the point at which i realized CM was for ******bags was the point at which i listened to some crazy idiot talk about how the government doesn't like cyclists because they want to keep people in their 'boxes' ... you have an apartment box and a work cubicle box and a car box and anytime anyone goes outside of their boxes the government gets all oppressive and fascist.

there's a point to which simplistic views of society and justice become self-serving and false, and CM crazies are about fifteen lightyears beyond that point.

that said, they're a great way to have fun with a bunch of cyclists and there are usually more girls on cm rides than on regular rides. mostly with boyfriends though, so **** it and **** CM.

i'm not bitter



edit: you were right to ride in the street, the sidewalk is far more dangerous for cyclists. when i'm driving i can't avoid sidewalk cyclists and i never hit anyone but i've come VERY close. street cyclists i've always been able to be safe near.

that said, if i'm riding my bmx bike and can't keep up with traffic i'll slow down and ride on the sidewalk.