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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – April 1987 (No. 45) – Andy Hampsten Cover – Good Condition
This April 1987 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 45) features Andy Hampsten on the cover and delivers an in-depth Season ’87 Preview, exploring the athletes, teams, and shifting landscapes of professional cycling in both Europe and the United States. It includes exclusive coverage of Hampsten’s career-defining leap to a European team, the strengthening of America’s 7-Eleven squad, and profiles of key international contenders such as Robert Millar, Moreno Argentin, and Jean-François Bernard. Rich with global analysis, race forecasts, and stunning photography, this issue marks a pivotal year in cycling history.
The magazine is in good condition, showing light wear typical of age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive.
Please review all photos for full condition details.
All issues are shipped in plastic protective coverings, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – From the Grandstand
9 – Breakaways
93 – Scoreboard
COLUMNS
94 – Keeping Fit — Sunglasses and Cycling
by Edmund R. Burke
96 – The Bike Shop — Riding Alone
by Maynard Hershon
SEASON ’87
17 – 1987 Season Preview — A 36-page special report on the year’s prospects in America and Europe.
18 – The Focus Is the Tour — A strengthened 7-Eleven squad looks for an improved Tour de France showing.
by John Wilcockson
23 – Hampsten — The Big Jump — Is the grass greener on the other side?
by Connie Carpenter Phinney
28 – The Giant Sleeps — Belgium is still seeking a successor to Eddy Merckx, who retired a decade ago.
by John Wilcockson
31 – A New Start for Colombia — Herrera and Parra adjust their sights on Europe.
by John Wilcockson
34 – The Z Factor — Tradition gives way to modernity in French cycling, though not always for the best.
by John Wilcockson
39 – The New Hinault? — Jean-François Bernard carries a nation’s hopes.
by Noël Truyers
45 – Dutch Affluence — Big sponsors provide stability in Holland.
by John Wilcockson
FEATURES
46 – Anderson Becomes Number One — Peter Post makes the Aussie leader of the pack.
by Noël Truyers
49 – Power Climber — Former Tour de France mountains king Robert Millar prepares for his strongest season yet.
by John Wilcockson
56 – A Confident Champion — Professional world champion Moreno Argentin carries Italy’s hopes into 1987.
by Noël Truyers
59 – In and Out of the Shadows — Gibi Baronchelli, the hidden Italian.
by Noël Truyers
63 – Kelly Arrives — The Kas team moves into Spain.
by John Wilcockson
65 – High Ambitions — Alvaro Pino looks for a second Vuelta victory.
by Noël Truyers
69 – The Italian Connection — Two teams cross the border to a Swiss base.
by John Wilcockson
71 – Championship Surprises — Upsets in all classes at the U.S. Cyclo-Cross Nationals.
by Owen Mulholland
77 – Storm Clouds — Internal disputes threaten the growth of national bike racing.
by Charles R. Kelly
83 – Spring in the Air — A seven-page preview of the new season’s colorful cycling apparel.
Photography by Seth L. Golter
Condition Notes: Good condition with minor surface and edge wear. Please see photos for full details.
Packaging: Ships in a protective plastic sleeve.
Shipping: Combined shipping available upon request.