Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – June 1996, No. 146 (Lance Armstrong Feature)
This vintage issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 146, June 1996) is in very good condition, showing only minor wear along the edges. The magazine pictured in this listing is the exact item you will receive. It has been well preserved and remains in excellent shape for its age. Please review all detailed photos for full condition reference.
We offer combined shipping upon request, and each issue is carefully packaged in a protective plastic covering to ensure safe handling and long-term preservation.
Contents
FEATURES
18 – A Chip Off the Old Block
Thirty years after his father rode for Eddy Merckx, Italian Gabriele Colombo became the youngest rider to win Milan–San Remo since the Belgian legend’s first victory there in 1966.
by Jeremy Whittle
26 – An Open and Shut Case
After a year of near-misses, Italian Michele Bartoli shocked Johan Museeuw with a decisive victory at the Tour of Flanders.
by Jeremy Whittle
32 – Steels to the Rescue
The disappointment of Mapei/GB’s Tour of Flanders loss was quickly erased when Tom Steels stormed to victory at Ghent–Wevelgem just three days later.
by Jeremy Whittle
38 – All for One...
At Paris–Roubaix, Mapei/GB delivered its own triumphant version of “The Three Musketeers,” cementing its place in cycling history.
by Jeremy Whittle
48 – Armstrong’s Excellent Adventure
Lance Armstrong earned a dominant and long-awaited first win of the 1996 season at the 60th Flèche Wallonne.
by Jeremy Whittle
This issue highlights the unforgettable early-season classics of 1996, including Mapei/GB’s dominance, Bartoli’s breakout win, and Lance Armstrong’s powerful victory at Flèche Wallonne. A must-have for collectors and cycling history enthusiasts, showcasing one of Armstrong’s defining pre-Tour triumphs.