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New San Francisco Critical Mass Blog

larrybob — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:51:31 GMT

Chris Carlsson and Hugh D’Andrade have a new SF Critical Mass Blog:
http://www.sfcriticalmass.org

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Perimeter Fencing : Closure of Golden Gate Park by Outside Lands

Anamika — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:07:54 GMT

Like last year, Another Planet Entertainment plans to displace San Franciscans and visitors from Golden Gate Park. For about two weeks San Franciscans and visitors are getting kicked out of huge portion of GGP by a private entity so that it can make a profit. Chunks of time and space like this are going to add up quickly. Say good bye to Speedway Meadows and hello to the Walmart greeter ....

When
21 AUG -- 3 SEPT 2009 (and in 2010--2013)

Where
21st Ave -- 44th Ave: Most of the West End of GGP: Polo Fields, Speedway, Lindley, Marx, Little Speedway Meadows, and the connective areas

Whom
All unauthorized users

How
Chain--link fencing

What to Do
Spread the word about our loss of access to GGP, the displacement of fauna, and the destruction of flora by letter, word of mouth, phone, email, text, etc.

Call your supervisor: 554-5184; 554-5163 (fax); 554-5227 (TTY)

Call SF Rec and Park: 831-2700

Attend the Public Meetings
8 June, 7pm, Zephyr Coffee House
11 June, 7pm, Taraval Police Station
15 June, 6pm, Grace Luthern Church
18 July, 10am, Sunset Rec Center

[keywords: Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, Golden Gate Park, Chain link fencing, public property, privatization, SF Rec and Park, Disaster Capitalism, open space, public domain, public funds, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Another Planet Entertainment, Polo Fields, Speedway, Lindley, Marx, Little Speedway Meadows]

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Harassed, insulted and spit upon. SF Critical mass: 7/25/08

talonsofpeace — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 04:13:05 GMT

Hi folks,
I'm an avid cyclist and fan of getting more cars off the street. However, due to my job as a musician, I sometimes have to haul a lot of gear across town on friday evenings. This evening I was heading home from a much earlier set than usual, and found myself, happily, being overtaken by the horde of critical mass.
My mood soured when I was cussed at, called names, had my vehicle slapped and spit upon. I even said, in a very reasonable tone, "I'm a cyclist, I'm with YOU guys" and was only insulted for driving a car.

I hadn't participated in a critical mass in a long time, and thanks to this display, I will certainly never again. It seems what used to be a peaceful form of protest has turned in to a "Us vs. Them" mentality amongst SF cyclists. I'm not an asshole for driving. And I'm CERTAINLY a respectful auto driver towards fellow cyclists. It seems when the hive mind is active and you're safe in numbers, it's totally reasonable to react in complete revulsion to auto drivers.

Please, have more respect. People who drive cars (or by happenstance, finds themselves in the midst of critical mass), should be treated this way. It certainly makes the pro-bike argument look more extreme and potentially dangerous.

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My husband was punched...

Maude-Dib — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:01:02 GMT

...while WALKING on the SIDEWALK (yes, sidewalk) going to BART (that's right, public transit) during critical mass.

Not once, but twice by two different people.

Please, please, please, try to herd the massholes that are ruining your event.

They are starting to ruin what was a brilliant way to voice an opinion.

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Bicycle Sound System Needed for Pride Parade

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:58:48 GMT

We're looking for a sound system and rider for our bicycle contingent in the Pride parade on Sunday, 6/29. We have a cool playlist of bicycle music, and all we need is the gear to amplify it to the throngs.

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UC Davis student wants to hear your take on CM SF!

Ellen — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:44:47 GMT

Hi All,

First let me express my respect and admiration for all you Massers out there who battle auto hegemony. I'm a grad student at UC Davis, and my thesis topic is how race and class issues tie into movements for more pedestrian-friendly communities. I'm a walker but also a biker (I love Davis!!!!), and I'm writing a paper looking at several anti-car/public space-reclaiming movements or entities (Critical Mass, Healthy Saturdays, REBAR PARK(ing) Day, and City Carshare). I want to examine the implications of Critical Mass SF and these other efforts for democratizing the public sphere and challenging our unconscious, "programmed" spatial practices.

What I'd love to hear from you about are your thoughts on whether CM SF represents a broad demographic of the city (or is it dominated by one group or subpopulation?). Are there people of all colors and backgrounds and income levels involved? How do you think the rest of city culture perceives the movement? Do you think CM is becoming a little more accepted in SF, by the City, the police, other institutions? What's your personal reason or goal for participating? Do you think CM has challenged people's ideas about the public sphere, and how?

Anyone who's willing to lend me their thoughts will receive a BIG blessing over the computer wires.

Thanks!

Ellen

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Motorists Attacks Berkeley Critical Mass

Sat, 12 May 2007 21:37:47 GMT

See video and press release here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUoUF1JrS98

P.S. Why is there so much SPAM here?

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Police Vehicle hits Cyclist @ Sacramento Critical Mass

Kevin — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:58:01 GMT

Roar mean cops in Sac! There were 13 Patrol cars, 2 Highway Patrol, 2 Detectives, 1 Undercover, 7-10 Bicycle patrols harassing us at our last critical mass, after Eric Riggs was hit by a police vehicle and arrested immediately thereafter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h72J1X1wbo8
http://sacramentocriticalmass.googlepages.com/

Join us if any of you are ever in Sac
5:30 Fremont Park 16th & P
Cheers,
Kevin

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Buy Nothing Day Bike Ride through Bay Street [Emeryville] This Friday!

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:17:24 GMT

We are having a special Critical Mass this Friday, November 23rd. There is no other Critical Mass scheduled for that day because there are five Fridays in November. It's the day after Thanksgiving!!!!!!

Hey, come celebrate Buy Nothing Day on your bike! We'll target Bay St/Shellmound in Emeryville where thousands of bargain hunters will gather to buy their wives sexy lingerie and their parents gift certificates at a disgusting shopping center built on an Ohlone burial ground. At least they named it Shellmound in honor of that. Ahhh!

Meet us at FOUR O'CLOCK PM [4PM! 4:00PM!] at the MacArthur BART station and we'll leave shortly after that. Please tell all of your friends! Please build or borrow a bike if you don't have one! Bring signs and snacks and anything else ever.

Hooray!

Seriously, come to this thing. It will be great!

4PM, NOV. 23, MacArthur BART!

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Mmmmm..... bike lovin'!

UncleFishbits — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:25:08 GMT

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7095134.stm

hilarious.

I wanna see that website when it pops up. haha

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26 Oct 07 SF ride

amor — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:40:56 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng-Yjm_4f1k

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Anyone have an extra bike I can borrow for tonight's ride?

richtrapani — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:09:31 GMT

I have a costume and I'm all ready to go, and a helmet and a bike lock, but I just moved here and don't actually have a bike yet. Any chance someone might let me borrow their extra for the big ride tonight?

Thanks,
Rich
617-821-6966
txt or call anytime

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Donate to the Critical Mass soundsystem legal fund

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:36:30 GMT

Hello. In June of 2007, I was riding in Oakland Critical Mass with the soundsystem trailer that many of you might have seen at cm rides, renegade parties and protests. An OPD cop blocked my path and pulled me off my bike without any warning and put me in the back of a cop car and proceeded to write me a ticket because apparently he didn't approve of bicyclists celebrating alternative transportation and raising awareness on issues like global warming while having a lot of fun. I think he was just jealous. Anyway, I ended up fighting the ticket and the judge threw me the book on my recent court date on Oct 15th. She was obviously biased based on her statement, "I've been hearing about you Critical Mass people and all the trouble you're causing." She made me pay a fine of $200. If you'd like to support the soundsystem by helping defray the cost of the ticket, please make a paypal donation to the following email address: bikesoundsystem [at] gmail.com
You can make the donation here:
http://spaz.org/criticalmassdonate.html

Thanks and see you at the ride!

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tips on painting my bike

Matt — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:29:23 GMT

just trying to get some tips before jumping into this.

im mechanically handy and can take apart the bike completely to it's frame in no time flat. Does anyone have any tips regaurding sanding menthods for removing rust, good places to tape off before spraying..things like that

I've painted 2 cars before but seeing as how the bike doesn't have any flat surfaces the sanding technique for cars wont apply here.

