April critical mass

Meet 6pm Central Library

6.10pm A discussion/ suggestion for revising the Manchester Critical Mass
guidlines. Please read the guidlines:

1. If the light goes on red as the ride approaches the lights we stop and
   wait for green.

2. If the light changes part way through the ride getting through around 2
   people per lane of oncoming traffic stop and cork the road. This basically
   means that they stand in the middle of that lane holding up their hand/ a
   sign saying 'thank you for waiting' so that cars will stop and let the
   ride stay together and go through the light safely. Thanking the drivers
   when everyone is through..
   we are trying to get drivers onto bikes not to hate us!!!

3. Slower riders and children and people with less confidence ride at the
   front of the ride and to the left hand side so that they can set the pace
   and help to stay together and also feel safer as they are less likely to
   be near traffic

4. We don't have a set route for critical mass, instead whoever is at the
   front at the time can choose where we go, so we take it in turns! just
   shout left or right or straight on in plenty of time!

5. Have fun! We are not about antagonising drivers, we want them to see
   how much fun bicycling is and get outta their cars and join us!!!

Email suggestions in advance or on the night. Some that have already been
suggested include:

• Make sure people stop for pedestrians crossing on a "green man"

• Get walkie talkies for a regular masser at the front and at the back so
  we can keep informed of any interruptions/problems etc

After the mass we shall ride to a park to play some games including
bicycle musical statues, wheel tig, bulldog and a few other
favourites...bring a packed lunch tea and some beers!

then some people might go to this at 10pm
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=808560526#!/event.php?eid=103616959675644

love nes