New Issue of Dirt Rag

[Shorty]

DR is showin' some love for Mpls and singlespeeds...

Includes a (very) short contribution from CRC on why Mpls is just so damn cool.

...and 3 out of 4 test bikes are singles.

Thought the non-subscribers might want to check it out.


:)

[Gus]

How about a link ? I know the website but where is the article

[Danimal]

Yes, it looks like the new issue that I recieved yeaterday hasn't made it online yet. The singlespeed article is more of an ad. PG 39.

By far the best pub for them to date. I love this mag. No BS and no butt kissing of the big name ad placers either. They call it like it is in their reviews.

[waitabit]

Just found mine in the mailbox!

[ryno lite]

Got mine a few days back. So far it's been a good read!

[Shorty]

It was a nice surprise... I wasn't expecting it for another week.

[Gus]

I tend to read it online but I may have to sub now....I have lots of time at at my current job to read so I may just do that

[jeffgude]

I tend to read it online but I may have to sub now....I have lots of time at at my current job to read so I may just do that
Online does not do it justice, you miss all the ads for the festivals, small frame builders, etc, these are all part of the attraction of the mag.

They have definitely taken the layout and design up a notch lately.

[transplant]

So far it's been a good read!

Except for the part where I didn't read my name among the winners in their big contest. Dirt Rag is the best, hand's down. Did you see the new jersey? Very stylie.

[ryno lite]

Except for the part where I didn't read my name among the winners in their big contest. Dirt Rag is the best, hand's down. Did you see the new jersey? Very stylie.


Actually, they were missing my name!

[Wolfchimp]

I was surprised to see the article in there when I was reading the new DR last night.Very cool!

[gopherhockey]

Dirt Rag... :zzz:

[berrywise]

Dirt Rag... :zzz:


Yeah down with magazines that support local clubs and local trails :D Now Mountain Bike Action. Now that's a magazine. :crazy:

[TML]

Got mine yesterday but haven't had a chance to look at it yet.

[ibismojo2001]

Now Mountain Bike Action. Now that's a magazine. :crazy:


....for those FS fools :D ...oh wait I have a soft tail.....:etard:

[Shorty]

Yeah down with magazines that support local clubs and local trails...

:crazy2:

I'm tempted to ask Lundell why... but I have the feeling it would just get off topic, and then get moved to the Non-Biking forum.

[gopherhockey]

Yeah down with magazines that support local clubs and local trails :D Now Mountain Bike Action. Now that's a magazine. :crazy:

Dirt Rag sure has pulled in the membership for MORC... it was nice having them out working at Leb last summer :eyeroll: ;)

I think someone else put it this way:

Read Bike when you want to get in the mood to ride
Read MBA when you want to get in the mood to buy something
Read Dirt Rag when you want to get in the mood to vote

Anyway, the mag debate is so 2005... ;) They all have their purpose and faults.

[Shorty]

Too late...

;)

[gopherhockey]

Too late...

;)'

Yea, I shouldn'ta posted that. There is an old magazine thread (or two or three) where this can be debated.

Frankly its not worth it tho... I just wanted to egg on all the Dirt Rag groupies ;) It was my troll move of the day....

.. back to the regular conversation.

[Shorty]

Seriously though, why hasn't anyone used DR as a resource??

[Danimal]

Seriously though, why hasn't anyone used DR as a resource??

I use JL as a resource. No mag call it like he does:D

[ryno lite]

Dirt Rag... :zzz:

I figured you'd have to chime in eventually!

[ryno lite]

Seriously though, why hasn't anyone used DR as a resource??

Pete is right, why have we never used DR before? I'm sure they haven't written about MORC's work, because no one has ever written DR and asked to put a little tidbit about MORC in their publication.

[mara]

Pete should do a write up of the Murphy opening with pictures of some of the more unique trail features and send it in this spring. Let's be famous.

We should also submit one of our regular rides to Bicycling magazine. They do a quick list of random local rides, usually road, but why not us?

[berrywise]

Dirt Rag sure has pulled in the membership for MORC... it was nice having them out working at Leb last summer :eyeroll: ;)


I've said we should do this since we don't really use on our online banners for much anyhow.

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[gopherhockey]

I use JL as a resource. No mag call it like he does:D

I was wondering when someone would figure that out... and I don't charge much for my expert opinions either. :crazy:

[gopherhockey]

I've said we should do this since we don't really use on our online banners for much anyhow.

Its a possibility... would we upset the local magazine dealers though? ;)

[tedsti]

Plus John always gives solid unbiased opinion on singlespeeds.

I was wondering when someone would figure that out... and I don't charge much for my expert opinions either. :crazy:

[Ish]

Plus John always gives solid unbiased opinion on singlespeeds.

But he is a little off on his Beer recommendations. :etard:
As least DR is good for something ;)

[mara]

Its a possibility... would we upset the local magazine dealers though? ;)

I doubt it. Magazine subscribers are not the people who would walk into their LBS and buy a magazine. If we sold individual issues at the trailhead, that would be a different story.

Now I have an image in my head of some overzealous shop manager tearing all the subscription cards out of all the magazines in the store, giggling evilly all the way.

[Uncle Leo]

I'm a big fan of Dirt Rag lately, and especially p. 22 of the new issue.

[dave t]

I'm a big fan of Dirt Rag lately, and especially p. 22 of the new issue.
I don't get the mag so I am just guessing, but...is there a picture on p22 of you smiling with your new GT ride.

[mara]

I don't get the mag so I am just guessing, but...is there a picture on p22 of you smiling with your new GT ride.

And if there is, I do hope you're wearing something MORCey.

[steef]

M-o-r-c-e-y... M-o-u-s-e. ;)

[Shorty]

Pete should do a write up of the Murphy opening with pictures of some of the more unique trail features and send it in this spring. Let's be famous.

I'd be more than happy to do that... with an OK from the MORC Board.

MORC could also get the various annual events listed on their event list. I think the state series is on there, but I don't remember seeing the 24 Hours of Afton. Could put the MORC Summit on there too.

[gopherhockey]

I'd be more than happy to do that... with an OK from the MORC Board.

MORC could also get the various annual events listed on their event list. I think the state series is on there, but I don't remember seeing the 24 Hours of Afton. Could put the MORC Summit on there too.

Crud.. you might even get me to subscribe if that happens.... :p

[Uncle Leo]

And if there is, I do hope you're wearing something MORCey.

I did send them a smiley picture of me with the bike but they didn't print it. (standards I guess)
Too bad the wool jerseys aren't in yet otherwise I would have donned mine for the pic.

[ryno lite]

I'd be more than happy to do that... with an OK from the MORC Board.

MORC could also get the various annual events listed on their event list. I think the state series is on there, but I don't remember seeing the 24 Hours of Afton. Could put the MORC Summit on there too.

I don't even think the state series is in there. BLAST used to list there races there, but other than that, MN listings have been pretty bare.

I think the Murphy story idea would be great. There aren't many times that we get to do a story on a brand new trail. It could be could PR for us if they'd print it.

[ryno lite]

I'm a big fan of Dirt Rag lately, and especially p. 22 of the new issue.


Yeah, I'll bet that's your favorite page. I had to look at it twice tonight when I saw a familar MORC forums name in the DR mag. Congrats!