I'm not sure if clogging the streets, yelling at drivers and making a scene is the best way to demonstrate cyclists' rights on the road, but if you're into that sort of thing, Critical Mass returns to St. Petersburg on Friday. Sure, you can come out to "protest pollution caused by car-culture", or you can just show up to ride your bike.
Whatever your reason, be at Williams Park at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
After the success of last month's ride, I wouldn't be surprised to see an even bigger crowd this time around.
Ride safe everyone.
"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the
human race." - H.G. Wells
I believe the idea is to leave a lane open this time. That is the ONLY way CM will be allowed to continue and hopefully be fruitfull.
Posted by: biker mike | January 24, 2008 at 01:31 PM
This is a tough one. I'd like to think that a hundred bicycle riders, each riding quietly and safely and legally in their own neighborhood, have a more positive overall effect on the community's view of bicycles than a hundred riders clogging one steet one time downtown.
But that's just me.
Posted by: Chip Haynes | January 24, 2008 at 04:11 PM
These CM rides are a great way to help bolster the already fragile/volatile relationship and cyclists...not. Do something positive,not ride your fixie and make yourself look like an idiot...
Posted by: psychlyst | January 25, 2008 at 08:39 PM
Last time was as much fun as I've had on a bike in a long time. Don't be scared, don't be an old frilly pants, just show up and have fun.
Posted by: gob | January 25, 2008 at 10:27 PM
So you're saying I look like an idiot on my fixie?
News to me.
Posted by: Chip Haynes | January 28, 2008 at 08:57 AM