Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – April 1985 (No. 21) “Mountain Bikes” – No Label – Very Good Condition
This vintage Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated issue from April 1985 (No. 21) features a focus on mountain bikes and includes wide-ranging coverage of the European racing season, major cycling personalities, and the emergence of off-road cycling. The magazine is in very good condition with no mailing label and only minor wear on edges consistent with age. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please review all photos carefully for condition reference.
All items come with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request. This issue is a fine collectible for enthusiasts of vintage cycling history and early mountain biking.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – From the Grandstand
7 – Breakaways
8 – The Winning Club
93 – Race Calendar
94 – The Bike Shop — by Maynard Hershon
95 – Scoreboard
96 – A Personal Viewpoint — by R.P. Boye
FEATURES
20 – Let Battle Commence!
An introduction to Winning’s 30-page preview of the 1985 European season. — by John Wilcockson
24 – Experience Against Youth
France: the continuing rivalry between Bernard Hinault and Laurent Fignon dominates the scene. — by John Wilcockson
28 – Is This Roche’s Year?
Stephen Roche reflects on leadership, rivalry, and the pressures of the pro circuit. — by David Walsh
34 – Back on the Tracks
Belgium: renewed optimism as national championships bring new life to Belgian cycling. — by John Wilcockson
36 – Better Late Than Never
Claude Criquielion, the unexpected world champion, discusses his transformation. — by Noël Truyers
42 – Panasonic vs. Kwantum: Act Two
Holland braces for another season-long duel between its top two teams. — by John Wilcockson
48 – A Whole New Lifestyle
Olympic champion Alexi Grewal discusses his transition into professional racing. — by Susan Eastman
54 – Breaking Free
Italian teams open their doors to international competition after years of isolation. — by John Wilcockson
56 – Emerging from the Shadows
Spain anticipates its best racing season yet, alongside insights into Swiss, Portuguese, and Colombian prospects. — by John Wilcockson
58 – More Races for American Series
The success of the 7-Eleven Cup Series leads to the addition of new races. — by John Wilcockson
60 – Two for Tilford
Steve Tilford takes dual victories at the U.S. Cyclo-Cross Nationals. — by Felix Magowan
64 – The Second Rung of the Ladder
A look at America’s fiercely competitive second-tier racers. — by T.A. Sunderland
70 – Planning to Dethrone Mountain King
Northern California’s Joe Breeze remains the benchmark in mountain bike racing. — by Jeremiah Jack Phelan
74 – Your Ideal Weight
A road cyclist’s guide to achieving ideal racing weight. — by Gilles Gooby
77 – Wheels on Top of a Continent
Two Dutch riders conquer Europe’s highest peak by mountain bike. — by Jaap Lanting
80 – Why Not a Test of Courage?
A Canadian cyclist recounts a harrowing Arctic flight adventure. — by Dan Bereskin
84 – Ugo De Rosa: The Champions’ Frame-Builder
An intimate look at the Italian craftsman behind some of cycling’s greatest bikes. — by Tim Brockett
87 – The World of Tropicana
Plans unveiled for a New York City finale in America’s longest stage race. — by Susan Standart
88 – A Classic Off-Road Challenge
Cross-country ski trails become the setting for a new mountain biking event. — by Steve Card
Cover Photograph by Graham Watson
A notable and collectible issue, emphasizing the rise of mountain biking alongside Europe’s 1985 racing season.
Please check pictures for condition purposes. Minor edge wear as shown. No label.