Cycling Magazines/what do you subscribe to?

**SandyGirl** · 05-23-2006, 02:15 AM

Newbie here,.....Ok, I want to commit this year to bike riding...thinking of selling my Trek 6000 mountain bike (never seen a mountain!!) and getting a hybrid or road bike.

What magazines do you subscribe to that caters to women? Or at least a magazine with consistent good info. This forum is awesome by the way so maybe this is the magazine I need!!

Thanks!
Sandy

**Tuckervill** · 05-23-2006, 04:14 AM

I sub to Bicycling, which has a quarterly Mountain Bike magazine. I like them both.

If I were you, I'd just get on the MTB and ride it, and not worry too much about getting a new one. It's always better to do it NOW than wait until everything's perfect. "I want to commit..." is indecisive. Just get on the bike you have and ride, girl!

The MTB is fine for roads or wherever you want to go, until you really find your niche. Besides, what if you ride a little and then stop again? Then you'd have a perfectly new road or hybrid bike in the garage that's not being ridden. Love the one you're with!

Karen

**betagirl** · 05-23-2006, 04:51 AM

I subscribe to Bicycling also. It's not really women's specific, but has some good info.

**SandyGirl** · 05-23-2006, 04:56 AM

Tuckerville, I have been riding the bike; it has not been sitting idle...I have "committed" but I understand where you are coming from. Thanks for the support. It makes sense to figure out "where" I end up prior to any new purchases. thanks for the wise advice.

I will check out the mag....may not even need it thanks to this forum...
Sandy

**KnottedYet** · 05-23-2006, 06:13 AM

I borrow Bicycling either at the library or at work. I tried getting Dandelion (bloom in the wild) which changed it's name to Women's Adventures or something like that. They tried, but it really lost steam after the first few issues and now it's more of a fashion magazine.

Same thing happened to Women's Sports and Fitness after it got bought by Conde Nast. (fashion mag, then it collapsed)

I've loved Bicycling magazine since I was in my early teens. It's a good one, make sure you look it up. Read a few copies at the library before you subscribe. They also have a website.

**maillotpois** · 05-23-2006, 06:13 AM

Pro Cycling

Cycle Sport

**Geonz** · 05-23-2006, 06:19 AM

Bicycling has gotten a lot fluffier and addier but then this last year it seems to have made a turn for marketing to "regular riders" and I really liked the spread they did on urban riders who commute on Huffies because that's what they can afford, and heck, they did put my picture in the "sex issue" in 2004 (however, since it was a little blurb on the Illini Chill ride, I was wearing more clothing than all the other people put together... my boss said it was "a little frigid!").

I also like the Road Bike Rider weekly newsletter & one of these days will switch to "premium" - http://www.roadbikerider.com/ - they send out a weekly blurb that's a lot of fun and has some good factoids and stories and news.

I also really like http://www.adv-cycling.org/ adventure cycling - it's more toury stuff and long distance adventures than youthful sprints.

**maillotpois** · 05-23-2006, 06:26 AM

ROad Bike Rider is great. I have the premium and there's a lot of good info on there.

**Pyannyplayer** · 05-23-2006, 06:29 AM

We subscribe to Bicycling Magazine. I like their reviews, although some of their equipment is out of my price range. They did like the Trek 1000 road bike which I just purchased, though! (and it is a great entry level road bike! I love it!)

We also receive Adventure Cycling. I like their annual issues on equipment and all the tour stuff. I'm originally from Southern Idaho and went to school "up North" and have been to Missoula many times (I don't think I can spell it, though!). When my husband and I retire, we hope to do some of their LONG tours!

I'm finding that there is more and more information geared toward female cyclists....more than even a few years ago. Maybe we should start our own magazine and gear it ENTIRELY toward women!!!

Lorie

**Grog** · 05-23-2006, 06:48 AM

Bicycling is not too bad (much better than Runner's World for the fluffiness factor in my view... boy they underestimate a runner's attention span).

I like Her Sport (women spec.) but I can hardly ever find it in stores. I got an issue as a gift for Christmas, if I find another one I might subscribe. Good substantial articles.

I subscribe to Vélo Mag, Québec's cycling magazine. It's impressive for such a small readership...

**maillotpois** · 05-23-2006, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by Grog

I subscribe to Vélo Mag, Québec's cycling magazine. It's impressive for such a small readership...

Is this Velo by the same publishers as the one that comes out in France? They have great stuff. I wish you could get international cycling magazines (French at least because it's all I can read!) here in the US.

**Grog** · 05-23-2006, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

Is this Velo by the same publishers as the one that comes out in France? They have great stuff. I wish you could get international cycling magazines (French at least because it's all I can read!) here in the US.

Nope! It's edited by Velo Quebec, which some know because of its involvement in the development of the Green Way in Quebec (http://www.velo.qc.ca). It's the "holding" of cycling in Quebec (they have the magazine, organize the Tour de l'Ile, Montreal's equivalent of the Five Boros in NYC, have a travel agency, play an advocacy role, coordinate the Green Way, etc.). They also edit "Geo Plein-Air", our outdoors magazine.

You can check out their web site: http://www.velomag.com/velomag/accueil.lasso
they have some of the columns online.

Also check out http://laflammerouge.com/ if you are interested in pro racing and want to read more about it in French. The guy that publishes this site is a legend...

**Lifesgreat** · 05-23-2006, 11:10 AM

I used to subscribe to Bicycling, but was unhappy with some of the content (yeah, I'm a prude

) and all of the equipment articles and ads (I realize that's how they generate interest and $, but I don't see myself buying a $4000 TV to watch the Tour De France or gazillion dollar bike shoes). BUT, I did like recent article about those who MUST ride bikes b/c they cannot afford a car, bus fare, etc. As an elected official, it gave me insight to those who may be in the same situation in my community (and maybe I can do something about bike lanes, trails, etc.)

I subscribe to Her Sports and like it. Informative articles.

**Aggie_Ama** · 05-23-2006, 04:13 PM

Bicycling, Outside Magazine, Women's Health. Outside & Women's Health aren't cycling specific, but they have some cycling stuff. I honestly do not have time to read them all though!

**SnappyPix** · 05-23-2006, 04:21 PM

Bike mag addict checking in ...

My favourite is Cycling Plus - a UK magazine, and far better than any I've read (including the US Bicycling - too many ads).
It appeals to the average Joe/Jane Bloggs - but has more of an emphasis on road bikes than MTB.
http://www.cyclingplus.co.uk/thismonthsmag.asp?id=59

Others include:
Cycle Sport
Pro Cycling
Cycling Weekly (UK)
Bicycling (Australia)

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