The problem here is typified by the name of this irresponsible outfit - i.e. critical mass.
All the car/bike problems of which I’m aware stem from large group of cyclists riding en masse which changes the whole dynamic.
Laws should be written to make this sort of mass cycling illegal - unless it is done in such a way (e.g. deserted country roads) so as not to pose problems to other users of the roads.
I have no problems with individual cyclists or pairs of cyclists.
Assemblies of 20 or more cyclists using aggressive tactics to intimidate other users of the roads are where the problem lies and where people are going to hurt.
They should simply be made illegal.
This has nothing whatever to do with people wanting to enjoy the public roadways, or move to a healthier lifestyle.
Riding in large groups has everything to do with mob tactics.
My $.02.
Those laws are already on the books- most jurisdictions require cyclists to ride single file, so "packs" are illegal. Then there's the catch-all "impeding traffic" offence that applies to cars, bikes and pedestrians.
“All the car/bike problems of which I’m aware stem from large group of cyclists riding en masse which changes the whole dynamic...I have no problems with individual cyclists or pairs of cyclists.”
We have all encountered the idiots who have bike lanes but ride three or four across and block the lane you are LEGALLY driving your car in...which happens a LOT and is dangerous for all concerned. And yes, hinking your horn to let them know you are there and want the right to your lane (which is what a horn is for) usually gets you flipped off. You know it’s true...you know it happens a LOT...and I call the cops when it does...just to let them know that there is a road hazard out there...
more laws.. more taxes...
you sure you’re conservative?
There are already enough laws to deal with this sort of activity. The problem is, for whatever reason, the laws are not being enforced.