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Vancouver Critical Mass Bike Ride
Critical Mass is a fun bike ride that lets everyone cycle parts of the city that are normally overrun with cars. Costumes are encouraged in our monthly bike parade! Vancouver details: Meet at the North end of the Art Gallery. On the last Friday of every month. Announcements at 6 PM, we ride at 6:15. Critical Mass uses ad hoc organization through the ride. Every cyclists looks out for each other. It's important for safety that all the bicyclists stay together in one large group. Safety in numbers. Stop and "cork" open intersections to cars. This is a very rewarding experience and a good opportunity to see the beautiful parade go by. After corking you'll be at the back of the ride, and can play the peloton game of racing to the front. People at the front need to choose the route in real-time and shouldn't get too far ahead. The group will stop after the top of bridges or big hills and let everyone catch up. If the mass is big it should stay on larger streets so we have more lanes and can ride together. Critical Mass is many things to its many participants. Partly it is a non-violent protest for bicycle rights. A gathering for the thousands of cyclists in the city. We deserve more of the road and Critical Mass is our proof. These are our streets and we want to ride our bikes on them. First and foremost it is a celebration of Vancouver and bicycling! Everyone is welcome to ride. Have fun and be nice to people along the parade route! More... Join the Velolove Announcement mailing list to get reminders about Critical Mass! Join the Velolove Discussion list to talk with other local cyclists. Check the CycleMass Vancouver Blog for more local cycling events.
Posted by dustin on January 26, 2009. Tagged with Vancouver BC bikes festival \| Read 46 Replies...
peace, love and bicycles

Posted by dustin on January 14, 2008. Tagged with photography bikes
Strathcona, Vancouver Mural
A mural off of Hastings St in Vancouver. Looks extra funky on large size.
Posted by dustin on December 14, 2007. Tagged with Vancouver art photography bikes
Vancouver Transit Camp
Vancouver Transit Camp is an open-invitation unconference about transportation being held on December 8th. The BC government has shown an appalling lack of wisdom in handling transportation planning. I'm hopeful that the geeks of Vancouver can start improving things despite them. Check the website for some funky transit inspired designs, sign-up info, and more.
Posted by dustin on December 4, 2007. Tagged with Vancouver environment transportation bikes cars
Cars vs Bus vs Bikes
Amount of space required to transport the same number of people by car, bus or bicycle. Conclusion: Congestion is caused by too many cars, not by lack of roadspace.
Posted by dustin on November 5, 2007. Tagged with transportation Vancouver Toronto bikes cars \| Read 6 Replies...
Critical Mass Video
I made a video montage of Vancouver's Critical Mass June ride, sped up and set to music. Here's a high quality version (88 MB). For info on the ride in your local city see this Critical Mass page.
Posted by dustin on July 1, 2007. Tagged with Vancouver bikes video \| Read 4 Replies...
Random Links for June 5
Stephen Rees: transport and the urban area it serves. I have been really enjoying this guy's blog I recently found. Amsterdam Bicycle Photos. WWF rips U.S., Canada environment records. "Canada is joining the U.S. as the worst performer on climate change." BEST Vancouver Events Calendar for June. June is Bike Month and there's a ton of stuff going on for it. Fantasy Name Generator
Posted by dustin on June 5, 2007. Tagged with linkpack Canada Vancouver photo bikes
Random Links for May 27
Communities reclaiming their intersections to create more livable neighborhoods. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Prevention Exercises. What happened when New Zealand eliminated it's farm subsidies? Norwegian bicycle lift. Innovation in bicycling infrastructure. Bike To Work Week is May 28 - June 3
Posted by dustin on May 27, 2007. Tagged with linkpack photo bikes Vancouver
Trip Photos
Here are my photos from the bike/ferry trip I returned from today.
Posted by dustin on May 19, 2007. Tagged with BC bikes photography \| Read 1 Reply...
Random Links for May 16
Outdoor Gear & Sports Information - Tips and Info from MEC BC Car-Free Outdoor Portal - Exploring Vancouver Surroundings Without a Car Ken Kifer's Bike Pages -- bicycle travelogues, bike safety, bicycling advocacy, and cycling humor.
Posted by dustin on May 16, 2007. Tagged with linkpack Vancouver bikes