It's one of those lessons we all learned early on in life, like sharing is good. When you give respect, you get respect. And nowhere is that more true than on Utah's roads, where drivers and cyclists meet in potentially life-threatening situations thousands of times a day. The Road Respect program is dedicated to promoting safety by educating both drivers and cyclists about the rules of the road and encouraging mutual respect so that everyone gets home safely.

In August 2011, following the launch of the Road Respect program, a statewide survey showed that 43% of respondents were aware of the program. Of those respondents, 96% were aware of the Road Respect message, demonstrating the program's significant impact after just one year. We look forward to seeing a continued positive influence on cyclists and drivers this year.

THE 2013 ROAD RESPECT TOUR

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To encourage safe cycling and to promote positive interactions between bicyclists and drivers, Bike Utah, the Utah Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Safety, Utah Highway Patrol and Zero Fatalities will host the 3rd Annual Road Respect Tour during May and June, 2013.

The Tour will carry the Road Respect message from southern to northern Utah as a core group of 30 Road Respect Riders and a small contingency of classic Cobra cars travel Utah's roads, demonstrating obedience to the law and proper car/bicycling etiquette. As they move from town to town, the Road Respect Riders will join with the public to participate in community rides for all ages and abilities and Road Respect Rallies with fun activities. Many of the Road Respect events will feature mini car shows to attract automobile enthusiasts and encourage discussion between drivers and bicyclists.

Members of the public are invited to join Road Respect in rides listed here. Each rider is required wear a helmet and obey all of the rules of the road. Riders are responsible for their own transportation before and after the ride, along with lodging (if needed) and must sign a waiver responsibility before riding. For details or to sign up for a specific ride, send us a message by clicking on "contact us." Let us know the day, time and location of the ride that interests you. We appreciate all who participate and encourage every road user to take responsibility and choose safety first.

2013 Road Respect Tour Dates

May 29
Cedar City
out and back
ride

May 30
SR 14 Scenic Ride: Day Ride

May 31
Springdale
& St. George
Community
Celebrations

June 1
Parowan City,
Ride the Gap

June 13
Provo and Utah County

June 14
Salt Lake City
out and back
rides

June 15
Ogden
out and back
rides

Springdale & St. George Day Rides & Community Celebrations
May 31

9 to 11 a.m. Springdale Town Park, Road Respect Community Celebration & Trail Ride (5 miles)
Join us for a Community Celebration followed by an Out and Back Ride on Springdale’s new Pa’rus Trail

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ride from Springdale to St. George (approx. 60 miles)
Join the Road Respect Riders on a ride from Springdale to St. George. SR 9 to Hurricane and the Sand Hollow Loop, back to SR 9 and then along roads to St. George Town Square.

5 to 7 p.m. St. George Rides, Road Respect Community Celebration & mini Car Show
Meet at St. George Town Square at 5 p.m., or Confluence Trailhead at 5:15 p.m. Ride to Confluence Park for a big Community Celebration. Join the Road Respect Classic Cobra Crew for a mini Car Show under the overpass. A quick Out and Back Ride takes place at 6:30 p.m.

Cedar City Out and Back Ride
May 29

5 to 7 p.m. Main Street Park, loop ride (approx. 40 miles)
Explore premier rides in and around Cedar City with the Road Respect Riders

Springdale & St. George Day Rides & Community Celebrations
May 31

SR 14 Scenic Ride: Day Ride
May 30

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SR 14 to US 89 and Mt. Carmel Jct. (approx. 40 miles)
Meet at the junction of SR 148 & SR 14. Join the Road Respect Riders as they follow a portion of this year’s Tour of Utah Route. Very scenic, but not for the faint of heart.

Parowan City
June 1
Ride the Gap, Supported Ride with 30-mile, Half and Full Century options

6-7:30 a.m. Packet Pick-Up

8 a.m. Ride Begins
Join SpinGeeks and the Road Respect Riders on a journey through time and the Parowan Gap to see what ancient people left behind. Registration is required, http://www.spingeeks.com/events/ride-the-gap/. The Road Respect Classic Cobra Crew will be at the Annual Fun Run Car Show, at the nearby Iron County Fairgrounds.

Salt Lake City to Provo
June 13

Begins at the Intermodal Hub in SLC, to Provo for law enforcement forum, out & bake rides in Utah County, afternoon/evening

Salt Lake City out and back rides
June 14

Noon "commuter practice" rides around the Salt Lake Valley with UTA support, afternoon law enforcement forum, evening out & back rides, Big Bike Fest & mini Car Show at Liberty Park

Salt Lake City to Provo
June 13

Begins at the Intermodal Hub in SLC, to Provo for law enforcement forum, out & bake rides in Utah County, afternoon/evening

Ogden out and back rides
June 15

Huge Bike/Car Road Rally with all-day out & back rides for all ages and abilities