Thanks again for the outpouring of love, support and words of encouragement from everyone.
There is a silent ride along Pensacola Beach that was organized by the West Florida Wheelmen Bicycle Club to honor Roger. This was the article published today in the Pensacola News Journal.
17 October, 1030, Roger Grooters Memorial Ride of Silence.
What: Slow (10-12 mph), processional type bicycle ride beginning
at Quietwater Beach Boardwalk parking lot, proceeding east to first
parking area past Portofino, then returning to Quietwater Beach
parking lot. Approx total trip is approx. 10 miles.
When: 10:30 am on Sunday, October 17, 2010.
Why: Remembering and honoring fellow cyclist Roger Grooters
while raising awareness of cyclists sharing the road with motor vehicles.
What else? Attend Worship at the Water service (by Gulf Breeze United
Methodist Church) that Sunday at 9:00 am located on the beach at
Flounders Restaurant. Cycling attire welcomed.
Helmets required to ride with the group.
Everyone welcome to join us!
We can't believe it's been a year since Roger was tragically killed by a distracted driver, who was on a cell phone. Roger was biking from San Diego, CA to Jacksonville Beach, FL to build awareness and raise funds for the victims of the 2010 Gulf Coast Oil Spill. We are honored that more than 20 Pensacola area cyclists will gather on October 6, 2011, to honor his legacy and help us finish Roger's remaining 300 miles, ending with a tire dipping on October 9th in the Atlantic ocean.
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ReplyDeleteBlogger David said...
ReplyDeleteKol, Josh, we'll organize a group of BPBs to ride on Sunday morning at the same time that you guys ride. We'll be thinking of you and your family.
David Simpson