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Ride of Silence tonight
Austin cyclists will ride through the city tonight in honor of cyclists killed on Texas roads.
The event begins with a 6:30 p.m. dedication ceremony at Pfluger Bridge over Lady Bird Lake. An 8-mile ride will follow at 7 p.m.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 1,000 people die in bicycle accidents every year. More than 500,000 other cyclists suffer non-fatal injuries.
The Ride of Silence aims to highlight the need for drivers and cyclists to learn how to share the road.
Ride of Silence events are planned in 49 U.S. states and more than two dozen nation.
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