Charlotte Urbanists

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You are not in traffic, you are traffic
Critical Mass is a global event that happens in many cities around the world on the last Friday of every month. Its object is to call attention to the needs of all road users, not just motorists. Besides that? Critical Mass is a great time for all involved that uses organization and safety in numbers to create a safe environment for a fun-filled ride for everyone.

Critical Mass is also an opportunity to show what our traffic patterns could be. There are many events taking place in Charlotte on a Friday Night, each of them contributing to traffic. Ours is the only one that can get hundreds of people through any given part of our road network in less than a couple of minutes.

Who can come?
Everyone! We are an all-ages and abilities ride, and adopt a slow to moderate pace to accommodate that.

Please note: To ensure that this is truly a ride for everyone, we do not condone harassment towards any attendee(s).

What to bring?
Anything that rolls (that isn't a car). Bikes, scooters, roller skates, etc.

How long is it?
The ride departs exactly fifteen minutes after the meet time, and our routes are about an hour long (Roughly seven to nine miles in length). We explore new neighborhoods in Charlotte every month.

How can I volunteer for or help the ride?
We are always looking for volunteers to help with the management of the ride. If interested, please send a direct message to the host.

Do other cities in North Carolina have Critical Mass Rides of their own?
If you find yourself outside of the Queen City, we encourage you to check out these other groups and events!
Raleigh: https://www.instagram.com/raleighcriticalmass/?hl=en
Durham: https://bikedurham.org/
Greensboro: https://www.instagram.com/gso.criticalmass/