Worcester Critical Mass

I managed to get stuck behind the local Critical Mass tonight (background for the uninitiated) and found the whole experience quite pleasurable. It definitely added a few min to my drive time, but comic relief in the form of reactions from other motorists totally made up for any inconvenience. People laying on horns, yelling and weaving in and out of lanes to try and pass the group was a fascinating glimpse at futility in motion. The only thing better was the friendly waves and smiles the cyclists offered up to angry motorists. The event, the last Friday of every month, is still in its infancy locally. But has grown since the last time I saw photos; I’d guess there were 35-40 people tonight.

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Post by: Brendan | August 31, 2007 | Filed Under The Big Woo, critical mass, cycling, transit 

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2 Responses to “Worcester Critical Mass”

  1. Erin-Jennifer Dunn on September 2nd, 2007 5:35 pm

    Hi…
    Thanks for supporting our cause!! I think it’s really funny how people get so angry at a gang of cyclists. I swear people’s blood-pressure went up a few notches with all their horn blowing. Okay, yeah bikes are slower than cars but that doesn’t mean we aren’t still traffic and shouldn’t get the same space and same respect as a slow moving car. Next time you should come join us!! It’s quite a fun time…like waving at all the maniacs on the road who are horn-whores and getting to know probably the coolest peeps in Wootown!

    Have an awesome day!!
    And remember…bikes are traffic too!
    Love,
    *Erin-Jennifer Dunn

  2. Kid Nice on October 12th, 2007 2:50 pm

    Sweet christ how obnoxious.



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