The print edition of Red BMX Magazine is packing it in. I’ve been doing it for four years, but it’s run it course. There are various reasons why, like print costs going up as the cost of oil rises, or the constant challenge to offer something the internet can’t do better, or the fact that I’m feeling tired and want to ride my bike more.
After everything is said and done, Red did accomplish more than I expected. It sold almost 5000 copies per issue, and was read by a lot more BMXers in Canada than I thought lived in Canada. It also gave voice to the work of Canadian BMX journalists, the photographers and writers, and of course showed the Canadian BMX communities they wrote about, and shot photos of. Red will continue to do this online. Where time, space, and deadlines are not as precious, or expensive.
I would like to Thank everyone who has had anything to do with the magazine, especially the contributors, who made it possible to even make the magazine.  And I want to thank everyone who contributes to the website. It’s getting better and better everyday.  If you want to put something up, email me, at editor@redbmxmagazine.com

Thanks,
David Hawthorne
Publisher/Editor/Writer/Photographer/Adsalesman/Designer of Red BMX Magazine.

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