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this is by far the best thread i've read on here concerning CM.
I have been on a few like most people here. The times I have been and the thing has kept moving I have really enjoyed it. Other times it's been borderline embarassing: riding incessantly round in circles to deliberately cause a nuisance etc. I remember this couple, who were sat in there car for ages whilst being swamped by cyclists, who got out to complain that they had to get somewhere and instantly got heckled, abused and probably intimidated. This, to my mind, is completely counter-productive and cretinous generally.
At it's best, CM is a joyful and defiant jaunt which really does raise awareness blah blah blah, but sometimes it seems to do nothing but reinforce the idea that cyclists are disrespectful, careless and a danger to themselves and everyone else around them.
That said, I'm always so happy to see the amazed, smiley looks of bystanders who don't know what the fuck is going on. I like to think that they might be inspired to get their bikes out.