Brawler Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Off facebook: It's time to say goodbye to #moonlightmass3.5 year later, close to 40 rides, a fair amount of challenges and a huge amount success, it is now time say goodbye.#moonlightmass has changed the face of non motorized commuting in Cape Town and has brought people from all walks of life to enjoy cycling and exploring the city once again.The Sea Point Promenade is now open to cyclist once again, this would have not happened without #moonlightmass and the support we received. There are more cycling shops, bicycle rental companies than ever before. Restaurants, bars and coffee shop have enjoyed the benefits of the micro economy that grew around #moonlightmass.More and more cycle lanes are popping up around Cape Town. The City now has a better understanding the value of non motorised transport and is working to achieve a bigger low carbon commuting community.Looking back over the past few years, seeing how much #moonlightmass has accomplished and achieved for the cycling community, we can say our job here is done.This would have not been possible without a few people who understood the core value of #moonlightmass and put their time and energy to support us in the fight to keep it going month after month;Helen Zille, Patricia de Lille, Alan Winde, Beverley Schafer, Jacques Weber, all our volunteer medics, Olympic Cycles, Think Bike SA, PPA, Future Cape Town, and the entire #moonlightmass communityWE THANK YOU ALL!Ride on, be safe and enjoy our beautiful City#moonlightmass* Notice: There is no ride on the 2nd July No reason given. I wonder what happened? Last night it was still on.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Off facebook: No reason given. I wonder what happened? Last night it was still on.I think I remember there being a police clearance issue / traffic management problem about 18 months ago or so...
rock Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 time for a proper critical mass comeback? Critical Mass is a cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month; its purpose is not usually formalized beyond the direct action of meeting at a set location and time and traveling as a group through city or town streets on bikes.The event originated in 1992 in San Francisco;[1] by the end of 2003, the event was being held in over 300 cities around the world.[2]
Hairy Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 time for a proper critical mass comeback? Critical Mass is a cycling event typically held on the last Friday of every month; its purpose is not usually formalized beyond the direct action of meeting at a set location and time and traveling as a group through city or town streets on bikes.The event originated in 1992 in San Francisco;[1] by the end of 2003, the event was being held in over 300 cities around the world.[2]DAMNED FREEKING RIGHT!!!!! People on real bikes, not just bikes bought for a social gathering ride so that they can fit in, by people who actually ride their bikes in the city without a traffic officer telling them it is safe to cross the freeking road. Bring back the Critical Mass!
popcorn_skollie Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Moonlight Mass was a great idea for a first date. For the rest of us? ...meh
Alouette3 Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Critical Mass CT https://www.facebook.com/events/1122351911125390/
Paul Ruinaard Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 All of this is a bunch of hipsters with their soya milk late's and craft beers posing as cyclists (Flame retardant on)
Meezo Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 All of this is a bunch of hipsters with their soya milk late's and craft beers posing as cyclists (Flame retardant on)http://ssdd.samsbiz.com/store/image/201ca/Patches_Peace_Word_Patch.jpg
Guest notmyname Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Why moonlight mass? Why not just partake with the rest of the world following the critical mass format? Seems daft to me.
Skylark Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 Riders with colour coded rims should be officially banned from these events. No wonder the authorities decided to close it down. [emoji16]
Brett Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 at #moonlightmass you couldnt even see my monkey lights working because we were going so slowly. was a mare
milky4130 Posted July 1, 2015 Posted July 1, 2015 I reckon the novellty has worn off for the masses just the "original hipsters" that will still do their regular moonlight & critical mass runs.
Allrounder Posted July 2, 2015 Posted July 2, 2015 Critical Mass pics from many "moons" agoI like that single speed with the red wheels in the third photo.
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