Around 50 cyclists took to the streets around Nanaimo’s downtown Friday evening to spread awareness for rider safety.
Cyclists met at Diana Krall Plaza before riding around the downtown and Old City Quarter areas as one big group focusing on streets that lack proper cycling infrastructure in a movement called Critical Mass.
The Critical Mass movement started in the 90’s in San Francisco as a protest and way for cyclists to meet each other and ride safely in solidarity.
On Friday May 29, the first community-run Critical Mass bike ride was held in Nanaimo since before the pandemic.
CHLY spoke with Nanaimo Critical Mass bike ride organizer, Raquel Douchant.
As well, CHLY heard from other community members who came out for the ride.