http://www.midnightridazz.com/  this is the web site that grew out of  a response to the questions asked here.  The  primary difference between ridazz and critical mass is
1. a planed route 
2. a destination 
3. a theme 
4. not a protest but a social event  ridazz rides happen later in the evening.   
In Los Angel es we do have a huge population to draw from and the rotating one timers are harder to notice.  If many smaller group rides begin happening in a particular area it will be like a omin-critical mass  instead of once a month it becomes every week  two or three times a weekend  and  then every body just starts using bicycles as primary transportation devices.
 
roll on
 
Jim


--- On Fri, 1/23/09, winter.snowy.rose@gmail.com <winter.snowy.rose@gmail.com> wrote:
From: winter.snowy.rose@gmail.com <winter.snowy.rose@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Smaller Critical Masses
To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank@bikecollectives.org>
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 8:18 AM

In Toronto we have one hit who always comes with his trumpet and plays some
snappy tunes.
Also, getting participants to cheer, sing and ring their bells makes for a more
carnival-esque atmosphere. 

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From: veganboyjosh@gmail.com

Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:14:52 
To: The Think Tank<thethinktank@bikecollectives.org>
Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Smaller Critical Masses


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