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Pics from 15 year Anniversary.

Brandon — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:30:45 GMT

I made this set with Flickr because I didn't want to fill up the sparse picture section in this tribe with all my pics (so I just added one.) Hope you like them! Can't wait for next month's Mass, Halloween time!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/79608359@N00/sets/72157602213858760/

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newbie

Mike — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:04:22 GMT

I moved to north bay this month. Read about the mass in the paper. Moved here with nothing more than my bike. I couldn't be more happy to find such an event. Tomorrow is Friday, the last one of the month. I'm look for a veteran masser to PM me so I can confirm what little information I have gathered. Thanks, ride on!

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Happy Birthday SF Critical Mass

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:35:15 GMT

;-)

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Official Guide to Critically Single!

Coreyfro — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:04:09 GMT

Hello all, and welcome to the final draft of the "Critically Single" event info as it will be seen in the "What, Where, When."

The guide and rules are posted below the What, Where, When entry.

Critically Single : Speed Dating On Wheels! Detail
Description: Nothing is sadder than a tandem bicycle with one rider or a solitary bike crossing the playa. Join our Critical Mass inspired, speed dating/ art tour starting from Snowflake Village (the speed dating experts!) Get to know each other as we ride between installations, enjoy them together, switch partners, and ride to the next. If we have any stragglers after the event, we will bar crawl, on bikes, in mass, until you are no longer single, or until I pass out drunk and crash!
Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Duration: 120 minutes
Category: Parades
Eco/Green Event?: Yes
Hosted by/Camp Name: Snowflake Village

Here is the scoop on how Critically Single will be run:

* As fast as people come in on their bikes, you will be assembled into teams of 8, four M and four F.
* You will then be sent out to tour 3 nearby Playa art installations
* You will talk to a different person on each leg of the journey
* You will impress each other with your enlightened perspective on the art pieces (you lucky people on the way back will get to talk about your favorites, instead!)
* By the time you get back 20 minutes later, each F has chatted up each M and vice versa.

*** Then you play the game! ***
Secret voting on a gameboard; the Red Pin of Passion for the one you are super hot for, and the White Pin of " sure... I'd date them". You can play both pins, one pin, or no pins.

We match people who choose each other. Winners get a prize packet and a blessing from the Snowflake Scepter on their union, whether it lasts a minute, a month, or a lifetime.

If you do not succeed the first time, try again! If you do not succeed during the speed dating, we'll launch, in mass, to find alcohol, mixing and mingling all the way. Remember, everyone riding with us is looking! So don't be shy! You are around kindred spirits who are just as crazy as you! ;-)

We may need volunteers to help for an hour each (two half hour shifts.) Volunteer benefits are:
* Exposure to the opposite gender. You will be helping the opposite gender, which will assure that you get seen by EVERY hopeful.
* After your half hour shift, you will get front of line treatment!
* You will get "I helped Critically Single" swag, thus increasing your hotness by an order of magnitude.
* If you do not get hooked, during the Critically Single Bar Crawl, we WILL pimp you.

See you on the playa!

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any ideas on bike rentals for this fridays critical mass?

funkreater — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:24:32 GMT

Heya pedal pushers!

Im organizing a birthday ride on Friday and a bunch of us dont have bikes that are useable beyond the playa. We are looking for a place to rent about 6 or 7 bikes just for the ride and then be able to return them that night. We are running into the problem of rental shops closing down at 6 so therefore we would have to drive our bikes back home in cars to our homes that are far away defeating the whole purpose. Perhaps someone out there has a bunch of bikes laying around and wants to make a bit of money this friday??? lets make a deal!

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Critically Single! - Burning Man 2007!

Coreyfro — Mon, 28 May 2007 00:02:23 GMT

Does this look familiar?

http://idiotcomics.com/saddestday.gif

Have a bike for two (or more) but no one with which to share it?

Well, I'll be at Burning Man trying to change that! This year at the man, I am promoting an event called "Critically Single"; Critical Mass meets speed dating!

Bring a tandem, bring a friend! (preferably to match your persuasion to TRY and keep things balanced.) We'll pool all our mass together and using a very scientific process (still under works in our "Critically Single" testing facility) we will pair people up for short dates! As people find pairings, just like critical mass, we will dwindle down to a critical few. When we get sufficiently small, we'll go find bars on the Playa and get critically drunk, and be each other's wingpersons as we try and get our last remaining massers hooked up.

Join the tribe and lets talk details.
http://tribes.tribe.net/criticallysingle

Interested parties who can help contribute, please join! I need some help brainstorming the idea and I definitely don't want to horde this idea for myself.

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CM Rides in the East Bay.

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 09:01:04 GMT

If you didn't know, there is a Critical Mass every week!

1st Friday - Oakland. Meet at Frank Ogawa Plaza/City Hall between 14th and 15th St. @ Broadway.
The next Oakland Critical Masses are April 6th, May 4th, and June 1st.

2nd Friday - Berkeley. Meet at Downtown Berkeley BART on Shattuck.
The next Berkeley Critical Masses are April 13th, May 11th, and June 8th.

3rd Friday - Walnut Creek. Meet at Walnut Creek BART.
The next Walnut Creek Critical Masses are April 20th, May 18th, and June 15th.

4th Friday if it is not the last Friday - Emeryville. Meet at MacArthur BART.
We are trying to change this so that Emeryville Critical Mass happens once a month. If you have any suggestions, please let me know! I'm trying to make it on the last Saturday of the month. ?.

Last Friday - SF! Everyone knows about that one.

Hope to see you out there.

For more information on these rides, you can join either the Berkeley Critical Mass mailing list by being present at a ride in Berkeley or you can e-mail me at dudenowhey at gmail dot com to subscribe to a mailing list that covers all of the east bay rides.

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April rides

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 10:19:40 GMT

April 6th - Oakland Critical Mass (every first friday)
6pm @ Frank Ogawa Plaza (12th St. BART entrance on Broadway & 14th St)

April 13th - Berkeley Critical Mass (every second friday)
6pm @ Downtown Berkley BART on Shattuck Ave

April 20th - Walnut Creek Critical Mass (every third friday)
6pm @ Walnut Creek BART

April 27th - San Francisco Critical Mass (every last friday)
6pm @ Justin Herman Plaza (near Embarcadero BART on Market St.)

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3-30-07 playlist

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 10:06:29 GMT

by request:

Ants - edIT
Cockney Violin-Caspa
The Number Of The Beast-Iron Maiden
Lex-Ratatat
Huddle Formation-The Go! Team
Look Out fi Liar-Aaron Spectre
Werkin' Loop-Doormouse
Award Tour-A Tribe Called Quest
Esb Rmx-Enduser
Switch-Enduser
54 Cymru Beats-Aphex Twin
down-Drumcorps
(bhangra jungle track. don't know the name)-Aaron Spectre
Hot pants pt -James Brown
Beverly's Potatoe Orchestra-Venetian Snares
rise, rise, rise-parts & labor
Back In Black-AC/DC
Breaking The Law-Judas Priest
happy days-Curtis Chip
Quemalo Ya-Filastine
Fire Fire-M.I.A./Diplo
The Original Rude Boy - Desmond Dekker
Accordion-Madvillain
pay to cum VIP-Aaron Spectre
countdown to the end-end
Mutant Cunt Sniffer-Venetian Snares
Journey to Reedham-Squarepusher
The Empty-Le Tigre
Malegria-Manu Chao
Tarantulas-Radioinactive
Fast and Hard-Mathhead
Dancing Machine-Jackson 5
El Pico-Ratatat
East Coast Blues-The Can Kickers
1600 penn, FTW-Aaron Spectre
Spanish Bombs (Over Baghdad)-Instamatic
Iron maiden-Iron Maiden
Pwntendo-Venetian Snares
Dance Song '97-Sleater-Kinney
kottonmouth bj-Gravy Train
Dancing Queen-ABBA
Dont Stop Believing-Journey
Not so distant drums-Enduser
Search and Destroy-Stooges
Israelites-Desmond Dekker
111.01 Miles-Enduser
time & space-Digable Planets
Holland, 1945-Neutral Milk Hotel
Panther Dash-The Go! Team
Skelechairs (Venetian Snares Remix)-Venetian Snares

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Please add pics to the tribe album

Lucian123 — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:30:55 GMT

Hi folks! I haven't seen any pics added in the past couple of years. I miss living in San Francisco and being a part of CM there. If any of you feel motivated to take and share a pic or two of your next CM ride, please do! I love reading the posts here and seeing pics when ever possible. Thank you!!

