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"Paul Dorn" <pcdorn@ucdavis.edu> wrote in message
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> CRITICAL MASS: BICYCLING'S DEFIANT CELEBRATION
> Davis Bike Club November General Meeting to feature Chris Carlsson,
> editor of "Critical Mass: Bicycling's Defiant Celebration."
>
> Part protest, part celebration, Critical Mass is a noncommercial,
> noncompetitive monthly bike ride held in hundreds of cities in dozens
> of countries since it began exactly ten years ago in San Francisco.
> More than 5,000 cyclists from throughout the world came to San
> Francisco on September 27, 2002, to commemorate the 10th anniversary
> of Critical Mass with a jubilant mass bike ride through the city.

Kooks one and all!

Bill

I know the Davis bike Club...ridden the Davis Double several times when I
lived in Roseville, CA.
I assamed to know that the Davis Bike Club would stoop so low to have a
Critical Mass person speak at their meeting. Critical Mass has done nothing
but give us good cyclist a bad name........I'm very very disappointed.

Dale
"Paul Dorn" <pcdorn@ucdavis.edu> wrote in message
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> CRITICAL MASS: BICYCLING'S DEFIANT CELEBRATION
> Davis Bike Club November General Meeting to feature Chris Carlsson,
> editor of "Critical Mass: Bicycling's Defiant Celebration."
>
> Part protest, part celebration, Critical Mass is a noncommercial,
> noncompetitive monthly bike ride held in hundreds of cities in dozens
> of countries since it began exactly ten years ago in San Francisco.
> More than 5,000 cyclists from throughout the world came to San
> Francisco on September 27, 2002, to commemorate the 10th anniversary
> of Critical Mass with a jubilant mass bike ride through the city.
>
> A regular Critical Mass participant from the very beginning, Chris
> Carlsson will appear in Davis at 7 pm on Monday, November 4 at the
> general membership meeting of the Davis Bike Club. (Free, public
> welcome.) Carlsson will read from "Critical Mass: Bicycling's Defiant
> Celebration," the book he edited on the event's 10th anniversary, and
> respond to questions on Critical Mass and its significance. Carlsson
> will also present excerpts from the documentary "(We aren't blocking
> traffic,) We Are Traffic!" (directed by Ted White, 1999) and video
> highlights of Critical Mass rides in New York City and Milan, Italy.
>
> "Critical Mass: Bicycling's Defiant Celebration" (AK Press, 2002,
> paperback, 256 pgs.) contains essays, personal anecdotes, photos and
> flyers by dozens of activists and theorists from San Francisco,
> Montreal, Stuttgart, Milan, Sydney, and seven other cities. More than
> 40 contributors document, define and drive home the beauty of a quiet
> ride with a thousand friends, the inspiration of grassroots activism,
> the hazards of media coverage, and the fight for the survival of our
> cities.
>
> Chris Carlsson is a San Francisco-based activist, writer and artist.
> His previous publications include "Reclaiming San Francisco: History,
> Politics, Culture" (co-editor, City Lights Books, San Francisco: 1998)
> and "Bad Attitude: The Processed World Anthology" (co-editor, Verso
> Books, London: 1990).
>
> The Davis Bike Club promotes interest in all aspects of bicycling,
> from recreational cycling for every skill level to racing and
> commuting, and sponsors the annual Davis Double Century, the Foxy's
> Fall Century, the 4th of July Criterium and numerous club rides.
> Membership information is available at B&L Bike Shop or via the club's
> Web site, www.davisbikeclub.org.
>
> Event Info:
> Monday, November 4, 7 pm
> Davis Waste Removal, 2727 2nd Street, Davis
> FREE event, open to the general public
> Sponsored by Davis Bike Club
>
> Additional resources:
>
> http://www.critical-mass.org
> http://www.talkfastrideslow.org/
> http://www.runmuki.com/paul/writing/urban.html
>
> Chris Carlsson information:
> http://www.shapingsf.org/credits/cc_resume_9_00.htm
>
> ###

Sign my petition to have the law enforced against the Massholes!
   http://www.PetitionOnline.com/srbd01/

John David Galt <jdg@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us> wrote in message news:<3DBDBE57.BCE865B5@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us>...
> Sign my petition to have the law enforced against the Massholes!
>    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/srbd01/

