Yes, Bicycling (the magazine) is a massive disappointment. It consists of 90-95% advertising, based on the print issues I have been getting. I have a renewal notice and no plans to renew given the low quality of the magazine. They don't have a single impartial, unbiased product review in the magazine. I suspect they are well paid to write the "reviews" and "tests". Hence they do not say one single bad thing about any product at all.
There aren't even any mechanic tips. Not in Bicycling magazine, anyhow.
My local bike shop has an array of different print magazines, some from Adventure Cycling, some focused on mountain bikes, and at least one that seems to discuss road cycles. I'll go there over the weekend, flop in front of the fireplace, and give the magazines a looking over.
Thanks a ton!
Bob