Peace,
Lucian

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2-23-07 playlist

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:21:29 GMT

i've been asked to post a playlist of songs i play at the rides. here's one from last month that was mardi gras inspired.

2-23-07 SF CM playlist:
Hallowed Be Thy Name - Iron Maiden
Everyone's A V.I.P. To Someone - The Go! Team
Fool - Neutral Milk Hotel
Revolution Action - Atari Teenage Riot
Guaguanco - Extra Action Marching Band
Introduction/Instrumental - Wu-Tang Clan
Read A Book - D'Mite
l'entincelle-live - Infernal Noise Brigade
My Family's Role in the World Revolution - Beirut
Make it Funky - James Brown
Let's Submerge - X-Ray Spex
traffic jam - bollywood breaks comp
Crazy Train - Ohio State University Marching Band
The Wizard - Extra Action Marching Band
Rocky Theme
PJ & Rooster - Outkast
STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO theme song
Bottle Rocket - The Go! Team
Shaft theme song - Isaac Hayes
Loud Pipes - Ratatat
run fay run - isaac hayes
Rainbow in the Dark - Dio
Lucky 7 - Extra Action Marching Band
Get Up Off That - James Brown
Ghostwriter - RJD2
Burkan Cocek - Kocani Orkestar
Move Somethin' - Talib Kweli
Junior Kickstart - The Go! Team
When_Eggnog_Goes_Bad - Diplo
JaHelo - Infernal Noise Brigade
Abomination Street - Venetian Snares
Simmer Down - Skatalites
Go Go Gadget Gospel - Gnarls Barkley
Piste 03 - Fanfare Ciocarlia
check_it_(intrumental) - Skream
Black Chicken - Extra Action Marching Band
Cockney Violin - Caspa
green hornet - Producer snafu
Hora din petrosnitza - Fanfare Ciocarlia
The Power Is On - The Go! Team
SUTRASONIC aka HARV & SUNI C
Seventeen Years - Ratatat
march of the antfa - Sickboy
Bad Town - Operation Ivy
Wonder Woman theme song
Coffee & Cigarettes - Noah23
Oh Bondage Up Yours! - X-Ray Spex
Get Smart theme
Mangina - Extra Action Marching Band
decibelly - mooo chao
Pwntendo - Venetian Snares
chaos theory - distimia

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bicycle trails in San Francisco

kallistielf — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 03:00:52 GMT

I'm a bicycle traveler passing through the bay area (from Denver to ?) and I'm looking for bike people in the bay area to take me on some neat trails in the area.

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need the mobile dj from sf critical mass

victoria — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:29:01 GMT

i am organizing a contingent for the antiwar march on 3/18 in San Francisco and we would like to hire a mobile dj for our group. i am curious about their rates, contact information and if they would be willing to play a list of songs in the spirit of antiwar and peace. please advise. thanks! victoria

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Interested in Bicycling for Social Change this Summer in Hawai'i?

dartanian — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:42:35 GMT

Bike Aid is a dynamic way to promote sustainable transportation and empower yourself while participating in communities working toward anti-oppression and models of consensus

Bike Aid Hawai`i 2007
More than 2 weeks of fun in the sun, this is a phenomenal solidarity bike ride to say “No to militarized occupations!”

When: July 22-August 7, 2007
Where: Island of Hawai`i

Ride in solidarity and you will…
• Act in alliance with much of the rest of the world
• Live into liberating yourself
• Offer the best of you through community service
• Have an incredible learning experience
. Open your mind to cross cultural exchange
• Awaken renewed

Our Hosts…
• Native Hawaiian (Kanaka Maoli) Activists
• Farmers
• Environmentalists
• Mother Nature

For more info/questions or to sign up...
Contact Info
BikeAid@globalexchange.org
1-800-RIDE-808 ext 351
2017 Mission St. #303
San Francisco, CA 94110
http://www.globalexchange.org/getInvolved/bikeaid/Hawaiiride.html

This invitational fundraiser is a collaborative effort between local Native Hawaiian activists and Global Exchange, bridging global to local social justice and human rights issues together!

You know it's time to rise up and act when your routine squeezes the life out of life. The question is, will you?

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After-critical mass - High Rollers party!!!!

Big-Dolla — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:29:59 GMT

Yo! After Mass roll on down to the High Rollers party, get refreshed
and put a little put a little sin in your evening

The Fringe, Knob Creek Whiskey and the Mars Bar are ganging up to
start the Halloween weekend off in style.

The High Rollers Halloween
October 27th @ Mars Bar, SF

Hey Player! Las Vegas, Monaco and Atlantic City are for amateurs!
Calling all you gamblin goodfellas, Fly pimpz, high, low & no-class
ladies, and all the rest of you ghetto fabulous folks. Get on with your
Soprano finest, get on your pimped out cruizer and roll on down to
Mars bar for a TGIF night of gambling, burlesque, mashed-up
hip-hopped gangsta tunes and roaring criminal debauchery.
Liquor up front, poker in the back with a sun roof top and you on the
dance floor with a gangsta lean!

The entertainment
Big Dolla & Dylan Mac – The Fringe’s own OG big pimpin hip hop tag team
Kitty Kitty Bang Bang – Burlesque dancers

High Rolling drink specials!
Small Batch Knob Creek tasting, Poker tables and more.

Attire:
Your super-flyest, bling-blinged High Roller fashionables or just put on your best halloween costume

$50!!!!! prize for best dressed man & woman!

@ Mars Bar
San Francisco,
Corner of 7th & Brannan
9pm-2am, 21+

5$ in High Roller duds, $10 if you are a dud

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Sept 06 anniversary ride

amor — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 17:17:19 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1jjyZPB6-w

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BB or Bust!

Brandon — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:54:16 GMT

I understand why we didn't go up to the Bay Bridge this time. Its becasue too many people didn't think we could do it. Too bad since it was the 14th year aniversery. Somebody said afterwards "that is something that will happen like on the 20th aniversery"

Lets stop makeing up excuses and DO IT! We should try next time and make a statement that would surely be heard. Isn't the point of Mass to stop traffic? Why should we be limited to the streets? If ALL of us go, do you really think they can stop us?

Next time I plan on makeing more of an effort to get people to acomplish this feat. We took the transbay terminal, We can take the bridge.

Just a thought.
-Brandon

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BIKES ROCK!

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:19:44 GMT

Bike Film Fest
Opening Night Party
Tonight

Free hour of PBR 9-10
Great Music
Come get down with
djs spinning
hip-hop, rock & electro
Afrobots
TophOne
Vin Sol
and Jef Leopard
9p-2a, no cover, 21up
BOCA 414 Jessie off 5th St. San Francisco

Presented by XLR8R

Tickets for movies are going quick at
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com

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Bicycle Film Festival in SF

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:55:51 GMT

Let your friends know about the
BFF in SF next week. I think it should be a lot of fun.
It usually is.

Check out the site if you want to get tickets.

www.bicyclefilmfestival.com

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pickup soccer tonight and every tuesday - SF

tenderoni — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:37:42 GMT

join our pickup game
every tuesday 7pm

Beginner/Recreational to Intermediate skills. Skilled players are welcome as long as they respect and pass to beginners. Stanyan and Rivoli street (one block north of 17th street) at the gratten playground.
this pickup game is inteneded for everyone interested regardless of skill, age,sex..... only rule is to keep the game friendly.

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Hi anyone have a tool that can tighten my spokes

Andrea — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:47:47 GMT

please i dont have money for a bike shop...ill offer up a bowl n a 40 or something please.

