tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78677530365125131142024-02-18T20:29:07.019-08:00Liverpool Critical MassPhilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06771552587119406389noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-45710986507823485312010-11-26T05:31:00.000-08:002010-11-26T06:54:01.866-08:00Merseyside Transport Plan! Act Quick!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT_PGlXhIANs_mjof5yT8QuDBipCm-eZWAjA_PXeRM2kavuIPQcsjR6mwpUO49EySKAwODFK7T6U2ldWC7FJApSOxLaOZ9-dA6NMK5DjA_JXXjYq7VwJX7wJpFQOuWasBTk_FL1kOMUk/s1600/picture.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT_PGlXhIANs_mjof5yT8QuDBipCm-eZWAjA_PXeRM2kavuIPQcsjR6mwpUO49EySKAwODFK7T6U2ldWC7FJApSOxLaOZ9-dA6NMK5DjA_JXXjYq7VwJX7wJpFQOuWasBTk_FL1kOMUk/s400/picture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543850890597982370" border="0" /></a><br /><h3 style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIIntentionalStory_Names" ft="{"type":"name"}"> </span><span class="UIStory_Message" style="font-size:100%;">A Transport Plan is being drawn up for Merseyside to cover the period 2011 - 2024, and there is currently public consultation until 30 November.<br /><br />Why not have your say by emailing<span style="font-weight: bold;"> info@transportmerseyside.org</span> using the Title “LTP3 Consultation” and<span class="text_exposed_show"> just use the suggested text (edit as applicable):<br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="font-weight: normal; color: rgb(192, 192, 192);" class="UIIntentionalStory_Message" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="UIStory_Message" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span>========================================</span><wbr>======<br />Dear Sir/Madam,<br /><br />I am writing to give my view concerning Merseyside’s Third Local Transport Plan.<br /><br />(a) I would like the speed limit in the road where I live to be 20 mph / 30 mph (delete as applicable)<br />(b) I would like the speed limit at my local shops to be 20 mph / 30 mph<br />(c) For every £100 of my taxes spent on the roads, I would like £*** to be spent on facilities for motor vehicles and £*** to be spent on walking and cycling (fill in)<br />(d) My post code is ***<br /><br />I also think ***<br /><br />***Name***</span></span></h3>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-87358118057276290172010-11-05T03:34:00.000-07:002010-11-08T09:15:41.666-08:00Next Ride Friday 12th NovemberI haven't heard anything on the grape vine about an apres ride event this month. Can anyone help out??<br /><br /><strong>Everyone is part of the mass</strong>, so if you've got an event on, or want to organise something then let people know on the facebook group or comment on here, or get chatting at the next mass. In the past we've had film nights, summer picnics, warehouse parties with homebrew and of course the general pub fun.<br /><br /><strong>Bring yourself and your ideas to the next mass and lets make it one to remember.</strong><br /><br /><br /><p>See you then.</p>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-41280497928182061462010-10-30T04:55:00.000-07:002010-10-30T04:56:30.476-07:00Summer 09 Picnic RideJust found this from Alex. Enjoy.........<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/J2-5TlkqRcw?fs=1&hl=en_GB"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/J2-5TlkqRcw?fs=1&hl=en_GB" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-78169876291887941022010-08-05T10:46:00.000-07:002010-08-05T11:00:49.819-07:00Summer time PartyThis August is going to be a great mass.<br /><br />First up, there's a new soundsystem in town. Built by bodgers and general good guys extrodinaire Luke and Pete, We'll get some pics up soon. Apparently it's LOUD, can't wait to hear it.<br /><br />After the August mass there is definitely the option of a beer or two in friendly surroundings, but rumours are growing about some party! More details when confirmed.<br /><br /><br />Anyway, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinese Arch 6pm Fri 13th Aug</span>. Meet likeminded cyclists and have an enjoyable ride with the safety and company of lots of others.Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-60550053332287725112009-07-17T07:30:00.000-07:002009-07-17T07:35:56.408-07:00Bike Parking at Liverpool Southparkway<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;" >See below the message from Andrew Grimbley of the Merseyside Cycling Campaign. Try and roll out of bed early on Weds and make it down.<br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;" ><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">We need your support on Wednesday 22</span><sup style="font-weight: bold;">nd</sup><span style="font-weight: bold;"> July at</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> 0815.</span> It would be great to have as many people as possible turn up at the cycle stands next to the main road facing entrance of Liverpool South Parkway rail station to show that we are not impressed that the previously excellent cycle facilities have been removed to make way for a Business Lounge. Please join me at 0815 sharp for photo opportunity where as many bicycle as possible wi</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;" >ll be locked to the available Sheffield Stands to show that the present cycle parking is inadequate.</span></span></p> <p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;" > </span></span></p> <p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;" >Further to the recent works carried out at Liverpool So</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style=";font-family:Arial;" >uth Parkway rail station, Merseyside Cycling Campaign has been in correspondence to Merseytravel to express disappointment that has resulted in fewer less secure cycle spaces at the station. We are also disappointed that Merseytravel carried out no consultation before removing the previous cycle parking, especially in the case of a station that has won many awards and accolades for sustainability. We will be using the photo opportunity to ask for improved secure station cycle parking at stations across Merseyside.