A Class Critical Mass

Friday 2nd February – St Philip’s Cathedral, Birmingham City Centre

The second Critical Mass cycle ride of 2007 was to celebrate the legal appeal victory of Daniel Cadden who refused to cycle in the gutter.

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/birmingham/2007/01/361089.html

trailer sound system

Critical Mass has steadily seen increasing numbers of riders taking part. This month almost 30 Birmingham cyclists met up for a cycle ride around the city centre to highlight the increasing presence of cyclists on our streets. The rides are expected to increase the consciousness of other road-users to the safety needs of cyclists as well as demonstrating that cycling is a fun, viable, healthy and environmentally-benign alternative to infernal combustion powered vehicles.

This month’s ride saw the arrival of Birmingham Critical Mass’ first junior rider in the shape of a two-year-old trailer passenger. Throughout the ride she was able to luxuriate in her carriage and enjoy a range of popular songs related to cycling. The ride was also publicised on the sound system using a sampled voice declaring ‘We are Critical Mass, come ride with us’.

Next month’s Mass will also be accompanied by a musical trailer and it is hoped that people will submit their favourite tunes beforehand for inclusion in a compilation to be played as the ride goes on. This will take place over the Brum Critical Mass riseup.net group. Sign up now, submit your tune ideas and come and hear them on 2nd March. The riseup group has now exceeded 50 members and more are expected following this month’s ride.

Future ride ideas include a ride of suits with bowler hatted cyclists Massing through Birmingham’s rush hour and heavy flyering along busy city cycle routes.

Dig for Victory
Homepage: http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/brumcriticalmass

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Spread the word

06.02.2007 14:49

This was my first ever Critical Mass and alsomy 2 year old daughter Kali's first CM. We both had a great time. I was particularly takenby how caring the rest of the CM group were, always making sure that Kali was kept as safe as possible.

watching the hand gestures and hearing the comments of many an irate driver was excellent. They must have been excessively eager to get somewhere!!!!!!!!
The only downside (and this really is no criticism at all) that i see is the start time. Prsonally i would prefer to start at 5 or 5.30. I thin we'd have much more of an impact if we could slow dwn the traffic before the traffic slows itself down. Critical Mass with many more members cycling from 5 to 7 gets my vote

Boogie
Homepage: http://www.dropbeatsnotbombs.co.uk

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WTC Janitor in Scotland

05.02.2007 11:11

Sat - Feb 10 Public Meeting with William Rodriguez - Glasgow
6:45 PM-9:30 PM Charles Wilson Building, Glasgow University
With William Rodriguez, janitor in North Tower of the Worls Trade Centre, last man out on 9/11.
He presents evidence of a huge explosion in the sub-levels of the North Tower which occurred before the tower was hit by any plane.
Preceded by short talk by Annie Machon (ex MI5) and followed by a speaker on the Impact of 911 on Muslims;
Hosted by Glasgow University Muslim Students Association:
Admission free; Fadil 07817 258344 [there will also be a discount meal with Willie arranged in Byres Rd for attenders to the StW conference earlier that day in same building, please phone Fadil for details]

Sun - Feb 11 Public Meeting with William Rodriguez - Edinburgh
7:30 PM Friends Meeting House, 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh
With William Rodriguez, janitor in North Tower of the Worls Trade Centre, last man out on 9/11.
He presents evidence of a huge explosion in the sub-levels of the North Tower which occurred before the tower was hit by any plane.
tickets £3 (£2 concs) from Paul: 01968 661448

Mon - Feb 12 Punlic Meeting with William Rodriguez - Abertay University
5:00 PM-6:00 PM Abertay Students Union, Dundee
Short talk With William Rodriguez, janitor in North Tower of the Worls Trade Centre, last man out on 9/11.
He presents evidence of a huge explosion in the sub-levels of the North Tower which occurred before the tower was hit by any plane.

Mon - Feb 12 Public Meeting with William Rodriguez - Dundee
7:15 PM-10:00 PM Steps Theatre, Dundee Central Library, 7.15 for 7.30 to 10 pm
With William Rodriguez, janitor in North Tower of the Worls Trade Centre, last man out on 9/11.
He presents evidence of a huge explosion in the sub-levels of the North Tower which occurred before the tower was hit by any plane.
Preceded by short talk by Annie Machon (ex MI5) and followed by a speaker on the Impact of 911 on Muslims.
Admission free; details 0845 456 4779 or 07815 653389 (There will be a discount meal in between the two venues at Spicy Delights, please contact Keith to book a place.)

dp
Homepage: http://www.sacc.org.uk/diary.php

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IMCistas- sorry :please delete my previous post

05.02.2007 16:52

I meant it for the 9/11: The Case Isn't Closed thread above. I do promise to send you £20 'drinking fund' donation tommorow for the extra work I've created, couldn't get to a bank today.

New Sound System?

07.02.2007 12:12

I agree, it would be better to start a bit earlier I think, but people generally turn up after they have finished work which can be as late as 5.30pm.

There are plans to build a purpose-built trailer sound system (which will be uber-loud) using car audio components. Brum Critical Massers are being invited to join a collective around this, the idea being that there will be joint ownership and shared use of the sound system, with everyone involved in the collective contributing to the initial cost of the components.

This means that there will always be a decent sound system for all future Birmingham Critical Mass events. If you would like to be in the sound system collective then email the brumcriticalmass email list to get involved.

If you have been to Critical Mass before or want to come in the future but you are not a member of the email list then follow this link to subscribe:-

http://lists.riseup.net/www/subrequest/brumcriticalmass

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