Critical Mass Jozi - 27 September 2013

[divernick]

Can't wait for this month's ride.

[CAAD4]

I was emailed a nice article in on of the local papers on the Jhb CM. My question is, who of the organisers hiding behind a Hub name has the real name of "Melvin"???

[skidd]

I was emailed a nice article in on of the local papers on the Jhb CM. My question is, who of the organisers hiding behind a Hub name has the real name of "Melvin"???

Drat!! I have been discovered

[Dexter-morgan]

Can't wait for this month's ride.

TRON theme - very cool.

[Peewee1]

Melvin is the main dude, and has a nice bike too!

[CAAD4]

Drat!! I have been discovered

 

Well hello Melvin. Keep up the good work. I look forward to the next one...

[skidd]

One of the unique things about Jozi"s critical mass ride is that most of the people that participate do not live in the inner city we ride through.

Following Deon Brink's suggestion, we met with MES, an inner city based charity that has been around since the '80s. MES's website is here: http://www.mes.org.za/

We asked MES to let us know, from month to month, what it's needs are; and we will ask th...

ose participating in Critical Mass to bring what they can. An excellent way that Critical Mass can give back to Jozi.

Ultimately, we want more city residents to participate in Critical Mass, and with MES we want to get hold of bicycles, teach city kids to ride, and get city residents to ride aong with us, and participate in other iconic jozi cycling events, like the 94.7

 

For August 2012, MES needs:

 

195 toiletry packs (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, wash cloth, deoderant)

4 pair of takkies size 8

6 pairs of takkies size 9

6 pairs of takkies size 10

4 pairs of takkies size 11

20 pairs of socks

 

Somehow, we need to get bicycles, about 10, that city residents (or anyone without a bike) can use to join our ride. Critical Mass will never be a sponsored event, but donating branded bicycles could be a good way for corporate involvement. Anyone with ideas or suggestions, please inbox me.

 

Critical Mass is big. Let's make a difference in our city!

 

Deon Brink - great idea!

[Warrior Princess]

Wonderful initiative....do we bring the goodies to the CMR?

[skidd]

Wonderful initiative....do we bring the goodies to the CMR?

Yup - bring whatever you can (not compulsory at all) and we will drop it off on the way

[DR ◣◢]

Great initiative. Just donated a massive load of clothes and shoes to "Helpende Hand". Should have some extras end of September.

[Cruz Addict]

Hmm will have to get some "donation" kit for them, oh and there like the proverbial bear!,

[Wayne68]

A gentleman and a cyclist.................

 

Great initiative. Just donated a massive load of clothes and shoes to "Helpende Hand". Should have some extras end of September.

[skidd]

1 week to next ride, please see my post above about the charity CM is supporting and be generous if you can. See you all there next Friday! Biggest one yet (again! - when will CM reach max number of participants?)

[RockCoach]

1 week to next ride, please see my post above about the charity CM is supporting and be generous if you can. See you all there next Friday! Biggest one yet (again! - when will CM reach max number of participants?)

 

Max is when everyone who owns a bicycle in the city pitches up.

[patches]

No CM for Peach and I this month (possibly the next one too)

 

The jumps in the Alps have left us both crippled for a bit

[DR ◣◢]

Super amped for this one. The Swift and the Corvette just needs some bling bling lights and we are good to go.

 

Weather is looking great.