October’s Critical Mass.

A photo from the beginning of last month’s ride.

See you all there again on 30th November. 6pm!

Comparing cycling in the UK and the Netherlands

I have no more information about this…

Hey, we made the news! In a positive way!

Critical Mass rides aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Some drivers find them frustrating if they’re in a rush, while police aren’t always aware they’re even happening.

But over the past year, Glasgow’s group ride has become a regular fixture.

Meeting in George Square on the last Friday of each month, the ride attracts commuters, first-timers, parents with their children and a lot of students….

Read More ( http://local.stv.tv/glasgow/magazine/97375-the-george-square-night-riders-reclaiming-citys-streets/ )

GU Climate Week

Night-time mass cycle from Glasgow University around the west end to raise awareness of the Petition to encourage Glasgow University to become more cycle friendly. 14th March 2012

Sign the petition here:
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/glasgow-university-bicycle-promotion-scheme/
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Student Questionnaire

If you are willing to take part to this survey please send the answers back to chiaratirone@gmail.com, also specifying your sex, age and occupation.
There will be no publication of private information or data, if not on specific request.
Anyway this study is not to be diffused for commercial purposes nor other than educational ones.
If you also have any tips or queries just get back to me, I would be very happy to get in contact with the glaswegian cycling world.

 

How often do you cycle?

How do you usually choose the route to follow?

What kind of bike do you use?

Do you wear any protective gear (e.g. helmet, reflectors etc.)?

Do you feel safe when you cycle in the city of Glasgow?

Are you satisfied with the quality of space for cycling in Glasgow?

If not, what do you think that could be done to improve the current situation?

Do you think that the City Council is concerned enough for bicycle traffic in terms of urban planning?

 

RIDE THIS WEDNESDAY (14th March)

THIS WEDNESDAY!!!

RECLAIM THE ROAD

Assemble from 2200hrs (that’s 10 o’clock at night) in the car park of the John McIntyre Building of Glasgow University

(it’s the building just inside the Main Gates at the TOP of the hill)

Ending at The Kinning Park Complex at about midnight

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: http://www.facebook.com/events/188252364618051/

Part of Glasgow University’s “Climate Week”

February 2012 Critical Mass and meet-up – This Friday

Recently Facebook revamped the “groups” feature so that existing members had to pop back and rejoin the group to keep receiving messages and event invitations. So two days ago the size of the Glasgow Critical Mass Facebook Group was 5 members. Including the 4 of us who were Admins beforehand.

However, in the last 48 hours we have had half a dozen new members join up, and in a fit of wild enthusiasm I’ve put up a ride event for this Friday.

Facebook page for the ride:

* http://www.facebook.com/groups/6202696383/10150536640106384/?notif_t=like#!/events/358281470859159/

Facebook page proper, for anyone that would like to join or rejoin:

* http://www.facebook.com/groups/6202696383/10150536640106384/?notif_t=like#!/groups/6202696383/

(Revised) Critical Manners

This is a list of commonly cited list of “Do’s and Don’ts” for critical masses, dating back to at least 1998. They are not even guidelines, they are suggestions for guidelines. Please comment, criticise, and make suggestions.

Critical Mass Do’s & Don’ts!

Please Do:

• Please Do: Talk to strangers, bystanders, bus riders, motorists.

• Please Do: Welcome people to join us next time.

• Please Do: Help cars stuck in mass to exit safely out of the mass

• Please Do: Stop regularly if you’re in front (no matter how slowly you think you’re going, gaps are opening up behind you).

• Please Do: Stop at red lights when in front to allow the rest of the ride to “mass up” behind.

• Please Do: Fill gaps; Critical Mass depends on bicycle density to displace cars.

• Please Do: Remember that pleasure and friendliness are more subversive than anger and blaming.

Please Don’t

• Please Don’t: Race ahead to block cross traffic before the Mass has arrived.

• Please Don’t: Ride into oncoming traffic on the wrong side of the road.

• Please Don’t: Pick fights with motorists, even (especially) if they’re itching for one.

• Please Don’t: Fail to turn and twist through the city to make the ride more interesting.

• Please Don’t: Forget to smile and wave and talk to strangers.

• Please Don’t: Hesitate to tell other Massers what you think of their behavior, whether good or bad. Talk to each other.

• Please Don’t: Forget we are all responsible to make Critical Mass what we want it to be.

• Please Don’t: Mass up in turn lanes when you aren’t going to turn in that direction.

• Please Don’t: Use lanes that aren’t necessary. If there are multiple lanes, let faster moving traffic pass and don’t block them in.

Flyer 2 – Crazy, No?