is active critical mass Perth ?
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is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby willie_wagtail » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:47 am
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby HappyHumber » Thu Oct 19, 2023 10:46 pm
Don't be disheartened though... there IS a lot of local bicycle nerds riding in Perth and lurking on more contemporary fora.
Hit me up via the BNA dm; I'll get an alert. If y'know, you know.
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby owly » Sat Oct 21, 2023 10:58 am
A year or so back PerthNightRides [Reddit] would get around a dozen riders at its peak.
Was fun. Had our resident Italian rider on a fixie at most rides.
Dead now.
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby willie_wagtail » Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:40 pm
For those who don't know what Critical Mass is this:
Critical Mass is a form of direct action in which people travel as a group on bikes at a set location and time. The idea is for people to group together to make it safe for each other to ride bicycles through their streets, based on the old adage: there's safety in numbers.
Critical Mass events highlight the numbers of people who want to use their bike on the streets, but are usually unable to do so without risking their safety. They are a call to action to councils, governments and road planners to properly and thoughtfully design in the safety of all road users, including those who would prefer to walk and cycle, instead of prioritising motor traffic above all else.
The event originated in 1992 in San Francisco (typically held on the last Friday of every month);[1] by the end of 2003, the event was being held in over 300 cities around the world.[2]
Critical Mass has been described as "monthly political-protest rides", and characterized as being part of a social movement.[3] It has been described as a "monthly protest by cyclists reclaiming the streets."[4] Participants have insisted that these events should be viewed as "celebrations" and spontaneous gatherings, and not as protests or organized demonstrations.[5][6] This stance allows Critical Mass to argue a legal position that its events can occur without advance notification of local police.[7][8] Though they are sometimes described as political, they are not necessarily
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_Mass_(cycling)
https://criticalmass.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_rides
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melbourne_Critical_Mass
https://barcelona.bicicritica.com/en/
Since it's not currently active, would anyone be willing to reactivate it and have a Critical Mass Halloween this Friday? Here's an example
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7pKDsTNMeY8
it is very funny !!
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby Thoglette » Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:03 pm
What is (political) point?willie_wagtail wrote: ↑Mon Oct 23, 2023 12:40 pmSince it's not currently active, would anyone be willing to reactivate it and have a Critical Mass Halloween this Friday?
Without a clearly stated, and clearly (pre) communicated political objective such an event will be reported (and policed*) as a bunch of ***holes obstructing “hardworking, normal citizens” .
The shock jocks and media trolls will have a field day. Skynews will love it!
* obstructing traffic is an offence here.
Mr. Plod is (unlike NSW - c.f. Operation Pedro) generally sensible about minor infractions of the road rules (like MHLs and riding across cross walks). Please think carefully before doing something that might result in a crackdown being ordered.
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby AndrewCowley » Mon Oct 23, 2023 4:04 pm
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-criti ... 08099.html
To the left of those cyclists on the road, there's a lovely dedicated and separated pathway for cyclists. So much so, it's illegal to cycle on the bridge itself.
This act of lunacy made the popular media. You can imagine what they did with it.
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby willie_wagtail » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:06 am
Without a clearly stated, and clearly (pre) communicated political objective such an event will be reported (and policed*) as a bunch of ***holes obstructing “hardworking, normal citizens” .
The shock jocks and media trolls will have a field day. Skynews will love it!
* obstructing traffic is an offence here.
Mr. Plod is (unlike NSW - c.f. Operation Pedro) generally sensible about minor infractions of the road rules (like MHLs and riding across cross walks). Please think carefully before doing something that might result in a crackdown being ordered.
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if you read wikipedia .Critical Mass has been described as "monthly political-protest rides", and characterized as being part of a social movement.[3] It has been described as a "monthly protest by cyclists reclaiming the streets."[4] Participants have insisted that these events should be viewed as "celebrations" and spontaneous gatherings, and not as protests or organized demonstrations.[5][6] This stance allows Critical Mass to argue a legal position that its events can occur without advance notification of local police.
The event originated in 1992 in San Francisco (typically held on the last Friday of every month); the event was being held in over 300 cities around the world.for instance :
Melbourne, Australia:
Melbourne, like the rest of Australia, has strict traffic laws. Obstructing traffic can lead to fines and penalties, and the specifics can be found in the road traffic regulations of Victoria.
Barcelona, Spain:
In Barcelona, Spain, obstructing traffic is considered an offense, and there are specific traffic laws and regulations that govern this. Spanish traffic laws are covered by the Ley de Seguridad Vial (Road Safety Law). Obstructing traffic in Barcelona can lead to fines, and the severity of the penalty may depend on the circumstances and the specific location within the city. In Barcelona, in my last participation, the police were escorting
Buenos Aires, Argentina:
In Buenos Aires, Argentina, traffic laws are in place to maintain order and safety on the city's roads. Obstructing traffic can result in fines or penalties, depending on the nature and severity of the obstruction. The specific regulations are defined by the Código de Tránsito y Transporte (Traffic and Transport Code).
... obstructing Hardworking, regular citizens, and I respect this idea; it's just one day a month and a couple of hours. Sometimes there are situations like road closures for an event, street pavement changes,.. that last longer than the quick passage of a group of cyclists."
Thoglette Don't be alarmist and discourage people from joining an event that takes place in many cities, and there's no problem. And if it was done before in Perth, why not try to do it again?
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby willie_wagtail » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:11 am
an event that takes place in many cities every month , there are alot of people loonies
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby willie_wagtail » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:21 am
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby HappyHumber » Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:54 am
Either way, I don't want politics and/or erratic zealots ruining my enjoyment of a bike ride.
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby Thoglette » Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:45 pm
So what are you protesting? Or are you just wanting to "have fun"?willie_wagtail wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:06 am" What is (political) point? "
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if you read wikipedia .Critical Mass has been described as "monthly political-protest rides", ."
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To be specific: if you don’t have a narrative, someone (e.g. the Murdoch press & shock jocks ) will crest one.
In most cities/countries you're not required to wear a helmet or get pushed off the road by cyclist haters (that was last week). Or referred to as "cockroaches on wheels". Or ignored by the police. (Perth is, fortunately, not Sydney )willie_wagtail wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:06 amThoglette Don't be alarmist and discourage people from joining an event that takes place in many cities, and there's no problem. And if it was done before in Perth, why not try to do it again?
Hang around here for a while. All the above are regularly discussed here abouts.
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Re: is active critical mass Perth ?
Postby AUbicycles » Tue Oct 31, 2023 3:31 am
If you are new to Australia, why reinvent the wheel? Please look at Bike West and the current initiatives. Critical Mass has not evolved into a progressive protest solution in Australia. The role and history and results elsewhere differ.
It is genuinely worthwhile learning more about cycling advocacy and the history and seeing which other groups are active and can use positive support.
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