Cycling News

RichN95.

I see that Cycling News has gone to subscription. I'm not sure how that will work out for them. They seemed to be a mostly clickbait site with instant news copied from other media sources. There was little in depth or original writing.

roscoe

RichN95. said:

I see that Cycling News has gone to subscription. I'm not sure how that will work out for them. They seemed to be a mostly clickbait site with instant news copied from other media sources. There was little in depth or original writing.

Has it? I’m still seeing the same content without having to pay

webboo

I get the headline page as normal but if I click on something to read the full article. I can only see the first few lines as there is a banner across the rest of the article saying you have read 5 articles for free this month. To continue reading you can pay a subscription of etc.

First.Aspect

webboo said:

I get the headline page as normal but if I click on something to read the full article. I can only see the first few lines as there is a banner across the rest of the article saying you have read 5 articles for free this month. To continue reading you can pay a subscription of etc.

Just use another device.

Or one of a plethora of other websites.

RichN95.

roscoe said:

RichN95. said:

I see that Cycling News has gone to subscription. I'm not sure how that will work out for them. They seemed to be a mostly clickbait site with instant news copied from other media sources. There was little in depth or original writing.

Has it? I’m still seeing the same content without having to pay

You get five free articles per month

rick_chasey

I noticed anything on the Dutch or Belgian world was just a direct translation (not always great) from the local reporting.

blazing_saddles

There is now a thread in the CN forum on this. As yet, not many contributions although one mentions a Javascript reboot:

https://forum.cyclingnews.com/threads/is-this-a-paywall-website-now.37413/

I am not getting any subscription messages either.
I have checked by clicking on more than 5 and so far, no problems.

ddraver

I'm struggling to think of a reason to pay for Cycling News honestly...

Wheelspinner

ddraver said:

I'm struggling to think of a reason to pay for Cycling News honestly...

Does that imply you're gonna scam them somehow?

ddraver

Ha ha, Hmmmm

No, more that with PCS, cycling tips, here, twitter etc I struggle a little to see what they offer that isn't offered better for free elsewhere...

pblakeney

Wheelspinner said:

ddraver said:

I'm struggling to think of a reason to pay for Cycling News honestly...

Does that imply you're gonna scam them somehow?

CN clickbait is bad value for money when free. 😉

roscoe

RichN95. said:

roscoe said:

RichN95. said:

I see that Cycling News has gone to subscription. I'm not sure how that will work out for them. They seemed to be a mostly clickbait site with instant news copied from other media sources. There was little in depth or original writing.

Has it? I’m still seeing the same content without having to pay

You get five free articles per month

Still getting access and I’ve read an awful lot more than that in the last 2 days

blazing_saddles

Reading further posts on CN and it seems that if one clears cookies, or has (I do) an ad blocker, the message will disappear.

rick_chasey

Can recommend google translating the sporza wielrennen section for a similar, albeit free, experience.

andyrac

Similar for Wielerflits, either the Belgian or Dutch site.

Looks like Cycling Tips have now gone down the subscription route, which is not a surprise since they're now owned by Outside. Surely only a matter of time before Pinkbike do the same.

rick_chasey

Good news for Procycling magazine

m.r.m.

I haven't noticed any change with cyclingnews. I have AdBlock and Adguard though. Maybe those help.

jimmythecuckoo

I have the message now to say I can't read the GvA interview

No_Ta_Doctor

I've given up on Cylingnews now, don't think there's anything there that won't get picked up elsewhere if it's interesting.

jimmythecuckoo

Sticky Bottle seems to be on the up at the moment in terms of content and stories so I generally go there first now.

roscoe

Got the subscribe message this morning🙄

roscoe

jimmythecuckoo said:

Sticky Bottle seems to be on the up at the moment in terms of content and stories so I generally go there first now.

Does it not just focus mainly on the Irish scene?

jimmythecuckoo

Not solely there is continental pro stuff on there

jimmythecuckoo

Back on CN... after the first month at £1, how much is the sub does anyone know?

RichN95.

It seems to free again for me

jimmythecuckoo

orraloon

What sub? I still can access via iOS on iPad CyclingNews on what seems to be current posts like a normal website.

jimmythecuckoo

This is my world...

TheBigBean

jimmythecuckoo said:

This is my world...

What happens if you remove cookies? Or start it in a private window?

wakemalcolm

TheBigBean said:

What happens if you remove cookies? Or start it in a private window?

In private browsing working for me so far.

jimmythecuckoo

no comment