Cycle News Is Back
Monday, November 22, 2010 | 6:21 PM
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2010: Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG), a family of leading brands and businesses in the motorsport industry, announced today that it has acquired the Cycle News brand.
Cycle News, one of the most respected media sources in the motorcycle industry, printed a weekly motorcycle newspaper for more than 40 years until ceasing publication August 31, 2010. Since then it has covered the motorcycle industry and sport through its website cyclenews.com, which will continue to serve the industry and motorcycle enthusiasts under MAG’s guidance.
"Cycle News has a rich history and has always been there for both the industry and enthusiasts," said MAG President & CEO Brian Etter. "Many of us grew up reading Cycle News, and its name has meant a tremendous amount to all of us who love the sport. We are committed to the Cycle News brand and to its readership, and we will work diligently to take it to the next level."
In addition to acquiring the Cycle News brand, MAG also announced the hiring of Paul Carruthers to return to his position as Editor of Cycle News. Carruthers – who built a 25-year career at Cycle News, including management of all editorial content as its editor since 1994, left the publication in August before it ceased publication.
"In his 25 years with Cycle News, Paul earned the respect and confidence of the industry and its enthusiasts and we are thrilled that he will return," Etter said. "We are looking forward to working with Paul and his team to move the brand forward."
A lifelong motorcyclist, Carruthers is excited about working with MAG to restore the brand he helped build.
"I am confident we can put together a quality team to bring Cycle News back to where it belongs – at the forefront of motorcycle media," Carruthers said. "Having a company like MAG behind us will ensure its success."
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Glad to see it back. Like the coverage of all facets of the sport .
BEST NEWS IVE HEARD ALL YEAR.... I REALLY MISS THE PAPER...INTERNET DOESNT COMPARE TO SITTN DOWN AND READN.... LOOKING 4WARD TO GETTN A SUBSCRIPTION...
WHEN is it coming back?
Awesome!!!!
Great news! Do I get my subscription $$$$ back?
Ya, I sure hope they hold up to there end of the bargain and take care of those who paid their subscription.
They're back huh? They had better look at why the mag failed last time, and learn from their mistakes. I got tired of reading the same crap every week, who was fastest in GP qualifing at ________. There are other things happening on two wheels than qualifying for a road race.
Ahhh- my life is back in order... Cycle News is the GOAT of motorcycle publications. except for Racerx when they were first starting out and still in the newspaper format- they had a chance.
YES!! KICK a**!! THANK YOU!!! I read cycle news because I eat,sleep,drink,live,love,ride,race,and love motorcycles. You posers need to re-up your subscription with transvestite-motospode.
Holy time warp! JT Racing and Cycle News being resurrected......what's next, Carlsbad Raceway?
That's good. Although, I will still probably be without my previous paid subscription. After having Cycle News in my house for 20 of my 31 years I thought I could never live without. The last few months, I have learned I can live without. Probably will not renew, but still a fan. Good luck.
I agree, it was always good to start my week off with some PRINTED publication, not the same though with the internet nowadays. Too difficult to break news that is at the mercy of the printing process/timetable. Bring back Carlsbad Raceway????? Now there's an Idea!! Who would've guessed I'd support THAT!!!
this is good news,,I have lost many things this year,,I am happy the sacred cycle news has been resurected...many thanx to MAG.
Hope I'm wrong but.....I think the weekly newspaper cycle mag time has come and gone. Hate to say it DC but www.racer/roadracerx.ill didn't/does not help it a bit. It is sad because who didn't love it but the reality of it is that it obsolete. Hey I am as sentimental as anyone, I still have a 2 stroke, but you can bet there is an "F" in the garage too! Good luck, glad to hear it but I would say it's futue is bleak at best. RIP Cycle News