Happy 100th birthday Critical Mass!
Saturday, February 28th, 2004, Activism, Australia
There was a pretty good turn-out for the 100th Melbourne Critical Mass. I estimated about 400 or so. There were people in wacky outfits, parents and with their kids, business types, bearded greenies and cycle enthusiasts.
After a ramble through some inner city streets, the ride headed west toward the Bolte Bride, a six lane link to the CityLink toll highway. The authorities knew we were coming and closed the bridge to car traffic. In a burst of bravado, we all stopped at the top of the bridge and raised our bikes to the heavens. Incidentally, the panorama of the Melbourne skyline from the top was stunning.
One of the non-organisers, who was helping me to patch a puncture, suggested my chain needed a good clean. Not one to sound off without suggesting a practical way of doing something about it, he invited me to a regular Saturday cycle repair workshop held at Bill’s house in Northcote. The aim is to transfer skills so that cyclists are better able to look after bikes themselves, and requires only a gold coin donation. Great philosophy and timely, so I’m heading off there shortly to learn more about bike repairs and share lunch.
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