Critical Mass in Modesto Forming!

CRITICAL MASS IN MODESTO FORMS:

Critical Mass is a worldwide movement of bicyclists that take to the streets to realize that they aren’t blocking traffic, they are traffic! Instead of a smog filled unsustainable world of gas guzzling SUV’s, we would like to see sustainable energy and transportation. Come and ride with your friends (some bikes will be provided), and come see what happens when autonomy hits the streets!

Critical Mass was created to promote alternative forms of transportation and foster a better and more connected community. Critical Mass is designed so riders can be a part of the flow of traffic, but obey streets signs, and leave lanes open for car traffic. This is an all family event, and we will stay safe, ride together, and HAVE FUN!

Instead of smog, a sky! Beneath this concrete a beach, join us in a swim!

CRITICAL MASS MODESTO POINTS OF PURPOSE:

1.) To promote alternative forms of transportation and energy. We see the current use of fossil fuels as not only costly and environmentally destructive, but also not sustainable for future generations. Critical Mass works to advocate non-destructive forms of energy.

2.) Celebrate autonomous group organization, and participation. Modern society is constructed under hierarchal structures based around capital, the state, and patriarchy. Critical Mass works as an autonomous system, where all involved are in charge of directing and managing the desired outcome of the social situation.

3.) Reclaiming public space. Private property brings the worth of most things down to that of only it’s worth in connection with profit. Through actively using space in a way that liberates our desires, we connect with that in which we as a class produce.

4.) Act in solidarity with other groups seeking change. Critical Mass sees itself not as the solution to the entire problems facing our world, but as part of a larger movement against authoritarianism, hierarchy, and empire on a global scale. We seek to give attention to various problems through our actions, and also act in solidarity when we can with other groups.

Action!: When: Friday, February 27th, 5pm. Where: Gather outside of Brendan Theaters and the 10th St. Place. We will gather again at Tower Park, 17th and G St. after the ride, where Food Not Bombs will feed a special meal. Crical Mass will ride the last Friday of every month thereafter (Feb 27th).