im sorry i upset you MN. I posted this in commuting because there is a good sense of community here and I would have thought people would enjoy reading. I understand your viewpoint on critical mass, and thats how I feel too but I felt like it was something I should try at least once. Whats the difference between 199 cyclists and 200? Also, in Atlanta, the authorities have come to accept this event as a legitimate form of protest, and police tend to smile and wave. The "sandbagger" was the only person who had a negative confrontation, many many other people rolled down their windows for a thumbs up or a kind word.