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on: October 14, 2011, 02:28:20 AM
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Grace Johnson
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Hello bikepackers, I’m not sure if this fits in with the idea of bikepacking – so judge for yourself... I’ve just published the first issue of a new digital international bicycle touring magazine. It’s called; Bicycle Traveler and you can download it for free at: www.bicycletraveler.nl . A couple of the articles are on off-road touring in Africa and Tibet. I hope you enjoy it!  Happy trails, Grace Johnson |
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Topic Name: A free new bicycle e-magazine
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Reply #1 on: October 15, 2011, 03:19:15 PM
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Blammo
Location: San Antonio, TX
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« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2011, 03:19:15 PM » |
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Just looking at the cover --on my crummy sell phone no less --makes me want quit my job and just ride off into the wild blue. Thanks for sharing.
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Reply #2 on: October 16, 2011, 12:35:06 PM
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intheways
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2011, 12:35:06 PM » |
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The photography is great! Very inspiring. I think it would be helpful to add gear reviews and instructional pieces with the great photos in future issues.
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Reply #3 on: October 27, 2011, 11:58:31 PM
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jmctav23
Location: Minsk, BLR
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« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2011, 11:58:31 PM » |
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fantastic and inspiring. thanks. The only thing I'd like to see is an online viewing option similar to that of xxc magazine where you can scroll sideways through the pages, see full two page spreads, and then zoom in to read the text sections. It makes for much easier and pleasurable viewing, especially for those of us using smaller screened laptops.
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Reply #4 on: October 28, 2011, 05:49:26 AM
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ImAFred
Big B
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« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2011, 05:49:26 AM » |
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Very cool indeed thank you!
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Topic Name: A free new bicycle e-magazine
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Reply #5 on: October 28, 2011, 11:12:14 PM
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Grace Johnson
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« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2011, 11:12:14 PM » |
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Thanks for the comments and suggestions on how I can improve the magazine, I really appreciate receiving them!
I looked into an online viewing option but most of the services charge an expensive monthly subscription fee or place a lot of advertising in the sidebar online viewer. Hopefully in the coming year someone will release a free plug-in/program that converts a pdf to an online viewable magazine.
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Reply #6 on: November 01, 2011, 03:42:01 AM
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DoctorRad
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2011, 03:42:01 AM » |
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Have you looked at http://issuu.com/ for a web-based viewing option? |
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Reply #7 on: November 02, 2011, 08:01:48 AM
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Grace Johnson
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« Reply #7 on: November 02, 2011, 08:01:48 AM » |
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Yes, we looked at Issuu - but the free option has a lot of advertising in the sidebar and without advertising there is a high monthly subscription fee.
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Reply #8 on: November 03, 2011, 02:33:33 AM
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jmctav23
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2011, 02:33:33 AM » |
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Once you get things rolling with a decent following, you could offer free viewing along with a high quality download with a small fee, or even continue with free downloads but suggest a reasonable payment. You'd be surprised how many people are willing to pay for good content, even if it is digital.
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Reply #9 on: November 17, 2011, 06:59:10 AM
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bradh
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2011, 06:59:10 AM » |
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I think this is great. Ignore those people looking for a slicker online viewable format. The fancy stuff is flaky and doesn't always work & when it does it can be slow. The PDF is pretty nice. Basic html would probably be fine as an option for those who want an online view.
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Reply #10 on: February 19, 2012, 11:07:22 PM
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Grace Johnson
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« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2012, 11:07:22 PM » |
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Just a quick message to say that the second issue is now online and can be downloaded for free at: www.bicycletraveler.nl . |
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Reply #11 on: February 20, 2012, 09:09:26 AM
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phil_rad
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« Reply #11 on: February 20, 2012, 09:09:26 AM » |
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Thanks again Grace, I'm not the touring type of cyclist, more into bikepacking off-road but I still enjoy reading about other peoples adventures. Maybe one I'll do a road touring trip. :-)
Cheers!
Phil
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Reply #12 on: February 20, 2012, 04:13:59 PM
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« Reply #12 on: February 20, 2012, 04:13:59 PM » |
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Nice magazine, thanks for the link!
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Reply #13 on: March 11, 2012, 07:25:40 PM
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erichthered
Location: Cleveland Ohio
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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2012, 07:25:40 PM » |
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Just got done checking out issue #2. Anybody know how often tney come out with new ones?
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Reply #14 on: May 21, 2012, 07:40:50 PM
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Grace Johnson
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« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2012, 07:40:50 PM » |
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The third issue is now online and can be downloaded at www.bicycletraveler.nl along with an Excel spreadsheet packing list. We hope you enjoy reading it! |
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Reply #15 on: May 21, 2012, 08:28:08 PM
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phil_rad
Location: Gelnhausen, Germany
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« Reply #15 on: May 21, 2012, 08:28:08 PM » |
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Hi Grace,
I enjoy reading your e-mag.
Thanks for making it available to us.
Phil
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