Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – January 1984, No. 6 (Greg LeMond Cover) – Very Good Condition
This January 1984 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 6) showcases Greg LeMond, the newly crowned World Champion, at the height of his early dominance. It captures the excitement of cycling’s winter season—from the pro peloton winding down to America’s growing pro scene—and features retrospectives on track racing’s golden age, endurance sports, and Alpine legends.
The magazine is in very good condition with minor wear on edges.
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Contents
COVER STORIES
10 – In the Twilight Before the Dawn
America’s emerging professional class begins to take shape.
— by Kent K. Gordis
18 – LeMond Takes Super Prestige
Greg LeMond, the new World Champion, is crowned the world’s best overall cyclist.
— by John Wilcockson
25 – Change of Pace for the Pros
For the peloton’s “cash-men,” the off-season means rest, recovery, and a little indulgence.
— by John Wilcockson
31 – America’s Amateurs Wind Down
U.S. amateurs trade in their bikes for briefcases, golf clubs, and classroom desks.
— by T. A. Sunderland
38 – America’s Golden Couple
Cycling sweethearts Connie Carpenter and Davis Phinney tie the knot.
— by Cheryl Lindstrom
SPECIAL FEATURES
44 – Berlin’s Six Day War
The European track season opens with speed, spectacle, and endurance.
— by John Wilcockson
50 – It All Started in the Garden
Half a century ago, American track racing rivaled baseball in popularity.
— by Dave Chauner
58 – Connie Carpenter: What It Takes
An intimate look at America’s most versatile cyclist. (Introduction feature)
60 – The Ironman Triathlon
Cyclist-turned-triathlete John Howard explains why he believes cyclists are the world’s best all-around athletes.
— by John Howard with Al Gross
70 – Winning Tour V
A journey through the grandiose setting of the Alps and their legendary climbs.
— by Léon Michaux
76 – The Bike Shop
Observations and advice from cycling’s resident columnist.
— by Maynard Hershon
DEPARTMENTS
4 – From the Grandstand
6 – Breakaways
78 – Scoreboard
80 – In the Ready Circle
A standout early-’80s Winning issue that celebrates LeMond’s ascent, the Carpenter-Phinney union, and the sport’s enduring traditions—from six-day racing to the Ironman frontier. Perfect for collectors of vintage cycling history.