to say Critical Mass is a political event anymore is a pretty thin statement. it seems that a majority of participants could care less about any sort of political action or message, they are simply out to take back a bit of authority for all the times they've been threatened by a car.

The woman was obviously freaked out, swarmed by droves of cyclists @ 9pm? She was scared, she tried to leave the 'scene' because its obviously no place for a car. Cyclists swarm, they get bumped, and there's the excuse to exact 'revenge.' Its a shame that both parties are trying to spin themselves into victims.

Both should take responsibility, and we should all look forward to this happening again next month... I'll see you there!