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Q: Why not have it on Monday 15th (the exact 30 year anniversary), or Friday 26th April? Many riders have left the city over the years, or find it difficult to come out at night with caring responsibilities, or just with age! People from other CMs across the UK have also indicated their interest to visit. A Sunday afternoon ride allows more people to travel to London, and makes meeting up far easier. It also facilitates us all staying together for a party afterwards! But if you want to organise another birthday party ride, on either or both of those other evenings, please do!
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YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RIDE ANSWERED
Can I bring my old trailer rig?
Yes, you don't need permission! Just bring the noise! The more the merrier!Can I download a poster?
Yes, the links will be at our instagram bio by the end of February.Is this just a ride to a venue?
No, the after-party will be similar to a usual Critical Mass "pit stop". Outdoors and free, no venue, no entry fees, bring a lock, BYO (no glass please).Where is the after party?
The location will be released via here and other channels DURING THE RIDE. No earlier, sorry! It will be within zone 1+2, and close to mainline or overground rail stations that you can bring a bike into, if you are further away from home than just a bike ride.What is the route?
There is no advance route being posted up for the ride.Can I bring my children?
Yes you -can- but please bear in mind this is an unmarshalled, unstructured procession. Only you alone as a parent are in charge of their safety. The ride may end up going down roads with more vehicles, and drivers regularly get incensed at large groups of cyclists riding together. The speed of the ride and the number of riders corking junctions depends on riders' actions on the day. You may feel more comfortable going to the excellent @kidicalmass_london ride with your children on the 24th of March if you are unsure if you -should- bring your children.How can I catch up with you?
Information on a live location for the ride, for anyone who is running late and wants to join in while it's in progress (or the after party), will be made available closer to the date.Tell me more information now!
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4xpCbWM6RB/?igsh=dzNtdmNsNXluN3Nr
SHE'S GOT BRASS at a 30th birthday ride for CRITICAL MASS
All-female brass ensemble She's Got Brass have been blowing London audiences away with their energy and passion, since their debut gig in late 2023!
You might have caught them in the Railway Tavern at Tulse Hill whipping the crowd into a delirious frenzy: or laying down some serious grime instrumentals at Hop Kingdom.
This 30th birthday anniversary ride for Critical Mass London is SO GASSED to have She's Got Brass perform at the free picnic / after party at the ride's end!! WE CANNOT WAIT!! They are total fire!
If you want to see them perform... come and join the ride! No spoilers, sorry!
Sunday 14th April!
Meet at 12pm at the BFI on the Southbank!
Ride starts at 1pm, after party at 3pm!
Bring your own picnic blankets, fizz, sandwiches, frisbees etc... and positive vibes! -
Two weeks to go!
Gassed to have two live MCs from London's fixed gear scene bring some energy to the ride!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5HjcoWIZEO/?igsh=dWhoNHdidjh0dmN3
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There are two ways to stay with Sunday's ride.
You can download and install Critical Maps on your phone.
The riders will appear as live icons in the map.
Or you can download and install Telegram on your phone, and join the Critical Mass London group.
https://t.me/criticalmasslondon
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See you there
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Anyone wanna help corking/marshaling?
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All volunteering for Corking is especially welcomed!
It may be a very large ride and it would be helpful if people stepped up!
Thank you @coventry_eagle!
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Me too, my first ride since injury last September, red MTB and white NHS hoodie, say hi .
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I'll be there, Yellow Red Mercian, Pink Forum cap, do say "Hi" if you'd like
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HOLD TIGHT... it's a 30th Birthday Party Ride for Critical Mass London!
It's all taking place on
SUNDAY 14TH APRIL 2024
12pm : meet at Southbank
1pm : Ride
3pm : After Party (bring a lock)
1994 saw jungle music move from the underground into mainstream consciousness, the hated Criminal Justice Act was passed at the end of the year, and the Tories were clinging on to power after a disastrous 14 years in government, hollowing out public services and destroying the social fabric of the country. And Critical Mass London had its genesis on the 15th of April 1994, as the CHARM ride, occupying space around dangerous roundabouts in central London. It then morphed into the Critical Mass ride, mirroring the "last Friday of the month" occurrence from cities in the US.
It has been through thick and thin, had its highs and lows, been subject to harassment and surveillance, mass arrests and prosecutions, and legal attempts to shut it down. But still it endures, every month without fail, an unbroken line for three decades. It celebrates the diversity of cycling in this city, to temporarily re-occupy our city streets which have been near monopolised by hyper-capitalist car fetishism. It is a living, breathing example of an anti-authoritarian, non-hierarchical event that has seen so many other movements and organisations come and go.
And what better way to celebrate THIRTY YEARS of this than a huge coming together of all participants, past and present, young and old, all genders, all colours.
Let's celebrate this milestone! This birthday meetup will allow us to ride, laugh and dance together, to reminisce about the past, and think about the future.
If you have friends who used to come, please let them know! If you know other riders who've never been before, invite them! If you are still connected to networks from the past, please spread the word! If you have any ideas that you think will make this party even better, then just do it!
For more information as it comes out, including posters and flyers for you to download and distribute, please follow
@critical_mass_london_30
on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/critical_mass_london_30
Would you like to design a poster or flyer, or create a promo image or video? All designs are welcome!
Please email them to
cm.london.30@proton.me
More information will follow over the coming weeks!
SEE YOU ON THE 14th OF APRIL 2024 AT 12pm ON THE SOUTHBANK!