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M100 in the Broadway Tunnel

James — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 18:48:30 GMT

Nice enjoyable Mass yesterday, until I was about half way through the Broadway tunnel.
Who the fuck was it?
M100 or whatever the fuck,
BOMBS AREN’T COOL!
Way to kill the party! After that people were so weirded out and confused the Mass just kind of ended.
A little harmless firecracker I know, but that sounded like a fuckin bomb to me.
Not to mention the nice police swarm that quickly followed.
BOO TO YOU!
People just kind of dumbly looked at each other for someone to lead on.
How does planning out the route beforehand go again?
What is the message we're trying to spread here?
I went home.

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5/26/06 SF Critical Mass

amor — Mon, 29 May 2006 18:27:11 GMT

my video of the ride is here:

http://www.vimeo.com/clip:76847

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need bike need bike.

207 — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:07:18 GMT

i need to get a cheap bike, and before i ventured off into craigslist, i was wondering if anyone here had an extra one that they want to sell for cheap to benefit a good cause haha.

i just moved here last month completely on my own and this is something i would love to be a part of.

soooo.
yeah.

cheap bikes?
:)

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something good

costin — Tue, 28 Feb 2006 05:33:38 GMT

http://www.nativemovement.org/march/

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Just wanted you all to see!!!

Mon, 30 Jan 2006 22:06:43 GMT

My main photo was taken at the last mass. I ride alot with my bird Rosie so I thought I would see how she would like riding with a bunch of crazy peeps! As you can see she had a blast!

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help to find that fucker!

dirtytuba — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:02:38 GMT

http://www.fecalface.com/cgi-bin/forums/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=3;t=5261;

Sarah Tucker, a 26-year-old San Francisco woman, was struck and killed by a black Honda CR-V at 2AM Thursday morning. The driver fled the scene. Witnesses said there is a large, noticeable scrape on the passenger door. Anyone with information should call the San Francisco Police Department at (415) 553-1641 or an anonymous tip line, (415) 575-4444.

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/13/BABADIGEST2.DTL

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Riding from the Sunset to Fort Mason

crayonbeam — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:17:36 GMT

hi! Sorry for the non-CM topic, but this seems to be the most active SF Bike tribe.

I live near Sunset and Lincoln, and I have a brand spanking new job at upper Fort Mason (right by Bay and Franklin). I have an 8 speed cruiser, and I'm in crappy shape.

I loved riding to my old job at Church and Market. I could always beat the N-Judah, and usually beat the 16ax. Fort Mason seems like it'll be a challenge though, and I was wondering if anyone had any route hints. I was lucky enough to get a guided tour of the wiggle the first time I rode to work at the last job.

Currently I'm thinking of getting into the park, and riding up Arguello into the Presidio. I'd probably have to walk that hill for a while. Then ride down the big hill, and once I'm in the Marina, it's flat - mostly - until upper Fort Mason. On the way home I was thinking of winding over to downtown, and just taking the same route home I did from the old job. I'm not sure how long it would take to bike this... it's a 50 minute Muni ride according to 511.

In theory, I could also bike to Van Ness and Market and take the 47/49. I've never put my bike on a bus. I'm not even sure it would fit... it's a long bike. I'd probably test that on a non-work day.

I'd really rather bike than Muni because I need the exercise, and because it's fun! So any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!

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Stupid ass ride

amor — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 04:50:31 GMT

Was more than a little disgusted by the ride last Friday. Whose bright idea was it to ride over the sidewalk at the Powell St. cable car turnaround, and then proceed up into the quagmire of pedestrian mass around Union Square?

I do not care for crowds, and having to walk my bike through the teeming mob of consumers in the fashion district is profoundly uninteresting, imho. I took my ride elsewhere...fast.

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Save the Critical Mass bike soundsystem!

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:01:29 GMT

Help save the SF Bay Area Critical Mass bike soundsystem by donating to cover the costs of fighting the two remaining court cases.

Donate to the Bike Soundsystem Legal Fund at:
http://www.passionbomb.com/bike

I'm currently facing two court cases in San Francisco for the being ticketed while riding the bike soundsystem. Both cases share the same charge of California Vehicle Code section 27007 (which has to do with vehicles with amplified sound). The first ticket was received when I was pulled over by the CHP at the May 2005 SF Critical Mass. The second ticket was from the September 2005 SF Critical Mass ride when I was pulled over by the SFPD. In July 2005, I was also arrested while riding the bike soundsystem at the G8 protest in San Francisco. My bike, soundsystem trailer and iPod were all confiscated and it took about a month and a half to get them out (on the day of the August 2005 SF Critical Mass). The charge from the G8 protest was eventually dismissed, but only because the arresting cop was too stupid to write a valid ticket.

In California Vehicle Code section 27007, it states that "this section does not apply to the sound systems of vehicles used for advertising, or in parades, political or other special events". The California Vehicle Code also defines "vehicles" narrowly to not include human-powered vehicles. Some of the sections regarding traffic laws do apply to bicycles but those sections that do apply to bicycles are specifically listed and 27007 is not one of them.

I will be appearing in court today(10/28) for the ticket from last month's ride. My next trial is set for November 10th, 2005 for the first ticket from May 2005. The amount of fine for each case if I lose will be $154.96, so I'm facing about $310 in total fines, so far. I was able to get some donations at the end of the October ride at the screening of the NYC CM documentary, "Still We Ride". Any amount you can give will help. Thanks!

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Great After Mass Event... Life Sized Mouse Trap!

Laird — Tue, 25 Oct 2005 20:24:59 GMT

This Friday after trick'n our treats around SF. I invite all Critical Massers to join me in a ride out to the new location of the Life Sized Game of Mouse Trap. Low Group rate for Critical Massers and no one turned away of lack of funds.

Cyclecide Pedal Powered Carnival rides!
Live music with LaPLEBE, FUGA, CORPUS CALLOSUM, and ESMERELDA STRANGE!
2-ton bank smashes 1,000lb COLOSSAL SIZE PUMPKIN!

THE LIFE SIZE MOUSETRAP HALLOWEEN SHOWS!
OCTOBER 28, 29,30th!
New location! 1634 JERROLD St. @3rd St.
$10 s/s no one turned away!
Show times 9&11pm!
Visit www.lifesizemousetrap.com or call
415 -285 -8103 for more info!

Don't miss the MOUSETRAP'S finale and witness what a falling 2-ton bank safe does to a 1,000lb COLOSSAL SIZE PUMPKIN! Puke your guts out while taking a ride on one of CYCLECIDES AMAZEING PEDAL POWERED CARNIVAL
RIDES! And of course be sure to cruise the HAUNTED MIDWAY and visit the place where the reverend DAVID APPOCOLYPSE & HIS ODDITY MUSEM explains
the unexplained!!

Live music FRIDAY with LaPLEBE, FUGA, CORPUS CALLOSUM, and ESMERELDA
STRANGE!

SATURDAY with JESUS FUCKING CHRIST, VELVET FURY, RUM&REBELLION, and
TOSHIO HIRANO!

The Mousetrap is a gravity defying, 16 piece, 6,400-square-foot, 50,000-lb. KINETIC SCULPTURE set atop a 6,500-square-foot, 2,000-lb GAME BOARD -- This clever, giant Rube Goldberg style contraption has been lifted from the memories of our collective childhoodâ€¦ strangely fabricated from wood and steel, then painted in saturated classic colors reminiscent of a familiar OUT-OF- CONTROL BOARD GAME! Complete with a STAGE, original MUSICAL SCORE, can-can DANCERS, acrobatic HIJINKS, and other SPECTACULARLY SCRIPTED scenes dedicated to the pursuit of spectacle-laden absurdity! This show is about the PLAY of the game -- and the game is
VAUDEVILLIAN with a drink of BURLESQUE! Throw in a little CARNIVAL atmosphere, where lucky contestants PICK EACH OTHER'S POCKETS, lift a 350-lb CAST-IRON BATHTUB 12 feet into the air, turn impossibly huge GEARS, load SPRINGS, and light a 13' TALL FLAME-THROWING LAMP POST all in a
SUPREME effort to CRUSH a TRINKET of MEANING (say, a BIRTHDAY CAKE or a thought provoking EFFIGY) under a FALLING 2 TON BANK SAFE!

