Bicycling is a bicycle magazine published by Hearst in Easton, Pennsylvania. Published three times a year, Bicycling is a great resource for bike enthusiasts. The magazine features stories from professional cyclists and features on new products and techniques. Its mission is to promote cycling and encourage people to get out and ride.
The magazine covers a variety of topics, from a review of the latest PS1k e-bike to aspirational rides. Its writers, Rob Ainsley and Ned Boulting, cover an array of different types of cycling and have plenty of photos to inspire you. The magazine also has a section on drop bars and offers advice on how to buy them.
The Bicycle magazine was started in 1961 as the Northern California Cycling Association Newsletter, a mimeographed four-page publication. In January and February 1961, the publication covered local bicycle races and cycling tours. It was very popular, and within a year it had expanded to five-and-a-half-inch offset printing. In the March 1964 issue, the publication changed its name to American Cycling. The format was later changed to 8 1/2 x 11 inches.
MBUK is one of the few subscription-based bike magazines. It’s a bit eccentric and uses buzzwords like ‘downcountry’ and ‘affordable’ to describe various bike models. There’s also an issue dedicated to how-to and repairing bicycles, which features a number of handy tips for beginners.