New Years Eve Eve Critical Mass

yes, a rainy small mass of riderstogether conquer the streets of vancouverone last time in 2005bicycles, skates and various self propelledNew Year's Eve Eve Critical Mass Ride and RollFriday, December 30, 2005Meet at the Vancouver Art Galleryon the Georgia Street side between 5:00and 5:30 p.m., roll out 6:00 p.m. Silliness encouraged. www.velolove.bc.ca *** velolove{AT}

Burrard Bridge council meeting on Tuesday

The meeting will likely last several hours, so even if you work during the day, you likely will be able to head over afterwork and speak.To sign up, you can also phone 604 871 6371. If you leave a phone message or send an e-mail, be sure to include your:Name Phone Number Full Address Postal Code.Note that changes to the South East False Creek plan are also being discussed after Burrard Bridge at

Midnight Bike Rides?

This is reposted from BC indymedia: Hey there - Do you have a bike? Do you like riding it? At night? We're trying to get as many people as are interested to start a semi-regular midnight bike ride, and that includes _you_.Next ride is scheduled for Thursday December 8th, meeting at Grandview Park (Commercial @ Charles st - across from the Havana and Turks) at 11:45 pm, riding at midnight. The

Buy Nothing Critical Mass & Buy Nothing Day

Buy Nothing Critical Mass Ride and RollFriday, November 25Join fellow bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for a leisurely and spirited ride and roll through the streets of Vancouver on Buy Nothing Day. Meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery on the Georgia Street side between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m., and roll and ride at 6:00 p.m. The ride is on rain, shine, or snow! Decorated bicycles, trailers, costumes,

friday nov 25th 5.30pm VAG

critical mass is fast approachingcritical mass is for everyonecritical mass is not an organizationcritical mass is a worldwide movementcritical mass is a monthly bicycle ride to take back the streetscritical mass is the collection of cyclists who ride monthly through thestreets of downtown vancouver to demonstrate against our... critical mass is friday 25th of novembercritical mass is

Election Saturday 19 November

An "Exercise your franchise" reminder:THIS Sat 19 November is municipal "E-Day"If you're good to go, or don't care to vote---you need read no further.IF you haven't yet decided who you might vote for and would like someideas, I offer the following information, which I hope you find helpful inmaking your own choices:I've already cast my ballots: mostly for COPE (including ALL the

street party to stop the highway saturday

STOP THE GATEWAY PROJECT!PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW.It's time for East Van vs Godzilla...the first "public consultation" aboutthe Highway Expansion in East Van will be held this Saturday, Nov. 5. Thechurch is far too small to hold everyone who will come, so we may just haveto throw a street party! please bring your hackeysacks, instruments,sidewalk chalk, and lots of SIGNS -- cuz

Halloween Critical Mass, OCB Halloween Party, and Velolove is Back

Velolove Announcements!1. Halloween Critical Mass Ride and Roll2. Our Community Bikes Halloween Party3. MC3's New Communications Hub is Up4. The Velolove Email List is Back!o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=oFriday, October 28, 2005Halloween Critical Mass Ride and RollJoin fellow scarry bicyclists, skaters, and bladers for a costumed ride and roll through the streets of

Sept 30 cyclemasS

DooBoop be dooYou are inVited toCritical Mass RollingStreet Celebration! in Therain! Or the Sun. It's Septemberand it's FUN! Meet at theVAG 'tween Hornby andHowe. Leave around6 for a pedalround town.fridayfree time: meet 5 to 5:30 pm, leave 6 pmdate: this last friday of sept, the 30thlocation: meet at the Vancouver Art Gallery [by the fountain]ride in all the streets asyoumay be.I was

velomutation 24th

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CAR FREE DAY! --->sept.22

whose streets? OUR streets. Oo.just one day12 noon to 8 pmon thursday, sept22nd, vancouver, 2005gas town, downtown ...come TO CAR FREE IN VANCOUVER DAY!this year is the first yearthat we *w*i*l*l* . . . finally joinwith 1,500 cities and 100s of millions of peopleworldwide for CELEBRATING international car free day.water street in *gas town

Twilight Ride

Car Free DayThursday September 22nd, 2005GastownJoin the Twilight Ride, the Finale of Car Free EventLight up the sky with your decorated bike. Close the Car Free Day celebration in splendor as we explore the streets of Vancouver. Indulge in bike merriment as you connect with new people and places through this slow paced cycling ride. WHEN TO GET THERE: Thursday, September 22, 2005. Gather at 7:

Car Free Day Volunteers Needed

A Call for Car Free Day Volunteers!Car Free Day is looking for you. We are currently seeking a diverse group of individuals who are enthusiastic about transportation issues and are interested in donating a portion of their time to volunteering for Car Free Day. This is your chance to make a hands-on contribution to an international festival about transportation alternatives!~We need info booth

Women's Night Time Bike Ride

Women cyclists please join us on Friday September 16th for a resistance night bike ride in Stanley Park. Following several acts of sexualized violence on women walking and running around the Lost Lagoon area, we're organizing a variety of safe and enjoyable activities in the park at night time - doing all the things we would do in the park at night if it were not for the threat of male violence.

