Critical mass is now too big for its own good. 300-400 bikes all riding together is great. Problem is, they now get much larger groups than that. I remember being first at a light when they came through going across the intersection. I waited 8 changes of the light until they all got through. Then, since I was in a turning lane, when I could finally move I was stuck behind them for another 15 minutes because there was nowhere to turn off. This was really annoying.
I think, given the popularity of the group, they've got to split it up into several riderships, otherwise they're just creating pissed of motorists. Which helps nothing.
And I bike to work 2-3 times per week on average, and more in good weather. Vancouver is a very friendly bike city. I'm not sure Critical Mass, in its current incarnation, is helping that.
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