Commuting Mag

[jiggerypokery]

Was in WH Smiths at lunchtime perusing their library of free to read cycling mags when I came across a UK mag specifically for Cycle Commuters. It read quite well with lots of reviews of hybrids, clothing, kit etc. Seems to be published out of Bristol (same people as Cyclig-Plus?) as I recognised Clifton and the docks. As it was the first issue there was lots of repetition of words/pics but it looker good to me. Some of the road positioning stuff was interesting.

Not something I would buy regularly but I may dip in to it now and again.

Any one else seen it?

 

[beanzontoast]

No - how much was it?

 

[jiggerypokery]

it was freeview day at Smiths so I didn't look at the price.

I can't find mention of it on Google.

 

[jiggerypokery]

Ride to Work - that's what it was called.

http://www.bikeradar.com/beginners/news/article/new-commuting-guide-from-cycling-plus-22505http://www.myfavouritemagazines.co....427&id=30807&custid=22@07@200958936@419939692

 

[beanzontoast]

£5.99... hmm... when's the next free reading day?

 

[skwerl]

6 quid for a bunch of adverts bound together

 

[jiggerypokery]

Call me tight if you will but I only ever buy The Comic after I've had a good scan through it and then only if there are articles I really want to read.

Wired UK however I never scan read and just pick straight off the shelf and I read that for work.

Agree tho that at £6 it is a bit of a rip off but you have to remember that it is targeting a specific relatively cash rich demographic who won't balk at that price if they are shelling out on a folder and related kit.

Kudos to Cycling-Plus tho for their direct targeting of a growing niche - can't fault them there.

 

[beanzontoast]

Interesting thought skwerl. One day, when I'm bored, I must get a bike mag I've bought and look at how much of it I actually read. Bet it's less than 50% of the non-advertising space.

 

[redjedi]

I thought everyday was a free reading day

 

[beanzontoast]

I thought everyday was a free reading day

In the trade, I think they call it 'grazing'?

 

[upsidedown]

How do you fill a whole magazine called 'Ride to Work' ?

1 Get on bike

2 Point it towards work.

3 Turn pedals.

4 When leaving work, point bike at home and repeat step 3.

 

[purplepolly]

How do you fill a whole magazine called 'Ride to Work' ?
.

How do you fill a whole forum called "commuting"?

 

[upsidedown]

How do you fill a whole forum called "commuting"?

Well it's slightly more interactive and real-time than:

'Dear Ride to work, one day last month, while "riding to work" i got wet when it rained. Any suggestions ?'

 

[beanzontoast]

Well it's slightly more interactive and real-time than:

'Dear Ride to work, one day last month, while "riding to work" i got wet when it rained. Any suggestions ?'

Hello Confused of London

Oh dear! But don't worry - rain is really your friend! What you need is our No-Mor-Soak cycling jacket. See p123. We have them on special offer at £199.99. For just a little more (£159.99), we will sell you the matching trousers with "If you can read this, you are too close!" hand embroidered in reflective trim on the seat of the pants. In fact, why not go the whole hog and buy the 'Elite Commuting Cyclists' add-on kit comprising matching waterproof socks, overshoes, inner fingerless gloves, outer mitts, elasticated rain cover for your helmet, handlebar mirror with integrated windscreen wiper*, key fob, eraser and monogrammed pencilcase? Only £399.99 - and remember, delivery is free!

Uncle Beanz

*not for use in thunderstorms.

 

[jimboalee]

Hello Confused of London

Oh dear! But don't worry - rain is really your friend! What you need is our No-Mor-Soak cycling jacket. See p123. We have them on special offer at £199.99. For just a little more (£159.99), we will sell you the matching trousers with "If you can read this, you are too close!" hand embroidered in reflective trim on the seat of the pants. In fact, why not go the whole hog and buy the 'Elite Commuting Cyclists' add-on kit comprising matching waterproof socks, overshoes, inner fingerless gloves, outer mitts, elasticated rain cover for your helmet, handlebar mirror with integrated windscreen wiper*, key fob, eraser and monogrammed pencilcase? Only £399.99 - and remember, delivery is free!

Uncle Beanz

*not for use in thunderstorms.

Sorry, I'm not buying your cheap rubbish.

http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article/mps/uan/5946