The attitudes expressed in petitions like this one are precisely why
events such as Critical Mass, Reclaim the Streets, and other actions
have become necessary. Streets belong to everyone--kids playing ball,
protesters, parades, festivals, fairs, pedestrians, bicyclists,
etc.--and not simply drivers. Since the dawn of civilization, streets
have been the principal public space of any community. Arriving just
over 100 years ago, automobiles are a recent intruder onto our roads
and streets. And it's clear that their unfettered presence degrades
the urban environment significantly. Streets are *public* space, and
not simply utilitarian corridors for auto traffic. There are lots of
things more important than driver convenience, such as clean air and
water, preservation of open space, neighborhood quality of life,
livable communities, safety for seniors and children, etc. If you
don't like getting stuck in traffic, the solution is simple: Don't
Drive!

Paul Dorn
Davis, CA
http://www.runmuki.com/paul

Yes the streets are a Public place.........So why does CM think that they
can block and stop traffic, break all traffic laws. They aren't reclaiming
the streets......they are abusing the streets. One day because of there
actions......bikes will not be allowed on the streets. Plus all the CM I
have seen 95% of the riders don't know what a bike is......ie: they loose
the confidence of the voting public.
Again I'm ashamed and really surprised that a good Bike Club that Davis has
would allow such a thing. I think Davis Bike Club should take the CM on
their next Double Century and see how long the DC would last. Maybe an hour
before it would be shut down.
What do you think Davis BC?????
"Paul Dorn" <pcdorn@ucdavis.edu> wrote in message
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> John David Galt <jdg@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us> wrote in message
news:<3DBDBE57.BCE865B5@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us>...
> > Sign my petition to have the law enforced against the Massholes!
> >    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/srbd01/
>
> The attitudes expressed in petitions like this one are precisely why
> events such as Critical Mass, Reclaim the Streets, and other actions
> have become necessary. Streets belong to everyone--kids playing ball,
> protesters, parades, festivals, fairs, pedestrians, bicyclists,
> etc.--and not simply drivers. Since the dawn of civilization, streets
> have been the principal public space of any community. Arriving just
> over 100 years ago, automobiles are a recent intruder onto our roads
> and streets. And it's clear that their unfettered presence degrades
> the urban environment significantly. Streets are *public* space, and
> not simply utilitarian corridors for auto traffic. There are lots of
> things more important than driver convenience, such as clean air and
> water, preservation of open space, neighborhood quality of life,
> livable communities, safety for seniors and children, etc. If you
> don't like getting stuck in traffic, the solution is simple: Don't
> Drive!
>
> Paul Dorn
> Davis, CA
> http://www.runmuki.com/paul

"cucycln" <cucycln@bwr.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
news:HUBv9.162647$C8.411805@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> Yes the streets are a Public place.........So why does CM think that they
> can block and stop traffic, break all traffic laws. They aren't reclaiming
> the streets......they are abusing the streets. One day because of there
> actions......bikes will not be allowed on the streets. Plus all the CM I
> have seen 95% of the riders don't know what a bike is......ie: they loose
> the confidence of the voting public.
> Again I'm ashamed and really surprised that a good Bike Club that Davis
has
> would allow such a thing. I think Davis Bike Club should take the CM on
> their next Double Century and see how long the DC would last. Maybe an
hour
> before it would be shut down.
> What do you think Davis BC?????

I personally don't want to be involved in a CM argument, but I did the Davis
Double this year.  With over 900 cyclists it took over the road as much as
CM does.  I also do weekend hammerfest rides in my town and recreational
racer types are also as obstructive to motor vehicle traffic as CM.   Motor
vehicle users, however, have taken over the roads far more, with greater
arrogance than any bicyclist group.  When I drive in a car I don't expect
(nor do I find) that I have unimpeded progress.  There are all kinds of road
users and I often have to wait.  Mostly for other motorists.