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Halloween Critical Mass + Afrofunk for Peace

jenysmith — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:18:30 GMT

Let's mass by this...

Sila and the Afrofunk Experience will be performing a FREE outdoor PEACE concert on Friday, October 28:

When: Firday, October 28th
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Price: FREE
Location: Fillmore & O'Farrell Streets, San Francisco

We will be the only band on the bill so bring your dancing shoes, call
your friends and Join us as we AFROFUNK FOR PEACE!!!

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my bike was stripped...

tenderoni — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 04:25:35 GMT

someone stripped everything off my bike while i was at work.. (during the day) on friday. i am heartbroken. they even took my basket....

anyone know where i can get parts for not so much.. i need
brakes..
handle bars..
gears..
seat..
seat post..

i ride a marin muirwoods... or i did.

amalia

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Shoot, i'm late!

CrashFerguson — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:29:40 GMT

Is there a set route for the SF Mass?

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Happy 13th Year - Critical Massers!

Lucian123 — Sat, 01 Oct 2005 13:50:36 GMT

Happy 13th year anniversary - Critical Massers! I hope you folks had a wonderful ride! PLEASE post pictures! I miss SF Critical mass soooo much!

Love and Peace from the East Coast (DC),

Lucian =)

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Birthday Bike Brigade - Sat Oct 1st- 10pm

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:50:01 GMT

My friendly neigbors are organizing a Birthday Bike Brigade for all October bike babies!

Meet up at 10pm at the rollerskating area in Golden Gate Park at 6th Ave. and Fulton. (Behind the bus stop area) at 10:00pm on Saturday, October 1, 2005.

The ride will end at Ocean Beach (at Lincoln Ave) for a bonfire, so dress warmly. Please come out and join us!

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13th Anniversary - San Francisco - Friday, Sept 30th

stefanlasiewski — Wed, 28 Sep 2005 17:57:33 GMT

This Friday marks the 13th Anniversary of the San Franscisco Ride!

If you've never been to a Mass, this is a great time to participate! CM is one of the few times you can safely bicycle down big streets.

Day: Last Friday of Every Month
Time: Meet at 5:30, and we take off around, oh... 6:00ish.

Where: Justin (Pee-Wee) Herman Plaza-- Between the Embarcadero BART Station and the Ferry Building

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INTERVIEWING PARTICIPANTS/ GIVING AWAY FREE BEER!

James — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:27:56 GMT

Be on TV! YAHOOOOOOO!
I’m making a video short documentary on this anniversary ride. Please come find me set up at Peewee plaza from 4:30 on, and help in creating a positive local outlook on SF’s greatest bike ride! If your new to the game, or an old pro, I want your interview!!! Now for the real fun, I’m giving out FREE BEER in exchange for your truthful words! Looking forward to it.
JAMES BARFF

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meet and greet

MMelnicki — Sat, 23 Jul 2005 05:46:20 GMT

as always, i'm quite excited for next week's ride. the summer rides are always so glorious!

So... I have been going to both berkeley and SF rides for over two years now with an attendance rate of ~90%. When I first started going, I had no friends nor acquaintances. While I don't have many friends in general, almost all of the people I know are through CM, and it's been quite fun picking up new associations cumulatively over the months... However, it's a slow process. I smile at everyone, often engage in small talk. But sometimes it's a challenge to make a connection (you know that odd part in the conversation, once you've already gotten past "I'm so happy to be here!" "I know! I love this!!")... While someone recently encouraged me to get the guts to make non-daterape pickup lines (you know, like, "what's your favorite book?"...), I'm still too bashful to actively badger people into friendliness in person. But online is a whole other story (we can hide behind a mask of pixels and unreal-time communication delay)...

So, I'm badgering you. Let's have some sort of meet and greet at Peewee Herman Plaza beforehand! I honestly almost always sit and eat my nut butter sandwich by myself the whole time.

Cheers!

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8/26 Virgin

crayonbeam — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 04:46:36 GMT

I've got a Red Cross class that ends at 6 tomorrow, so I think I'll swing by CM for my first ride! I don't know how far I'll make it, but I'll be there. Maybe it will be a slow and easy and flat route! Yeah!

I'll be on my Electra Townie and I have a ladybug bell and baskets and blue light up reflectors because you can never have enough of those.

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Crossing water north of Richmond, CA?

teamnoir — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:11:57 GMT

I'm thinking of taking a little bicycle trip up north of Napa and was wondering if anyone could tell me how to get across the water north of Richmond, CA? I mean, do either of the interstate bridges allow for bicycles? Is there an obvious transit route?

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will you teach me to change a flat tire?

katherinesummer — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 15:41:52 GMT

I ran over a thumbtack and deflated one of my bike tires. I'd like to learn how to fix it rather than getting someone else to do it for me. Or I could probably follow instructions online if someone could point me in the right direction.
Thanks!
kso

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Thank you for posting new pics...

Lucian123 — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 18:08:45 GMT

Thank you for posting new pics after each SF critical mass. Even if it's only a shot or two, I soo much appreciate the visuals!

I left San Francisco about 5 years ago and moved to the east coast (DC). One of the things I miss the most are the monthly critical masses in SF. The pics occasionaly posted here allow me to relive those happy moments. It's wonderful to see the smiling faces of all you beautiful bicycle people! Thank you soo much!!!

Peace and much Love,
Lucian

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Crit mass small poster

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 01:54:58 GMT

A few years back there was a small (maybe 11 X 5) poster style flyer with a woman with wings and a bike that said some thing like " 10 years critical mass" and then something about the SF date on the bottom. Some one was handing those little guys out at the SF masses. I used to have one and it got lost in the move.

Does anyone have one of that poster that I could buy/trade/ get from you? I want to have it framed so it needs to be in half decent condition. If there is anyone out there with an extra copy, or know where I can get one let me know.
thanks,
paul

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Anyone going to this?

troubleporndawgie — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 22:58:16 GMT

Box Dog Bikes' Burning Man BYOB Happy Hour

Tuesday, August 9th

5pm - 9pm

free

----/ Event Description /-----------------------------------------------

Box Dog Bikes is a newly established San Francisco based worker-owned used bike shop. When not wrenching on bikes, we host a variety of events, performances, and shows. Stop by Tuesday, August 9th from 5-9 for a special (BYOB) Burning Man Get Together.

* plan for pre- and post-playa bike maintenance
* enjoy (cross your fingers!) live music & yummy snacks
* talk with other burners about on-playa bike issues (sand? lights? theft?)
* get your bike ready to haul ice, art, gifts, or what ever you need to move
* prepare to make your bike into a work of art
* talk to our mechanics about your bike concerns

Box Dog Bikes is located at 494 14th Street at Guerrero. We're open everyday and can also be reached at 415-431-9627.

----/ Venue Info /------------------------------------------------------

Box Dog Bikes
494 14th Street
San Francisco
415-431-96274
boxdogbikes.com

Box Dog Bikes is located at the corner or 14th St and Guerrero in the Mission.

----/ Additional Info /-------------------------------------------------

boxdogbikes@gmail.com
415-431-9627
boxdogbikes.com

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Justin Herman plaza is filled with tents...

stefanlasiewski — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 18:13:13 GMT

I biked by Justin Herman Plaza this morning--- it's packed. There is some big event happening this weekend, and the entire plaza is covered in tents.

This will make for an interesting gathering this evening.

