The Halloween Ride This ride is usually the highlight of the Critical Mass year. Riders can decorate their bikes with lights and spooky stuff, and dress in spooky or outrageous costumes. We will ri…

The Autumn Equinox Ride Another nice ride in excellent conditions, to a good, September themed music playlist. Just five of us this time. We saw a magnificent sunset as we went through Harwood and …

The Autumn Equinox Ride Another nice ride is expected, and we have put together a good, September themed music playlist. We may also see a nice sunset if we are lucky, as the sun will set at 7.02pm…

The Autumn Equinox Ride Another nice ride is expected, and we are putting together a good music playlist. We may also see a nice sunset, as the sun will set at 7.02pm. Let people know you are comin…

A picture from the first ride on 27th August 2021 The fifth anniversary ride. The first Bolton Critical Mass happened on Friday 27th of August 2021. So, as we start this ride, we will have been doi…

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Ride 59- The Summertime Blues Ride This ride will complete five years of Bolton Critical Mass. (The August ride will be our 5th anniversary ride.) There will be many friends and friends to be, and …

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The Summer Solstice Ride The 58th Bolton Critical Mass ride was a warm one in lovely sunshine. 10 people on 8 wheels came along and enjoyed a really good ride with with a great music playlist. Vide…

The Summer Solstice Ride The 58th Bolton Critical Mass ride looks like being a warm one. Come along and enjoy a gentle pootle around Bolton with friendly chat and s good music playlist – ever…

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