</span></span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The excellent bike parking as it was;</span><br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0g2ZbkhuJT6jrJKz6tPQ7X5LVF__hM6-S5g6opMjxDQ7qFbNsc6ZSnlRQJgFklW8N3AbiZETl1Cd4vC-_7r862asXqaG8SQ5pMkqpHBk1yxwtbij22ds6KCH81XAx7vw2P33udgIcZaw/s1600-h/LSP+Bike+Facility_+As+it+was.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0g2ZbkhuJT6jrJKz6tPQ7X5LVF__hM6-S5g6opMjxDQ7qFbNsc6ZSnlRQJgFklW8N3AbiZETl1Cd4vC-_7r862asXqaG8SQ5pMkqpHBk1yxwtbij22ds6KCH81XAx7vw2P33udgIcZaw/s400/LSP+Bike+Facility_+As+it+was.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359437026891844578" border="0" /></a></p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="font-style: italic;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;">And as it is now;</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvXEtcYfIcPRrF8GXL2BMA140XMxIdT3ZR5zs05zfJnKzs5niXO1QcylBnmuuCRmqsytwSVNJ2z-s05ZPFDCNPS5_iK-NUH_CadZYXFdvwFkG40SGmDVq1PESvmsTZMkAOLoL6KKFXdQ/s1600-h/LSP-Bike-Facility_-As-it-is.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVvXEtcYfIcPRrF8GXL2BMA140XMxIdT3ZR5zs05zfJnKzs5niXO1QcylBnmuuCRmqsytwSVNJ2z-s05ZPFDCNPS5_iK-NUH_CadZYXFdvwFkG40SGmDVq1PESvmsTZMkAOLoL6KKFXdQ/s400/LSP-Bike-Facility_-As-it-is.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359437661612634466" border="0" /></a></p>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-72049836216956225212009-06-10T11:10:00.001-07:002009-06-10T15:03:08.840-07:00New Bike Shop in LiverpoolTucked away near the Cains Brewery a new bike shop has opened in Liverpool. Under the CUC Novas building, it seems to sell just Giant Bicycles. In the recession, boosted by track cycling's Olympic success, cycling shops have bucked the trend and the industry has continued to grow, even with the weak pound making imported Japanese (all Shimano gear)very expensive.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPY3ZXLx9ygM5iyY-YDgy5WEbk8Gk94aErUpDkQXLFC0PTWsAAgGYzR0g7mmtYUA6tHRBg-_n5kGxQL4T3vQxiI6EUpGDbCtGij5B1BEoio1O27SIOKHq3VtXuYnVRcu2iNiEU2_h8A5o/s1600-h/bikebeat.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPY3ZXLx9ygM5iyY-YDgy5WEbk8Gk94aErUpDkQXLFC0PTWsAAgGYzR0g7mmtYUA6tHRBg-_n5kGxQL4T3vQxiI6EUpGDbCtGij5B1BEoio1O27SIOKHq3VtXuYnVRcu2iNiEU2_h8A5o/s400/bikebeat.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345765973367877650" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Go and check it out!!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-43208575462891182362009-06-10T10:45:00.000-07:002009-06-10T10:58:26.320-07:00If you thought we have it bad.........Checkout this video from Paris. I've been there and it is that crazy, with mopeds all over the place. It highlights well that in congested areas of cities, no amount of paint on the road, or rules (if you can understand the french) will help at all, if poor driver behaviour isn't tackled.<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gAethD1Io_Y&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gAethD1Io_Y&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Compared with some of these french drivers, even the most inconsiderate Liverpool drivers look like angels. Don't even get started on cycling contraflow systems as at around 4:00Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-51051347962878822182009-06-02T05:30:00.000-07:002009-06-10T01:59:22.043-07:00Mobile Phone and Driving PetitionCritical Mass is excellent as a statement that we want our roads to be safer, more sociable places and less intimidating for non motorised traffic and pedestrians. Although we have great fun in the sun (and rain...) meeting up once a month at the Chinese arch, it has often said that Critical Mass doesn't in itself achieve any of the above aims.<br /><br />Please have a look at this petition on the number 10 site, and sign it if you agree. It only takes a couple of minutes. <a href="http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/mobilemenaceban">http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/mobilemenaceban</a><br /><br />The petition is supported by Roadpeace who have some excellent articles regarding road safety and driver behaviour. They are refreshing in their "radical views" that perhaps 3000 people killed on the UK's roads and twice as many seriously injured each year may be too high a cost to pay for our convenience of movement. <a href="http://www.roadpeace.org/">http://www.roadpeace.org/<br /></a><br />It must be stressed that cycling is a very safe activity on the majority of roads in the country. It is important that we help to keep it this way.Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-23308349731181986522009-05-19T13:08:00.000-07:002009-05-19T13:33:53.243-07:00Manchester Critical MassManchester's Critical Mass is going from strength to strength. This video is from last month, which was the closing party of the I Bike MCR Festival. They congregate at the central library at 6pm on the last friday of each month. Next one is on Friday 29th May.<br /><br /><br /><br><object width="280" height="170"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bZE4cULJy8c&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bZE4cULJy8c&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-45990441695061743852009-05-17T11:26:00.000-07:002009-05-26T04:34:23.255-07:00Safety in Numbers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.ctc.org.uk/_CTC/images/Campaigns_Policy/CommuterGroup_300Blur.