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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – March 1985 (No. 20) featuring Danny Clark – Very Good Condition
This vintage Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated issue from March 1985 (No. 20) features Danny Clark, one of the great stars of the six-day racing circuit. The magazine provides exceptional coverage of international track, road, and off-road cycling during a pivotal year for the sport.
The item is in very good condition, with only minor wear on edges consistent with its age. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same one you will receive. Please review detailed photos for reference.
All magazines come with a plastic protective covering, and combined shipping is available upon request. This issue remains in excellent shape for collectors and cycling history enthusiasts alike.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – From the Grandstand
8 – The Winning Club
10 – Breakaways
94 – The Bike Shop — by Maynard Hershon
93 – Race Calendar
95 – Scoreboard
96 – A Personal Viewpoint — by R.P. Boye
FEATURES
20 – Indoor Season: On the Rocks?
The cancellation of four of Europe’s six-day races appeared to cause a crisis on the winter indoor track circuit—but there are hopeful signs. — by John Wilcockson
32 – The Kid Who Caught Six-Day Fever
When young American Jack Heid watched six-day heroes at Madison Square Garden, he never imagined racing alongside them in Europe. — by Peter Nye
41 – The Tassy Express
A feature on Tasmanian six-day star Danny Clark, whose energy and charm make him one of the biggest names on the European circuit. — by John Wilcockson
48 – Ships of the Desert
Four Japanese cyclists embark on a Sahara crossing adventure. — Photos courtesy of Sonny Kawaharada
50 – High-Speed Cross
Cyclo-cross has evolved far from its muddy origins, as seen in top races across Holland, Belgium, and England. — by John Wilcockson
60 – The Dawn Has Arrived
American professional racing is set for a major breakthrough in 1985, riding on the momentum of Olympic success. — by Susan Eastman
70 – Professional Off-Road Racing: Now or Never!
An in-depth look at mountain biking’s rapid growth and whether it’s ready for a professional class. — by Charles Kelly
74 – World Hour Record: An Explosive Dossier
A controversial Belgian report questions the legitimacy of Francesco Moser’s world hour record. — by Léon Michaux
76 – “The Best Race Series in the World”
The 7-Eleven Cup Series, co-sponsored by Winning, unites North America’s biggest races. — by John Wilcockson
78 – Riding to Your Limit
The first in a new series on physical and technical preparation for racing cyclists. — by Gilles Gooby
84 – Zinn and the Art of Bicycle Frame-Building
Colorado craftsman Lennard Zinn builds custom frames for shorter riders, including members of the Winning team. — by Susan Eastman
87 – The Main Squeeze
Plans for expanded European participation in the Tour de Tropicana. — by Susan Eastman
88 – Training by Mountain Bike
Why every cyclist can benefit from winter off-road riding. — by Jeff Kausch
90 – The Mile-Eaters
Century riders in Southern California push their endurance to new limits. — by T.A. Sunderland
A notable and collectible issue spotlighting Danny Clark and the thrilling world of six-day racing—complete with international features, training insights, and groundbreaking stories from the cycling scene of the mid-1980s.
Please check pictures for condition purposes. Minor wear on edges as shown.