What makes a good route?
Aim for: “Maximum Publicity, Minimum Aggro”. This is almost a contradiction in terms because the media loves conflict. There are mixed opinions as to whether any publicity is better than no publicity, however positive publicity is preferable to negative. Minimise Confrontation. Many cyclists and bladers are wary of joining critical mass because they don’t believe in deliberately antagonising motorists. By minimising confrontation, we increase the number of participants. Similarly, a motorist is more likely to be sympathetic to our cause if the mass is peaceful and non-aggressive. Plan the route. Unplanned rides tend to go along the roads people know, ie main roads, for long stretches, causing irate motorists at the back. It is easier to avoid dangerous turns, or one way streets if the route is planned. A spin off of planned routes is that it is much easier to sell Critical Mass to the media if they know where the mass is going so they can get the best pictures. Check out what’s on, and
Related Questions
- If I go the other route and cover the mud with something would aragonite sand/live be a good choice and if so how thick would be good. 1/4 inch, 1/2 a inch or maybe a full inch?
- Isn a route on the streets - Concord Avenue to Underwood Street and Hittinger Street to Brighton Street - just as good?
- Its only good on fixed route service. What services are excluded?