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 199px;" src="http://www.ctc.org.uk/_CTC/images/Campaigns_Policy/CommuterGroup_300Blur.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />The CTC have launched a new campaign called Safety in Numbers. They need your help to get a motion through parliament which acknowledges that the biggest factor affecting the safety of cyclists on the roads is the "safety in numbers" effect. The more cyclists are on the road, the more drivers will expect to encounter cyclists and will adjust their behaviour accordingly. I can't wait to see the day when the majority of school children cycle to school. Sustrans is doing great work through its Bike It! project helping schools across the country adopt travel plans, introduce safer routes to schools and bike parking. It seems that some drivers have little compassion or consideration for young male cyclists, but as soon as we get the majority of children cycling to school, we expect driver attitudes and behaviour will improve dramatically. Sustrans aren't forcing them to cycle either, when surveyed over 60% of pupils wanted to be able to ride to school, yet only 2% actually did.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >The important bit - please do this!!</span><br /><br />Anyway, at the moment the MP for riverside, Louse Ellman has not yet signed the motion. It only takes 2 minutes to send a message asking for her to sign it. Please do the following;<br /><br /><ul><li>Go to the CTC website here <a href="http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=5236">http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=5236</a><br /></li><li>Have a look through the early day motion proposed (optional)</li><li>Enter your postcode on the bottom of the page, it will then come up with your local MP</li><li>Enter your details below and hit send<br /></li><li>Sit back and feel contented that you have let the person who represents the Riverside voting minority, know of your wishes!<br /></li></ul><br /><br />This motion asks that we look at all the factors detering cyclists from the roads, including driver behaviour, and also get more cycle training for younger people. This last one is especially important. The next generation of drivers will have had a much better level of cycle training and know the issues that cyclists face. The majority of drivers on the roads now either had no cycle training, or received it back in the day when they were taught to ride in the gutter and keep out of everyone else's way!! These twisted attitudes all come from somewhere...........Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-79642885370251022202009-05-17T10:49:00.000-07:002009-05-17T12:28:36.617-07:00CM Button Badges<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEp3pPVQRz52SW8vKJefCzLRvIvA0TMgAFq6gIUNcUwqIn8be8uRwTkCyeDi_b25din87rXydJKBrkff-i8VIbZCQG14V2qp5AbH7iwGj4bIlftc0p5-f9XS_mhD6u5GqTeozbI2-5__U/s1600-h/cmbanner.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEp3pPVQRz52SW8vKJefCzLRvIvA0TMgAFq6gIUNcUwqIn8be8uRwTkCyeDi_b25din87rXydJKBrkff-i8VIbZCQG14V2qp5AbH7iwGj4bIlftc0p5-f9XS_mhD6u5GqTeozbI2-5__U/s400/cmbanner.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336858269461738050" border="0" /></a><br />You can get these small button badges from the little shop at the back of the foyer in FACT. They'll only be there for a little while as they are part of FACT's Climate for Change exhibition which gives a great space for local community and activist groups to use and showcase their work.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSubPYxytednu1vPLKR7obMBjsOmAVO-bE8vgs9e4KOuWUXCGqP3gT9Mn-kz4UXU2BxinpiVY0vrjh3ARqhiLWQKLmO_YLblllLjEu3jV2bZBljtqqmTI3FzXcK8nFMUVG92zgbu02Ds/s1600-h/cyclists.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSubPYxytednu1vPLKR7obMBjsOmAVO-bE8vgs9e4KOuWUXCGqP3gT9Mn-kz4UXU2BxinpiVY0vrjh3ARqhiLWQKLmO_YLblllLjEu3jV2bZBljtqqmTI3FzXcK8nFMUVG92zgbu02Ds/s400/cyclists.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336856602888077234" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOjThZyJ9aNzoZGXw4fYAU3vcksWw4_Do3K28ylmNyBffCQWxzXMeoobrP8XPrygzATUvf_s4AroC5PCktucoZoQy00HiaPY8DU4PrPKdvKWAvS4-kb9Yzhgouj-DcW6ZJG_yp2fk4XEo/s1600-h/P1012022.JPG"><br /></a>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-65661165231215057692009-05-15T14:59:00.000-07:002009-05-15T15:05:34.759-07:00Skill Share this Weekend @ FACT<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8cr8pc27ehe3sOpj_7xyvUzDi4M3IvZ90zeHY1tdv0jD_cSglqd7sMovfvgi4SBzK1gh-Nw9UE2CUIRvjRe2wV_K3ENdIuTzmnuQ6IYjXRb8Omcy7tt_8xw6Ych_pS3DS5EFWu79P5Ak/s1600-h/skillshare.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8cr8pc27ehe3sOpj_7xyvUzDi4M3IvZ90zeHY1tdv0jD_cSglqd7sMovfvgi4SBzK1gh-Nw9UE2CUIRvjRe2wV_K3ENdIuTzmnuQ6IYjXRb8Omcy7tt_8xw6Ych_pS3DS5EFWu79P5Ak/s400/skillshare.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336175130665102674" border="0" /></a><br />Hey people. This weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, Transition Towns Liverpool and Liverpool skill sharers are in FACT Gallery 1, helping people get together to learn something new. There will be some Bike cleaning workshops on Sunday, and also bike maintenance on Saturday and Sunday.<br /><br />So bring down yer dirty bikes on Sunday, and get 'em gleaming for the summer. If you wanna come down and show people how to fix a puncture, or change brakepads, then get down, offer your knowledgeable services and get involved!!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-82461965734890255012009-05-15T10:24:00.000-07:002009-05-15T10:27:23.192-07:00May RideWe had great fun out on the may ride. Nice to see the same faces again and get more names. I had great time. We had a guy with a camera following us by bike, filming the whole thing. Should appear on youtube sometime soon. As we went round the Albert Dock, a security guard told us that we weren't able to film on private property. I wonder if this also applies to tourists with Digicams?