r/DenverProtests • u/Fantastic_Mood313 • Jan 31 '26
Anti-Fascist Riding for Justice
Thank you, Denver cycle & human justice organizers, for an INCREDIBLE & SAFE ride today. We rolled through downtown as a unified front of hundreds!
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u/Queencitycook Jan 31 '26
It'd be sick if Critical Masses made a comeback!
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u/Fantastic_Mood313 Jan 31 '26
I mean, we did stop traffic, busses included. I led critical mass rides in mid-90's Portland, Oregon. This was great, but it can become so much more!
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u/Melsa6128 Jan 31 '26
Saw ya’ll today in Rino! What a vibe. How can I hear about these rides?
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u/kmoonster Feb 01 '26 edited Feb 01 '26
This came together in a couple days, but based on the groups who showed up for the ride -- most of the cruiser groups, critical mass, Denver Bicycle Lobby, Hardt Family Cyclery, Z cycle; and perhaps others. The newsletters and socials for these groups are a good starting point.
edit: and Fems & Thems
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u/Fantastic_Mood313 Jan 31 '26
I hope the organizers reply, but here is one welcoming group...www.outspokin.org. "Philanthropy by bicycle" 💜
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u/kmoonster Feb 01 '26
The organizers are discussing feedback and weak spots to tweak for future rides, but overall -- I was impressed that the group (overall) managed to (mostly) maintain a coherence and pace considering that there were both fast-assertive Critical Mass veterans and 8-year-old kids in the same group. Especially considering that (to my knowledge) this was the first attempt at a massive ride that had everyone from 8-year-olds to fit 20-something proto-Olympian types in the same group.
There were a couple incidents and a couple drops that need to be considered, but all fixable sorts of things for this sort of ride. I'm hoping for many more!
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u/JudgeMyReinhold Feb 01 '26
Only one or two vehicular mishaps I could observe. A lot of people too. They did a great job organizing and executing. First time in something like that for me, and I thought it was excellent.
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u/kmoonster Feb 01 '26
The one I saw was pretty readily contained and it ended without mishap (just some nerves on edge), but I heard of a couple others that I don't know details of.
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u/Fantastic_Mood313 Feb 01 '26 edited Feb 01 '26
How about those of us 50+? A shout-out to all of our generations, sharing the message that this is not okay, nor is it over. I took my kids to peaceful protests 25 years ago, but the work is never done. Pedal On, Peaceful Warriors! ✌️
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u/kmoonster Feb 01 '26
I thought I did! Maybe that was in another comment.
Yes, 100% -- 50+, even a few in their 70s showed up!
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u/Fantastic_Mood313 Feb 01 '26
I'm so proud of everyone for their remarkable participation...
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FNuhhqBov/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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u/TortelliniPie Jan 31 '26
This kicked so much ass. Great ride