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Comment by Jason W on September 29, 2011 at 6:37am

That is awesome that you took on the challenge! You rock!

 

Strategy: If he rants and is obnoxious, take the high road, don't let him drag you down to his level. You will come out looking better. Keep in mind he may be more shy and nervous then you. You never know.

 

Talking points: A big point I would mention is the vast majority of people that encounter CCM are positive or indifferent. Haters are haters, and they hate everything, not just CCM, and they are the minority. Also, the stuff we do like corking is for safety, not to piss people off. I personally have seen cars hit bikes, as I'm sure you have too.

 

Break a leg Gin!!! We will be rooting for you!

Comment by shar on September 29, 2011 at 6:15am

Julie took the words right out of my mouth. It was brought me to 'the mass ride concept' and I have been glued to them ever since. Good luck Gin! You will be Great!!!

Comment by David of the North (David606xx) on September 29, 2011 at 6:04am

That's great, Gin!  Remain calm, smile, and you'll be way ahead of the game in terms of appearing reasonable.

Comment by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on September 29, 2011 at 5:57am

Wow Gin.  Good luck.  I can't think of a better person to talk about the ride.  I know for me it was my first introduction to group riding. The idea that all these bikes were around me made me feel safe for the first time ever on the streets of chicago. It was my first encounters with the bike community here in chicago.  I believe it was a pre-cursor to all the great bike events and community we have here including bike the drive since CCM first went on the drive and then people realized it would be awesome to do it officially as well and make it a fundraiser (did I learn that from Immortal Class?) Not sure if that is true or if my thoughts help but feel free to use it.

Comment by Gin on September 29, 2011 at 5:48am

It looks like I will be on Chicago Tonight tonight to talk about Critical Mass. I am super nervous given the tenor of Scott's commentary. But I feel I should defend the ride that has so changed my life. Please post me your ideas for talking points.

Comment by David of the North (David606xx) on September 27, 2011 at 9:03am

But if our champion "loses" the debate, will we have to call off Critical Mass?  hee!  as if!  If everyone who ever made a map or "led" a ride were to die in a bus accident, Mass would roll on regardless.  Still, might be fun to debate this guy.  Anybody?

Comment by David of the North (David606xx) on September 27, 2011 at 7:54am

Dang--it's Karen's night out, so I'm home on Daddy Duty.  This could really be fun!

Comment by Spencer "Thunderball" Thayer! on September 27, 2011 at 7:52am

I didn't interview the guy because he seemed inarticulate and a loudmouth. This is coming from me. I wouldn't recommend getting into a conversation with this guy. UNLESS you're a 60 year old Grandmother. Then that would be awesome. Someone who could really disarm him.

Comment by Steven Lane on September 27, 2011 at 7:39am

Want to meet Scott Rowan and be seen on TV? (see message below) Chicago Tonight smells some controversy a brew'n, and they would love it if one of us would be willing to step into the fray. For those that missed the earlier discussion about Mr. Rowan, I think it's safe to assume you're in for on air shouting match if you show up to debate the merits of Critical Mass (he seems like a real hothead with some manic tendencies). In his own words: http://www.chicagonow.com/urban-cyclist/2011/09/critical-massholes-... On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM, Madeleine Martino Fox a href="mailto:mmfox@wttw.com" target="_blank">mmfox@wttw.com> wrote: Hello,   My name is Madeleine Martino Fox; I’m a news producer at WTTW Chicago Tonight.  This Thursday we are having Scott Rowan, the author of “The Urban Cyclist’s Survival Guide” on our show to talk about his new book and cycling in the city in general.  He recently wrote blog criticizing Critical Mass and we are going to be discussing that in the segment as well.  We wanted to see if a representative from Critical Mass Chicago would like to participate in this discussion on Thursday night.  We’d be talking about both Critical Mass as well as general tips for cycling in an urban environment.  Our show is live from 7-8pm.  We ask that all guests arrive at 6:30.  Look forward to hearing from you!   http://www.chicagonow.com/urban-cyclist/2011/09/critical-massholes-...   Best, Madeleine Martino Fox WTTW Chicago Tonight (773) 509-5442

Comment by Joe Sak on September 27, 2011 at 5:59am

The september map was posted MONTHS ago: http://chicagocriticalmass.org/sites/chicagocriticalmass.org/files/... so no bitching at me this time!

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