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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – December 1988 (No. 65) featuring the Seoul Olympics – Very Good Condition
This vintage Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated issue from December 1988 (No. 65) offers an in-depth look at the cycling events of the Seoul Olympic Games, where experience, perseverance, and strategy defined the medal winners. It also includes detailed coverage of the 1988 World Championships, the Grand Prix des Nations, and standout moments from mountain biking and endurance racing.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear on edges consistent with its age. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please review detailed photos for condition reference.
All magazines come with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
5 – Letters
6 – Sporting Scene
54 – Competition Review
60 – What’s in Store
COLUMNS
62 – The Bike Shop
Mybike: The Test — by Maynard Hershon
64 – Keeping Fit
Shoe Performance — by Edmund R. Burke
FEATURES
8 – A Wealth of Experience
It took more than youthful energy and raw talent to win cycling medals at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games — wisdom and endurance made the difference. — by Tim Blumenthal
14 – 1988 World’s
Belgium provided the stage for this year’s cycling world championships, where rivalries and surprises abounded.
16 – A Surprise Package
The World Track Championships were full of unexpected turns and upsets. — by Rupert Guinness
20 – The Renaix Affair
The World Professional Road Race Championship turned into one of the biggest controversies of the year. — by Rupert Guinness
28 – Both Feet on the Ground
Italy’s Maurizio Fondriest, the new world champion, aims to prove his title was earned, not gifted. — by Noël Truyers
34 – A Class Act
Ned Overend successfully defends his NORBA world title in a gritty, hard-fought performance. — by John Prall
38 – The American Way
Mike Kloser and Sara Ballantyne lead a wave of U.S. victories at the European World Mountain Bike Championships. — by Bruno Prinzie
40 – Whither Go the RAAM?
Despite losing TV coverage and major sponsorship, the Race Across America endures. — by Piera Larocca
44 – From Start to Finish
Charly Mottet leaves nothing to chance on his way to claiming the Grand Prix des Nations. — by Rex O’Shea
46 – In Search of a Champion
Just one week after Renaix, Belgian fans find redemption in their home hero. — by Rex O’Shea
50 – Victory at Last!
Steven Rooks crowns his stellar season with a win at the Zurich Championships. — by Victor Capius
A collector’s favorite issue, showcasing the Seoul Olympics and the 1988 season’s defining moments across road, track, and mountain biking disciplines.
Please check pictures for condition purposes. Minor wear on edges as shown.