Spartacus Party / Walk for Clean Air

***Please send around***Hey everyone,Spartacus Books, after 31 years, burnt down in april of 2004... But we are reopening in september, GODDAMN! Thats right, and to celebrate we are having a party:Spartacus Books is Burnin' Down The House!Friday, September 9th7pm @ the Anza Club(Corner of Ontario & Eight Ave)With performances by:DJ Party Bangs, DJ Abadie, DJ OhMyGod!!, MC E-Hawk, +othersAlso :

Clitoral Mass

I posted about the Clitoral Mass here (www.frogstylebiscuit.com). There's also a photo. What a great ride! Thanks, Kari.- Malcolm

Last Mass of Summer Friday 26

COME RIDE/RELAX/PARTY WITH US! This Friday, Today August 26 2005 Da Critical Mass Bike Ride And Rollerblade, Skate, Wheel, Walk, Street Party Meet 5-5:30pm Depart 6pmFrom Vancouver Arte Gallery Georgia St Downtown Vancouver Ride To Be Free. Free Ride. THE LAST RIDE OF THE SUMMER. come

breakfast on the bikeways Friday AM

(Please forward this message) Friday - tomorrow! BREAKFAST on the BIKEWAYs At the intersection of two fabulous bikeways:Cypress Street and 7th Ave.We're meeting at 7:15 at Cypress and 7th.We've got coffee and pastries and we'd love to have more folks to hang out, greet cyclists, promote the Critical Mass and generally add to the party atmosphere.Come out and meet us tomorrow morning bright and

Little 100 Sunday

A very silly little bike race. Registration at noon, race at 1pm. This is a team sport Event Details: Little 100, 3rd Annual, Sunday high noon, August 21, 2005 strathcona park ovalInfo: 778 - 772 and 3987 vodkahol@.@.@yahoo...ca www.cruiserbikecentral.com

Clitoral Mass A.19

GREETINGS WONDERFUL bicycle people,last time we had an all-female masswas four years ago during bikesummerit's been way too long to HONOUR ALL of us,and the full moon,we are having a:"clitoral mass" [the Lunar Cycle]! women of all ages and stages are welcomed ! when: FRIDAY 19 AUGUST, meet at 5:30 pm for socialising and announcements wheel at 6 pm into the

6th Annual Wholesome Undy!

pictures from last years ride Wholesome Undie Rides Sunday, August 14SCANTILY CLAD RIDERS CELEBRATE INDY OUTVANCOUVER, BC -- On Sunday, August 14, in celebration of the departure of the Molson Indy from Vancouver, the sixth annual Wholesome Undie "Victory Ride" will take to the streets of Vancouver with the rallying cry: "less gas, more ass!".Please gather for the Wholesome Undie at

Bikesexual Movie Night Monday!!!

[From the EVPC]To all our self-propelled friends,A bunch of us just made a movie we think you might really like.It's called Made in Secret: The Story of the East Van Porn Collective. Obviously, it's not entirely about bikes, but because all of us love bikes so freaking much, we tried to cram as many as possible into the story.The story is basically about a group of arty, punky, bike-riding,

Pepper spray incident (continued)

I (Ken) spoke to Constable Bouchey of the Vancouver Police earlier this week and he assured me that they are taking this incident seriously and will do what they can to identify and charge those responsible. Five riders have come forward with their account of the incident and we have a good photograph of the car. If you have anything to report or just want to get involved, please contact Ken at

Map of Route to Chilliwack CM

Here are PDF maps of the route we plan to take to get to the Freyman Farm in Chilliwack tommorrow, Tommorrow {Thursday}. To Ride in Fridays Chilliwack Critical Mass Memorial Ride. http://www.bikesexual.org/temp/chillimapSide1.pdf http://www.bikesexual.org/temp/chillimapSide2.pdf Here is the route that we plan to take to get to chilliwack.the Central Valley Greenway (

Many More Pictures

Here are many more photo links that people have posted in the comments of previous entries. Flickr has images that can be viewed as a slideshow and many catagorised as vancouver critical mass 'clubtread' A discussion forum and some pictures also. [Amusing to read the perspectives of car drivers. Some driver says that the environmentalism of CM makes sense but not the public space issues.

