is not provided and helmets are required for all riders.

All riders should plan to wear white shirts or jerseys to honor cyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

Ride of Silence History

In 2003, Chris Phelan organized the first Ride of Silence in Dallas after endurance cyclist Larry Schwartz was hit by the mirror of a passing bus and was killed. The memorial ride took place at White Rock Lake in Dallas, drawing 1,000 cyclists through word of mouth and email communication over a period of only ten days. There was no registration and no fees. Local media reported the ride to be incredibly moving as these cyclists rode in silence, occasionally wiping away a tear or patting a friend on the back. Although the ride was originally intended to be a one-time event, as word continued to spread more cyclists began to contact Phelan with a desire to do organize something similar in their own communities.

The official 2025 Ride of Silence date is May 21, however we are hosting our event on a Saturday so that more people are able to join us. Learn more Registration is required and free

Cost:

FREE