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Old 10-26-07, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Machka
Yes, critical mass rides are meant to block motorists and to be as annoying and rude as humanly possible to anyone who does not ride a bicycle. They love it when fights break out, and when the police arrive on the scene because then they can play the martyrs. They are trying to make a point about cycling being a viable method of transportation (or something) but that point does not come across in any way at all. Instead what comes across is that cyclists are obnoxious jerks.

I agree with you 100% that if those who participate in critical mass rides really did want to make a point, they should meticulously follow the law during their rides, and they should be extremely polite and friendly to those who are not riding their bicycles. In that way, drivers might look at cyclists in a positive way and be more inclined to share the road. Those not riding their bicycles might also be intrigued by this group of well-mannered cyclists who look like they are having fun while not disturbing anyone ... and might be inclined to dig their bicycles out and go for a ride.
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