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events-ANTI-CAPITALIST MARCH AGAINST G8 & EMPIRE 07.06-07.08

RyuRy — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 18:47:51 GMT

!hola! there is an

ANTI-CAPITALIST MARCH AGAINST G8 & EMPIRE
07/08/05

so here is some event info leading up to the march.
it would rock if some bike peoples (including myself) could come to a meeting so we could organize a plan of action

07.03.05---- 1:00pm
NEW COLLEGE in the mission on Valencia

07.06.05----6:00pm
INFORMATIONAL FORUM/ FILM SCREENING & food
-The Kitchen- 225 Portrero Ave. @ 16th St. -SF

07.07.05----7:00pm
SPOKESCOUNCIL
-Village Market- 18th St. & Florida- SF

07.08.05----8:00pm
ANTI-CAPITALIST MARCH AGAINST G8 & EMPIRE
-16th St. & Mission Bart Plaza- SF

it would be good to organize something for lovers of the bicycle.
THIS WOULD REALLY ADD MOMENTUM TO THE MARCH
im sure all that have been apart of this before can see how well it has worked out for us in the past.
so yea there you have it, if anyone is willing to help let us know.. or not, either way try to come to a meeting or be at the march to speak your mind with the masses.
thanks a bunch

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6-24

nudewoody — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 03:11:57 GMT

just got home from my first critical mass! Totally awesome. Thanks from the naked guy! YEAH

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Calling Sound System...

reedo — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:33:14 GMT

Anyone know what the ancient cordless phone on the back of the sound system is for? I was wonderin' the whole time...

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Bike Ride for Social Change: Hawai`i

CoriC — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 22:03:46 GMT

RIDE FOR CHANGE!

A BIKE RIDE THROUGH HAWAII’S PAST AND PRESENT

Do you have a passion for social change? Do you want to learn about sustainability and justice directly from the land and the people closest to that land? Do you want to experience hands on education about American society, ecology and human communities? If your answers are yes, then Bike Aid Hawai`i is for you!

Riders will pedal around O`ahu and the Big Island from December 12-22, 2005. We will be staying with host families and organizations along the way and providing service projects as a way of giving back to them. Some of the goals of the ride are:

<sum> To travel by bicycle as a means of promoting sustainable transportation.

<sum> To work with the Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiians) to help them preserve their identity, cultural history and connection with their homeland.

<sum> To assist the Hawaiian’s we meet in networking with one another and with those on the mainland around common causes by providing a mobile link between them.

<sum> To generate positive press about living sustainably with the earth and about the rights of indigenous peoples.

Bike Aid is a program of Global Exchange, an international human rights organization working to build people to people ties. Participants raise a minimum of $2000 USD in pledges to cover program costs such as donations to families who provide us shelter. (This does not including air fare). All additional funds raised go to support Global Exchange’s Public Education programs.

TO SIGN UP: Visit www.globalexchange.org. Click on Bike Aid; Bike Aid Hawai`i or contact Cori Coccia at 415-215-3151, cori@ecomail.org. Bike Aid is open to cyclists of all ability levels!

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Last Friday!

Fri, 27 May 2005 17:19:50 GMT

Who's going tonight?
I took the night off so I could ride!
See you all there!

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Mass 4/29

pixel_demon — Sat, 30 Apr 2005 07:44:56 GMT

was anyone closer to what happened when that car that hit the cyclist? at church and market? I was circling the intersection when I heard a *crunch* and I saw the car driving off and a person on the ground. did he just try to plow through everyone?

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Can you help me find a used bike shop?

juliahw — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 18:37:01 GMT

Hi,
In the market for a used road or commuter type bike to bike to work. Looking to spend under $200. Can someone recommend a good used bike shop that is in San Francisco? Thanks so much!

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BART Critical Mass?

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 17:54:05 GMT

Greetings all-

I am starting to get really frustrated with BART bike policy, especially in Oakland. I am interested in organizing a BART critical mass, in which a large number of folks attempt to board a BART train/station during prohibited hours.

Any interest?

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That was fun

troubleporndawgie — Sat, 26 Mar 2005 09:02:42 GMT

Me & my friend, Dave, did the ride tonight ... well, a lot of it, if not all of it. We bumped into a good friend down at the Wharf, stopped and talked with him for a while, then rode to the Mission via Polk Street -- where we encountered a lot of other Mass riders who had splintered off, too. Then, when I hit my street (22nd), I encounter ALL of CritMass on Mission Street.

There were sooooo many cool, souped-up bikes this time. I especially liked the one that had been made from a bike-friday.

At any rate, that was CM #20 for me.

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Sun 3/27: Iron Maiden benefit for Critical Mass sound system!

Fri, 25 Mar 2005 04:18:56 GMT

My Iron Maiden cover band I Yearn 4 Maiden will be playing this sunday evening in Berkeley...

Sun 3/27: Iron Maiden Party (benefit for the Berkeley/SF Critical Mass bike sound system)

Live on stage:
I Yearn 4 Maiden (Maiden tribute band)

Eddie look-alike contest
Best Trashy Metal Vixen Contest
Best Headbangin Metal Dude Contest
Maiden karaoke.
8pm. $5 donation.
Berkeley location.
Call 1-800-GUN-NUMB on the day of for directions.
http://www.spaz.org

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Tomorrow: 12th Anniv Berkeley Critical Mass ride

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 05:21:24 GMT

Just wanted to remind folks that tomorrow March 11th is the 12th Anniversary Berkeley Critical Mass ride.

Gather 5:30pm @ Downtown Berkeley BART. Ride leaves after 6pm. http://berkeleycriticalmass.org

I'll be there with the bike sound system. The ride will most likely end up at the Long Haul infoshop for the party. There's usually really good vegan chocolate cake at berkeley critical mass anniversary parties.

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missing the days of destinations and planned routes

Sat, 26 Feb 2005 20:54:59 GMT

One of the things I used to like about CM was the gathering at the end of the ride. Someone would choose an interesting and scenic route, usually without any steep hills and through a residential neighborhood, and after about an hour and a half of scenic riding, we'd end up at some park where people could bring beer and pass around doobies and enjoy each other. These days, the ride meanders around downtown for a really long time, and just kind of goes until it peters out. There are lots of separate social gatherings but no stop place. I'm not complaining, because I still like the ride, and I'm not willing to do the work to plan a route and promote it, just sayin',... that would be great!

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Overheard at CM

rdarcy — Tue, 01 Mar 2005 21:32:49 GMT

February: "Do you guys get paid to do this?"

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Where is everybody?!?!?! Critmass is Tomorrow!

dfn_doe — Fri, 25 Feb 2005 06:59:19 GMT

I'm stoked to ride, where are you guys? Look for me on my grey fixie, I'll be wearing an adidas jacket.

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Bridge Toll -- Please write to them

troubleporndawgie — Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:43:43 GMT

BICYCLISTS & PEDESTRIANS ORGANIZE AGAINST NEW TOLL ON GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE:

The idea of charging bicyclists and pedestrians a $1 toll for crossing the Golden Gate Bridge has reared its ugly head again last week. We're counting on your help to show why this is a bad idea for the Bay Area. What kind of message will this send about San Francisco's commitment to promoting sustainable trans-portation? Why should bicyclists and pedestrians, who cause a tiny fraction of the wear-and-tear on the Bridge compared to autos, be charged a user fee? What kind of precedent will this set on bridges throughout the country?

We're asking members to write letters this week to the Board of Directors of the GG Bridge, Highway & Transportation District at
mailto: bridgecomments@goldengate.org (Please keep your letters respectful, because the angry screeds just harden our non-supporters' resolve.) For more background, read last week's Chronicle article, which quotes SFBC Executive Director & member of the GG Bridge Board, Leah Shahum:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/02/11/BAG6CB978V1.

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new years eve?

Devin — Sat, 25 Dec 2004 17:46:34 GMT

so, my slingshot organizer says the ride is monday....but I was also reading something saying the ride is on friday, new years eve. does anyone know which day I should show up? lol. thanks! i think a new years eve ride would rock!

devin

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Bay Bridge Bike Lane

troubleporndawgie — Thu, 09 Dec 2004 17:03:00 GMT

The following info lifted from the most recent SFBC e-letter
###

Governor Schwarzenegger's administration is expected to announce a plan this week about how to proceed with the replacement Bay Bridge East Span, which is slated to include a new bicycle/ pedestrian pathway between Oakland and Yerba Buena Island. As you probably know, there has been a concerted effort to cut the cost of this massive project that has gone well over budget, and it is anyone's guess how the plan will be altered, if at all. For more information, download the SFBC's Oct/Nov edition of the TUBE TIMES, which features a cover story filled with details about this important regional issue:
http://www.sfbike.org/?tubetimes

TAKE ACTION!

