The Michigan Cyclist was published by the Michigan Cyclist Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Devoted to the general interest of the sport and trade, the weekly magazine was directed to the followers of bicycle racing and touring and served as a major instrument of advertising for the various bicycle manufacturing companies. The coverage area consisted primarily of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.

The Western Wheelman was published in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois by the Western Wheelman Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The magazine was devoted strictly to professional bicycle racing, especially the Michigan and Chicago circuits, and was a major proponent of national circuit racing.