> "Paul Dorn" <pcdorn@ucdavis.edu> wrote in message
> news:29cc6837.0210290929.5c25dfb1@posting.google.com...
> > John David Galt <jdg@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us> wrote in message
> news:<3DBDBE57.BCE865B5@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us>...
> > > Sign my petition to have the law enforced against the Massholes!
> > >    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/srbd01/
> >
> > The attitudes expressed in petitions like this one are precisely why
> > events such as Critical Mass, Reclaim the Streets, and other actions
> > have become necessary. Streets belong to everyone--kids playing ball,
> > protesters, parades, festivals, fairs, pedestrians, bicyclists,
> > etc.--and not simply drivers. Since the dawn of civilization, streets
> > have been the principal public space of any community. Arriving just
> > over 100 years ago, automobiles are a recent intruder onto our roads
> > and streets. And it's clear that their unfettered presence degrades
> > the urban environment significantly. Streets are *public* space, and
> > not simply utilitarian corridors for auto traffic. There are lots of
> > things more important than driver convenience, such as clean air and
> > water, preservation of open space, neighborhood quality of life,
> > livable communities, safety for seniors and children, etc. If you
> > don't like getting stuck in traffic, the solution is simple: Don't
> > Drive!
> >
> > Paul Dorn
> > Davis, CA
> > http://www.runmuki.com/paul
>
>

I agree with what you said...  I bet the hammerfest is the RIVER RIDE... in
which they do take up the whole leve road.. I've done it so many times and
like alot of others get very disappointed in some of the attitudes of the
riders.
They think it's the TDF and they are in Europe...not good for PR for cyclist
either..
Dale...
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>
> "cucycln" <cucycln@bwr.eastlink.ca> wrote in message
> news:HUBv9.162647$C8.411805@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > Yes the streets are a Public place.........So why does CM think that
they
> > can block and stop traffic, break all traffic laws. They aren't
reclaiming
> > the streets......they are abusing the streets. One day because of there
> > actions......bikes will not be allowed on the streets. Plus all the CM I
> > have seen 95% of the riders don't know what a bike is......ie: they
loose
> > the confidence of the voting public.
> > Again I'm ashamed and really surprised that a good Bike Club that Davis
> has
> > would allow such a thing. I think Davis Bike Club should take the CM on
> > their next Double Century and see how long the DC would last. Maybe an
> hour
> > before it would be shut down.
> > What do you think Davis BC?????
>
> I personally don't want to be involved in a CM argument, but I did the
Davis
> Double this year.  With over 900 cyclists it took over the road as much as
> CM does.  I also do weekend hammerfest rides in my town and recreational
> racer types are also as obstructive to motor vehicle traffic as CM.
Motor
> vehicle users, however, have taken over the roads far more, with greater
> arrogance than any bicyclist group.  When I drive in a car I don't expect
> (nor do I find) that I have unimpeded progress.  There are all kinds of
road
> users and I often have to wait.  Mostly for other motorists.
>
>
> > "Paul Dorn" <pcdorn@ucdavis.edu> wrote in message
> > news:29cc6837.0210290929.5c25dfb1@posting.google.com...
> > > John David Galt <jdg@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us> wrote in message
> > news:<3DBDBE57.BCE865B5@diogenes.sacramento.ca.us>...
> > > > Sign my petition to have the law enforced against the Massholes!
> > > >    http://www.PetitionOnline.com/srbd01/
> > >
> > > The attitudes expressed in petitions like this one are precisely why
> > > events such as Critical Mass, Reclaim the Streets, and other actions
> > > have become necessary. Streets belong to everyone--kids playing ball,
> > > protesters, parades, festivals, fairs, pedestrians, bicyclists,
> > > etc.--and not simply drivers. Since the dawn of civilization, streets
> > > have been the principal public space of any community. Arriving just
> > > over 100 years ago, automobiles are a recent intruder onto our roads
> > > and streets. And it's clear that their unfettered presence degrades
> > > the urban environment significantly. Streets are *public* space, and
> > > not simply utilitarian corridors for auto traffic. There are lots of
> > > things more important than driver convenience, such as clean air and
> > > water, preservation of open space, neighborhood quality of life,
> > > livable communities, safety for seniors and children, etc. If you
> > > don't like getting stuck in traffic, the solution is simple: Don't
> > > Drive!
> > >
> > > Paul Dorn
> > > Davis, CA
> > > http://www.runmuki.com/paul
> >
> >
>
>