Today I took to the streets of Budapest with my new yellow cruiser bike and rode in Critical Mass. This biannual event is a demonstration that raises awareness about the benefits of biking, alternative transportation and asserts bikers' right to share the road. It started in San Francisco in 1992, and now the event is held all over the world. Clearly I am not the only person who thinks making this city more biker-friendly is a good idea - there were thousands upon thousands of people who came. The numbers aren't in for this year, but last spring there were 80,000 riders! The route we took looped us all around the beautiful monuments of Budapest and ended at City Park. After everyone arrives, all the participants victoriously raise their bikes above their heads, as pictured above.
My cycling mate, Máté, raising his bike high.
Cruisin' over the Elizabeth bridge. And while the photo may look like I am going the wrong direction, I was already on my way back on the loop and miraculously found a little space.
Just a small fraction of the crowd waiting to take off.
Mike and I at the start of the event.
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