Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – December 1984, No. 17 (Greg LeMond Cover) – Very Good Condition
This December 1984 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 17) features Greg LeMond on the cover and serves as a comprehensive year-end edition, spotlighting the World Championships in Barcelona, the post-Olympic outlook for American cycling, and profiles of emerging and established stars alike. From the world’s velodrome records to off-road racing and handmade Japanese frames, this issue reflects cycling’s expanding global and technological frontiers during one of its most transformative eras.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing minor wear on edges consistent with age. The photos show the exact copy you will receive. Please check all pictures for condition purposes.
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Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – From the Grandstand
10 – Breakaways
14 – The Winning Club
92 – The Bike Shop — by Maynard Hershon
94 – Scoreboard
96 – A Personal Viewpoint — by R.P. Boye
FEATURES
18 – Building Castles in Spain
An introduction to the 1984 World Cycling Championships in Barcelona.
— by John Wilcockson
20 – On the Right Track
Connie Paraskevin, Rebecca Twigg, Hans-Hendrik Oersted, and Koichi Nakano shine as record-breaking stars at the velodrome.
— by John Wilcockson
34 – One for the Water Carriers
When the leaders faltered on Barcelona’s rugged Montjuich circuit, unlikely names rose to claim the medals.
— by John Wilcockson
44 – American Cycling: Boom or Bust?
Following the Olympics, Winning examines what lies ahead for U.S. cycling’s future.
— by John Wilcockson and Felix Magowan
54 – More Milk for Matt
Matt Eaton wins the National Road Championship in his final race as an amateur.
— by L.K. Butler
58 – In the Shadow of the Games
A look at the National Track Championships, where many Olympic stars were notably absent.
— by David Shope
60 – The Steve Hegg Story
Olympic champion Steve Hegg steps into the spotlight and shares his story in an exclusive interview.
— by Susan Eastman
66 – RAAM: A New Face
Pete Penseyres stages a remarkable comeback to defeat Lon Haldeman in the Race Across America.
— by T.A. Sunderland
74 – Normandy Revisited
American juniors earn two silvers at the Junior World Championships in France.
— by Felix Magowan
78 – A Moveable Feast
A New York cyclist recounts an executive tour across the Alps.
— by John Kirkpatrick
82 – The Japanese Touch
A profile of Yoshi Konno, the 3-Rensho master craftsman behind some of Japan’s finest racing frames.
— by Brian Searchinger
84 – East–West Showdown in Sherwood Forest
Unexpected outcomes in the Ross New England Off-Road Stage Race.
— by David Chapleski
88 – The Wild Bunch
An interview with Specialized’s Stumpjumper team, pioneers of the growing mountain bike movement.
— by Hillary Fields
A standout year-end issue blending international race coverage, Olympic aftermath, and cycling craftsmanship, this edition captures the transition from the sport’s traditional roots to its modern evolution. A must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage cycling journalism.