Welcome to Critical Mass South Africa
Which 'mass are you looking for?
Johannesburg | Cape Town | Durban
Critical Mass is a FREE, UNOFFCIAL, UNSUPPORTED group ride around the City of Johannesburg, at a relaxed, social pace
There are NO marshals on motorbikes anymore
Halfway stop for drinks and snacks
Everyone participating should save an emergency number on their cellphone under ICE (in case of emergency)
READ OUR ETHOS BEFORE DECIDING TO JOIN US
Critical Mass is NOT a race.
The CM movement aims to raise awareness about the viability of bicycles as a form of transport; the cyclist's right to share public space safely and the need for cycling infrastructure. Critical Mass Joburg aims to bring more people back into the city. CM is about having fun, in a group, on wheels.
CM makes an impact because it is a group. The group moves slowly and must not be separated. When the mass moves through a traffic light, the mass must stay together, even when the light changes, or it is dangerous. If cars get caught in the mass, allow them space to exit to the right. Always try to keep a lane open to the right of the mass for cars to pass safely by
For CM to be safe and fun, we need to abide by some consensual rules:
- Be safe - Be aware of those around you and maintain the cohesion of the group. Nobody gets left behind.
- Be responsible - Make sure your bike works and that you have spares. Stick with the group and be aware of where the front and rear volunteer marshals are.
- Help each other - assist your fellow riders who need support
- Be cool - Have fun. Connect with the people around you. EVERYBODY is welcome to join the Mass.
Answers to FAQs
There is parking on the street at the start, or in a public lot on Juta 1 block from the start, for R20,00
The route changes, but is around 20kms and as easy as a Jozi route can be.
The ride is free
All you need is you and your bicycle - please make sure your bicycle works and that you have basic spares
This ride is unofficial. There are no marshals, support or sweep vehicles, no medical support on the scene. We recommend that you ALWAYS ride with friends
We will post the route before the ride. Any questions about the route, and where we ride, please see the website
We may have volunteer support vehicles and marshals. Or we may not
If you have any other questions, inbox the hosts, or ask on the page and be inundated with ridiculous and humiliating comments by our esteemed members.
Any questions about whether there is safe parking at the start are expressly forbidden.
And if you are going to be an dick/asshole/douche towards people in the city, motorists, taxi drivers or to people on the ride, don't come
Don't bring guns. Not even a sidearm
Don't litter
If you want to rent a bike, call busi 0798174674. do it early