Loading ...Cyclocross Magazine Files Class Action Lawsuit Against USPS
April 1st, 2008 Filed Under Industry, cyclocross news, print mag, publishing
Note: This was one of three April Fools stories, posted on April 1, 2008. We have no plans to sue our hardworking USPS, even if delivery in some areas took much longer than expected. We now can plan better with delivery times for Issue 3.
Cyclocross Magazine has filed a class action lawsuit against the USPS on behalf of its readers, alleging that inexplicably slow, irresponsible, and discriminatory delivery practices are entirely responsible for a some pockets of subscribers still waiting for Issue 2. With deliveries in North Carolina and New Hampshire confirmed but nothing in Massachusetts, Montana or Minnesota, the folks behind CXM feel they have no other choice but to resort to legal action.
CXM part-time editor and sandbagger columnist Hector Finely explains the drastic move. “We get emails from the ‘M’ states all the time saying they haven’t gotten their mag yet, a good four weeks after it hit the mail, but many in the ‘N’ states have…what kind of service puts ‘N’ before ‘M’?” he laments. “Even my four year old son knows M comes before N!” He claims the USPS is discriminating against “M” states and likely even “O” states, stating that Oregon subscribers received their mags well after Washington state. Finely says the lawsuit is for the readers. “We’re not tired of responding to each email asking ‘where’s my mag’ but we gotta fight for our subscribers. We can’t put up with this messed up mailing monopoly any longer. Our whole goal was to provide ‘cross joy throughout the year, not to give free magazines to the postal workers. We’ll give mags to grass-roots race promoters and high school racers but not postal workers.”
Cyclocross Magazine has hired famous cycling-scandal lawyer “Mo” Suh to represent them in their attempt to successfully sue the USPS. [More…]
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New Poll and Old Polls
February 18th, 2008 Filed Under cyclocross news, editorial, publishing
We’ve got a new poll on our site - check it out on the right-hand side of our site.
Our past couple polls were pretty interesting. On racing on snow, over 50% of you said it “makes your heart tingle.” We’re assuming that’s a good thing, but perhaps for some that’s due to a bit of nerves? As I get up there in age, with a family history of heart issues, heart tingling is something I hope to avoid, although I do love racing on snow.
The previous poll was less surprising, as over 50% thought race entry fees should be $20 or less, with another 34% thinking they shouldn’t be more than $30. Who doesn’t want to save money? But yet we all want well-run, organized events. Are those two needs in conflict? Drop a comment. We’d love to hear promoters’ thoughts too.
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Magazines for Your Event or Shop
December 2nd, 2007 Filed Under cyclocross news, editorial, publishing
Issue 1 is almost gone…you folks have been kind enough to embrace our little mag, and we’re flattered. We’ve mailed it out to subscribers, races and some shops throughout the country, but know we’ve missed a few areas. We’ve got a few boxes of issue 1 left, and if we’ve missed your area, let us know. If you area hasn’t received our premier issue, and you’d like to receive some as giveaways, let us know. Promoters, email us with your event date, # of attendees, and shipping address. Shop owners, give us a shout out as well. While supplies last. Email us at: info [at] cxmagazine.com
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The Print Mag Is Ready…Subscribe Today!
October 15th, 2007 Filed Under cyclocross news, editorial, publishing
We never thought this day would arrive…the day you waited so patiently for…the day we’ve worked so hard for…the day ‘cross could be enjoyed beyond just a few cold, wet months…the day the cyclocross community finally has its own magazine!
That day is finally here! It’s off to the printers, and now we’re taking subscriptions for year-round ‘cross excitement. If you subscribe today, you’ll be among the first to get a copy.
Fill out our subscription form and join the ride!
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Two “subscribe” options
August 11th, 2007 Filed Under editorial, publishing
The site and magazine are progressing rapidly, so we’ve got two “subscribe” options for you currently. Up top, there’s a form to fill out if you’re interested in subscribing to our print mag and want to hear when it’s ready.
To the right, we’ve got a notifier that will tell you when we update this site. Fill out one or both, and we’ll keep you updated.
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5×8 or 8×11?
August 7th, 2007 Filed Under print mag, publishing
We’re debating between two sizes for our magazine, 5 1/2″ by 8 1/2″ OR 8 1/2″ by 11″. Here is a short list of our reasoning for either:
Smaller is easier to read on the go, good subway reading is so hard to find these days. Larger is easier to see on a magazine shelf, although one could argue the opposite since the smaller one might stand out more because it’s different. Larger will allow for more content, conversely, smaller is cheaper. [More…]
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