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Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – May 1988 (No. 58) – Greg LeMond at Ruta del Sol – Good Condition
This May 1988 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 58) features Greg LeMond and a full 1988 Season Preview, offering in-depth coverage of the teams, rising stars, and international power shifts shaping that year’s racing landscape. Highlights include Edwig Van Hooydonck’s early victory at the Ruta del Sol, a reflection on Eddy Merckx’s enduring greatness, and previews of the Olympic-bound American amateurs. Also included are insights on Italy’s cycling slump, Colombia’s rise, and an honest look at Sean Kelly’s comeback after a turbulent season.
The magazine is in good condition, showing typical age-related wear on edges.
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Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
8 – Sporting Scene
74 – What’s in Store
80 – Competition Review
COLUMNS
76 – On the Right Track — “The Pursuit: Riding a Tightrope”
by Roger Young
78 – The Bike Shop — “A Thinking Man’s Rider”
by Maynard Hershon
FEATURES
10 – 1988 Season Preview
Winning takes a comprehensive look at the teams, players, and what to expect this year in the action-packed world of bicycle racing.
12 – Eddy Merckx: Still the Greatest
A brief encounter with cycling’s king.
by Rich Carlson
15 – The Yanks Are Coming!
American teams and riders are reaching for the top.
by Rich Carlson
18 – The Powers That Be
Belgium, France, and Holland remain dominant—but now with help from English-speaking riders.
by Allan Peiper
26 – A Troubled Roman Empire
Is Italian professional cycling in decline, or was 1987 simply an off year?
by Pat Ennis
33 – A New Swiss Face
Switzerland’s Weinmann-La Suisse/SMMuster team prepares to take on the world.
by Rupert Guinness
34 – Spain’s Guiding Light
Pedro Delgado, inspired by last year’s triumphs, continues to energize Spanish racing.
by Rupert Guinness
36 – On the Boil
Colombian cycling heats up again, led by Café de Colombia.
by Rupert Guinness
38 – Reshuffling the Deck
The British peloton faces yet another year of major changes.
by Perry Jenkinson
42 – It’s Seoul-Searching Time
With the Olympics approaching, America’s amateur riders focus on September’s big stage.
by Rich Carlson
50 – Growing in Leaps and Bounds
Off-road racing enters its biggest, richest, and most competitive season yet.
by Heidi Castle
56 – Ruta del Sol: A Belgian Opens the Way
Last year’s top neo-pro, Edwig Van Hooydonck, kicks off 1988 with a strong victory.
by Bruno Prinzie
58 – Can He Round Up Some Gold at Seoul?
Versatile Leonard Nitz targets the road for Olympic glory.
by Jeff Della Penna
66 – Who Said His Time Was Up?
After a season of setbacks, Sean Kelly returns, more determined than ever.
by Rupert Guinness
Condition Notes: Good vintage condition with mild surface and edge wear.
Protection: Stored in a plastic sleeve for preservation.
Shipping: Combined shipping available upon request.