On 30 Jan 2003 09:14:14 -0800,
[email protected] (Alan) wrote:
>Does anyone know why they stopped publishing Mountain Bike. I rather enjoyed the magazine and
>thought that it was much better than MBAction. If anything, they should have stopped publishing
>Bicycling.
I (and I assume many others) just received the following along with the March issue of
"Bicycling" and a "complimentary" issue of "Mountain Bike". Note that I'm not all that interested
in mountain biking.
(Oh Boy...a chance to use my new scanner and OCR software!!!)
GOOD NEWS, JOHN V EVERETT: You're Getting The Ultimate Ride Package!
Dear John V Everett:
Your subscription to Bicycling has been upgraded to our Ultimate Ride Package, which includes 8
special issues of Mountain Bike. You will now receive BICYCLING magazine along with MOUNTAIN BIKE
for the remainder of your subscription term -- all for no extra charge!
We're offering you this special Ultimate Ride Package because of your interest in mountain biking.
Beginning with the March 2003 issue, MOUNTAIN BIKE will be offered only as part of the Ultimate Ride
Package. As mentioned above, because of your interest in mountain biking, you will automatically
receive the Ultimate Ride Package for the remainder of your subscription. You'll be getting more of
the cycling info you crave for no additional charge!
This Ultimate Ride Package is our way of better serving our subscribers and we're confident it will
help YOU get more out of your riding passion. The new and improved BICYCUNG magazine includes
expanded mountain bike coverage (and a new column from the almighty Zap!) so crack open your first
issue and satisfy your craving.
If you wish to renew your subscription at this time, simply detach and mail the form above to renew
for another year and you'll get 11 issues of BICYCLING along with 8 action-packed issues of MOUNTAIN
BIKE. All for one low price.
See you on the trails!
Nicholas Freedman Publisher
Should you have any questions regarding your subscription or the Ultimate Ride Package, please
contact our helpful customer service department toll-free at 1-800-666-2806.
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