Critical Mass London

Who are we and what are our aims?

We are not sure, opinions seem to differ. There are probably as many aims of CM as there are participants. Each individual comes there with his or her own idea of what it's about, and the sum of this makes up the Mass. We have no organisers and no planned routes.

The London monthly rides started in April 1994. It isn't just for cyclists, sometimes there are wheelchairers, skateboarders, roller bladers, roller skaters and other self-propelled people. Cycle sound systems often play music on the ride. To find out more about Critical Mass checkout the links on the left.

News

Arrests at Riga CM.

Seven cyclists were arrested at Riga CM. Pics and comments | 1 | 2 | Video |

No police on NYC CM ride!

In recent years NYC CM rides have been plagued by a heavy police presence, with tickets being issued, bikes impounded and even police assaulting and arresting riders. So why were there no police on the April ride? Reports and video | 1 | 2 |

April ride 2008.

14th Anniversary ride. A fun ride well attended with good weather. Police still silencing bicycle sound systems in the SOCPA zone despite the relevant law under repeal. Reports | 1 | 2 | Photos | 1 | 2 | 3 | Video |

Minneapolis court case.

Following the attack by police on the Minneapolis CM ride in August 2007 Augustin Ganley was charged with assaulting a police officer. "Of the 19 people (3 of them minors, another an unassociated bystander) who were haphazardly arrested (tased, pepper sprayed, maced, etc) and sent to jail to be booked, the city couldn't find the evidence to back up their cases and prosecute 14 of them and their charges are not being pursued. 5 are currently facing charges including everything from interfering with arrest to assault on a police officer." More: 1 | 2 | 3 | Augustin Ganley now acquitted | 4 | |

March ride 2008.

"I left at Old St as well...a few people headed up Shoreditch than came to a halt at the Foundry - did we split in two at Old St?

Coppers getting very frustrating - they hold the mass up at lights for as long as possible to try and cram everyone together into a tiny tiny space. This means everyone rides very close together and subsequently we end up going slower. I was right at the back for a bit as well, and got hassle from a copper asking me to push up into the rest of the crowd, even though I was going at the same speed as everyone else, and there was no room directly in front of me. It got to the point where he was saying "Look, go round her on the outside, weave past him, then cut in there". What the hell are they playing it? Please if you're at the front, try and get past the police blockades and spread out a bit, then we go faster and can have a better ride!!!" Video.

Constitutional renewal pdf. Report. More.

Videos

Select video and press back and start buttons to play. (If you can't see any buttons you might need free here Shockwave Player). More.