It seems to me that CM was important as a way to help jumpstart this third bicycling boom in America. It helped cyclists see that they weren't just lone warriors out there and it definitely got motorists' attention. I'm pleased that we are starting to outgrow that phase and it is morphing into more of a parade/pub crawl/performance art event. That means we are starting to see enough cyclists on a daily basis that we are on the cusp of creating a true critical mass.