<br /><br />The river mersey was beautiful as we wound our way round the echo arena. After, a good number found their way over the the Cain's Brewery Tap. There's great parking there and isn't that full. The Brewery tours seem to keep it propped up. Graham told tales of when he first came to Liverpool that you could so the brewery tour for less than £3, and it included two pints and a finger buffet when you finished!!Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-35731406221992292032009-03-26T04:51:00.000-07:002009-03-26T05:12:30.846-07:00IBikeMcr FestivalManchester's month long annual cycling festival is kicking off this friday with Critical Mass (in Manchester of course) with an opening party after including bands and Rollapaluza roller racing.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VFmJ78oBAz47kNtUmEgqfG6jd0bEKJcNZp7r8HUf8huFe5aMrdPCzxj-dCAK9g6unE3v0t8AEmBbJGshzJkGXNm5rtrUoAuZ7JY9ZAJnTIT_7ZnLl3rtEx0pBIc4qEN8Zq8Kn-QkcZ0/s1600-h/rollapoluza.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8VFmJ78oBAz47kNtUmEgqfG6jd0bEKJcNZp7r8HUf8huFe5aMrdPCzxj-dCAK9g6unE3v0t8AEmBbJGshzJkGXNm5rtrUoAuZ7JY9ZAJnTIT_7ZnLl3rtEx0pBIc4qEN8Zq8Kn-QkcZ0/s400/rollapoluza.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317467238111904722" border="0" /></a><br />Fot the next month there is almost an event on every day, including races, fares, day rides, night rides and then more rides, until the next Critical Mass and the closing party.<br /><br />See here for the full schedule <a href="http://www.ibikemcr.org.uk/?q=annual-festival-2009">http://www.ibikemcr.org.uk/?q=annual-festival-2009</a><br /><br />Highlights are hard to pick from a packed schedule of great events, but a couple of events stand out. The Moonlight Ride to Edale (staying over in a camping barn), and week later, a showing of the legendary film, A Sunday in Hell which follows the 1976 Paris-Roubaix race.<br /><br /><br />If any of it appeals then get on the facebook group for Liverpool Critical Mass and we can get a few people from liverpool meeting up and going on the events.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63vxa8op9ym8mM_fMVD8irkqZEVliYgbxq5DhGz9L1_PP_2RQ01nAaASECaJ7HN_h39pr_Zn_7Uip1vgjK06yVmOI_q3bYT-l0Wtux1eJU6qSG3C51z9cUZuE0ydXfqr-V8ZcUs3B5OU/s1600-h/En+for%C3%A5rsdag+i+helvede+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63vxa8op9ym8mM_fMVD8irkqZEVliYgbxq5DhGz9L1_PP_2RQ01nAaASECaJ7HN_h39pr_Zn_7Uip1vgjK06yVmOI_q3bYT-l0Wtux1eJU6qSG3C51z9cUZuE0ydXfqr-V8ZcUs3B5OU/s400/En+for%C3%A5rsdag+i+helvede+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317467319935761746" border="0" /></a>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-64038382557246032082009-03-26T04:44:00.000-07:002009-03-26T04:51:05.793-07:0020kg of FlyersWe've just taken hold of a LARGE number of flyers for liverpool critical mass. Designing them and ordereing them was definitely the easy part. If you can help with some flyering, then give us a shout and we can get some to you before the next Critical Mass, or alternatively come along to our hopefully sundrenched next edition on the 10th April and take some with you then.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhbi4cPnw9fkq3Px__JCfFbHXdYVapFCgmgkiQrjpP503r4Jbpzf-KnQjpPOcYEEkhkk4WegKactbhIv9Vr0YYwoap3l7YQP3UWuLJI8aBPxXex88tBZSlNfpYOqFWVe9AxhCKxFKFTE/s1600-h/flyera6.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 275px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhbi4cPnw9fkq3Px__JCfFbHXdYVapFCgmgkiQrjpP503r4Jbpzf-KnQjpPOcYEEkhkk4WegKactbhIv9Vr0YYwoap3l7YQP3UWuLJI8aBPxXex88tBZSlNfpYOqFWVe9AxhCKxFKFTE/s400/flyera6.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317461397645133170" border="0" /></a>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-15846179658770664982009-02-20T09:03:00.000-08:002009-03-17T04:10:30.888-07:00February Ride Report and Upcomming EventsGreat to see so many new faces at the February Mass. As soon as the weather gets better, numbers will be huge. We had to take a different route from the Chinese arch, due to the roadworks, but this opened up a view of the cobbled back streets, before we got onto our usual jaunts.<br />Numbers were good this month, and the mass had real presence. The pub was also great as well. Next month I think we're going to try the Cain's Brewery Tap. It's got ample bike parking, lots of outdoor seating and of course, we'll be supporting our local brewery.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Film Night - Friday 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> March</span><br />After March Critical Mass there's a film showing of the Flying Scotsman. A great film following the career of Scottish Amateur Track cyclist Graeme <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Obree</span>, from being broke and losing his bike shop, to building a bike of his own design, using low-tech materials to break cycling's greatest record. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Obree's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DIY</span> methods make him unfavourable with cycling's governing body and he has to fight the officials on and off the track, whilst dealing with his own personal problems and coping with his incredible rise in popularity.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3fowbaN2MwoaSsjIROdZYI0grAPpuQnLgsKFkEetU1GEaMLHAFsMTL4yOQk2W13Q0gZ8V9n36XOVU_s7fKExmUbfQehz_BYEYLIb0go0CgN4mDbIs-Ha9lPiIqzfvloFig_LJOBZXn0/s1600-h/CMfilmnight.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3fowbaN2MwoaSsjIROdZYI0grAPpuQnLgsKFkEetU1GEaMLHAFsMTL4yOQk2W13Q0gZ8V9n36XOVU_s7fKExmUbfQehz_BYEYLIb0go0CgN4mDbIs-Ha9lPiIqzfvloFig_LJOBZXn0/s400/CMfilmnight.