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In the old days bike shops would try to give me discounts based on who I was, maybe either hoping for a mention on my website or else maybe just to thank me for the cycling advocacy I used to do. (I always declined and insisted on paying the normal price.) But now when I give my name for the the service ticket they don't even know who I am.
I still occasionally manage to get the bike shop hookup around town and I haven't run my blog in nearly a decade. I think 2012 was the last time I was actively posting, but I have a memorable face so I'll give 'em that. It's been even more fun in our masked era, trying to identify bike folks by the smile in their eyes.
Don't everyone answer at once. :)
Man, this site really has little value if I can't even *give* it away.
Um, where do Austin bike activists hang out these days online?
Facebook. Most of the folk I personally know who are heavily involved all coordinate through Facebook or google groups, or in person over beers.
I'll leave sharing the details to Doug, but I did want to quickly assuage folks worry. I spoke with him online earlier this morning, and he is in good spirits and recovering.
I second what the folks above said. Though oftentimes behind the scenes I know you've been active in your way for decades at this point. Pre-Myspace/Facebook your site was the place folks went to find all sorts of otherwise esoteric and obscure information about local bike events, laws and happenings. Similarly, your listserv has been a handy resource in getting people talking to each other who otherwise may not have.
Personally, your site is one of the reasons I started ATXBS a decade back. I had a great time doing that while I did it, and for a part of that I have you to thank. You also did a lot to up the exposure of Critical Mass at a very pivotal point (in my opinion) in the Austin bike community timeline, and backlash against the in-your-face destination unknown ride style in turn spawned other big local ride organizations, namely the Thursday Night Urban Ride, which became Social Cycling Austin.
I'd say go for it.
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