Bicycling (1-year auto-renewal)

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Whether you are a professional bicycler or a novice, Bicycling magazine will empower you to reach new goals. The monthly periodical features articles on all types of riding, from mountain biking to trail biking. The photographs and personal stories within its pages are invigorating and upbeat. No matter what type of terrain you enjoy, this publication has the information you need to cover new ground.

Bicycling magazine reviews the latest in technological advancements to hit the bicycling world. It tests out new bikes, riding gear, and other gadgets to improve your experience. Items for every budget are considered and discussed by writers and editors who love the sport as much as you do. The publication also talks about nutritional tips and workout hints to improve your endurance and performance for longer rides and harder terrains.

Bicycling magazine covers marathons and other cycling events in many different areas. It features interviews with the top names in the sport, as well as checks out the ultimate trails and scenic byways that are known for their beauty and accessibility. The periodical also challenges you with its coverage of tougher landscapes, allowing you to set future goals for your chosen sport. Whatever your skills are, the articles will broaden your horizons and inspire you to reach the next level.

A subscription to Bicycling magazine will open up a whole new world of fitness to you, no matter what kind of bike you enjoy riding. Get a gift subscription to share with one of your workout partners as well.

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Since 1962, BICYCLING has been inspiring people to get more out of their cycling passion. Each action-packed issue is filled with proven secrets to go faster, stronger, longer. Increase your stamina; buy the best gear for your money; locate a great ride; improve your performance; perfect your technique; fuel your passion.

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Product Details

• Format: Magazine
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Publisher: Rodale Inc
• ASIN: B001TP73T6
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115 in Magazines (See Top 100 in Magazines)
  • #1 in Magazines > Lifestyle & Cultures > Sports & Leisure > Individual Sports > Cycling
  • #2 in Magazines > Lifestyle & Cultures > Sports & Leisure > Running & Biking
This magazine subscription is provided by Rodale Inc.

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137 of 141 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars A long downhill ride... April 5, 2003

By Leslie Reissner

Subscription Term Name:1 year

Having regularly read "Bicycling" for many years (even when it was called "Bicycling!" in a tasteless 1970s way), I find it surprising to see how much the quality of the magazine has declined. In spite of all those people spending huge amounts of money on fancy equipment, "Bicycling" has become thinner and thinner. It has recently improved somewhat, after most of the editorial staff was fired, and a sign is the dropping of the truly horrible marginal comments (Bike Love and so forth) but it is only suitable for real neophytes. Unfortunately, there is no other single magazine that covers racing, bike touring, test reviews, technique and fitness in North America, no matter how poorly. The articles are very short and sometimes, well, just stupid. There is very little on cycling destinations or serious equipment tests. The photography remains decent, but compared to the German magazine "Tour," for example, "Bicycling" is a pretty sad effort. If you can read this, you have access to the Internet, which means you have far better sources of information to draw on. I am letting my subscription lapse and advise you to save your money. A big disappointment, "Bicycling" has not advanced with its readers.

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible magazine July 31, 2005

By Johnny99

Subscription Term Name:1 year

During the 1970s, Bicycling was a great magazine with lots of in-depth articles about bike tours, bike racing, and bicycle technology. The magazine zoomed downhill through the 1990s into the worthless rag that it is now. The articles in the current version of the magazine are very superficial and lifeless. Many are thinly veiled press releases from various advertisers. If you really want to learn about road bicycles and bicycling, a much better magazineis *CyclingPlus*. For mountain biking, try *Bike* or *Dirt Rag*.

70 of 76 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Used to be a decent mag, now shameless product promotion January 8, 2002

By G. Powell

Subscription Term Name:1 year

Ok, I admit it, I still drool over hot bikes. But the essence of the bike reviews in this magazine are, "Whatever you are riding is junk, buy this hot cool bike made from unubtainium" And then next month....repeat. They used to really do some critical evaluations, like what makes a bike great, the physics of riding, the materials, the tires, the flex of the frame for various body shapes and weights. I suppose that got boring, and then manufactures stopped advertising in this journal because they panned their products.

You can still sort of tell what bikes they like, but its much much harder. The rest of the stuff is puff pieces that read like manufacturer's promotion literature. TI seatposts add 10% to your speed rating! TI sprocket bolts lighten your wallet 20% for faster rides to the ATM!

Come On! Most of us could get by with lightening "the frame" by 10 lbs by eating sensibly and riding more, (Reading about it less!) On the other hand if you stuff the magazine inside your shirt it's a good wind break.