I think critical mass in SF is the last Friday, but first-last...I can understand the reason for it, I do think it makes more enemies than friends. But sounds like you had fun, Spazzpup and at least you have the group riding skills to do it!

Not to politicize the board but I read that the CM that happened around RNC was a direct response to security denieing permit applications for demonstrations near RNC. Couldn't use the park, couldn't use the street, so since bikes are traffic....I thought that was a creative idea...but don't know if I'd ever do it.