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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – April 1990 (No. 79) – Greg Oravetz, Tour of Texas Feature – Good Condition
This April 1990 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 79) spotlights Greg Oravetz, one of America’s rising stars in professional cycling, following his powerful performances on the domestic racing scene, including the Tour of Texas. With interviews from legends such as Greg LeMond, Stephen Roche, Davis Phinney, and Alexi Grewal, this issue explores the art of climbing, racing technology, and the business of international cycling. A rich blend of profiles, technical insights, and industry analysis, this edition reflects the dynamic growth of professional cycling at the start of the 1990s.
The magazine is in good condition, with light wear typical of age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive.
Please review all photos for detailed condition.
All issues are shipped with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
8 – Sporting Scene
74 – What’s in Store
COLUMNS
79 – Keeping Fit — Cycling and Diabetes
by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
80 – The Bike Shop — While They Watch
by Maynard Hershon
FEATURES
12 – Bigger Is Better — Strongman Greg Oravetz has a big future in front of him.
by Rich Carlson
16 – Up, Up and Away — Which are the toughest climbs, and how do the world’s best riders handle them? Greg LeMond, Stephen Roche, Davis Phinney, and Alexi Grewal share their perspectives on this grueling aspect of professional cycling.
by Matthew E. Mantell
26 – A Day for the Underdogs — At this year’s World Cyclocross Championships, the underdogs inherited the earth.
by Luke Evans
34 – The Ageless Wonder — Kent Bostick isn’t getting older—he’s getting better (and faster)!
by Jeff Della Penna
42 – Fittingly Precise — To Fit Kit inventor Bill Farrell, high-performance cycling is spelled p-r-e-c-i-s-i-o-n.
by Rich Carlson
45 – Bike Buyer’s Guide: A Look at the Good Stuff — Eight striking examples of the best racing machinery bicycle manufacturers have to offer.
56 – Secret Project — Editor Rich Carlson’s Stealth bike was a lesson in applied technology.
by Rich Carlson
60 – Front Row Seat — Video technology has brought bike racing into America’s living rooms.
by Rich Carlson
64 – And a Canadian Shall Lead Them — At the rate he’s going, Montreal’s Serge Arsenault could become the most important cycling promoter in the United States.
by Patrick Van de Walle
68 – Cycling with the High Rollers — Professional cycling is a business — a very expensive one — and major sponsors such as Heineken/Buckler are taking over as patrons of the sport.
by Luke Evans
Condition Notes: Good condition with minor edge and surface wear. Please check photos for full details.
Packaging: Ships in a protective plastic sleeve.
Shipping: Combined shipping available upon request.