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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – July 1987 (No. 48) – Claude Criquielion Cover – Good Condition
This July 1987 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 48) features Claude Criquielion on the cover and offers extensive coverage of the early European classics, including the Tour of Flanders, Paris–Roubaix, and Liège–Bastogne–Liège. Highlights include Greg LeMond’s candid interview following his near-fatal shooting accident, profiles of cycling greats Eric Vanderaerden, Stephen Roche, and Bernard Hinault, and an in-depth preview of the upcoming Tour de France season. With stunning photography and world-class reporting, this issue captures a defining moment in cycling history.
The magazine is in good condition, showing light wear consistent with age. The exact item pictured is the one you will receive.
Please review photos for detailed condition verification.
All issues are shipped in plastic protective coverings, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
6 – Prologue
8 – From the Grandstand
10 – Breakaways
92 – What’s in Store — A tour of what the pros are wearing.
Photography by Larry Barkin
97 – Scoreboard
COLUMNS
104 – On the Right Track — Road Bikes on the Track
by Roger Young
106 – The Bike Shop — “A Tough” Customer
by Maynard Hershon
108 – A Personal Viewpoint — Opening Up the Olympics
by Peter Nye
FEATURES
13 – After the Shooting — Greg LeMond talks to Winning about facing the greatest challenge of his life.
by Rich Carlson
18 – Tour of Texas Roundup: Head ’Em Up, Move ’Em Out — The new American season gets rolling in the Lone Star State.
28 – Swiss Breakthrough: An Early Warning — Erich Maechler triumphs over cycling’s favorites to win the year’s first classic, Milan–San Remo.
by Jacques Hossens
36 – Criquielion Casts His Vote for Victory — “Pack politics” help former world champ solo away for Tour of Flanders win.
by Rupert Guinness
44 – Belgium’s Golden Boy Delivers — Blonde-haired speedster Eric Vanderaerden catapults his way to victory in the 85th Paris–Roubaix.
by Phil Liggett
54 – Leclercq Feasts on Flèche Wallonne — A strong effort by the Toshiba rider produces the sweet taste of victory.
56 – It’s Never Over Until It’s Over — Moreno Argentin roars to victory with a last-minute charge at Liège–Bastogne–Liège.
60 – Tour de France Preview: It Could Be Anybody’s Race — With Hinault retired and LeMond sidelined, this year’s field is wide open.
by Rupert Guinness
66 – CBS Casts an Enthusiastic Eye on European Racing — Television producer David Michaels tells Winning what makes covering the Tour de France and Paris–Roubaix so special.
by Rupert Guinness
70 – Life Has Just Begun — For Bernard Hinault, five-time Tour de France winner, his business career is proving as challenging as cycling.
by Rupert Guinness
76 – Maria Canins: Italy’s “Flying Mommy” — She came a long way in a short time, but the road has not always been smooth for this two-time Tour de France winner.
by Patricia Ennis
88 – Irish Luck on the Way Up — Stephen Roche has grown accustomed to life off the hope. This year may be different.
by Rupert Guinness
Condition Notes: Good condition with minor edge and surface wear. Please refer to photos for full condition details.
Packaging: Each magazine ships in a protective plastic sleeve.
Shipping: Combined shipping available upon request.