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92se-r · 08-30-2008, 03:43 PM

so what was that nonsense all about? i was eating at my neighbors' thai restaurant last night on university and saw hundreds of riders riding by on the street. 3/4 of which didnt have helmets on and were hootin and hollerin. awesome.

gest24 · 08-30-2008, 03:51 PM

It was the Critical Mass idiots. My Fiance and I met up with some friends at the Science center, and thats where they all started from. Then we saw them again on our way to Bronx Pizza.

Its a bunch of idiots that are "Trying to raise awareness of cyclists" by blocking traffic, riding at night with no lights and no helmets, and being a PITA for motorists who get caught in the middle.

b5driver · 08-30-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gest24

It was the Critical Mass idiots. My Fiance and I met up with some friends at the Science center, and thats where they all started from. Then we saw them again on our way to Bronx Pizza.

Its a bunch of idiots that are "Trying to raise awareness of cyclists" by blocking traffic, riding at night with no lights and no helmets, and being a PITA for motorists who get caught in the middle.

yum Bronx Pizza

Blue Rat · 08-30-2008, 09:40 PM

I don't think I'd like to ride in that area ... I've heard too many stories of people wearing spandex being "rear ended" there.

Liquid55 · 08-30-2008, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by b5driver

yum Bronx Pizza

yeah pizza with more oil than the middle east

Mr. Bungle · 08-30-2008, 11:16 PM

I tried to do this Critical Mass thing a few months ago. I hung around waiting for it to start, I notice so many people smoking the weed, drinking. Now there gonna ride at night with no lights or helmets?? I didnt feel right about the whole thing so I went home.

jamisjake · 08-31-2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Rat

I don't think I'd like to ride in that area ... I've heard too many stories of people wearing spandex being "rear ended" there.

AAAAHAHAHA!! I was thinking the same thing!

Pain Freak · 08-31-2008, 07:50 AM

On our local critical mass rides helmets are required and lights aren't but most wear a rear light. There are those that sneak off and down a few beers or smoke something but they usually fade fairly fast and we ride away without them. The ones that do hang usually stay to themselves and have become fewer and fewer as time goes by. Now the LA rides are another matter and it is a traveling circus. It does get out of hand and most people attending, ride bikes at no other time then when one of these rides are put together.
I go for no other reason then to people watch. Last time there, we saw two guys get popped for DUI and the cops showed up at the meeting areas letting everyone know they'd be watching and arresting people who broke the law.

We did see a very drunk lady take out herself along with 3 other riders. One guy ended up with a cracked frame although it was a cheaper aluminum Specialized one, he was not happy. I don't get over to watch the LA rides much anymore...been there , done that.

Taco Jack · 08-31-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Rat

I don't think I'd like to ride in that area ... I've heard too many stories of people wearing spandex being "rear ended" there.

It really scares me that all you guys who live in Riverside County know all about Hillcrest.

02bullit · 08-31-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Rat

I don't think I'd like to ride in that area ... I've heard too many stories of people wearing spandex being "rear ended" there.

Now... That's too funny!

kanji · 08-31-2008, 10:41 PM

are there any trails to ride around Cardiff and Carlsbad area?

08-30-2008, 03:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
92se-r STR Veteran	hillcrest san diego ride last night so what was that nonsense all about? i was eating at my neighbors' thai restaurant last night on university and saw hundreds of riders riding by on the street. 3/4 of which didnt have helmets on and were hootin and hollerin. awesome. __________________

08-30-2008, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Blue Rat F.O.G.R.	I don't think I'd like to ride in that area ... I've heard too many stories of people wearing spandex being "rear ended" there. __________________ "He's soft and he's fat and he's wearing my clothes and he's getting too old and he was born on my birthday and I'm afraid if I stop riding, he'll catch up with me." I. E. Bikes

08-30-2008, 11:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mr. Bungle Senior Member	I tried to do this Critical Mass thing a few months ago. I hung around waiting for it to start, I notice so many people smoking the weed, drinking. Now there gonna ride at night with no lights or helmets?? I didnt feel right about the whole thing so I went home. __________________ Michael Scott: You know what Toby, when the son of the deposed king of Nigeria emails you directly, asking for help, you help! His father ran the freaking country! Ok?

08-31-2008, 07:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	On our local critical mass rides helmets are required and lights aren't but most wear a rear light. There are those that sneak off and down a few beers or smoke something but they usually fade fairly fast and we ride away without them. The ones that do hang usually stay to themselves and have become fewer and fewer as time goes by. Now the LA rides are another matter and it is a traveling circus. It does get out of hand and most people attending, ride bikes at no other time then when one of these rides are put together. I go for no other reason then to people watch. Last time there, we saw two guys get popped for DUI and the cops showed up at the meeting areas letting everyone know they'd be watching and arresting people who broke the law. We did see a very drunk lady take out herself along with 3 other riders. One guy ended up with a cracked frame although it was a cheaper aluminum Specialized one, he was not happy. I don't get over to watch the LA rides much anymore...been there , done that. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

08-31-2008, 10:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
kanji Member	are there any trails to ride around Cardiff and Carlsbad area? __________________ -Anthony [Specialized Hard Rock Pro Disc][SoCal ROC-Kanji]

08-30-2008, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
gest24 Senior Member	It was the Critical Mass idiots. My Fiance and I met up with some friends at the Science center, and thats where they all started from. Then we saw them again on our way to Bronx Pizza. Its a bunch of idiots that are "Trying to raise awareness of cyclists" by blocking traffic, riding at night with no lights and no helmets, and being a PITA for motorists who get caught in the middle.

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