Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – June 1990, No. 81 (Maurizio Fondriest Cover) – Very Good Condition
This June 1990 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 81) features Maurizio Fondriest on the cover, highlighting the height of Italy’s cycling resurgence during the early 1990s. With detailed coverage of major European spring races, including Milan–San Remo, Paris–Nice, and Het Volk, this issue captures the excitement and endurance of a defining season in professional cycling.
The magazine is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges typical for its age. The photos show the exact copy you will receive. Please review the images carefully for full condition details.
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Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
8 – Letters
10 – Sporting Scene
80 – What’s in Store
80 – Competition Review
COLUMNS
86 – Keeping Fit
Plyometrics for Power — by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
88 – The Bike Shop
Half-wheel Hell — by Maynard Hershon
FEATURES
14 – Italian Renaissance
Gianni Bugno’s record-breaking ride marked the first Italian victory at Milan–San Remo since Francesco Moser’s 1984 win.
— by Noel Truyers
24 – A Wealth of Success
Toni Rominger looks to build on his second consecutive victory at Tirreno–Adriatico.
— by Noel Truyers
32 – Indurain–Roche II
For the second year in a row, Spain’s Miguel Indurain edged Stephen Roche at Paris–Nice.
— by Luke Evans
40 – Looking Ahead
For Laurent Fignon, the past exists only to learn from.
— by Noel Truyers
46 – The Heart of the Matter
Using a heart rate monitor is like having a full-time coach.
— by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
52 – Undeniably Capiot
TVM’s Johan Capiot refused to take no for an answer at this year’s Het Volk.
— by Luke Evans
60 – The Chill of Victory
Survival was the key to winning the grueling 1990 Alaskan Iditabike.
— by Anthony Ervin
68 – Real Life
Dreams play no part in Malcolm Elliott’s disciplined approach to his cycling career.
— by Luke Evans
74 – Optimize Your Training
Limited time doesn’t have to prevent you from becoming a winning racer.
— by Stephen C. Johnson, Ph.D.
Cover photo of Maurizio Fondriest by Graham Watson.
This issue showcases the strength and spirit of European cycling at the dawn of the 1990s — featuring riders like Bugno, Indurain, and Fondriest as they shaped a new era of racing excellence. An excellent collectible for vintage cycling enthusiasts and fans of Italian racing heritage.