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30 January 2009, Critical Mass

The event took place after dark in winter
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The event took place after dark in winter

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:52:06 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #00_8698BCX
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He wore, "The Future is Unwritten" on his back
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He wore, "The Future is Unwritten" on his back

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:40:06 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #01_8670BCX
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The foot of a tree made a good place to prepare
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The foot of a tree made a good place to prepare

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:39:46 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #02_8669BCX
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While waiting one might be wont to pose
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While waiting one might be wont to pose

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:40:40 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #03_8672BCX
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A quick snack provided an energy boost before the ride
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A quick snack provided an energy boost before the ride

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:41:04 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #04_8673BCX
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For others, s tall coffee could provide a boost too
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For others, s tall coffee could provide a boost too

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:41:38 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #05_8675BCX
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Red shirt and an orange bike for a fashion look
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Red shirt and an orange bike for a fashion look

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:41:42 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #06_8676BCX
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A few gathered by the big concrete ball
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A few gathered by the big concrete ball

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:42:22 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #07_8677BCX
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The tapered bench accommodated all sizes
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The tapered bench accommodated all sizes

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:42:22 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #08_8681BCX
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Too many riders, too few bikes
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Too many riders, too few bikes

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:44:28 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #09_8684BCX
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A bike waited belly-up for a comforting rub
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A bike waited belly-up for a comforting rub

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:44:52 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #10_8686BCX
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A few rode in late to join the event
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A few rode in late to join the event

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The pow-wow provided an excuse to smoke
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The pow-wow provided an excuse to smoke

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:47:58 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #12_8690BCX
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The police had arrived and were waiting
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The police had arrived and were waiting

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In darkness the hour to ride silently approached
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In darkness the hour to ride silently approached

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:49:12 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #14_8692BCX
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Left behind
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Left behind

Critical Mass, Justin Herman Plaza   •  San Francisco, California   •  (Photo posted Sunday 1 February 2009)   •  (Photo taken 17:49:52 Friday 30 January 2009)   •  © 2009 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #15_8694BCX
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