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310598280471536354" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It will be on at the Liverpool Social Centre, 96 Bold Street (underneath News from Nowhere book shop) from 7:30pm. Hot Food and Drinks will be available as well, perhaps some popcorn if we're lucky.<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-72946683224067188092009-01-24T05:37:00.000-08:002009-01-24T05:54:25.888-08:00December Ride Report<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Setting off on time with the Soundsystem, we arrived late due to a mechanical on the towing arm of the trailer. A quick run back for a clamp and a 10 minute wait on Princes Av dressed as Santa had us sorted to go agin.<br /><br />There was a good turnout, with some great tinsel, stars, decorated bikes and mulled wine........mmmm.<br /><br />We hit the roads at 6:30 with around 20 riders. A wrong turn (is it possible on the mass?) at Lewis's saw us pass through the Bus and Taxi canyon of St Johns. The mass tried weaving through, but was held up by the congestion and sat there stuck. Guns & Roses welcome to the jungle was bouncing around all the walls and made sure we didn't pass unnoticed.<br /><br />Up past St Georges ad over the flyover to Dale street saw us cruising along. It's so nice to be able to take a deep breath, ralax and looka round you at the lights of the city, safe in the mass and not having to worry about any traffic.<br /><br />We turned left and right, again and again, round the dock areas back up into town. When getting back to the arch we we almost stopped by a police car. He got out and ordered us to ride two abreast, even through it is not illegal in any way to ride as we had been. Obviously a motorist had complained, so we rode 2 abreast but continued to take up one lane as we had before.<br /><br />At the chinese arch the Policeman pulled in and chatted with us. He was friendly and understood what we were up to and why (Bonus). With the law lords recent ruling that critical mass is not illegal, it would be hard for the police to take any firmer response.<br /><br />Comming up soon we will be having a film night, so keep your ears to the ground and see you soon!<br /><br /><br /></span></span>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-75187883313702065002008-11-26T05:16:00.000-08:002008-11-26T05:54:52.296-08:00Critical Mass: officially legal!Three years back, at a London Critical Mass which I attended, the Met gave out some nasty little leaflets informing us that what we were doing was illegal. Apparently, Critical Mass constituted a procession, and since the organisers didn't inform the police of the approximate number of attendees and the route the procession was going to take, we were doing something illegal. Now, this was pretty flawed logic in the first place. In point of fact, if they were right, only the organisers were doing something illegal. The fact that CM has no organisers and no route had apparently also passed the author of the leaflet by. <br /><br />Still, it made us nervous. There have been too many cases of conflicts between the police and the Mass. New York has a particularly nasty record, including a couple of cases of mass arrests. We didn't want to see our fun and positive ride turned into a tense standoff with police. I'd have been tempted to leave their claims unanswered to underline their stupidity, but somebody stepped up to the mark and a friendly action commenced. <br /><br />Friendly actions are meant to prove a point of law one way or another amicably and without damages. The judgement is by long custom considered final. The judgement came down in our favour - it was a procession, but it had been running so long that it was now customary. The Met threw their toys out of the pram, hired <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Pannick" title="David Pannick on Wikipedia">the best silk money can buy</a>, and appealed. This was, to say the least, rather unsporting. <br /><br />Now, years later, we have an even better judgement in our favour. The House of Lords have handed down a judgement that not only is the London mass customary, but <em>anybody starting a similar event around the country is acting within the law</em>. The Met were slapped for trying to force a 'draconian' reading onto an old law. <br /><br />I'll be raising a glass on Friday evening :D<br /><br /><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7750004.stm" title="BBC News: Cyclists win legal case">BBC Article</a><br /><a href="http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld200708/ldjudgmt/jd081126/metro-1.htm" title="Full judgement in the cause of Kay FC vs The Met">Full judgement</a>Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06771552587119406389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-7257721916148840162008-11-20T09:39:00.000-08:002008-11-23T05:04:03.528-08:00November Ride ReportNovember was the first ride to start fully in the dark and numbers looked good.<br /><br />The soundsystem was already there. A kids trailer packed with speakers. Then the second soundsystem turned up. It was party time......<br /><br />We headed out and over the flyover to Duke Street. People really noticed us, as the music filled the streets. We successfully created a small, momentary space on a Liverpool road, which was sociable, safe for cyclists and carfree.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZCoF6qA7Cd8vFkBHSOvubX5xv5Va_jIhY7YwINY-NfzeeEx4ZQVHKckVooTdu5H-amVLOw1-L_y1trBGJjxMiAD4iz8J9JaumHH8pdlxtpZ2dMYTAzD0wwqOggwTVGGbBTdaXSiLIHU/s1600-h/johnwobble.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZCoF6qA7Cd8vFkBHSOvubX5xv5Va_jIhY7YwINY-NfzeeEx4ZQVHKckVooTdu5H-amVLOw1-L_y1trBGJjxMiAD4iz8J9JaumHH8pdlxtpZ2dMYTAzD0wwqOggwTVGGbBTdaXSiLIHU/s400/johnwobble.