in Central Park at the finish line of the 2004 Transportation Alternatives Century Bicycle Tour

South of Lake George on the Old Military Road on the way to Glens Falls, New York

451mm X 1 1/8", high-pressure, road tires...double front chainrings (44-54) with nine speed, 11-30, rear freewheel controlled by Shimano STI 105's...

Distributed by NYPD Community Affairs Section at Union Square Park at 7:00 PM on October 29, 2004. Inquire for availability of high resolution reproductions. Coming soon: 4" X 4.5" copies available on a perforated roll.
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Main Entry: riot act
Function: noun
Etymology: the Riot Act, English law of 1715 providing for the dispersal of riots upon command of legal authority
Date: 1819
: a vigorous reprimand or warning — used in the phrase "read them the riot act"

"So John, over 1000 riders left here with written orders (ja vol!) to return to this same place. and now there are 50 cops here and only 40 riders came back. Don't you find that odd?"

"I don't know, Steve. I followed the written directions and found myself alone."

1010 WINS correspondent (and cyclist) Steve Kastenbaum interviews rider John Chiarella in Union Square Park after the October 29, 2004 Critical Mass

2004 NYC Critical Mass Halloween Ride

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Photographer / cyclist Danny Lieberman recording scenes from the party!

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John Chiarella (holding a copy of "the riot act") in his plastic handcuff costume at NYC's annual Halloween Party on two wheels

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Note the Police Barricade Tape on the Right Side (attached to the near right street light and extending, across Broadway, toward the center of the photo) Blocking Access From 5th
Ave. to Southbound Broadway. There is a Motorscooter Officer standing in the
roadway on the far right side of the picture.

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