Following on from the continued repression of Critical Mass rides in New York since the Republican National Convention, London's Critical Mass is now under threat.
The regular monthly Brum Critical Mass meets up at 5.30pm tonight outside the Cathedral in Pigeon Park
Let's get this show on the road!
Critical Mass flyer from 2000
Those who joined the last London monthly Critical Mass ride, found themselves being issued with letters from the Metropolitan Police, threatening arrests at future Critical Mass rides, unless the 'organisers' give notice of the route at least six days in advance, and warning that the police can impose restrictions on the rides once the advance notice has been given.The letter stated that the police are reviewing their 'policy' towards critcal mass
Read Letter to Met Police Commissioner from Jenny Jones; Green Party Member of the London Assembly, The Mayor’s Road Safety Ambassador and Member of the Metropolitan Police Authority.
A callout has been issued to make October's London Critical Mass the biggest one yet.