Future, the special-interest media group and world’s leading provider of cycling content is unveiling a sleek new look for Cycling Plus, the UK’s best-selling cycling magazine.
Cycling Plus recorded an amazing 9.6% rise year-on-year in the latest round of ABC figures, its 11th rise in succession. The team also picked up an award for Specialist Consumer Magazine of the Year at the PPA Awards in 2010, beating the Radio Times and Lonely Planet.
On sale 26th April, the redesigned issue of Cycling Plus will give readers a more sophisticated cycling lifestyle magazine; with more bike and gear reviews, a more accessible and cleaner look, greatly improved photography and a refreshed design and layout.
The redesign issue will be packaged inside a stunning card wallet along with a free 36 page commuting guide, and will see a price rise from £3.99 to £4.50. The editorial focus remains the same, catering for road cycling enthusiasts of all levels – from complete beginners to experienced riders.
The new look Cycling Plus will feature a host of new sections including an all-new ‘New Bikes’ section at front of the magazine, a fresh ‘New Gear’ section, a new ‘How To’ guide full of practical advice for all road riders, and a new ‘Guide’ section at the back of the magazine, packed full with buying advice.
Rob Spedding, Editor of Cycling Plus magazine said:
“Road cycling is enjoying a resurgence in popularity in the UK, and Cycling Plus aims to be the companion magazine to this as the manual for the modern road cyclist.
Whether you’re using your bike to ride to work, cycling to lose weight, training towards your first sportive, planning a riding adventure at home or abroad or looking to shave a few seconds from your time trial personal best there’s something for you in Cycling Plus. And before you buy a new road bike or purchase any new cycling gear Cycling Plus’s unrivalled testing and reviews makes it unmissable.”
The redesigned issue has features including a test of sub-£500 entry-level bikes; practical features on getting the most from your cycling in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50+ and 10 steps to your best ever time trial.
It also includes the story of the Giro d’Italia’s iconic pink jersey; a ‘big ride’ feature on the cobbles of Bronte country and a stunning travel piece from Cuba. The ‘big bike’ test features six stunning Italian superbikes from Pinarello, Colnago, Bianchi, Cinelli, Rossin and Basso.
The new look Cycling Plus goes on sale 26th April priced at £4.50.
About Future:
Future plc is an international special-interest media group, listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol FUTR). Founded in 1985 with one magazine, today we have operations in the UK, US and Australia creating over 180 special-interest publications, websites and events. We hold market-leading positions in games, film, music, technology, cycling, automotive and crafts. Our biggest-selling magazines include T3, Total Film, Classic Rock, Guitar World and Official Xbox Magazine. Our websites include gamesradar.com, bikeradar.com, and techradar.com. Future sells more than 3 million magazines each month; we attract more than 23 million unique visitors to our websites; and we host 27 annual live events. In addition, Future exports or syndicates publications to 90 countries, making us the UK’s number one exporter and licensor of monthly magazines.
For more information, please contact Jen Campbell – jen.campbell@futurenet.com or 01225 732269
