Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – February 1997, No. 153 (Eddy Merckx Feature)
This vintage issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 153, February 1997) is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The item pictured in this listing is the exact one you will receive. It has been well preserved and remains in excellent shape for its age. Please refer to detailed photos for full condition assessment.
We offer combined shipping upon request, and every issue is carefully packaged in a protective plastic covering to ensure safe handling and long-term preservation.
Contents
20 – Stars & Pix from ’96
The 1996 season delivered brilliant victories, record-breaking performances, and unforgettable moments. This feature highlights the year’s top riders across road, track, and trail, accompanied by a special expanded Photo Gallery capturing four dazzling scenes from an extraordinary year in cycling.
38 – The Reluctant Hero
Cycling iconoclast Graeme Obree, one of the most influential figures in bicycle aerodynamics, reflects on his turbulent career and reveals that he still has a few innovations left to unveil.
by Jeremy Whittle
44 – Spin and Marty
World Champion Marty Nothstein joins Winning Editor Rich Carlson for a relaxed autumn ride along the famed Fleetwood Derby route.
by Rich Carlson
50 – Monarch on a Mission
Former mountain bike champion Juli Furtado endured a difficult 1996 season but remains determined to return stronger than ever.
by Tracy L. Seip
COLUMNS
8 – Editor’s Corner — Bright Spots by Rich Carlson
48 – Keeping Fit — Can We Ride Away From Cancer? by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
30 – Photo Gallery
55 – Masters Cycling
64 – Finish Lines
This issue celebrates the highlights of the 1996 cycling season, blending profiles of iconic riders and innovators—including Graeme Obree, Juli Furtado, and Eddy Merckx—with striking photography and expert commentary. A must-have for cycling enthusiasts and collectors of 1990s racing history.