Description
Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated – May 1989 (No. 70) – Graham Watson Cover – Good Condition
This May 1989 issue of Winning Bicycle Racing Illustrated (No. 70) features cover photography by the legendary Graham Watson and serves as a comprehensive 1989 season preview, capturing the excitement, uncertainty, and international scope of professional cycling at the close of the 1980s. Inside, readers will find analyses of top racing nations — from the U.S. and Britain to Italy, France, Spain, and Belgium — along with features on collegiate cycling, Giuseppe Saronni’s new team, and the growing mountain biking scene. The issue also includes classic columns by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D. and Maynard Hershon, making it a timeless snapshot of the sport’s golden era.
The magazine is in good condition, with minor wear consistent with age. The item shown in photos is the exact copy you will receive.
Please review all pictures for detailed condition.
All issues are shipped in plastic protective coverings, and combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
DEPARTMENTS
4 – Prologue
6 – Letters
8 – Sporting Scene
72 – Competition Review
76 – What’s in Store
COLUMNS
78 – Keeping Fit — Warming Up and Cooling Down
by Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D.
80 – The Bike Shop — Eddy and The Jets
by Maynard Hershon
FEATURES
12 – 1989 Season Preview
14 – United States: Questions and More Questions
by Rich Carlson
18 – Great Britain: Looking for Pros
by Luke Evans
23 – West Germany: A New Era
by Carlson Reinhard
24 – Holland: Beware the Flying Dutchmen!
by Rupert Guinness
28 – France: A Balanced Blend
by Rupert Guinness
32 – Other Nations: Ready to Roll
by Rich Carlson
34 – Spain: A New Spanish Armada
by Luke Evans and Noel Truyers
42 – Italy: Looking for a “Leading Man”
by Luke Evans and Noel Truyers
46 – Belgium: What’s Next?
by Rupert Guinness
48 – U.S. Domestic: Back to Basics
by Rich Carlson
52 – Mountain Bike: Where to Now?
by Heidi Castle
58 – Saronni on Guard — The Ruta del Sol heated up when Giuseppe Saronni decided to show off his new team.
by Rupert Guinness
62 – A Belgian Invades France — Etienne De Wilde, fresh from winter six-day racing, burst into form in southern France.
by Rupert Guinness
66 – Collegiate Cycling Passes the Test — Bicycle racing takes hold on campuses across the U.S.
by Brian Roberts
68 – An Inspirational Character — Ten years after Breaking Away, the film’s hero returns to life through the real-life story of racer Steve Blase.
by Peter Nye
Condition Notes: Good condition with mild surface and edge wear. Please refer to photos for complete condition details.
Packaging: Ships in a protective plastic sleeve.
Shipping: Combined shipping available upon request.