Driver tries to kill cyclists in Critical Mass Porto Alegre, Brazil NEW

Warning:the above video is fairly graphic, and will most likely infuriate any cyclist, and should anger any non-cyclist with any modicum of common sense.

Critical mass rides have long been a hotbed of discussion among many as to whether they are actually beneficial to the riding community at large, and horrific scenes such as this only serve to further polarize the competing sides of the argument. What is widely seen as a peaceful demonstration by cyclists who wish to bring attention to individual riders safety by taking to the streets in large numbers, the practice seems to draw more anger than the attention of many motorists, and even police officers.

The carnage shown above was from a recent Critical Mass Ride in Brazil, which clearly seemed to be a peaceful affair until the driver of a VW Golf plowed through about 130 riders, injuring 20, 9 of which were badly injured and had to be sent to the hospital. According to Brazilian news, authorities have recovered the car, but have not yet found the driver who is presumed to be the registered owner of the car, Ricardo José Neis (Not Neif, as it states in the video).

While the intentions of the ride are good natured, it seems that Critical Mass rides and group rides have now turned into a type of bicycle shooting gallery, where the irritated public is able to take aim at defenseless cyclists. Whatever your feelings on the matter, I think we can all agree that behavior such as this is completely unacceptable, and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law (even though it never is).
His name is Ricardo José Neis (not Neif, like the media is saying).

Be safe out there people!

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[ChStapeler]

Well, I live in Porto Alegre. The Critical Mass people occupied a major avenue with complete disregard for the citizens that live in that neighborhood, for the workers that NEED to use that road to go home, for anyone. It's not "just an event". It's not peaceful at all. It's a hostile occupation of public space. I've seen them. They act like a mob. They antagonize anyone that does not join their activism. Even pedestrians!! So you know what: They got what they deserved.

[Rocafellanerd]

Thumbs up if you want these 2 things.

1. Cue the bowling pin sounds.

2. The driver should have zigzagged.

[frostical3]

lol

[bloodhawk91or]

Someone should give that driver a medal!

I dont usually ride a bike. But when i do, i dont occupy the road.

Darwins theory of the Survival of the fittest is still very much alive. If stupid people cant figure out that they can`t block the road, then run em over!

[fentagin1917]

I like both cars and bicycles i really like them both and i believe that nobody has the right to occupy the road from himself...

there is space for everyone if we respect each other and demand from the state to take measures about this.

[wiindowliicker]

did people die? this is horrible. i dont care how much you guys hate cyclists...hes screaming "what did they do to my wife?" thats fucking horrible.

[AlexParker1981]

@PaulineTriage Those bikers are a problem on the road. They take up space with their bikes and ask for it, begging to get injured. Nice try with the witty words of wisdumb you're trying to state in response to my opinion.I have freedom of speech and I obey the law.You ride in the street where cars drive.So what makes sense?"The benefit of the doubt?"What a cliche no brainer comment.Assume forever,you won't get anywhere like on a bike.Now make a fist and go fuck yourself till you die from it.

[fuzztubeyou]

critical massers really look like a pain in the ass. Not justifying this guy though.

[Rappernostra]

HAHAHAHAHA

[AlexParker1981]

@PaulineTriage yo quiero taco bell

[PaulineTriage]

@AlexParker1981 I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that English is your second language because this reply makes no sense. You're yelling at somebody just for the sake of doing it. Go away.