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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – December 1994, No. 130 (Tony Rominger Feature)
This vintage issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 130, December 1994) is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The item shown in the listing photos is the exact copy you will receive. It has been well preserved and remains in excellent shape for its age. Please review detailed photos for complete condition reference.
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Contents
FEATURES
18 – The Man Who Would Be King
Illness derailed Tony Rominger’s Tour de France ambitions, but the genial Swiss star is back on track and hungrier than ever.
by Jeremy Whittle
24 – Autumn in New York
A lush oasis amid the concrete sprawl, Central Park remains a cyclist’s paradise and a racing landmark.
by Rich Carlson
30 – A Will to Win
Once dreaming of Tour de France glory, Paul Willerton now faces new mountains—both literal and personal—to climb.
by Erik Gruenwedel
50 – Imported Goods
Andrea Peron impressed many at this year’s Tour DuPont—including Motorola team manager Jim Ochowicz.
by Patty Peoples
54 – Full Tilt!!!
Assistant Editor Tracy Seip hits the Lehigh County Velodrome for the first time—challenging (and humorously losing to) World Champion Marty Nothstein.
by Tracy L. Seip
64 – Lights, Camera, Action!
Phil Liggett has brought the passion and drama of cycling to television audiences around the world.
by Rich Carlson
TOP SECRET
38 – Pedaling Perestroika
A rare inside look at the former Soviet Union’s elite cycling program during a time of transition.
by Erik Gruenwedel
WORLD CUP
42 – Bobrik’s Big Surprise
Unheralded Russian Vladislav Bobrik closed the World Cup season with a stunning victory at the Tour of Lombardy.
by Jeremy Whittle
45 – Only the Brave
Erik Zabel’s win at Paris–Tours showcased his blazing speed and cemented his rising reputation among the world’s top sprinters.
by Jeremy Whittle
ROAD TESTS
28 – Quantum Leap
Klein’s Quantum Pro is the culmination of two decades of aluminum innovation—light, stiff, and performance-driven.
by Rich Carlson
48 – New Approach
Shimano’s latest road group meets Kestrel’s renowned 500 SCi frame in a cutting-edge performance pairing.
by Erik Gruenwedel
62 – Setting the Standard
GT’s LTS full-suspension bike raises the bar for mountain performance.
by Mike Ferrentino
MTB CLOTHING
58 – Wardrobe of a King
Downhill racing is dangerous business—Mike King dresses for survival with top-tier protection and performance wear.
by Erik Gruenwedel
COLUMNS
8 – Editor’s Corner — Slowly But Surely by Rich Carlson
72 – Keeping Fit — You Can Enjoy Winter Riding by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
12 – Tour de France Route Preview
14 – Ask The Stars
60 – Competition Review
61 – 1995 International Calendar
This issue highlights Tony Rominger’s resurgence after a difficult Tour season, the brilliance of Vladislav Bobrik’s Lombardy victory, and the growing professionalism of global cycling. Featuring rich photography, detailed bike reviews, and stories from both road and mountain scenes, this is an essential issue for collectors and enthusiasts of mid-1990s cycling history.