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**Big Dave** · 2nd May 2005, 16:22

In the new format Kiwi Rider Magazine that is out now, you'll find a lot more competition news and features (A barrow I and others pushed partly on KB feeback), racing features and technical advice.

Also 2 sections just made for KB'ers IMO.

I did the first 'Why I Love My Bike' - on my t'bird, to start the ball rolling on what we want to become a really strong feature.

So, if you have a dead sexy picture of your bike (in highish resolution) and can knock out the story of your relationship with it in 5-600 words, you can own a page in a national mag - (quite a good feeling it is too). Tell NZ what you have done to it - why you bought it, where it gets you etc.

Also there is now a page (or more) for 'Readers Roads' - again if you have a strong hires picture or three and can pen 5-600 on why you dig the road, the page could be your'n too.

I'm happy to advise or will post my drivel if it would help anyone starting.

Talk to me - or send pics and a word document to editor@kiwirider.co.nz
and have fun with it.

**chris** · 3rd May 2005, 10:57

Originally Posted by Big Dave

In the new format Kiwi Rider Magazine that is out now, you'll find a lot more competition news and features (A barrow I and others pushed partly on KB feeback), racing features and technical advice.

Also 2 sections just made for KB'ers IMO.

I did the first 'Why I Love My Bike' - on my t'bird, to start the ball rolling on what we want to become a really strong feature.

So, if you have a dead sexy picture of your bike (in highish resolution) and can knock out the story of your relationship with it in 5-600 words, you can own a page in a national mag - (quite a good feeling it is too). Tell NZ what you have done to it - why you bought it, where it gets you etc.

Also there is now a page (or more) for 'Readers Roads' - again if you have a strong hires picture or three and can pen 5-600 on why you dig the road, the page could be your'n too.

I'm happy to advise or will post my drivel if it would help anyone starting.

Talk to me - or send pics and a word document to editor@kiwirider.co.nz
and have fun with it.

Also remember to keep it to the point, don't ramble. We don't want 1500 words for a 500 word max feature. If you send it in typed by hand, then please double space your text. If you don't have a road bike but love your dirt bike, we would still like to consider it, it is not just for road bikes!
So get creative!

**Holy Roller** · 3rd May 2005, 11:08

Great new format just love it. Certainly will take you up on the article once I am the owner of another bike. Will have do a comparison of a larger cc bike. BTW the plastic bag holding the mags, stops one from browsing the "for sales" in the shop, adds to better sales at my end.

**Badcat** · 3rd May 2005, 11:32

is it worth getting a few people to gether and negotiating a group suscription for the mag?
what dos it cost a year ayway?
i always miss the good issues- i'm muppet...

**chris** · 3rd May 2005, 11:45

Originally Posted by Badcat

is it worth getting a few people to gether and negotiating a group suscription for the mag?
what dos it cost a year ayway?
i always miss the good issues- i'm muppet...

$96 a year delivered to your door each month. Cover price is now $10 so there is a saving to be made if you subscribe. I could post up a subs form if you like.

**James Deuce** · 3rd May 2005, 11:49

Originally Posted by Big Dave

In the new format Kiwi Rider Magazine that is out now, you'll find a lot more competition news and features (A barrow I and others pushed partly on KB feeback), racing features and technical advice.

(snip)

Interesting. So after giving the world's least professional editorial response to a reader's letter requesting greater competition coverage, KR went that way anyway?

**Big Dave** · 3rd May 2005, 11:59

Originally Posted by Badcat

is it worth getting a few people to gether and negotiating a group suscription for the mag?
what dos it cost a year ayway?
i always miss the good issues- i'm muppet...

Can't comment, but Chris or I will ask Vege.

What I can offer is that I'll do a nice portrait photograph a KB'ers bike or two if they can meet me at a suitable Auckland location
eg
http://www.davidcohen.co.nz/speed3/pages/s3_8005.htm

**Ms Piggy** · 3rd May 2005, 12:01

Originally Posted by pommie-chris

Also remember to keep it to the point, don't ramble. We don't want 1500 words for a 500 word max feature. If you send it in typed by hand, then please double space your text. If you don't have a road bike but love your dirt bike, we would still like to consider it, it is not just for road bikes!
So get creative!

Does it have to be a new bike? I mean I love my bike but she's just a little CB250RS, 1984!

**chris** · 3rd May 2005, 12:04

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

Does it have to be a new bike? I mean I love my bike but she's just a little CB250RS, 1984!

Not at all. It is why you love your bike, not your new bike!! So get typing.

**Big Dave** · 3rd May 2005, 12:08

Originally Posted by Jim2

Interesting. So after giving the world's least professional editorial response to a reader's letter requesting greater competition coverage, KR went that way anyway?

It's not really like that - it's still 'magazine and human interest' angles - Andrew Stroud's superbike story - race results etc are still in bike mart. FREE INSIDE!

once an ad man.....

**Lou Girardin** · 3rd May 2005, 12:15

Originally Posted by Big Dave

In the new format Kiwi Rider Magazine that is out now, you'll find a lot more competition news and features (A barrow I and others pushed partly on KB feeback), racing features and technical advice.

Also 2 sections just made for KB'ers IMO.

I did the first 'Why I Love My Bike' - on my t'bird, to start the ball rolling on what we want to become a really strong feature.

So, if you have a dead sexy picture of your bike (in highish resolution) and can knock out the story of your relationship with it in 5-600 words, you can own a page in a national mag - (quite a good feeling it is too). Tell NZ what you have done to it - why you bought it, where it gets you etc.

Also there is now a page (or more) for 'Readers Roads' - again if you have a strong hires picture or three and can pen 5-600 on why you dig the road, the page could be your'n too.

I'm happy to advise or will post my drivel if it would help anyone starting.

Talk to me - or send pics and a word document to editor@kiwirider.co.nz
and have fun with it.

Gee thanks Dave, but my boss pays to put me in magazines.
BTW what's the going rate for models now? Personally I don't get out of bed for less than a buck. Don't get into bed for less than 50 cents either.