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270802194612976130" border="0" /></a><br /><br />On duke street a CCTV van stopped for a gander as we went past, bemused as to whether we were doing anything wrong. Shortly after, the lead sounsystem suffered a Justin Timberlake moment, but the mass pulled together and saw it through. It did however get a passing bus driver dancing in his cab, opening his doors to join in.<br /><br />Also there was a guy on a wobble bike. This bike hinges in the normal way with the forks, but has a 2nd hinge underthe seat. This leads to some amazing manouvres.<br /><br /><br /><br />After the mass we stood around and chatted, tried to ride the wobble bike (with varied success), and compared soudsystem specs. Many headed of to the Punk fundraiser at the social centre.<br /><br />Next Mass is on Friday December 12th, usual place and time. It's the critmass edition, everyone must bring some tinsle and I'm sure there'll be many flasks of mulled wine around.Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-45919430578590945332008-11-13T12:15:00.000-08:002008-11-13T13:03:56.262-08:00Critical Mass Tomorrow!Well, after a lot of time and effort, the new sound system is built. She's a beauty: the trailer base is built entirely out of reclaimed materials and using only human-powered tools. The sound system itself is made from Doug's cabs and the battery and amp from Matt's hifi trailer. We got her working for the first time in the Next to Nowhere social centre a couple of weeks ago, and after a couple of teething problems with the towing arm she's all sorted. We took her for a ride round the park the other evening, to the bemusement of the taxi drivers and joggers, but we haven't tested her in earnest in the city centre.<br /><br />Bring lights and wrap up warm, and we'll have a party on wheels!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge78oIacdCqt6u6yYa3Hslxh_HQDU-thPtY8L821H1WfOkwrk_dcbIygGoT61raY9TpxF5Cn1nxnzRO2xdg92eiyIQ7BpmM9soyXGYl672g6KHunW3aAvnqaFoHDtNfyyDO-d65r7OVwbJ/s1600-h/01112008(002).jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge78oIacdCqt6u6yYa3Hslxh_HQDU-thPtY8L821H1WfOkwrk_dcbIygGoT61raY9TpxF5Cn1nxnzRO2xdg92eiyIQ7BpmM9soyXGYl672g6KHunW3aAvnqaFoHDtNfyyDO-d65r7OVwbJ/s320/01112008(002).jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268250733511527842" border="0" /></a>Philhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06771552587119406389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-9993013566840032662008-10-19T05:15:00.000-07:002008-10-20T13:17:08.559-07:00Make some NOISE!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHy1y2wQUi8YQxhODe1UUdI65o3rXik2r8wvxnKeS_CqXiqRAKDXWCabD4qsNGnRuMjGFLwLh8yBvZJV1GKk5-D6pVKSlhLyMJH02bWXyIsRNDldMoBpAt2ce2S95mE4SPku2j_NJnm_E/s1600-h/soundsystem.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHy1y2wQUi8YQxhODe1UUdI65o3rXik2r8wvxnKeS_CqXiqRAKDXWCabD4qsNGnRuMjGFLwLh8yBvZJV1GKk5-D6pVKSlhLyMJH02bWXyIsRNDldMoBpAt2ce2S95mE4SPku2j_NJnm_E/s400/soundsystem.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258839309139633314" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Last months Mass was great fun in Liverpool. We had numbers, flashy lights, a good vibe, corking, apres-event and a few pissed off drivers (not intentional, just incidental). But we did lack some noise. I for one need to get a bell for my bike. It was actually supplied with one, but I took it off, thinking that bells weren't cool. How wrong could I be..............<br /><br />So next month, lets make some noise!! Bring whistles, bells, hooters and horns, tambourines and sitars. Also remember your hi-vis and flashy lights, lets make this a real carnival on wheels, which can't be ignored or pushed into the gutter and lets inspire people to join the Light Side of the force.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />LCM SOUNDSYSTEM</span><br /><br />To help us on our way next month the LCM Soundsystem MkII will be unvieled, to inject some carnival beats. The only problem is that it ain't ready yet! We plan to be transpanting the Batteries and 12V Amp from the original LCM Soundsystem, wired up to new, more powerful speakers. The main challenge will be making this into a stable towable system.<br /><br />If you can help out please email disrail@gmail.com for more info.<br /><br />We will be holding two work days on Saturday 25th Oct and Sat 1st of November.....<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMN7HLpQQB6vF_A8Las_3Xjazk8P4s4fJgP3fFcua5zVvsrT2EgMZgFYZauK6WdVhgVLCnyPlpLpx2qDr0P_hj6qFW-THFTl4iyyvj5Fmwdhq9fkkWT0Aqv-VIkPh3lYAIcJlkBdzN-2w/s1600-h/Wheelchair.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 122px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMN7HLpQQB6vF_A8Las_3Xjazk8P4s4fJgP3fFcua5zVvsrT2EgMZgFYZauK6WdVhgVLCnyPlpLpx2qDr0P_hj6qFW-THFTl4iyyvj5Fmwdhq9fkkWT0Aqv-VIkPh3lYAIcJlkBdzN-2w/s400/Wheelchair.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259332258301365154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgke_NlJE-CZDP8jTEvQzJYTtfChrq36gmYyDWf_yodXUOCSl2G0BqjucFMlwxDQuhcqRZWFE4J63eoaMm7SqsX6MynV_DAPscJXjPXiqAmrCs_KpIHkzzDqNd8g7CpydAgATXZcFqIuFg/s1600-h/Speaker.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 88px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgke_NlJE-CZDP8jTEvQzJYTtfChrq36gmYyDWf_yodXUOCSl2G0BqjucFMlwxDQuhcqRZWFE4J63eoaMm7SqsX6MynV_DAPscJXjPXiqAmrCs_KpIHkzzDqNd8g7CpydAgATXZcFqIuFg/s400/Speaker.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259332250814668354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmB4g61LXnbokZV3HG2OlPZdvgdgRA8jLG6SYfGXe2wBe4uktuvgpBHCBvMMUbZTp4F2gGcILvzG-Zsd3rOQYQaUWL75UjRtRChaeWUJfNr165qqAxOLXU8hWYovmj4HYx6XlMr0yYNlw/s1600-h/Cab.