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Old 10-17-25 | 05:19 AM
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jamawani
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Originally Posted by john m flores
I know of other large organizations going through similar turmoil, membership dropping off a virtual cliff. And they certainly aren't woke.
Although the League of American Bicyclists also has a "progressive" program including emphasis on equity and BIPOC outreach,
It does not appear to have experienced anything like the collapse in support that ACA has.

The organizations do have significant differences.
LAB is more urban-centered and has a larger engagement with non-white groups and women.
ACA's touring focus tends to be more white- and male-oriented. But especially affluent.

The number of young people cycling has been in steady decline for 25 years.
Bike racks at schools are increasingly empty. They were full when Spielberg made "E.T."

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/a...ecline/683377/
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