Anyone reads or publishes bike zines or bike-centric publications?

Has anyone ever contributed to The Derailleur ? (The deadline for the November issue is November 14th)
Are there any other paper (dead trees) publications out there?

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Permalink Reply by Leah on October 21, 2008 at 5:33am
I read Urban Velo every now and then. They produce a paper version but it's also online: http://urbanvelo.org/
Permalink Reply by jessiejane on November 24, 2008 at 8:29am
This is really cool Elle, thanks!

elle said:
I just finished the "Boneshaker: A Bicycling Almanac". I'd recommend it for any cyclist interested in bicycle literature and psychology. Though, I think there is one or two people in charge of it, it appears to be written as more of collaborative work by a group with interests similar to many people I have met here on the Chainlink. There also looks to be an invite for daily riders who keep a journal or log of their experiences to submit them for future publications.

The look and feel of this book is just fun. It's pocket sized and "printed on 100% recycled paper (FSC + PCF certified) made entirely with renewable energy, exceeding archival standards". I have NO freakin' clue what FSC or PCF certified means but it sounds good.

You can find them here:
http://www.wolverinefarmpublishing.org/boneshaker.shtml
Permalink Reply by Bikefreeek on November 24, 2008 at 12:28pm
Extra! Extra!

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Permalink Reply by Dottie on November 24, 2008 at 4:18pm
I subscribe to Momentum Magazine. It's the only cycling magazine I've found that's not centered on cycling as a sport. www.momentumplanet. The issue I just received includes articles on Chicago's Sunday Parkways and Millenium Park Bike Center.
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on November 24, 2008 at 4:47pm
I like Bicycling Magazine. It was a bday present from my aunt and she just informed me that when she renewed they sent her a pair of socks which are now on their way to me!
Permalink Reply by vxla on November 24, 2008 at 6:56pm
Cog magazine.
Permalink Reply by Ron on November 25, 2008 at 6:33am
I agree with Dottie, Momentum is a very satisfying zine. Unfortunately it only comes out every other month.
Permalink Reply by Kate on November 25, 2008 at 10:46am
More of an art zine, but bicycle related nonetheless.
http://hire.christopherkoelle.com/index.php?/work/sweet-ride/
Permalink Reply by UV Metal Arts - Powder Coating on April 16, 2009 at 3:12am
Dirt Rag has a new publication called Bicycling Times.
http://www.dirtragmag.com/merch/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=18
It's like Momentum and Urban Velo, focusing on urban cycling culture related topics.

And Bicycle Retailer And Industry News, aka BRAIN
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/index.html
I wish I still got this in print but read it on line now.
Permalink Reply by Michael on June 23, 2009 at 12:05pm
Dead Air was a messenger 'zine that was published sporadically from the mid-late 90's onward. I still have a few copies.
Permalink Reply by John Greenfield on June 24, 2009 at 4:03am
I'm one of the former editors of Dead Air, the Chicago messenger 'zine.
There's a banker's box full of old copies in my dad's basement in Pennsylvania.

In addition to Momentum, Cog, and Bicycling Times,
Urban Velo and Car Busters cover commuter culture.
Bicycling has gotten simultaneously worse and better in recent years:
although every issue now seems to feature diet secrets to help you lose your
gut, at the same time they've been including more stories about transportation
cycling and advocacy.

John Greenfield
http://votewithyourfeetchicago.blogspot.com
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on June 24, 2009 at 4:19am
Last month was fun!

willow naeco said:
The next Derailleur assembly party is tomorrow (WEDNESDAY) night. Here is the event listing on the calendar: http://www.thechainlink.org/events/assembly-party-derailleur For the people traumatized by the amount of work involved in the May issue, the June issue is going to come together super-fast. All we need is YOU and some hands to fold. Bring a friend, food/drink if you want.

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