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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – January 1985, No. 18 (Bernard Hinault Cover) – Very Good Condition
This January 1985 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 18) spotlights Bernard Hinault, fresh from reclaiming dominance in world time trialing, alongside coverage of the late-season European classics, Tour de l’Avenir, and the unveiling of the upcoming 1985 Tour de France. It also includes early features on Alexi Grewal, Tom Ritchey, and the growing off-road racing movement.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor edge wear consistent with age. Photos show the exact item you will receive.
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Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – From the Grandstand
8 – The Winning Club
10 – Breakaways
92 – The Bike Shop — by Maynard Hershon
93 – Scoreboard
96 – A Personal Viewpoint — by R. P. Boye
FEATURES
18 – Rising Stars and Falling Leaves
An introduction to the European fall classics.
— by John Wilcockson
20 – In a Class of His Own
Bernard Hinault returns to the top of world time-trialing at the Grand Prix des Nations and Baracchi Trophy.
— by John Wilcockson
30 – A Thorn Among the Laurels
Sean Kelly wins Blois-Chaville — but Hinault keeps on winning.
— by John Wilcockson
42 – The Young Men of the Mountains
A memorable Tour de l’Avenir pits French pros against Eastern-bloc amateurs, while North Americans struggle.
— by Doug Mackenzie
52 – A Traditional Tour with a Vigorous Future
The details of the 1985 Tour de France are unveiled in Paris.
— by John Wilcockson
56 – The Challenge of the Peaks
Britain’s cyclo-cross specialists test themselves over the mountains.
— by John Wilcockson
66 – A Last Blast for Alexi
Olympic road-race champion Alexi Grewal closes his amateur career in brilliant style.
— by Felix Magowan
74 – The King of Fat Tires and Skinny Skis
Interview with Steve Cook, an off-road and cross-country-skiing talent.
— by Susan Eastman
78 – Skill Keeps Murray on Top
Joe Murray’s patience pays off with victory in the 1984 NORBA Championship.
— by Charles R. Kelly
82 – “Bikes Are Built for Riding”
Master framebuilder Tom Ritchey shares candid views in The Great Craftsmen of Cycling series.
— by Maynard Hershon
84 – Cat IVs Win Respect
A story of a Category IV racer inspiring a home for the disabled.
— by James Brooks
86 – Along the Tropicana Trail
Beatrice launches a $100,000 East-Coast professional tour.
— by Susan Eastman
89 – One Woman’s Motivation
Elaine Mariolle’s unofficial finish to her longest ride yet.
— by Maynard Hershon
A rich issue capturing cycling’s transition into 1985 — from Hinault’s masterclass performances and Tour de France preview to the rise of mountain-bike pioneers and America’s post-Olympic momentum. A fine collectible for any Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated enthusiast.