Under pinkish clouds, a large BMW approaches on some rail tracks vanishing under a patch of asphalt. A bike freak in trousers matching the clouds jumps off his bike and takes his hat off to the viewer.
This was an Intro picture to a previous version to my website containing 2 cyclists´ portrait series.
I particularly like this photo so I decided it was worth bringing it over here and letting it feature as a blog post.
It was 20,000 cyclists demonstrating in Budapest, occupying the streets on the car-free day. Double the number compared to the previous spring event.
The gathering started late, so I had to work a bit more in advance. I, therefore, asked the main organiser, Kükü (pictured) to pose for me just before they went on to peacefully regain Budapest. He shouted: Critical Mass!
Upon arrival at the publisher´s office, I loved the layout the editors chose. In general, Magyar Hírlap was home to many creative minds, and I could always be sure that they would come up with the best choice of the material I could offer. This time was no different.
I was enthusiastic and stayed until the first copies arrived, took a few and brought the paper of tomorrow to the Critical Mass afterparty.
It was 2005, still before smartphones´ instant-news times. Many shouted joyfully to find out that we indeed cracked the 20,000 that year!
Critical Mass Budapest has been said to be the biggest in the world, with the spring 2008 figure reported at 80,000.
2018 was Co2 free for my Car!) Thanks to Atmosfair! Still, I did share my longer rides as much as I could (80-90%, + 1-3 onboard;) and I did not fly at all! Because of all the gear I have for my photography, taking the train is not an option: so at least I compensate, trying to reduce my footprint.
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