Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Madison, WI
Bikes: 1961 Ideor, 1966 Perfekt 3 Speed AB Hub, 1994 Bridgestone MB-6, 2006 Airnimal Joey, 2009 Thorn Sherpa, 2013 Thorn Nomad MkII, 2015 VO Pass Hunter, 2017 Lynskey Backroad, 2017 Raleigh Gran Prix, 1980s Bianchi Mixte on a trainer. Others are now gone.
There are societal changes occurring.
I recently learned that REI is closing some stores due to lack of revenue. Although REI is primarily a retailer and ACA is not, both have relied on a membership base with similar types of recreation activities that they serve. REI used to operate a travel service, they closed their travel business.
I have done two ACA trips, and have done two REI travel bike trips.
I blame some of the societal challenges for some of the problems at both organizations, and other related organizations.