Critical Mass is an organised coincidence where large numbers of cyclists and roller bladers happen to ride in the same direction, at the same time, through city traffic.



Aims:



- Every participant rides in Critical Mass for their own reasons, and there are almost as many reasons as there are participants. However, some common reasons to ride are:



- Having fun. (Seriously would we keep turning up on the last Friday of every month if it wasn't!)



- Meeting up with friends and making new ones.



- Getting to enjoy bicycleing/rollerblading/skateboarding on the smooth city roads, without the cars.



- Showing off flashy and unusual bikes and clothes.



- Being seen and vocal about creating a vision and experience of a possible future.



- Networking with like minded people and organising similar activities.



- Educating people about sustainable transport - cycling, roller blading, walking, public transport.



- Show that all sustainable forms of transport can be used in the city, and that we need to sharing the road with each other.