Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – April 1996, No. 144 (Lance Armstrong Feature)
This vintage issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 144, April 1996) is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The item pictured in this listing is the exact copy you will receive. It has been carefully preserved and remains in excellent shape for its age. Please review the detailed photos for an accurate view of its condition.
We offer combined shipping upon request, and every issue is shipped in a protective plastic covering to ensure safe handling and preservation.
Contents
FEATURES
18 – Rites of Spring
Fresh young talent, new ambition, and the enduring strength of Italian road racing set the tone for the 1996 season’s opening races.
by Jeremy Whittle
42 – Burning Ambition
For many riders on U.S. teams, the 1996 Atlanta Olympics stand as the ultimate goal.
by Rich Carlson
46 – Recipe for Success
A deep pool of talent, substantial resources, and Olympic aspirations define the 1996 women’s racing scene.
by Tracy L. Seip
54 – Professional Team Rosters
MTB
36 – Olympic Fever
With mountain biking making its Olympic debut in Atlanta, riders and teams are channeling their efforts toward this historic event.
by Tracy L. Seip
60 – Mountain Bike Team Rosters
INTERVIEW
30 – Reality Check
In just a few years, Lance Armstrong has learned hard lessons about professional cycling, competition, and life itself.
by Rich Carlson
COLUMNS
8 – Editor’s Corner — Going for the Gold by Rich Carlson
50 – Keeping Fit — Keeping Your Cool, Part 2 by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
13 – Ask The Stars
26 – Photo Gallery
49 – 1996 Calendar
52 – What’s In Store
63 – Masters Cycling
72 – Finish Lines
This issue captures the optimism and determination of the 1996 cycling season, highlighted by Lance Armstrong’s candid reflections, early-season European races, and the growing anticipation for the Atlanta Olympics. A must-have for collectors and fans of 1990s professional cycling history.