Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – December 1996, No. 152 (Johan Museeuw Feature)
This vintage issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 152, December 1996) is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The magazine pictured in this listing is the exact one you will receive. It has been well maintained and remains in excellent shape for its age. Please review all detailed photos for accurate condition reference.
We offer combined shipping upon request, and each magazine is carefully packaged in a protective plastic covering to ensure safe handling and preservation.
Contents
18 – Rainbow Rejuvenation
A week after speaking openly about retirement, Belgium’s Johan Museeuw captured the world championship road race in Lugano.
by Jeremy Whittle
24 – Zulle Storms in the Rain
Alex Zülle’s golden autumn peaked with a calm, commanding win in the world championship time trial—while Chris Boardman’s ghosts came back to haunt him.
by Jeremy Whittle
26 – The Longest Reign
Marcel Kint may have only won the World’s once, but his reign remains the longest in cycling history.
by Bill Kline
36 – G’Days Down Under
Alison Sydor claimed her third consecutive world mountain bike championship title, while Jérôme Chiotti earned his first rainbow jersey in the men’s field.
by Tracy L. Seip
TOUR OF SPAIN
40 – Zulle’s Just Dessert
ONCE’s Alex Zülle battled brutal weather, food poisoning, and the media storm surrounding Miguel Indurain to lead a Swiss sweep at the 1996 Tour of Spain.
by Jeremy Whittle
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
13 – Ask The Stars
63 – Masters Cycling
72 – Finish Lines
This issue showcases Johan Museeuw’s emotional world championship victory in Lugano, Alex Zülle’s dominance in both the time trial and Tour of Spain, and major highlights from the mountain bike world championships. A defining edition from the late 1990s racing season—perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of professional cycling history.