Critical Mass

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

Welcome to Critical Mass South Africa