What is the best bicycling magazine to subscribe to?

Question

I am a 42 year-old woman who is building up to riding 30 miles a day. I own a mountain bike because that's what I have -- I can't afford a new bike right now. I rode 26 miles today on flat paved roads and feel pretty good. Anyway, what is the best bicycling magazine for me to subscribe to? Thanks.

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Answer 1

Bicycling Magazine is good for novice riders, but you'll soon notice alot of repetition, the same article on "How To Get Fit Fast!!!" every spring.

For more interesting looks into the cycling culture, try VeloNews, www.velonews.com.

As a piece of unsolicited advice, if you plan on riding your bike mostly on the road, look into replacing your tires with a set of high pressure slicks if you have not already. You'll be able to ride farther, faster, and longer, due to the decreased rolling resistance. Something like these:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=1443&subcategory_ID=5430

Get the 1 inch wide version, they handle higher pressure and generally perform better. It will feel like a new bike!!

Answer 2

Bicycling Magazine.

Answer 3

The best cycling magazine is one that makes me want to get off my butt and go ride. For me, that is Bicycling. Most cycling magazines have too much race coverage. I don't really care who won the latest time trial. I want to read about interesting people who do amazing things on their bikes. Long distance touring articles, fix-it articles, commuting articles, and some coverage of the major races. Bicycling has a little of everything.

Answer 4

Best Cycling Magazine

Answer 5

Going against the general opinion slightly, I would say "Singletrack" magazine. It is a UK based magazine which is far more orientated to good articles and aimed at the more "mature" market(don't think old, I read it and am 26 - oh, unless that is old now). You used to only be able to get it at bike shops but it is now available in the UK in WHSmith etc. It also has a VERY popular website and forum at www.singletrackworld.co.uk, where you can also order/subscribe to the mag. The mag is also different since it is not covered in adverts. In fact it is policy not to have any adverts with prices since it doesn't want to become a "catalogue".

I would really recommend trying to get hold of a copy, it's worth it.

Answer 6

Mountain Bike Action is my rag. Really slick photos and articles. Keep on riding and congratulations on that 26 mile ride! You keep it up and go girl!
There are other great bike magazines out there. Check out Barnes and Noble, go through the magazines and check out which magazine you like the best. Mountain bike action is just my favorite. Good Luck to ya!

Answer 7

i like Bicycling Magazine

Answer 8

I only subscribe to National Geographic. My sister recently got my Dad a subscription to Conde Nast Traveler and a wine magazine that I forgot the name of.

Answer 9

I just discovered cycling plus, a British magazine. It has some great articles and tips on everything from riding your first time trial to how to ride a wheelie. You'll have to learn how to convert Km to miles and pounds to dollars. And it takes some getting used to seeing the word "tyres" instead of tires.

Answer 10

Stuff bycicle mag. If you own a mountain bike, you want MBR (Mountain Bike Rider).

They have a web site as well:

www.mbr.co.uk

The main reason for this is that mountain biking and road riding have different skills. Although you have ridden on paved, you might want to look at off road, or tracks. It will give you a better work out.

Luck