My goodness, I'm almost 1,500 miles away from Gainesville, but I have been following this thread with great sadness.  The lack of respect is appalling.
 
First, I know of several people that ride with the Critical Mass rides, and yes in some areas of the country they completely take over the roads and I do think they cause more harm than good.  In G'ville I think CR's are more of a reason for bikers to get together late in the day and go drink beer.  As long as they don't drink and ride, let them have their fun.
 
I do a lot of riding with both the A riders as well as the Gliders.  Both groups on a regular basis do ride in double pace lines.  So I would say that the GCC does tacitly approve of double pace lines.
 
May I suggest that we end this thread and go out on the roads and enjoy each others company.
 
Fair winds and following seas to all of you from Chicago's Downtown Waterfront.
 
Capt Doug
Leslie and Doug Folkerth
We are and are on Happy Clamz
Nordic Tug 32-127
Gainesville, FL
www.leslieanddoug.blogspot.com
 
 



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