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 107px; height: 142px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmB4g61LXnbokZV3HG2OlPZdvgdgRA8jLG6SYfGXe2wBe4uktuvgpBHCBvMMUbZTp4F2gGcILvzG-Zsd3rOQYQaUWL75UjRtRChaeWUJfNr165qqAxOLXU8hWYovmj4HYx6XlMr0yYNlw/s400/Cab.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259332251858150994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-2784449074908123892008-10-19T04:54:00.000-07:002008-10-19T05:17:44.497-07:00October Ride ReportOctobers mass was great fun. There was a good turnout, with many new faces and old. The numbers really helped this month. The response from drivers was much more respectful and the Mass had a real presence on the road.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig0FiElBoBU4y5USqxfg9iY1a__f4WjDW73bIguGhyphenhyphencL67ZyRwjD7jcbkNYi2CcgediYJXCZ_1BYYC0ib7bZFo9367EJqUB-smWNj88pJGC_7wKoD5yTL9NgeL_J9YT0Ose5SanGHIsvo/s1600-h/410428.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig0FiElBoBU4y5USqxfg9iY1a__f4WjDW73bIguGhyphenhyphencL67ZyRwjD7jcbkNYi2CcgediYJXCZ_1BYYC0ib7bZFo9367EJqUB-smWNj88pJGC_7wKoD5yTL9NgeL_J9YT0Ose5SanGHIsvo/s400/410428.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258833937730345522" border="0" /></a><br />At one point, there was one hire cab driver that allowed the whole mass to manouvre in front of him as we changed lane to turn right, the massers waved and thanked him, and there was no bad feeling. Some other people were doing an excellent job corking aswell, allowing the mass to pass through junctions safely. See <a href="http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/liverpool/2008/10/410421.html">Liverpool Indymedia</a> for more photos.<br /><br />After , the film "We are Traffic" was shown in the Liverpool Social Centre, after much tea and delicious vegan soup.<br /><br />Numbers have been looking good recently. Please make an effort to get out to the next one 14th November, and tell your friends.<br /><br />Also, join the facebook group by searching for "Critical Mass Liverpool".<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioriaZ3wwWr2m8zn-fN2UKCad7WQQxUlitGDy1tY9ZeLYrJlOyEK1_3NDlFMzanEqOzksnYkQyJZx2dbBegAn9zZK1WJN2zprGI5Ho6XW2W8zwGh0rrngZTS9x4IyaNcbD3Gm_BOLVO2c/s1600-h/A6Flyer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioriaZ3wwWr2m8zn-fN2UKCad7WQQxUlitGDy1tY9ZeLYrJlOyEK1_3NDlFMzanEqOzksnYkQyJZx2dbBegAn9zZK1WJN2zprGI5Ho6XW2W8zwGh0rrngZTS9x4IyaNcbD3Gm_BOLVO2c/s400/A6Flyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258836833498286386" border="0" /></a>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-52065932196640244702008-09-29T03:57:00.000-07:002009-02-19T04:30:42.973-08:00Cycling with Liverpool's Students<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The Liverpool University Guild has a true cycling advocate as president this year (Danielle Grufferty), and there are big aims with TravelWise and the City Council to get as many stud</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ents on bikes as possible. For more info see page 11 the first Cycle Liverpool Magazine <a href="http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/Images/tcm21-132425.pdf">here</a><br /><br />Armed with two bikes, a bike rack, clamp, and no breakfast, Phil and I attended the Liverpool University Freshers Fair this Sunday. It was a great success and we had a good respo</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ns</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">e with over 150 students signing for interest in the Cycling Society. Throughout the day we also got through a huge box of Liverpool Cycle Maps, handed out many fliers for Thursday's Bicycle Fair (see prev</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">ious post), advertsied the free cycling lessons offered by Cycling Solutions and also promoted Critical Mass. After 6 hours of being on our feet and talking non stop we were knackered.<br /><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7jfoNcXrPFEwB1DvA40NukT-Fr6wUNVMvBpBjVJ3kGCqq_dkRgUINrpQ4Sh4I5c82NXSecHBga5GYRCFFuRTMvn0NYv3ka8Hh04qFkx7hrqEyRd5YkD69Y5ksKIsWkj2XvpKP0MNmqE/s1600-h/Image036.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7jfoNcXrPFEwB1DvA40NukT-Fr6wUNVMvBpBjVJ3kGCqq_dkRgUINrpQ4Sh4I5c82NXSecHBga5GYRCFFuRTMvn0NYv3ka8Hh04qFkx7hrqEyRd5YkD69Y5ksKIsWkj2XvpKP0MNmqE/s320/Image036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251401322948383794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQz3uoI_ebS-fLuDBcEvPGWV-buSlCf4Z7qJiM5v7sDfmnR_zHzEChpFn3e824MStLd692oO7_87f0TXqRf_aJ0UXGnconKomc3u6Nlg8Wqm2h9TSCGNJhDXCt5L-Av5X4CvkmYzjJKV0/s1600-h/Image035.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQz3uoI_ebS-fLuDBcEvPGWV-buSlCf4Z7qJiM5v7sDfmnR_zHzEChpFn3e824MStLd692oO7_87f0TXqRf_aJ0UXGnconKomc3u6Nlg8Wqm2h9TSCGNJhDXCt5L-Av5X4CvkmYzjJKV0/s320/Image035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251398901034405570" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The Cycling Society at the University is in it's first year, and aims to be a social society, encouraging the uptake of cycling amongst students and pro</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">viding information and support to all cyclists around the university. The initial aims are to have regular social cycle rides aswell as planning other events, such as a trip to Mancheter Velodrome, camping / bunkhouse weekends in the Peaks or Wales and possibly campaigning. The inaugral year will see the society shaped by it's members and will hopefully grow in the future.<br /><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuvC3SuE3b4fYHGc7LoNoshQ_IgfD82cQK-o6EwtQGmXSaXzJe4yUm5tz5OYKaLfGPSVwEV79lY0bAr4BfnyX7QA2W6b_rNpzcSkPfL6RTY8Fn_irMjrXln5qqMmGGJQkK9w_N49wHKY/s1600-h/Image034.