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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – June 1989, No. 71 (Phil Anderson Cover) – Very Good Condition
This June 1989 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 71) features Phil Anderson on the cover, showcasing his early-season performance and the global momentum building in professional cycling. The issue offers extensive coverage of the Spring Classics, keirin racing in Japan, and exclusive interviews with cycling’s most influential figures, including FICP President Hein Verbruggen.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing minor edge wear consistent with age. The photos show the exact item you will receive. Please refer to the images for full condition details.
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Contents
DEPARTMENTS
6 – Prologue
8 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
72 – Competition Review
76 – What’s in Store
COLUMNS
78 – The Bike Shop
Beryl — by Maynard Hershon
80 – Keeping Fit
Learning How to Peak — by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
FEATURES
14 – Making His Mark
PDM’s Hans Daams was the right man at the right time in this year’s Tour of the Americas.
— by Rich Carlson
22 – Pure “Hein-sight”
Winning talks with controversial FICP President Hein Verbruggen about the new World Cup, doping, and the future of professional cycling.
— by Henri Montulet
28 – Fignon Beats the Odds
They say Milan–San Remo is like a lottery, but this year’s winner, Laurent Fignon, proved it takes more than luck.
— by Rupert Guinness
34 – A Secondary Target
With their sights set on Milan–San Remo, the big guns took it easy at Tirreno–Adriatico.
— by Rupert Guinness
38 – Quick Study
In less time than it takes to earn a degree, Andy Bishop has graduated to the professional ranks.
— by Rich Carlson
44 – Signs of Life
Miguel Indurain won Paris–Nice with a strong ride, but all eyes were on runner-up Stephen Roche.
— by Rupert Guinness
54 – Japan Picks a Winner
Originally created to help rebuild postwar Japan, keirin racing has evolved into a high-stakes mix of betting and athleticism.
— by Louis Rouvelle
60 – One Man’s Windfall
Veteran U.S. track rider Gibby Hatton found a second career — and fortune — through Japan’s keirin circuit.
— by Rich Carlson
64 – Off-Road Samurai Showdown
The battle for Japan’s cyclocross crown was a rugged affair.
— by Chris Yeager
68 – Local Hero
Etienne De Wilde scored his eighth win of the season in Belgium’s first semi-classic.
— by Rupert Guinness
Cover photo of Phil Anderson in Tirreno–Adriatico by Graham Watson.
This issue captures the energy and diversity of 1989’s cycling season, from the European classics to Japan’s unique racing culture. A valuable collectible for cycling enthusiasts and fans of the sport’s golden era.