VeloVision need to raise funds to grow, expand and continue to publish cutting edge, high quality content. These funds will also deliver a more engaging website for its large readership.
The rewards available for supporting VeloVision include annual print or digital subscriptions and official merchandise.
The publication is based in the UK but is read across the world. Recently it has launched a YouTube channel that has had over 20,000 views in its first two months of life. Its online content is accessed in 92 countries.
Simon Webb took over the publication in June 2017. Citing cycling as responsible for saving his life in 2012, Simon is keen to help others enjoy cycling. Diagnosed with a serious liver disease, he embraced cycling in all areas to make a full recovery within six months.
Simon’s background is in marketing and operations, supporting a range of well established international brands as well as working with independent businesses. He has also worked extensively as a sports volunteer for England Hockey, Tour de France and London 2012.
“The response to VeloVision being back has been fantastic. We’ve had hundreds of emails of support, contact through social media and lots of former subscribers as well as new getting involved. It’s clear there is a demand out there for this sort of publication, both online and in print. I’m looking forward to delivering this to the cycling community and giving back to an activity that has given me so much.”
Simon Webb, Editor / Managing Director
VeloVision’s mission is to support the following:
- Continue to provide news, reviews and features of innovative human powered design.
- Support the coverage of women's cycling.
- Celebrate the benefits of a cycling life, particularly mental health benefits.
- Provide a focus on military veterans using bicycles, trikes, hand cranks and adapted machines.
- Inspire others to take up cycling, no matter what form that may be in.
If you'd like to help, please click here to visit the CrowdFunder page for VeloVision.
Get in touch
www.youtube.com/channel/velovision
www.twitter.com/velovisionmagazine
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Milestones
- Founded March 2000 by Peter Eland.
- In 2015 Howard Yeomans, a contributor to Velo Vision Magazine, took over the publication.
- June 2017 Simon Webb took on Velo Vision Magazine.
- The magazine is read in 52 countries.
- The online content has been accessed in 92 countries in the last three months.
- After one week of CrowdFunding the publication has reached over 35% of it’s target.
- Viewing figures for the YouTube channel have reached over 20,000 in the first two months.
- Simon expects to begin quarterly releases as soon as practical.
- Originally known as Velo Vision Magazine it as “VeloVision”, this reflects the broader range of media it will use.
- VeloVision has a long standing relationship and understanding with Velo Vision, a shop in Germany, which we expect to continue.