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuvC3SuE3b4fYHGc7LoNoshQ_IgfD82cQK-o6EwtQGmXSaXzJe4yUm5tz5OYKaLfGPSVwEV79lY0bAr4BfnyX7QA2W6b_rNpzcSkPfL6RTY8Fn_irMjrXln5qqMmGGJQkK9w_N49wHKY/s320/Image034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251398894558591218" border="0" /></a>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-63303421756258710982008-09-19T10:29:00.000-07:002008-09-26T04:33:15.437-07:00Cycling in Liverpool on the riseThe Olympics has been a great source of inspiration it seems for many people. I'm sure I'm seeing twice the number of cyclists on Liverpool's roads. Perhaps it's just that the weather is getting better...........<br /><br />Last Monday saw a "Ride-In" event at the Static gallery in Roscoe street showing short films, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">reflecting</span> on city life, space and how we interact with it. Over 40 cyclists turned up for the free showing in the gallery / bar. Later on we set off en mass for a magical moonlit ride down to the Pier head through the city centre.<br /><br />I have also heard from other sources that some other large art spaces in Liverpool are interested in cycling and cycling events. There's no doubt about it, cycling seems to be having a very healthy resurgence, and I'll be interested to see how it moves on in the next year.<br /><br />I heard recently that if there were significantly more cyclists on Liverpool roads, the the number of accidents involving cyclists would not rise by much if at all. The more we use our bikes and are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">visible</span> to drivers, there more they will watch out for us. Checkout the amazing awareness test at <a href="http://www.dothetest.co.uk/">www.dothetest.co.uk</a> and please send the link to as many people as you know! Also come to Critical Mass and enjoy the amazing security that comes from riding in a large group. See <a href="http://liverpoolcm.blogspot.com/2008/07/so-what-is-critical-mass.html">this post</a> for more info.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />NEWS NEWS NEWS</span><br /><br />Coming up soon is a Cycling Fair at Liverpool <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">University</span> Guild on Thursday 2nd Oct, 10pm til 4pm. I have heard that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">there'll</span> be a number of local bike sellers there, so it should be worth a look. If you're on Facebook see the event at <a href="http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=27190878987&ref=ts">http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=27190878987&ref=ts<br /></a><br />A week later, on Friday 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> is the next Critical Mass, followed by a Critical Mass film night at 7pm at Next To Nowhere <a href="http://www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk/noticeboard/localevents/index.php#1599"> See here for more information</a>.<br /><br />And finally, for your daily musing pleasure, I've recently found Dilbert on 2 wheels. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Yehuda</span> Moon comic gives you a daily cycling related strips, a thought for the day about our interaction in society as Cyclists. See<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="http://www.yehudamoon.com/">www.yehudamoon.com</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSrtrBTAW6QKTxdCRy_Sa9UuNYzWaaxPTX4Tnz6935r91Lx-YZ-rWgC-Z0ZTbOXB0aUGB_amRvqICozKTIPECA_myo9vTD2oiBpos3XUYA_ZHuje1oCpYsc_m4cys9-kVNa8deLWHMNQ/s1600-h/2370186735_4550d22b65_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSrtrBTAW6QKTxdCRy_Sa9UuNYzWaaxPTX4Tnz6935r91Lx-YZ-rWgC-Z0ZTbOXB0aUGB_amRvqICozKTIPECA_myo9vTD2oiBpos3XUYA_ZHuje1oCpYsc_m4cys9-kVNa8deLWHMNQ/s400/2370186735_4550d22b65_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247790479034472130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.newsfromnowhere.org.uk/noticeboard/localevents/index.php#1599"></a>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7867753036512513114.post-60666676020234847332008-09-04T10:38:00.000-07:002008-09-04T10:56:05.716-07:00Next Critical MassThe Next Mass is happening on Friday 12th Sept. People will be there, rain or shine, at 6pm at the Chinese Arch Nelson street. For more info on Critical mass see <a href="http://liverpoolcm.blogspot.com/2008/07/so-what-is-critical-mass.html">this post</a><br /><br />There is no after event that we've heard of, but if you know of anything fun going on on Friday, then please suggest it. If not we can always go to a nice pub, or have a cuppa and chat in the Egg Cafe.<br /><br />Critical Mass has no set route, we just follow the people in front and hope they know where they're going! However if there's any part of Liverpool you fancy going to, have a look at a suitable route and suggest it to the mass. It's always nice to cycle to a destination.<br /><br />I'm gonna be bringing my gloves for this one, roll on winter I'm ready!!<br /><br />Hope to see you there!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrT4IQXVvPPsbPXYVswPFFFm2PrQiAAai_8I79R0veJ4aMpMxym4aSqro3eEO_tkjPakA96KdccR056kGNRV11uawbnOaWX9yhfu_VbtcjF2zx28RELorwZpOvKJE-B2ohKzck8mIom7U/s1600-h/postersmall.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrT4IQXVvPPsbPXYVswPFFFm2PrQiAAai_8I79R0veJ4aMpMxym4aSqro3eEO_tkjPakA96KdccR056kGNRV11uawbnOaWX9yhfu_VbtcjF2zx28RELorwZpOvKJE-B2ohKzck8mIom7U/s400/postersmall.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242226370284032706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKXXtHbsV0xXjPq61ZojNk5AcT3gtUwBxEcbZAgdJpuhWn-ablvFPH4tD33kf9DDB_vnAB2o5TEGEEijJ5L-Rhq44ztqvT_dyLwk08oOZbT7j863uRRpkQxuN57RAMve9NwGeM1YjWDU/s1600-h/postersmall.bmp"><br /></a>Doughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13731905126149586265noreply@blogger.com0