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Permalink Reply by Reddog (Cliff) on October 28, 2009 at 12:55pm

Orleans near the end after Chicago and before Illinois is missing. People might not know when to turn.

But other than that I really like it!

Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on October 28, 2009 at 1:20pm

And this is why I always post these kind of things to review. I am infamous for missing things at work. : ) THANKS!

Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on October 28, 2009 at 4:48pm

I updated the map, I didn't version it so it just replaced the above image. Give me details on changes yo.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on October 29, 2009 at 6:59am

Just talked:
Suggested different GB link: http://bikechicago.info/ghostbikes
But even minimal silent markers near their spots will be left off art.
Mentioned possibly adding links to ChicagoCriticalMass.org maybe also massup.us
Happy with Ring of Fire, but suggested other puns like "Wheels A-Fire" or "Flame On" or "Incombustible"
Spencer plans to print several hundred, half page, needs chip ins later. His work this mass has been Herculean. Cliff, message me your phone/email just in case.

As usual all able are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with the route now in prep for shepherding cats. I'll mount my flag.

Audio carriers, download Spencer's mixes if you wanna run with semi-syncro sound: http://spencer4hire.info

Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on October 29, 2009 at 7:07am

Like Andrew just said the map has been finalized. Yay! I'll update this image and upload it to the CMass site shortly.

Now that that is done we need to focus on keeping the ride together and that means people need to be ride leaders. You know turning the right direction, massing up when we need to and generally being the center of attention. I cannot really do this job adequately since I lug around a relatively dense sound trailer plus I am TERRIBLE with left and right.

So who is up for it? You'll get a laminated map, pretty sweet deal.

If no one steps up to lead it's not the end of the world 'cause it'll be a fun ride even if we don't follow the map.

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on October 29, 2009 at 9:31am

SmartPhone users bookmark MassUp.us
Turn-by-Turn:
Daley Plaza
Out on Dearborn N .6
R on Ohio E .3
L on Michigan N .3
L on Chicago W .1
R on Rush N .5
L on Division W .3
R on Wells N .8
L on Lincoln N 1
R on Halsted N .5
L on Diversey W .25
R on Sheffield N .8
L on Clark N 1.4
L on Montrose W .2
L on Ashland S 1.5
L on Belmont E .5
R on Racine S 1
R on Fullerton W .25
L on Southport S .3
L on Clybourn S 1
R on Halsted S .9
L on Chicago E .6
R on Orleans S .4
L on Illinois E 1.5
Navy Pier!

Permalink Reply by Bikefreeek on October 30, 2009 at 4:01am

Here's another element to factor into tonight's ride. It will be quite the spectacle!

Opera-Matic needs YOU!

You may have seen the launch of the Lullabike project on a quiet summer night in July. Our next project is for the Halloween Critical Mass Ride, “Momentum Mori”, which is a memorial ride for the cyclists who have been killed around the city. Inspired by the “Ghost Bikes”, bikes painted white at locations where cyclists have been killed, our bike procession will feature a Crossing Guard Warrior Goddess onchariot led by Ghost Horses, flanked by Ghost Riders riding white bikes and dressed in all white.

We would like to have as many people as possible participate in this project as the Ghost Riders. Come join us for the procession this Friday, October 30th. We will meet at the Northwest corner of Clark and Randolph at 5:00pm to assemble for the ride. Dress in all white, as glammed up or ghouled out as you would like. You can temporarily color your bike white using a white "wash out" hair color spray, available at Sally Beauty Supply, or wig or party shops. You may also wrap white crepe paper around the frame and handle bars.

The ride starts around 5:30 and goes around a planned route. For anyone who is new to the Critical Mass ride, it is a blast and the Halloween ride is especially a treat.


About Opera-Matic

Opera-Matic is an emerging project that brings musical-theatrical works to public spaces. Employing sustainable design and re-use, and combining a traditional practice with innovative technology, Opera-Matic seeks to transform spaces into accessible venues for a new art form, encouraging audiences to meet and share a musical experience. We hope to create residency projects throughout the year celebrating the changing seasons that bring community together in music and art.

Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on October 30, 2009 at 4:22am

Just to add to the CRAZY NUMBER OF THINGS HAPPENING TONIGHT!

I hear from a normally pretty reliable source when it comes to this kind of thing that since their new movie The Yes Men Fix The World, http://bit.ly/bjjcX , is premiering here in Chicago tonight the Yes Men want to do some publicity. According to my friend they are currently planning on making an appearance at Critical Mass tonight at Daley Plaza. They will then ride off in their survivaball gear. It's possible they will join us for the first leg of our trip. I will try and get them the map.


http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/features/the-yes-men-fix-the-world/


Showtimes from today, October 30!

Friday, Oct 30
5:10pm · 7:10pm · 9:20pm ·
Saturday, Oct 31
1:15pm · 3:15pm · 5:10pm · 7:10pm · 9:20pm ·
Sunday, Nov 1
1:15pm · 3:15pm · 5:10pm · 7:10pm · 9:20pm ·
Monday, Nov 2
5:10pm · 7:10pm · 9:20pm ·
Tuesday, Nov 3
5:10pm · 7:10pm · 9:20pm ·
Wednesday, Nov 4
5:10pm · 7:10pm · 9:20pm ·
Thursday, Nov 5
5:10pm · 7:10pm · 9:20pm ·


Technical Information

Production Year
2009
Country of Production
France
Running Time
87 min

Permalink Reply by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on October 30, 2009 at 4:34am

I put this thread in a more public place, http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/critical-mass-tonight-but-you

Permalink Reply by Andrew Bedno on October 31, 2009 at 11:16am

Wow. Perfect. I probably could've not even helped watch the map and just played, ie. we were maybe over-leadered, a first! Spencer, this one was all you. Such productivity is rare. Do you PayPal?

892 memories, no photos.
I need to confess, my last maybe 60 maps (over 10% of total?) leaped from my pocket while circling plaza, and were immediately unrecoverable in the mass behind. So sorry to be such a loser (of maps).

890 more stories to come, but one standout now, as if he even needed to, TC recharged his rocks my world factor *104 with the honking smoking drunk driving asshole car costume. Dude, you've raised the bar.

Riddler out.

Permalink Reply by Davo on November 2, 2009 at 6:20pm

What was the deal with one of the sound bikes getting pulled over in mass? Do we have a noise ordinence to deal with now?

Permalink Reply by Todd Allen on November 3, 2009 at 7:44am

I was stopped repeatedly with my sound bike. The first time I had it very loud and had to turn it down some. Later I was told to turn it down more. The last time I had to turn it very low before they were satisfied.

They threatened arrest too.

I really don't know what set them off. This was the first time this has happened to me on a mass. The cops also hassled T.C., John Greenfield and others on that ride. In the past, when the mass did provocative things like expressway incursions we'd get a little more heat the following month. But I'm unaware of anything that set them off this time.



Davo said:

What was the deal with one of the sound bikes getting pulled over in mass? Do we have a noise ordinence to deal with now?

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