>>2072184 It's called direct action and CM is a form of political activism against the people who are bought, controlled, and indoctrinated by big oil and auto. Without such aggression, we lose our voice, and without that voice the politicians in charge would continue to build a car dependent nation while dismantling initiatives to build safe cycling infrastructure. CM at its core is a pro cycling protest
Everybody hates poor fixie fags who make riding a bicycle their entire personality because they have nothing else going for them
Roadies are annoying too but are at least mildly respected because they are at least productive members in society, have actual jobs, wife and kids, own a car etc…
>>2072258 >Everybody hates poor fixie fags who make riding a bicycle their entire personality because they have nothing else going for them Ok guy posting on the bike board on 4chan.
When you think about it, going out and getting yourself arrested over some bullshit muh bike lanes internet argument is the ultimate trust fund kid flex. Imagine being so loaded you don't give a shit about your future earning potential as a wagie so you can go out and get yourself cuffed for social media clout knowing it will never affect your material wellbeing.
Critical Mass is based because it owns the cagies by showing that Vehicular Cycling is the best way to stay safe. You don't need concrete barriers and elevated paths to protect you, you just need to know how to use the road by corking, advocacy, and taking your lane.
>>2072641 That argument only works when you're using the road as a road. What's the point of Critical Mass rides? So you can all go pick up groceries together? Or to make a statement by b_______ t______ (I bet you can fill in the blanks lil dude)
>>2072558 >"Bicycle Kingdom" in Hong Kong was under UK's rule >switched over to cars around the time of the CCP takeover Using Hong Kong as a bicycle advocacy example is wrong on several levels.