[Reader-list] Critical Mass-- Bangalore

[lalitha kamath]

FYI--




Critical Mass -- Bangalore

All you people out there with any kind of cycle...doodhwala cycles, 
newspaperwalla cycles, mtb's, road bikes, 
with and without gearwallas (and walis), with and without helmets...
here's calling all of you to bring along your cycles and join in the 
first ever Critical Mass ride in Bangalore 
spread the word and join the bandwagon....
Let's make it happen guys!!!!

The
intention is to ride in a single line (i.e one cyclist behind the
other) 
and draw attention to the fact there there are people who cycle
on the roads 
and that other people using the road should know about us
and provide us 
equal opportunity to use the roads. 
Just a simple peaceful ride!
Be there and lets have fun and make a statement!

Those who are interested to participate please turn up at the start point by 6.30pm. 

Start : Lalbagh West Gate
End: To be decided
Time : 6:30 pm.
Date : 28.11.08 (last Friday of the month)

We cycle in a single file
No breaking red lights
No cussing
No arguing with motorists
Just a quiet ride. And it'll be fun.

A little background about Critical Mass.

All over the world, The Critical Mass (CM) 
is done on the last friday of the month..
Even
though its a working day, the idea is to spread the message in 
a live
form to a large commuter base. If it were to be on a weekend 
it would
simply be a weekend leisure ride. CM helps in recognizing 
the
importance of respect that cyclists who commute daily deserve.

The first Critical Mass event was organised on September 25, 
1992 in San Francisco, USA.
Over
the years, citizens of 300-odd cities across the world have 
embraced
the concept. It is known by different names, such as 
bike-lifting,
corking and mass-up, in various cities.
Some Critical Mass events across the world have participants 
not only on cycles, but also on skateboards and wheelchairs.
India
is still not convinced about promoting cycling as a means of 
transport
but Amsterdam (Netherlands), New York, San Francisco, 
Chicago, Portland
(in USA), London (UK) and Paris (France) 
boast of a flourishing bicycle
culture

Btw, Even Delhi is having a CM on the same day 
http://www.cyclists.in/events/delhi-critical-mass-on-28th

http://www.delhicriticalmass.in/how_to_start_Index.htm

Please pass on this email to all you know.
And Hope to see you there!