Thanks to everyone who sent in a fax blast to Gov. Schwarzenegger's office from our website last week. We're now asking people to CALL his office directly, and ask that they preserve the bike/ped/maintainace path from the old plan in the soon-to-be-announced new Bay Bridge plan: 916-445-2841 It's best to call during business hours, M-F, between 9am and 5pm.

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Who will be here this Friday????

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 04:44:19 GMT

I hope I am!

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Golden Gate Park

troubleporndawgie — Tue, 23 Nov 2004 19:16:37 GMT

I got this yesterday from the SFBC. Sending this out to all of y'all, asking you to consider writing an email to your supe ...

###
3) UPDATE on GG PARK ROAD WIDENING - w/ ACTION ITEMS

The plan to widen Martin Luther King Dr. in Golden Gate Park to 4 lanes (without
bike lanes), opposed by the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee, the Bay
Guardian, Supervisor-elect Ross Mirkarimi, the Alliance for Golden Gate Park and
the SFBC, is scheduled to be approved at the Recreation and Park Commission
Meeting to be held Monday, November 29th. However, the Board of Supervisors
have taken a keen interest in this issue, and we need to encourage them to
translate this into action that will protect our Park.

SFBC members have generated a record 600 individual faxes and letters to the
Recreation and Park Commission since last week, and a successful protest was
held on Saturday at the 9th Avenue entrance to the Park. But we need to do more
to ensure that this plan gets reconsidered before it's too late.

Here are some NEW ACTIONS you can take to DEFEND OUR PARK:

---> ATTEND SPUR's brown bag lunch tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 23rd, 312 Sutter 5th
Floor where Mike Ellzey, Director of the Concourse Authority and others will
undoubtedly be touting the multi-modal benefits of their activities in the Park.
Cost: $5 for non-SPUR members

---> ATTEND the Board of Supervisors' Special Hearing at the Finance and Audits
Committee this Wednesday, Nov. 24th at 1pm in Room 263. Ask Supervisors
Ammiano, Daly, and Peskin to halt the plans to widen MLK Dr, remove the illegal
second garage entrance in the Park, and approve a circulation plan for the
Concourse that prohibits cross-park vehicle traffic.

---> WRITE A BRIEF E-MAIL, send a letter, or call your district Supervisor and
ask them to halt the plans to widen MLK Dr, remove the illegal second garage
entrance in the Park, and approve a circulation plan for the Concourse that
prohibits cross-park vehicle traffic.
Click on http://www.sfbike.org/leaders for contact info for your Supervisor.

---> WRITE A LETTER TO THE CHRONICLE in response to Ken Garcia's misleading and
misinformed op-ed today. Read his piece here:
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/11/22/EDGD99EOUP1.DTL
Letter writing guidelines here:
http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle/submissions/#open
************

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Need Help with Locked Down Bike! URGENT

marilyn — Thu, 21 Oct 2004 18:54:49 GMT

My Kryptonite froze up on me and I am desperately looking for someone with a grinder to help me cut off the lock.

I have receipt for the bike and the lock and can verify my ownership.

It's a shitty old bike anyway, bought used from Pedal Revolution - I'm just trying to save the $70 necessary for a locksmith to come out and cut off the chain.

I can trade amateur massage and digital production skills - get photos off camera and cropped, websites, digital audio, whatever. I can send portfolio if there is serious interest.

Meanwhile my bike is rotting away on a tree and will probably be stripped down to nothing by sunday.

please help! i need my bike to get to work and to buy groceries.

- M "stressed out" McNeal

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A Nice Leisure Ride Through NYC

troubleporndawgie — Fri, 15 Oct 2004 20:29:35 GMT

www.digave.com/videos/red-web.mpg

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Monday Daytime

troubleporndawgie — Wed, 01 Sep 2004 01:07:47 GMT

Anyone else here work a flex schedule or traditionally have Mondays free? I work Tues-Sat, so my Monday is a day to enjoy the weather and traverse a bit.

I'm kinda interested in either riding over to Marin or maybe taking Bartholomew over to the East Bay and riding there.

Let me know if you're game for that.

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krypto lock troubles...

andy — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 15:50:19 GMT

from the bike tribe -

FYI,

hi all,
not sure if you've been seeing the emails flying around about this
(see our member email item going out today, below). I thought it was
a hoax myself, but I've now seen several people do this, and it's a
REAL problem.

We're talking w/ the police and media about it. I can let you know
more if you're interested, as things develop. It's really bad, ugh,
one more thing to deal with.

You may be getting calls on this at Bike Hotline, so......

leah

WARNING TO SAFEGUARD YOUR BIKE -- MAJOR SECURITY GLITCH FOUND IN
POPULAR U-LOCKS!!!
>The SFBC has just learned that Kryptonite and many other major
>U-lock brands have been found to have a glitch that allows anyone
>using basic household items to easily open these locks in seconds.
>We want to let our members know right away that it may be unsafe to
>leave your bikes outside locked with a regular U-lock, so please
>take extra precautions (see below) and spread the word to your
>biking friends.
>
>It appears that any bicycle locked with a U-lock may be in danger of
>being stolen, given that the information about how to easily open
>these locks has spread all over the internet, and we are already
>getting calls from the media. We advise bicyclists to keep their
>bikes with them at all times, or to utilize the free attended bike
>parking at the Embarcadero Bikestation within the Embarcadero BART/
>Muni station. Building managers who currently ban bikes in their
>buildings should be urged to relax this ban, at least until lock
>manufacturers address this fatal flaw.
>
>We have been receiving increasing reports of bike thefts in recent
>months, and it's unclear whether this is related to the glitch
>discovered in U-locks. Regardless, the SFBC is pushing the SF Police
>Department to ramp up their attention to the issue of bike thefts,
>expand their sting operations, and to develop a better system for
>tracking serial numbers so that stolen bikes can be returned to
>their owners. If you haven't already done so, this is an important
>reminder to do two crucial things that may make your bike
>recoverable if stolen: first, record the serial number of your
>bikes, and, second, take photos of your bikes. Keep these materials
>in a safe place, in the unfortunate event that you may need them.

Now we need volunteer help to get the word out to unsuspecting
bicyclists about this unfortunate problem. Can you spend an hour or
so this week or next week helping the SFBC hand out flyers and our
"Freezer Registration Form" (for recording bike info.) alerting
fellow riders along key bike routes? We particularly need help during
morning and afternoon rush hours, but any time of day would be
appreciated. We have the materials, we just need some helping hands.
Contact Josh Hart at josh@sfbike.org to help out.

To find out more from Kryptonite (which is not the only brand w/ the
problem, but seems to be the largest), contact their customer service
department at 1-800-SAY-LOCK. The Kryptonite company, who was
apparently just informed about this 48 hours ago, is expected to be
releasing a statement with more information. We'll keep you posted as
we find out more.

--

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Leah Shahum
Executive Director
San Francisco Bicycle Coalition

posted in SF Critical Mass - 2 replies

What are cars?

shaneanthony — Thu, 01 Apr 2004 21:05:39 GMT

Cars are convenient. They’re also expensive, environmentally taxing hunks of metal that transport you, your stuff, and your status-symbolized ego.

From Los Angeles Valley Beat

posted in SF Critical Mass - 9 replies

good cheap bikes?

Absalom — Sat, 04 Sep 2004 18:47:48 GMT

anyone know where i can get a reasonably good bike
for, oh i dunno, $20? i need something to work on
for a friend to save her from car induced madness

posted in SF Critical Mass - 3 replies

On Critical Mass

CrashFerguson — Mon, 30 Aug 2004 23:52:34 GMT

I am not interested in starting a flame war and I don't say things just to hear myself talk, but I thought i'd give this board some insight regarding what the majority of "cyclists" I know think about the movement that is Critical Mass.

First, I think that all cyclists agree that calling attention to the rights of cyclists is important and that safer streets are what matters in the end. I still fail to understand, however, how Critical Mass has brought any understanding to this problem. Thus far, it has brought nothing but years of bad press and even angrier motorists to roads upon which I ride and train for thousands upon thousands of miles each year.

