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When did Critical Mass start?
Critical Mass, the leaderless cycling protest mentioned in the story, originated in San Francisco in 1992. The idea quickly spread globally, with events now held in hundreds of cities worldwide. These rides aim to highlight cycling issues and advocate for safer streets by temporarily reclaiming road space, often without formal permission.
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