Record Breaking Ride Attracts 2400 +5 Wheels

Record Breaking Ride Attracts Over 1200VANCOUVER -- June 25, 2005 -- History was made yesterday in Vancouver as cyclists took to the streets in the largest numbers yet.In celebration of Bike Month, bicycle advocates called for 2000 + 5 wheels, and handily topped their target by pulling over 1200 people to the event as cyclists joined the rolling mass of bicycles, skate boarders, and in-line

David's 2005 Photos

Hey everyone,Well, last night some 1150 people came out to critical mass in vancouver!!!I have posted some photos at http://www.davidgrove.org/cm rad!david

pepper spray incident

Anonymous said... If you were pepper sprayed today (June 24) or if you witnessed the spraying at Davie and Denman, please contact Ken at 604-729-1741. We are looking for witnesses and others interested in pressing charges against the people in the vehicle.Police have the spray can, license number, car type, and identification information of the individuals. 8:19 PM, juin 24,

God says: Ye Shall Mass Astride 2 Wheels

^^^Click on this image to link withprintable jpg flyer that has moredetails of the church bike event. Strange but true:This Friday's Critical Mass is supported by none other than *Jesus* himself! Or, more accurately, a group of bicycle loving Anglicans and Lutherans - who like to ride Critical Mass - will combine their work with their play in order to "bless" the riders and their

4 more posters for friday

I've made 4 more posters for the June 24 [friday] 2005 wheels critical mass. Velolove email is still down and will be until after the ride because we have to move servers so please tell people you know yourself, bring all your friend! Print these posters and plaster the city. We can do it! The last few days before the ride are the best time to invite people anyway so if people make a big

June 24 is the 2000+5 Wheels Ride!

Hey Everybody,[velolove list is still not working!] It's only a few more days until the Gigantic 2000+5 Wheels Critical Mass Bike Ride. The Grande Finale Street Party Rolling Celebration end of June Bike Month. The idea is to have about 1000 riders [x2 wheels per bike] or 667 tricyclists or 250 rollerbladers... or any combination thereof. Here is a few pictures from last year.As usual

Velolove Announcements: Bike Month Rides, Parties, and Festivals

Velolove Announcements!1. Bike Month is here!2. MC3 Ride3. World Naked Bike Ride4. MAXeMOM Party5. MOMENTUM Post Natal Meeting6. Car-Free Commercial Drive Festival7. Notorious EastVan Chopper Festival8. June Critical Mass: 2000+5 Wheel Ride9. July 1 Ride To Chilliwacko-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=oBike Month is here!!!Check out the online Bike Month Calendar at:http://

Velolove Announcement: Pirate Critical Mass Ride And Roll, May 27

Velolove Announcement!o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=o-o=oShiver me timbers, t'Pirate Critical Mass Ride is upon us all!'Tis Bike Month a comin' an' to kick off Bike Month we good pirates will be ridin' the streets O'Vancouver! Yarrrrr...Ye Friday the seven and twenty days of May, as we here know it to be the last Friday of t'month, 'tis it. So then it shall be a Pirate Critical Mass

May 27 Pirate Ride Poster

Print and Propagate! Feel free to modify,YOU are the Critical Mass organiser:^^^Click on this image to link with large 300dpiPDF format image [for your printer]Event Details:Critical Mass Ride May 27Rusl will put the email announcement Text HereFor more information email blah@ no spam @blah.com

Ride Against Traffic!

Print and Propagate! Feel free to modify,YOU are the Critical Mass organiser:^^^Click on this image to link with largePDF format image [for your printer]Event Details:This Poster is great for when the price of Gas goes up as in... Always... Nowadays. The Material is Dated with all CM 2005 dates starting May plus the Big June Ride Info. Easily Modified if Out of Date. Artwork by RUSL

Chilliwack Critical Mass July 1st

Print and Propagate! Feel free to modify,YOU are the Critical Mass organiser:^^^Click on this image to link with large 300dpiPDF format image [for your printer]Event Details:Stan Freyman Memorial RideChilliwack's First Critical Mass RideWhen : Friday, July 1st (Canada Day) at 11AMWhere: Meet at 5-corners downtown, Young and Yale under the courthouse clock.What : Critical Mass is leisurely