Halloween Critical Mass

Halloween weekend kicks off with the most colorful and often the funnest Critical Mass ride of the year. If you haven’t experienced Halloween Critical Mass check out this Streetfilm from two years ago. Gather at 5:30 p.m. at Justin “Pee Wee” Herman Plaza. Ride usually starts at 6.

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