spunout
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Check out this Critical Mass ride. Oct 26th-tucson
here's whats happening soon. the last friday of this month. there may be up to 200 pedalbike riders.
http://critical-mass.info/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass
to quote one of the organizers:
"I thought I'd put in my two cents-- hey, I helped organize Critical Mass in Tucson.
I'm surprised by the negativity about Critical Mass in Tucson. Why is everyone so angry?
While I agree that Tucson is a safe city to ride in, it's also a sad truth that I can't count the number of times cars have swerved at me, or tried to yell me off the road; I bike to work/school every day.
Another truth is that Critical Mass is not just some simple "anti-car" movement. No, I'm not a punk-*** cyclist who's "working on my piercing and sticker collection" (paraphrasing the unsettlingly angry cyclist's post), I'm just a guy who wants to raise awareness and see cyclists come together. Critical Mass is NOT a riot! Critical Mass is a procession that endorses physical activity, environmental awareness, and fun! And yes, during Critical Masses, I have seen drivers ask what was going on, and comment positively about it! I genuinely think that Critical Mass can help inspire people to enjoy the many unique aspects of cycling -- and who's pushing anyone?
Cyclists out in the community in force does NOT have to be either a hard-core road race OR a riot. We CAN co-exist together; think about it: it's car-critical-mass EVERY day, one Friday night is nothing!
Biking is love. "
-- Elliott Berry
catshelter7@gmail.com
i just emailed him, because I plan on attending. i already know the reaction a motoredbike rider will get from the spandex, but if they have something negative to say, then they can expect the same in return.
The link is outdated, and says June 3rd of '03. but i just ripped that quote off from craigslist, in the Bicycle section. there seems to be quite a stir with many riders, that do not like Critical Mass. I am intrigued.
EDIT: just got reply. here it is:
We will be meeting this Friday, Oct 26, at 6:00 at el Presidio Park. Unfortunately, I posted this, and it got taken down, presumably by those angry cyclists. El Presidio Park is right behind the old court-house downtown. Tell everyone you know!
Can't wait!
Elliott
here's whats happening soon. the last friday of this month. there may be up to 200 pedalbike riders.
http://critical-mass.info/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass
to quote one of the organizers:
"I thought I'd put in my two cents-- hey, I helped organize Critical Mass in Tucson.
I'm surprised by the negativity about Critical Mass in Tucson. Why is everyone so angry?
While I agree that Tucson is a safe city to ride in, it's also a sad truth that I can't count the number of times cars have swerved at me, or tried to yell me off the road; I bike to work/school every day.
Another truth is that Critical Mass is not just some simple "anti-car" movement. No, I'm not a punk-*** cyclist who's "working on my piercing and sticker collection" (paraphrasing the unsettlingly angry cyclist's post), I'm just a guy who wants to raise awareness and see cyclists come together. Critical Mass is NOT a riot! Critical Mass is a procession that endorses physical activity, environmental awareness, and fun! And yes, during Critical Masses, I have seen drivers ask what was going on, and comment positively about it! I genuinely think that Critical Mass can help inspire people to enjoy the many unique aspects of cycling -- and who's pushing anyone?
Cyclists out in the community in force does NOT have to be either a hard-core road race OR a riot. We CAN co-exist together; think about it: it's car-critical-mass EVERY day, one Friday night is nothing!
Biking is love. "
-- Elliott Berry
catshelter7@gmail.com
i just emailed him, because I plan on attending. i already know the reaction a motoredbike rider will get from the spandex, but if they have something negative to say, then they can expect the same in return.
The link is outdated, and says June 3rd of '03. but i just ripped that quote off from craigslist, in the Bicycle section. there seems to be quite a stir with many riders, that do not like Critical Mass. I am intrigued.
EDIT: just got reply. here it is:
We will be meeting this Friday, Oct 26, at 6:00 at el Presidio Park. Unfortunately, I posted this, and it got taken down, presumably by those angry cyclists. El Presidio Park is right behind the old court-house downtown. Tell everyone you know!
Can't wait!
Elliott
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