Originally Posted by
Doohickie
I think that *is* the true meaning of CM. It makes cycling look fun with the goal of getting people to get the old bike down off the hooks in the garage and give 'er a go. We had a guy ask us what we were doing Friday and we told him about CM, and invited him to next month's ride. He gave us a thumbs up and said maybe he would. He was at least 70. I thought it was pretty cool.
Well that is certainly a side benefit... but the name alone gives hints as to what it WAS SUPPOSED to be about... that when a "critical mass" of cyclists is reached, then automobiles do not have domain of the streets. That is what it is supposed to be about.
That folks are having fun, riding bikes, and in this case, being supported by the local PD... well that isn't all bad now is it?