| 2012.11.12 |
Dear Rodale Press,
It's been a long time since we've been in touch — I had a subscription to you
for years, but cycling fell away from my life for a while. Now that cycling
and I are dating again, I have to say how impressed I am with what Bicycling
Magazine has become in 2012.
Before I start pouring the love on, I should probably note that it's entirely
possible that what's changed between then and now is ME, and not the magazine.
I'm turning 44 this week. A lot about me has changed since my 20s. So things
I'm finding in your publication in 2012 perhaps read a little differently to
me now — and not just because of my astigmatism.
In the issue I recently received, I saw numerous articles about diet and foods
that aid in training. As a man who spent the year shedding 40 pounds and is
now hoping to spend the winter building muscle, I cannot tell you how excited
I am by finding such great information between your covers.
Plus, of course, there's all the great cycling and training tips I've come to
expect from Bicycling. And, of course, the BIKES — all that amazing eye
candy!!
For the travel minded (do I dare fantasize about bringing my bike with me on
my next vacay??) there are reviews of rides in lovely places, and even information
on cycling camps — what a fantastic idea!!!
I'm so pumped about getting back into riding, and Rodale, you're a larger part
right now than I'd anticipated. Keep up the great work!!
|