CM in San Francisco passes right below my window on the last Friday of every month and I cringe when I see a group that is suppose to be supporting "bicycle safety" swerving all over the rode without helmets and occasionally crashing each other in the process. The yelling and the taunts don't help either. It's been my opinion that the majority of the CMers are really there for a good time and could care less about safety. If this is the case then fine, but why not get rid of the false pretenses and just call it for what it is - a fun party and nothing else. If anyone thinks that they are swaying public opinion via CM or that they have brought the "angry motorists" over to their side of the fence then they are sadly mistaken.

I have often thought that CM looked like a lot of fun and have even considered participating in the past, but there's no way (in good conscience) that could ever happen.

I've been racing bikes for years and I know the vast majority of the racing community in the Bay Area and to a man/woman they all think that CM has actually harmed rather then helped their cause. Yes, we're the lycra clad dorks who train 7500 miles each year and can ride like the wind.

Anyway, if you believe that CM has made a positive difference then could you present to me just how this is so? I'd be interested to see if there is an argument out there that could convince me that i'm in the wrong.

posted in SF Critical Mass - 36 replies

Critical Mass, Friday, 8/27

troubleporndawgie — Wed, 25 Aug 2004 22:41:53 GMT

It's the last one I get to do until the end of November, so I want to meet y'all this time 'round.

Do we need to exchange cellphone #s or should we just pick a place to meet before the ride?

AND ... the MissionFolksTribe is meeting at Zeitgeist afterwards -- please consider joining us. Your non-riding friends can link up with us @ 9pm.

posted in SF Critical Mass - 13 replies

7-30-04...one week from today!

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 22:14:18 GMT

How does the CM ride work? It begins at a certain spot but who decides where to ride to? I am asking in advance to see if I could catch the crowd after work, as I might not be able to make it to the Plaza by 6. Its once a month so I could get off early but this is a question that I wanted to ask. Peace!

Pit Pat

posted in SF Critical Mass - 7 replies

Beginning level riders?

Birdie — Mon, 05 Jul 2004 19:09:49 GMT

Entry level? re-entry level? too over-the-hill to get up the hill? Let's go for some fun city rides and build our stamina, while having a blast.

I'm not ready for critical mass, but I'd love to get there.

posted in SF Critical Mass - 7 replies

CM on Friday, 5/28

troubleporndawgie — Tue, 25 May 2004 08:10:29 GMT

Okay, here we are again. Who's going?

And, did anyone else volunteer on Bike-To-Work-Day? or Night (at DNA, which was a lot of fun)???

And, if anyone here is interested in joining us on Saturday night, a bunch of tribers are going to Sugar (at the Stud) to dance. See "MissionFolks" tribe for more details.

posted in SF Critical Mass - 1 reply

CM on Fri, 4/30

troubleporndawgie — Mon, 26 Apr 2004 01:35:09 GMT

Okay, who's going? Wanna meet up somewhere before it starts ... get a beer or something?

posted in SF Critical Mass - 12 replies

Bike Lanes

troubleporndawgie — Thu, 29 Apr 2004 16:46:57 GMT

I attended the community forum last night for all the Western Mission bike lane improvements/additions. If there are folks on this tribe who are curious about that sort of stuff, let me know here and I'll catch you up.

Basically, we're talking about the 17th Street riding situation as well as the Cesar Chavez route.

posted in SF Critical Mass - 3 replies

naked bikeride!

cassandra — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 00:16:10 GMT

hey everyone
i am helping to organize a naked bikeride in SF on june 12th.. it will be in conjunction with many other international rides on that day. i need help! there are so many things to do, im sure all of you have something to contribute.. route planning, making flyers, getting the word out, a website?? any fun ideas???? please let me know if you would be willling to do this with me! at the very least, show up. no one owns this event, it will be what everyone makes of it. i will be at critical mass on friday handing out flyers..
love to all!

--->worldnakedbikeride.org

posted in SF Critical Mass - 1 reply

biodevastation

Pandora-Frijole — Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:46:31 GMT

hello everyone. i dont live anywhere near san fransisco, i live in miami florida. we have a critical mass here that just started up pretty recently (i have yet to attend one but i plan on attending on the 30th)
anyways, i am going to san fransisco for a week in june for the biodevastation protest on the 8th. im sure most, if not all, of you will be there. i have no idea what to expect, as ive never been to sf before. i was at the ftaa protest over here in miami and that was my first taste of a real protest. i wont go into the gross abuses of power on the part of the police and the civil liberties that were infringed upon that day as im sure most of you read about or even witnessed them yourself. i hear that protests in sf are handled decently by the cops and that i shouldnt worry about "the miami model of homeland security" coming to sf, but im not sure if i trust my sources. either way ill be in the streets, but i was just hoping an sf native could enlighten me on the subject so i sort of know what to expect.
also, since i live in miami, it was pretty easy for me to find out about events preceeding and leading up to the protest. im a little nervous that that wont be the case in sf, and that i might miss out on some great event or other. i know this tribe is about critical mass so maybe this isnt the proper place to discuss this topic (or maybe it is?) i was looking for a tribe on this subject but i couldnt find one. (maybe ill start one and let everyone know). anyways, if anyone has anything to respond to this, you can post it here or if you want send it to me personally. the_after_hours@msn.com
much love.
christina

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The Republican National Convention in New York City

Jimmy — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 22:59:39 GMT

Greetings fellow cyclists,

My name is Jimmy Johnson and I'm biking to New York City from Chicago to protest outside the Republican National Convention. I, like many, many others, am intensely disgusted with the way the present administration has behaved both at home and abroad and for that reason, I'm taking up wheels.

The Plan is to recruit as many fellow cyclists as would like to be a part of this movement and establish meeting points along the way coming from every possible direction, meeting up outside of New York City to make our entrance. The RNC begins on August 29th, 2004 and there is a Critical Mass ride in NYC on August 27th. Planning to get there two days in advance would likely be sufficient leeway in case problems arise plus allow us to bike with the local tribe.

Although the Yahoo group is currently called Biking to New York, I think it's important to invite our brothers and sisters who are on wheels but not on bikes as well. Folks in chairs are welcome to participate as well of course and we will make any accommodations we need to, if any, to encourage people of all abilities and speeds to participate. The only rule I think applicable is that we enter New York City on wheels.

The Yahoo group I just started (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biketothernc ) and the tribe ( biketothernc.tribe.net ) are left deliberately vague in their wording. I felt this was important for several reasons. One, although I am far, far, far to left wing of the political spectrum, I realize that not everyone shares my beliefs. Two, just as he is most conspicuously not a liberal, George W. Bush is not a conservative either. The guy spends money like a stereotyped "liberal" president would and he has seen fit to further federal control over many things that conservatives have long argued are state issues, not national. For the life of me I can't figure out where this guy gets his support from. The point is that everyone who has a reason to protest the present government is welcome to join the ride.

What we need to establish first are dates and meeting points across the nations. If there is some free webspace available I would like to post a map on it once these points are defined. Furthermore, I would like the group to remain in action after the RNC with local chapters involved in local and national issues. This has the possibility of being and excellent opportunity to establish both political and recreational connections nationwide and regionally. What that means is that we need a good name. A really good name. Any nominations are welcome to be posted in the yahoo group. Thanks for your time and I apologize for the bland, cross-posting.

regards, Jimmy Johnson of Chicago

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Last Friday Night

troubleporndawgie — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 18:14:23 GMT

Riding to the Music Concourse was fun. Taking a brief respite at the Concourse was fun. But, then it got boring, so I left and joined friends over at Zeitgeist.

Any interesting stories?

Oh, and I was with the clump at the beginning who were witnessing the arrest of the drunken bike-rider. Sure, he was drinking and weaving, but the SFPD really should NOT have hand-cuffed him while he was still on his bike. It was kinda weird.

Anyone know who that guy is?

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Wake up! Wake up! WAKE UP!

troubleporndawgie — Sun, 21 Mar 2004 01:37:06 GMT

Woo-hoo, chilluns. This tribe has no posts. ???

ROLL CALL ...

Who's doing CritMass on 3/26?
Who did the last one? (Memorable moments?)
What neighborhood you in?

posted in SF Critical Mass - 3 replies