Critical Mass Melbourne will be riding into Footscray on Friday, February 28, as Bike West aims to make roads safer for cyclists.
Starting at the State Library in the CBD at 5.30pm, the ride will conclude at the Nicholson Street Mall about 6.30pm.
An ongoing fixture, the Critical Mass Melbourne events typically draw about 200 people to ride through places that are hot spots for cyclist injuries.
Riding through these problematic spots allows the group to highlight places it knows are dangerous, as well as locations it knows have the capacity to spell danger.
Bike West’s Pierre Vairo said the event is something anyone can participate in.
“We are inviting anyone who rides a bike and wants to be safe or has loved ones who rides at all,” he said.
“Anyone who doesn’t want to be killed or seriously injured on a bike is welcome to come join and lend their voice.”
While the image of cyclists may evoke mixed responses from drivers and pedestrians, Mr Vairo wants the community to know they are just like anyone else trying to get from A to B.
“We’re not crazy people in Lycra , were everyday people trying to get to everyday places,” he said.
“We deserve to be safe like everyone else.”
Details: hwww.facebook.com/events/2143152062802049/
Jaidyn Kennedy
